Happy New Year! - A Loutoutin-tastic way to end 2012

Hi Lovelies,

Well the last day of the year became one of the very best, thanks to this very beautiful delivery from Net-a-Porter.

My heart was pounding out of my chest (I know this for certain as PC put his heart rate monitor on me when I tried them on!) and sadly that is not a joke .........

Well, this Cinderella will now go to the ball (well Tapas and Cocktails in reality) and I had to show you them, as they are super, super amazing - proper princess shoes!

Christian Louboutin Glitter Fifi Pumps

I cannot wait to wear them tonight!

Is there a more perfect way to round off 2012? I think not!!!

My shoes wish you all a most splendid evening !!

Jools final fashion Blog of 2012

Hi Lovelies,

Well I am already half way through my copy of Mrs Arris goes to Paris - the book is just as cute as the movie. I am adoring the Christmas holidays, sleeping in and chilling out with PC and the girls.

Tonight we were invited next door to a dinner party. I always look forward to them as my neighbour makes Thai food that truly is of restaurant standard - the woman puts me to shame!!! Dish after dish of fragrant delights - every one of them totally delicious, and no distance at all to travel - which adds up to a pretty perfect way to spend an evening.

Do you have New Year Plans??

We are going out for a family dinner to a favourite little restaurant of ours, a lovely way to see in New Year with friendly faces, good food and a glass or two of something lovely! I would love to hear what you are up to.

I promised you a couple more little Christmas gift reveals. These are not technically for me heheheee - they are for my little Vuitton Vanity Case !!

Santa bought the vanity case a little Vuitton Cosmetic Toiletry Bag and a Travel Pouch!

and a new Luggage tag!

and I have this beautiful book to read (thanks Jay!)

It is all about Kylie and her outfits through the years

(err LOOK at her legs!!!!)

For dinner tonight, Jools Wore

Fearne Cotton Sequin Bow Dress and my new Terry De Havilland Platforms

I want to finish the year by thanking you so, so, so, so much for continuing to read my blog, and putting up with my crazy ramblings - I am so grateful and of course adore you all! I wish you a fabulous 2013 full of fashion and dreams and plenty of smiles.

Pressie Reveals: Incl. Mont Blanc Princess Grace Collection

Hi Lovelies

Another wet, cold and horrid day outside but I made the fine decision of staying in bed until almost lunchtime thus avoiding most of it! Ahhh Christmas Holidays are truly lovely!

As promised, I took some pictures today of Christmas Gifts.

This one is so special. Although is it a sign of age when you want a special pen to look after? I was happy with a bitten biro before .......... !

There is a beautiful video link HERE!! with gorgeous pictures of Grace Kelly

And some blurb on it here - PC bought it for me so that I can have a Princess Kelly pen in my Hermes Kelly Bag - I absolutely love that.

The Montblanc Collection Princesse Grace de Monaco Writing Instruments – Special Edition

Embodying Princess Grace’s timeless iconic style and the power of her presence, this series, a special edition, is crafted from a majestic deep purple resin, creating a dramatic contrast with the champagne-toned gold fittings.  In true Montblanc tradition of attention to the finest detail, this pen, richly regal, is designed with the feminine “neckline” clip set with a petal-shaped drop-cut pink topaz. Both the gold-plated cap and barrel rings are intricately engraved with a rhombus pattern, inspired by the Coat of Arms of the Principality of Monaco. The 18 carat gold nib of this impressive fountain pen is decorated with a heart-shaped opening. As on the other editions, Princess Grace’s monogram is engraved on the cap top. Sophisticated and arresting, this luxurious edition is available as a fountain pen, rollerball and ballpoint pen.   

I love the Pink Topaz detailing against the Royal Purple Pen

So this afternoon I have used it to fill in my 2013 Diary - it is so gorgeous to use

  

If you have never seen it, can I urge you to watch Mrs Arris goes to Paris? It is easily in my top 5 films of all time. I watch it every year. It is about a char lady who saves all her money from her cleaning job to fly to Paris to buy a Couture Dior Gown (played beautifully in the movie by Angela Lansbury). It is such a lovely story that you HAVE to see it!

Well Bloomsbury have re released the book by Paul Gallico, along with the follow-up's, Mrs Harris goes to New York (in the same book) Mrs Harris goes to Moscow and Mrs Harris MP - I found these in my Christmas Stocking so I am reading the first one immediately! (The books are available from Amazon)

and this present is super amazing too

(who doesn't love an Orange Hermes Box)

Inside is a silver heavy Hermes Padlock

You twist the lock to release the Perfume - its 'almost' too beautiful to use!

Hermes Kelly Caleche Perfume - you can purchase refills for it too

I will show you some more goodies tomorrow if you like!!

Thanks so much for reading x

A gorgeous Christmas, a touch of Mulberry and it is almost New Year

Hello Lovelies,

Well Christmas Chez Jools was blinking amazing. It went so fast but we laughed so much, and had such a fun time that it is up there with the best one in a very long while. The Turkey was beautiful, Champagne flowed and everything in my little world was perfect for the day.

I helped cook the turkey in these!!!

A beautiful Christmas Pressie

Glitter Platforms from Nicholas Kirkwood

and Velvet Dress from Asos

Now on Sale at £72 from £125 (a seriously lovely dress - I adored wearing it)

I got some beautiful presents, but because family are here for the whole duration, I haven't unpacked them yet, so I will show them to you soon I promise.

The Mulberry Sale started on Christmas Eve, their were two bags that I really

wanted, so I ordered one to try first (the other I am praying goes to further reduction!)

So today, saw the delivery van bring a huge box (poor PC was a worried looking man!)

and inside was this

I Love the inside of the gift bag!

Petrol Blue Mulberry Del Rey Bag

Before we know it, New Years Eve will be upon us.

I always think of a little black dress on NYE.

There are two dresses that I would love to wear.

Which do you think?

You may know by now that I love a Hybrid dress.

This one is super cute and elegant enough to wear for lots of occasions

AND IT IS NOW ON SALE!

Hybrid Bardot Neckline Cocktail Dress - Was £85 Now £50.50

also available in Red

and this one is more directional in shape - but so pretty

 Felicity Dress by Boutique at Topshop - £130

Which one do you like best, and what will you be doing, and wearing on New Years Eve?

Thanks for reading x