Three Bad Mice: Knitwear

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Thursday, 11 December 2014

All I Want For Christmas : Mini Mouse...

&Other Stories, Charlotte Tilbury, Christmas, Christmas List, Christmas Presents, Christmas Shopping, Cosy, Gift Guide, Iro, Knitwear, Monica Vinader, Sheepskin Slippers, Topshop, Valentino, Warehouse, Wish List

HK Mouse kicked off earlier this week with her Chrimbo wish list so I thought it was about time I put mine together and got it circulating! After all it is only 14 more sleeps until the day itself...oh good God, I must go shopping immediately!

Here goes...

I never leave the house without a fistful of rings or a necklace or two layered up, so it's no surprise that I've spied a gorgeous newbie which I need to be part of my morning outfit build! What's even better is you can not only get the pendant inscribed with your initials but customise it with different chains and charms!!

Monica Vinader, my perfect combination below £290...

Early morning commutes are bad enough, but they're even worse when the bitter cold engulfs your little hands and tootsies! As you'll soon see, the new theme in my life is how to be as snug and warm as humanly possible! To kick this off I'm loving these cute and cosy mittens...

Topshop, £20

After practically wearing my H&M Isabel Marant suede and leather fringe boots to death, I feel I need to give them a well-earned break and attach myself to a new pair of boots....for the time being anyway! The new apple of my eye...

Iro Boots, £485

Winter has taken it's time rocking up for 2014, so I've done exactly the same in terms of picking my winter coat. So far I've made do with a Whistles number from last year, however I'm ready for an update and this Topshop long line bomber hits the spot! Sport luxe at it's best...

Topshop Bomber, £110

Anyone who has spent even a few minutes with me at Mouse Towers will know I'm one for comfort! My hair is instantly wound into a bun as I walk through the front door whilst simultaneously pulling on my cashmere track suit and removing every scrap of make up. What's missing...a super snug pair of slippers of course!!!

John Lewis Slippers, £55

If you hadn't guessed already, all three of us have a minor obsession with everything Charlotte Tilbury! Being the mouse with the lowest quota I think I need to up my game and make a few more purchases! I have my beady eyes on practically everything she has ever created so there isn't much that could disappoint!!!

Charlotte Tilbury 'Can't Live Without It' kit, £99

One item I'm definitely short of in my wardrobe is bracelets, since borrowing a few from Middle Mouse's treasure trove recently, I've decided I need to inject some arm candy into my life! Whilst perusing my favourite lunchtime haunt, &Other Stories, I came across this little beauty...

&Other Stories, £17

Ever since reading HK Mouse's post on the fabulous initial Burberry blanket wraps, I mentally added a Burbs Blank to my ever rolling wish list! However I'm thinking something more in my price range...cue ASOS! I'm loving this two tone colour block fringed number - perfect for both day and evening as a snugly cover up!

ASOS, £25

Something that will ALWAYS feature on my wish list has to be the ever so beautiful Valentino tote...I know, I know - I can keep on dreaming! Although surely one of FC's little elves can knock one of these bad boys up in his workshop?!

Valentino, £1,995

And last but not least, my knitwear obsession continues and doesn't show any signs of letting up! The piece I'm loving right now and haven't yet snapped up? A cute sleeveless turtle neck from Warehouse. Easy, comfy and the perfect layering staple...pair with skinnies, heels and a statement necklace and BAM office to bar sorted!

Warehouse, £38

And that's all I want, not much to ask for really is it old Father Chrimbo?!

MM x

Tuesday, 25 November 2014

Get Your Cosy On...

& Other Stories, capes, cardigan, Cashmere, cosy cashmere, cosy knits, Isabel Marant, Jonathon Saunders, Joseph, jumper, knits, Knitwear, Marques'Almeida for Topshop, Net-a-Porter, Zara

With Black Friday looming this weekend it's time to get those Christmas shopping lists at the ready and blitz through them in one painful swoop! It's never going to be pleasurable but if you can get fabulous gifts and a slight bargain I say why not?!

For me it's not only Christmas shopping I'm focusing on but also my favourite wardrobe category - knitwear! Every morning after I peel myself from my bed and shiver my way out of the shower, all I want to do is snuggle up in a cosy jumper! I'm at a complete stump as to how to approach the office to cocktails outfit scenario but for now I just want to be cosy but chic!

That's a cue for some picture inspiration if ever I heard one...

I've already made a few purchases (a cricket jumper for one, with the help of HK mouse's post) but by no means enough...so the hunt begins!

The golden rule before shopping in such crazy circumstances (that's if you brave the shops...I think I'll stick to the safety of my laptop and sofa) is know what you want before you go - there's nothing worse than indecisive ambling!!

So we've had a little scour of all our favourite brands and with our inspiration in mind, here's 3BM's top cosy knit picks...

