Ubiquitous Birthday Wishlist

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30 Jul 2009

This time last year I was getting all excited about the arrival of friends from all over the country, spending ludicrous amounts of money on tiki-themed decorations, and wondering how many boxes of wine (yes, I said boxes) I would need to keep the masses hydrated. This year my birthday will pass by without fanfare, and I’m quite happy about that. But it won’t stop me doing a very self-indulgent wishlist on my blog…

Yes. I’d wear it in Vegas. Possibly with a matching headband like Katy Perry. Mostly because I know it would annoy the people I’m there with, but also because it’s a dress with playing cards on it, it’s only £25 and it’s available in my size. This is fate.

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A Samsung NC 10 Netbook

My laptop is both cheap and heavy. I want one of these beautiful little things so I can write my novel on planes, trains, buses and the tube. And then get mugged.

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Nicholas Kirkwood Patent Platforms £290

I’m sure nobody loves me enough to spend £290 on a pair of shoes for me. But these used to be £480, so they’re actually quite a bargain if you think about it. No? Well, they’re still fabulous, and if not these, one day a pair of Nicholas Kirkwood’s will be mine.

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Panda Necklace $50 Betsey Johnson

I know for a fact I’m going to end up buying this when I’m in the US. Watching an episode of Planet Earth the other day, I actually got teary over a Panda and her baby. I am clearly getting soft in my old age. Also, I love Betsey Johnson for sticking two fingers up to trends and just making kitschy, colourful stuff every year.

…and that’ll do for now!

4 Responses to Ubiquitous Birthday Wishlist

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Kim

July 31st, 2009 at 3:07 am

Nice list Gemsy! So what are the birfday plans this year? Wish I could be there to celebrate tiki-theme or not. xx

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Gemma

July 31st, 2009 at 9:30 am

Dinner with Kat and Darika on Monday, dinner with boy on Tuesday. Not a lot going on ;-) I MISS YOU!

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Jenni

July 31st, 2009 at 4:59 pm

Got to say, the dress certainly wouldn’t annoy me.

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Kim

August 1st, 2009 at 4:02 am

I agree Jenni. You should defo invest in the frock for Vegas. I can just see you guys singing “shut up and put your money where your mouth is” as you wander throughout the casinos ;-)

Ah… if I only had the resources to join you.

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I'm a fashion, beauty & lifestyle writer based in London. By day, I edit celeb shopping site The Nod. In my spare time, I run curvy style blog Big Girls Browse and contribute to sites like Domestic Sluttery and Dorkadore.

I also created Catwalk Queen, but please note I no longer contribute to it.

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