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While watching the season premiere of Mad Men last week I was once again really struck by the amazing attention to detail from costume designer Janie Bryant. I love reading interviews with her about where and how she sources the costumes for the show and how there is a story behind all of the pieces. Talk about a dream job! 

I mentioned on my facebook page a few days ago how much I loved the sunglasses Megan Draper wears in Hawaii at the beginning of the episode, I also loved her make up throughout the episode and particularly the white nail polish she wore on New Year's Eve. So I went out in search of an opaque white nail polish and found Matt White by Barry M. 

I think this is such a great shade for all year round, Summer or Winter. White doesn't seem to be a nail colour I read about or see on blogs at all really so I wanted to share how I got on with this one. I was worried this was going to look like Tipp-Ex on my nails but the colour is really nice and not as in your face as I thought it might be. It's not matte as the name suggests, but actually quite glossy and fully opaque after 2 coats. The formula is a little thick for my liking but for €4.59/£2.99 I can't really complain too much. These are available from the Barry M site and in Boots. 

What do you think of white nails? More importantly what did you think of Mad Men?

Emma x

Only Girl (In The World)

I wanted to show you some of the things I've bought recently.

I got these 2 scarves and Urban Outfitters sunglasses in a charity shop during the week.

Peacock Statement Ring and Oval Marble Ring

Giant Carved Hyacinth Stud Earrings

Giant Brushed Heart Stud Earrings
(all jewellery from accessorize.com)

Donnacha got me this Mad Men book for Christmas. The illustrations are really great, it's such a cute book. It has cocktail recipes and tips for hair and make up. I recommend it to any of you guys who love Mad Men

How awesome are these Revlon and Max Factor ads?

If you know me you'll know how much I love all things Moomin so I had to buy these when I saw them. They're so cute and have really nice thoughts in them!

This is one of my favourite sentiments from the Snufkin book

I love all these Taschen books, they're great references to have.

I love these shoes!

This is the second Dave Eggers book I've bought. I want to start reading them soon. I'm terrible for concentrating on reading so I have to make myself do it!

Grace Kelly was my Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe. I don't know why but I've always just loved her. She was so beautiful and talented and seemed like a lovely lady. My mam had a book about her when I was a kid and I loved looking at all her beautiful dresses in it.

She was always dressed so immaculately. I love those sunglasses!

I had to buy this when I saw it on sale. The drawings and paintings are adorable!

What do you think of my new books? I'm a very visual person so I much prefer books like these with visuals.

You may have noticed my photos are bigger than usual. I spent part of today working on a Flickr account and decided it was time I made my photos larger. Hope you like it!

I went to my friend's house last night for his birthday party. We danced until 5.30am, it was so much fun! I hope you're having a lovely weekend. I didn't get to take outfit photos this weekend but I should have two this week!

I love this song;