I don't think we're in Kansas anymore Toto

So, if I were Dorothy and I had to pick red slippers with which to click my heels together three times... these would be the babies I would choose! They're Chanel (check out the little gold Chanel pin on the toe) and they are in the sale. Alas even the sale price is outside Little Miss Wa Wa's price range - but I can dream (and I often do of Chanel). Their beauty made my head spin! Should you wish to visit them before they depart on the feet of a rich lady, they are available for your viewing pleasure at the Chanel shop inside Selfridges!

(Ps. May I apologise for the photo quality. It was snapped under duress whilst pretending to text on my blackberry so as not to look like a crazy lady taking photos of shoes with a Primark carrier bag slung over one arm *cringe*!)

Angel Wing Earrings

For one reason or another I had quite an inspiring weekend and as such my creative juices peaked on Saturday evening when, after a lovely saunter round some chic independent boutiques and (rather conversely) Selfridges (Tiffanys, Dior, Chanel, Fendi) and err... Topshop... I turned my attention to making some more jewelry.

The earrings above are made by placing the beads/wings on a head pin and creating a turn loop to attach it to the fish hook earring. They're incredibly simple to make, they just require a little patience and some nimble handiwork.

I used swarovski crytals for the bottom and top parts. I fear my blackberry camera may not be up to the job of properly capturing just now beautifully they are cut but I hope you can at least get a general idea.

Ellie Goulding Gig - Manchester Academy 2. Tuesday, 8th June 2010

I take my hat off to Ellie Goulding, she absolutely blew me away. I wasn't sure what to expect beforehand - however my cynicism was belted away the second she started singing. In my humble opinion her voice sounds better live than it does on the album. In reality her voice is husky and gutsy but with a charming vulnerability, and absolutely note perfect throughout the set. I was also hugely impressed by her commitment to the performance and the way she engaged with the audience.

I was surprised she was on at Academy 2 rather than its big bother "the proper Academy". I've often thought artists at Academy 2 can suffer from the fact it is situated above the Student Union (in fact it used to be called the Student Union) and sometimes frequented by people who are going to a gig for the sake of it, rather than out of genuine interest in the band. However once again I was proved wrong as Ellie Goulding drew a very strong and dedicated fan base who hung off her every word. I won't bore you with a blow by blow account of the set list, she played her album flawlessly and since I have seen her live I listen to it with different ears!

To summarise, she far exceeded all my expectations of the night. She has a flawless voice and is a beyond talented song writer. So impressed was LMWW that I have bought tickets to see her again in November when she returns to Manchester - this time at the more fitting venue of "the proper Academy"! Snap up your tickets here