Zara Patterned Poncho, £59.99

Joseph Cashmere Cape, £385

Marques'Almeida for Topshop, £70

ASOS Longline Cardigan, £45

Jonathon Saunders Oversized Knit, £780

& Other Stories Textured Knit, £79

Turtle Neck Cable Jumper, £45.99

Isabel Marant Alpaca & Wool Jumper, £515

3.1 Phillip Lim Split RollTunic, £385

ASOS Cable Jumper, £42

Friday, 15 August 2014

This Week The Mice Have Mostly Been...

Altuzarra, Bar, Cocktails, Friday, Hong Kong, Knitwear, Needle, Olivia Palermo, Shoes, Shopping, The Woods, Weekend

It's F...F...F...Frrrrriday!

Oh yes it is!

And as it's been at least two weeks since one of us was last sunning ourselves on a beach somewhere, you'll be relieved to know that the London Mice will soon be filling your Instagram feeds with lots of sun-soaked smoasting as this weekend they're jetting off on yet another holiday! Lucky little 'uns!

When I haven't been wistfully eyeing my empty suitcase and wishing I was zipping off on a jet plane too, this week this Mouse has mostly been...

Drooling over each and every pair of swoon some heels in the Olivia Palermo x Aquazurra capsule collection. Yeah, we know, she's a reality TV star, but this is hardly your average famous-for-five-minutes-person-lends-their-name-to-shoddy-product collaboration. Take a look at these babies and tell us you aren't at least considering blowing a hefty chunk of August's paycheck on a pair...

Prices start at £375. Fight you for them when they drop on Net-A-Porter on the 25th...

Sipping divine concoctions at my new favourite cocktail hotspot, the Woods. This slinky new addition to Hollywood Road's buzzing bar scene manages to be minimalist yet cosy, buzzy yet quiet enough to have a proper chat and shakes up some of the most deliciously different cocktails I've tried in a very long time.

The Watermelon Cilantro is fruity and aromatic with a spicy kick.

While the Fizzy Cucumber Gimlet is super refreshing and summery - a garden in a glass.

I've heard great things about the 4-course prix-fixe cocktail menu which includes a gin basil smash that you quite literally take a hammer to before you drink. Hammered on Hollywood just took on a whole new meaning...

The Woods

17 Hollywood Road

Central

Hong Kong

+852 2522 0281

Cranking up the aircon and pretending that Autumn's come early, while shopping the awesome Needle knitwear sale. If you haven't discovered Needle yet, hop over to the gorgeously shoppable site immediately - when the cold weather sets in, these cosy chic separates are going to be your NBFs! The Needle fall/winter '14 collection drops in a couple of weeks' time, but until then go and shop up a storm in the sale. Luxe knitwear at a snip? How can you say no to that?!

Ithica Lace Hole Striped Jumper

Now £67.50 (down from £135)

Ravello Cable Knit Jumper

Now £65 (down from £145)

Capri Colour-blocked Striped Jumper

Now £44 (down from £125)

So that just leaves us with one last thing to say before we head off for a couple of rounds of celebratory Friday cocktails...

The Mice

Tuesday, 30 October 2012

Winter Warmers...

Cashmere, Cosy, Duffy, Iris and Ink, Knitwear, Marks and Spencer, Massimo Dutti, Michael Korrs, Moschino, Nicole Farhi, Reed Krakoff, Warehouse, Whistles, Winter, Zara

Winter has officially set in here in London, the clocks have gone back and you no longer see even an hour of daylight. You leave in the morning in the pitch black and as you pack your satchel for hometime at the end of the day, it's also dark...depressing! Even more depressing perhaps is that now's the time that you naturally pile on the pounds...exercise in these temperatures is a complete no go and cold crunchy salads are the last thing on the menu each evening - instead creamy mash, hearty stews, roast dinners and shephards pie are staples...basically anything fattening and carb filled unfortunately!

So as thoughtful as ever, we have come up with the best solution! One that will make you happy, takes zero energy (you need all you have to keep you warm!), makes you look good with the oversized, drapey styling and makes you feel SUPER cosy!! It can only be 3BM's cosy cashmere lust list of course!

Firstly if you are saving the pennies right now you may want to stop reading this post now...there is some serious cashmere candy coming up and it will stretch that overdraft limit considerably!

I became addicted after owning my first cashmere tracksuit from M&S - at £250 a pop they don't come cheap but they are definately worth it! The words 'Footballers' and 'Wives' might spring to mind when you hear tracksuit, however I only agree when worn in public with ugg boots! I on the other hand save mine for freezing winter evenings at home after a hard day at work when all you need is a comfy night wrapped up on the sofa with feel good TV, a glass of red wine and a bowl full of sausages and mash! Even better M&S presents you with a cashmere tracksuit that can be machine washed...perfection! Since then I have been sold and have my eyes currently peeled for my new cashmere capsule wardrobe...!

See our top picks available now...you know you want some...! If you're residing in hotter climates i.e HK, you may be on the beach now, but it will get chilly soon, and until then whack up the air conditioning until your teeth are chattering - there is ALWAYS an excuse when we're talking cashmere!

First up, this gorgeous sleeveless cardigan, everything that cashmere should be - chic, beautiful and expensive...!