Heiress vs Penniless: Blanket Wraps

If you haven't got the AW '14 ultimate style crush memo from Cara, Rosie and Olivia yet, we're here to let you know that this autumn's wardrobe superhero is a blanket.

Yes, that's right a blanket.

It's made of cashmere, is emblazoned with your initials and has been cast on the Burberry checkered knitting needles of Christopher Bailey, but all the same, it's still a blanket....

Want in? Who wouldn't?

The bad news? A piece of fall's greatest cape comes with a price tag of just short of a thousand pounds...

Burberry Check Wool and Cashmere Blanket Poncho
£895

Hmmm, let's face it, that's fairly spenny for a blanket. If like us, you feel that bundling up in a Burberry would be punching above your cape, fear not, we've mined the high street for the very best blanks on a budget. Here's our pick of all that's snuggy-stylish for a fraction of the Burberry big bucks...

Jigsaw Multi-block Poncho

£129

Marks & Spencer Open Front Statement Wrap

£45

Topshop Blanket Stitch Cape

£35

Miss Selfridge Berry Check Cape
£25

ASOS Stripe Blanket Cape
£25

And that's a wrap...!

20s Fashion Flap...

It's official The Great Gatsby has been released, our months of waiting are finally over...well for most of us that is! Middle Mouse refuses to go until she's read the book... I was done reading five years agoooooo...it looks as if I will have to wait a little longer!! Having said that, what happens when Middle Mouse is in Hong Kong stays with Mini Mouse...a sneaky cinema trip may just work it's way into my agenda!  

 

The trailer has had us in total suspense, the soundtrack is stuck on repeat and the glimpses of Carey Mulligan in glamorous 20's fashion has given us the itch to go shopping immediately! 

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It appears to not only be having this effect on just us, Alice Temperley has dedicated an entire shop window to 1920s 'Gatsby-esque' fashion and even has a section on the website titled '1920s Bright Young People'...an edit of 20s inspired dressing!  

Some of our favourites, but those falling strictly into the 'Blow the Budget' category...

Alice Temperley Long Beaded Deco Dress, £2700

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Savoy Headpiece, £155,000

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New York Vintage Gold Hammered Satin Evening Gown, €8,191

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Alice Temperley Catherine Dress, £1850

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New York Vintage 1920s Headpiece with Diamante and Lame Ties, €1,095

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Green Honore Box Clutch, £1,015

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However, if high street is a little more your price range, fear not, we've found some gorgeous Gatsby numbers which tick all the 20s boxes without making your Credit Card wince! Whether you're planning an outfit for a Gatsby fancy dress party, want to pay tribute to Daisy Buchanan for your cinema trip, or just, like us, are sick of wearing studs, grunge and winter wear, then feast your eyes on these beauties...

 

 

Needle and Thread Lunar Midi Dress, £175

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Diamante Head Band, £15

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Embellished Fringed Dress, £225

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Needle and Thread Silk Midi Dress, £195

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Embellished Cut Out Dress, £85

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Lulu Frost Sandra Earings for Whistles, £70

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Frock and Frill Tiered Dress, £125

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Beaded Flapper Dress, £160

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Frock and Frill Scallop Edge Skirt, £55

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Embellished Flapper Dress, £120

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Art Deco Crystal earrings, £59.11

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Frock and Frill Deco Sequin Shift, £125

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Needle and Thread Tracing Mini Dress, £175

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Mice Advice...Green Get-up!

Mice Advice is back again and this time helping out one of mini mouse's besties, Kim. 


Kim and I became firm friends from the word go in year 7, since then our love for fashion has grown together...from H&M LOGG sport to saving up for a top from Jane Norman (secretly so we can use the bag at school for our folders!) to spending hours riffling through vintage shops for special finds!


I have been a busy bad mouse and totally forgot about this one but I hope i'm not too late....


3 Bad Mice, I need a pretty green dress or some kind of pretty green outfit for St.Paddies day on 17th March! My budget is a very poor £40. Any ideas?? xx


Well here goes Kimmy....


I love this silk (not real, but silk touch fabric) emerald green mini dress - the knot rouched front is sure to look hot and I know will look amazing on Kim's tanned skin, at only £38 what a bargain!

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If you're after something a bit more casual, then why not opt for this gorgeous, floaty maxi skirt. Bang on trend in a pretty pistachio, pastel green but not too girlie with the short skirt under the sheer maxi overlay. Team with a tight black vest, some chunky gold jewellery and BAM what a pretty little leprechaun! £37 from Miss Selfridge.

