Wee Birdy

Top Bird loves: Spring Topshop stuff

I haven't bought anything from Topshop for ages. Lots of looking, not much buying. But that's all changed with the new designer ranges by the likes of Marios Schwab, Christopher Kane and Jonathan Sauders. Sadly, my favourite Marios Schwab dress has sold out (no surprises there), but you can see the very fabulous Susie Bubble wearing it here. However, I quite like this ultra-sweet Richard Nicholls striped cotton dress with a summery ruffled bib:

Richard Nicholls dress, £70, from Topshop.

Finsk's covetable collection of shoes for Topshop are also on my wishlist. Not exactly bargainous, though:

I'm particularly excited by the kitten heels and sandals which wouldn't pose too much of a threat to my poor old arthritic toe. I can remember a time when I would have run ten miles from anything kitten-heel-esque. God forbid the chunky ankle (chunkle) effect. It's amazing how chronic pain has made kitten heels my friend, and chunkle the least of my problems.

Elsewhere on Topshop online, I quite like this pretty suede clutch with an oversized bow:

Large zip-top bow clutch, £30, from Topshop.

And check out this super-lovely brooch I found:

Lady Walker brooch, £7, from Topshop.

Cute, huh? Nice price, too, and it's just the thing to perk up my totally-over-it winter coats. Hmmm, I just might have to pay Topshop a visit tomorrow ...

This just in: new Celia Birtwell range at Topshop

The last time I saw an original Celia Birtwell print, it was behind a glass cabinet at the brilliant Ossie Clark exhibition at the V&A museum in 2003. I missed the first two seasons of Celia Birtwell at Topshop, but I'm excited about being in London for the new collection which has just hit stores. The dreamy floral prints are Birtwell at her best. Prices start at £45 for blouses, but check out one of the gorgeous limited edition print scarves for £18: