Ben Pentreath's shop

I finally got the opportunity to delve into the fabulous shop of Ben Pentreath. Tucked away on a little side street off Conduit Street in London, this jam packed shop has everything from prints to ceramics to endless inspiring books. The shopkeeper knew anything about everything - definitely a great place for presents, or even a treat for yourself!

STELLA & DOT JEWELLERY SALE: THIS SATURDAY!

Grain Store, Grassmarket

This was a real treat and for a great price! We decided to do Valentine's lunch instead of supper, and at the Grain Store, on the picturesque Victoria Street, it was just £12.50 for 2 courses and £15.50 for 3. From the menu we selected some delicious smoked salmon with pickled cucumber, and for main course we had moist duck and pork, with some fantastic seasonal veg. The atmosphere was super cosy, and we couldn't resist ending the meal with a cheeky chocolate pud!

CÉLINE top, $40
BLK DNM biker jacket, $930
Golden Goose flare skirt 
H&M heel sandals, $46
Yves Saint Laurent yves saint laurent

Unicorn Antiques

At the bottom end of Dundas Street in Edinburgh, there is a real gem of an antique shop. Unicorn antiques, although slightly overcrowded, is full of treats and trinkets. From gold jewellery to beautiful pieces of furniture, you are unlikely to be disappointed. The stairs outside go down into the basement where there are some even more fantastical finds. If you're looking for some one-off crockery sets of old Beatrix Potter editions (my favourite!) there is an enormous array of delights to dig through!

Red Squirrel, Edinburgh

Slightly further afield from my flat, this American type diner, the Red Squirrel, is a new discovery. Located on Lothian Road, they offer delicious cocktails, a wide range of beers and scrummy food. We went for the burgers, which, although a bit dry, had a great selection of fillings. The atmosphere was great, with some Johnny Cash playing in the background, and the perfect place to go after watching a movie at the Filmhouse just across the road!

Karl Donoghue shearling coat
Dolce Gabbana shapewear, $1,045
Alice + Olivia leather skirt, $465
Donna Karan slip on sandals
Coach watch
Brooks Brothers diamond jewelry

Shourouk

Shourouk Rhaiem utilises her Tunisian roots and Parisian upbringing to create these awesome designs using Swarovski crystals. She combines the sparkly stones with rough and ready rope and PVC elevating her products to a unique position among contemporary jewellery designs. Shourouk's colour combinations and techniques have earned her prestige and is often approached to work on collaborations such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Shanghai-Tang and Swarovski. Check out more of her collection here.

If you fancy giving it a go yourself, like above, follow Geneva's fabulous DIY project here.

Godiva, Edinburgh

On a quiet street at the West end of Edinburgh's Grassmarket, the enticing Godiva is located in easy reach of the fashion conscious students, located right next to the Edinburgh College of Art. Owner, Fleur MacIntosh, has built up a solid relationship with the school by  introducing new designers into her store, supporting their first steps into the world of fashion. The store contains both vintage clothes along with original reworked designs, which are handpicked by the stores owner. Godiva's motto is to strive against 'the soul sucking monotony of fast-food fashion' - so think of it as a healthy alternative to a detrimental traipse along the high street!

Mango long sleeve shirt, $31
Puffa black coat, $110
H&M super skinny jeans, $47
Converse leather shoes, $125
Michael Kors stainless steel watch
Stella & Dot earrings in jewelry

Miuccia Prada's costume designs for Great Gatsby

These beautiful designs by Prada give an idea of the elegant style that will be depicted in the up-and-coming film of the Great Gatsby. I, for one, am super excited to see these costumes come to life!

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M Missoni knit dress
Francis Leon quilted jacket
Ribbed tight
DANNIJO swarovski crystal earrings
Accessorize knit hat

Judy's Affordable Vintage Fair

Judy's Affordable Vintage Fair took place yesterday at the HMV Picturehouse in Edinburgh. Much to the delight of many students, they filled the space with vintage clothes, accessories and homewares. And all at very affordable prices! I bought a silver cropped polo neck, beautiful pink snakeskin pencil skirt along with some gold pieces of jewellery, seen above.

Today's outfit..

Skirt: H&M, Jumper: H&M, black roll-neck: ASOS, leather wallet: Anthropologie, watch: Swatch, necklace: H&M.