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This next number can be dressed up or down and a is fab darker fern green, a much easier shade to wear. Team with chunky biker boots (as in the pic below) or sky high stillettos - perfect for any occassion and has the most gorgeous deep V statement back! Even better this bad boy is only £25.99 from Zara...

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My final suggestion has made the list, simply because I saw them and thought KIM KIM KIM!!! These bleached, high waisted mint shorts are so cool they hurt! With the cute skinny turn ups and amazing colour, all I can think is amazing patterned tights and a simple cashmere Topshop vest...St. Paddies day or not, we all need to invest, £28!

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For added info...the cashmere vest referred to above are my fav wardrobe staple, slouchy, cool and extra soft. £20 from Topshop.

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I hope this helps and i'm not too late....you're always last minute anyway!! Keep us posted and if you get any of the above we want photographic evidence for a follow-up post!!! Now have fun....!

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Mice Advice - Yummy Mummy Summer Wear

We're back again with some more Mice Advice and this time it's a request for help from Hong Kong.  Zoe, one of Natalie's besties, is not only lovely and gorgeous but also has a brand new, beautiful little baby girl, Mimi.  We'll try to make this a good one....

Dear Mice, 

I need to update my wardrobe for this year's Hong Kong summer as I will be running around after my 10 month old. 

What I would love is some culottes and a couple of jumpsuits but all the ones I have seen are this year's hotpant trend and also look really "young". I don't want to look like a mummy either so need some things that are not obviously practical! My final request is that they don't cost too much as I don't really want to spend money on clothes that will be covered in food and God knows what else. So practical, pretty, not mumsy and inexpensive... I'm not asking much! 

Good luck little mice. Love a mummy who would love to look yummy xxxx

The Mice Advice

We'll start with a true bargain from ASOS, a perfect summer jumpsuit - not too tight or too heavy, ideal outfit for chasing after baby Mimi in uncomfortable HK heat! Although it bypasses the hotpant trend it definitely couldn't be classed as 'Mummy'. The chic rope detailing gives a nod towards the nautical trend and even better it comes in three gorgeous vibrant jewel tones. Just to add icing to the cake it is also currently reduced to £36, PERFECT!

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Next up on jumpsuits is this Whistles beauty - it isn't brand new to the collection but is still a firm favourite of mine. Very easy to chuck on with a pair of flat gold sandals for a casual daytime look, however I guarentee you will be the yummiest mummy in town! A little pricier at £135 but well worth the extra as you can also team it with sky high Charlotte Olympias (I wish) and BAM...transformed into a polished evening outfit for lychee cocktails whilst Mimi is tucked up snug in bed....

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Finally I have cheated slightly on this one, my excuse is there really aren't that many nice, new jumpsuits coming through on the high street that I would want to recommend. I have therefore opted for a playsuit but not a tight, short, Amy Childs type....trust me! I love the casual, slouchy feel to this number - easy wearing yet sleek and clean cut at the same time. One that definitely ticks the Safari / Utility trend and perfect for those humid Hong Kong days with a big slouchy tote and Ray-Bans. This is from French Connection and will set you back £82...

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My first nomination in the shorts category are these super hot scalloped hem culottes from Miss Selfridge - slightly high waisted and could be worn with or without the tie. They have a cute waistband pleat detail at the front making them easy to wear with a plain black vest tucked in or equally with an oversized tee. Again can be dressed up with heels for the evening or with flats for the daytime. Even better they come in at £32 and you can snap them up in numerous colours including a bang on trend saffron yellow!

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Covering off the Pastel trend I love these lightweight cotton Holiday Shorts from Topshop - another inexpensive (£32) addition to the wardrobe ticking all the practical day-to-day boxes yet still on trend with the turn-ups, front pleating and in a hot coral colour!

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Last but not least....I have found these gorgeous pleated shorts from Zara and for only £29.99 - I heart them! They are super flattering with the lose culotte shape, going for the slightly smarter feel but still really wearable and easy. Once again perfect with both flats and heels, making it a versatile purchase and one that is sure to make you 'hot to trot' in the playground! 

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With the Summer collections just starting to hit down, I'm sure there'll be millions more that take my fancy.....but what's new there! I hope this helps Zoe, although you truly are one yummy mummy anyway!

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