BEDAZZLE IN HARLEM

Tonight I was lucky enough to attend a Jazz & Blues honouree dinner in Harlem, NYC. Pre dinner, we were treated to a concert at the Apollo Theatre, where Macy Gray & Lou Reed performed... Amazing night, with amazing people.... What does one wear for such an event? Well, for a soulful, bluesy night, I busted out the bedazzle... - SWx

Sequinned Top: Vintage

Skirt: Exclusive for INTERMIX

Shoes: JIMMY CHOO

Bag: Splice Boutique

Ring: Samantha Wills - Safari Nights Ring

DEAR CREDIT CARD....

Dear Credit Card,
You should break up with me. I am nothing but abusive to you & all you do is give me pretty, sparkling things. Our relationship is very one way.... Even when you send me a letter every month, sometimes I don’t even care to read it. I understand I may need to seek help, as I do take advantage of you, however I am very honest in saying I will continue to abuse you until such time as you make the decision to move on.
Sincerely, Samantha.

(Ps - Thank you for the JIMMY CHOO's that you got me today. I mean, they are kind of amazing...)

DEPARTMENT STORE; LANE CRAWFORD [A.V.O ME]

Dear Lane Crawford -

I need you to take an AVO out on me.

By AVO, I mean nothing other then an Apprehended Violence Order.

I am OBSESSED with you. You & all your beautiful, decadent luxurious brands. Your amazing stores, that I find myself hovering in around closing time, just hopping your plethora of security guards don't find me hiding in a change room so that I get locked in for the evening to play in all that is your wonderfulness.

I have an unhealthy obsession with shopping in very expensive & lustful places. I love to spend time with my neartest & dearest; Stella McCartney (The new AW 2010 collection - I mean, wow), Tory Burch & Chloe. Christian (Louboutin) is usually there & its great to catch up with Jimmy Choo.

While this in theory is my dream environment, The problem is... I. Want. EVERYTHING.

Even the the new fluro yellow Jimmy Choo's (& Lane, I don't even LIKE fluro!) but these, I NEED. I fear that, not being able to actually own everything in your stores, I may get violent. Like a gilted lover not allowed her object (in my case OBJECTS) of desire, I may start to stalk you. Therefore, for your (& my credit cards) safety, I would really appreciate you issue an AVO. This way, I am legally not allowed within 200 meters of you & I am hoping this keeps money in my bank account & diminishes my burning desire to set up house in your flagship store in Central Hong Kong's IFC building.

Yours Truly (Obsessed),

Samantha

PS, I really would like to live in your IFC Flagship store - if this is a possibility, call me.

[MUST HAVE] BON VOYAGE

You’ll never put a fashion foot wrong in these classics that have an understated signature of cool written all over them. No matter how far the journey you’ll be comfortable and polished the whole way.

1. KAIN Silk Blend T-Shirt - The right jersey tee can update your wardrobe in a seasonal instant and this silk to the touch, KAIN number feels divine. Team it with your Balmain blazer and et violaa match made in an old classic heaven!

2. BURBERRY Men’s Watch - I love man style watches and have been known to rock two at a time, that’s why I love the simplicity of this Burberry design as it teams back perfectly with my bangles.

3. SW Purple Rain Bracelet – Wear this layer around your watch – the chains fall beautifully, its NYC Model Off Duty to perfection.

4. JIMMY CHOO Black suede over the knee 'Eiffel' boot - On trend, comfortable and easy to travel with. Welcome to your second skin!

5. SMYTHSON Notebooks - Inspiration has no care for time and can hit at any moment. Be prepared with a notebook that’s as handy as it is cute.

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