Miss Lisa and I are all for a cardigan or a hoodie over a dress, and frankly, you can’t get more rock ‘n’ roll right now, than Siren . Especially when their new collection is modelled by one of the coolest models in the land right now, Ben Grimes. With a hint of tattoo, a dash of embellishment and lashings of lace and leather mixed with unicorns, ruffles, skulls and leopard print, its a grown-up girl dream.

One of my personal favourites is the Chanelesque navy blue cardigan with the heart and butterfly embellishment-It is simply adorbz!

To help celebrate the new collection, Siren have invited all Sassy Minxes to their store with an exclusive discount code: SIRENSASSY which means you get 10% all of their wares until the 18th March. What’s not to love about that?!

Retro geek specs; 10.00, Ruby Rocks 'Broken anchor' tee; 42.00, Pink Accessories skinny belt; 16.00, Fairground 'Won't be Long' shorts; 48.00

The minxes have been talking about this for a while, but we are super-excited to be telling you about the launch of new website, www.laden.co.uk, from Brick Lanes finest shopping superstore! The Laden Showroom was launched 10 years ago and provides a platform for young talent and designers to showcase their designs and collections. Founded in 1999 by brother and sister team Barry and Adele Laden, their vision was to create a unique, special shopping experience.

Aviators; 10.00, Miss Milne cut out body; 54.00, Ink 'Safari' trench;66.00, Oak 'Gold Tree' skinny jeans, Timeless 'Elodie' ankle boots; 51.00

10 years on and this Brick Lane store has launched over 200 independent designers. The store currently stocks over 65 designers including Bonnie, Chandelier, Collect, Connected Generation, JARLO and Orion London making it the perfect one stop shop for everything from party outfits to rock chick chic – and we have got some of the hottest looks and tips down below, just for you, and with the end of the month payday just around the corner, why not have a little sneak peek on the website at all of the delights?!

Become a beau with this bow from Emma Fielden, a marvelous milliner who we had the pleasure of interviewing here earlier this year here. Bows have been just a lil’ bit huge – in this case literally – for quite a while on the street and on the catwalks, and combined with the fabulous fluro, this headband is one big ‘WOW!’

Pull the rabbit out of the hat with this ‘Alice in Wonderland’ bag, 75.00, by Helen Rochfort. Whimsical and charming this printed bag with diamante and bow detailling is just the thing to take with you to see the new Tim Burton film which comes out next month. You are so cultural, darling.

Stripes and ruffles and monochrome-tres francaise! Jaime le ‘Camille’ dress, 48.00, by Renee-parfait for channeling that smouldering starlet inside of you. A beret, a trench, some good hosiery and t-bar heels teamed with red lipstick and all the boys will be whispering “Voulez-vous couchez avec moi?” to you….

It don’t mean a thing if you ain’t got that swing, and Jones and Jones know this only too well, with their ‘Swinging Rose’ skirt, 45.00. Work those hips and dance the night away in the knowledge that you look damn fine.

All the nice girls love a sailor, so get caught by a wrong-un in this “Your Eyes Lie’ vest, 30.00. Perfect for jeans and lazy days, its worth throwing your sensible cap off for.

So last week, between Christmas and New Year, I was slumped after midnight, on my bed, full from chocolate/cheese/crisps and catching up on some junk gossip when suddenly, my weary eyes came across the new trailer for SATC2.

Within minutes, a link was on its way over to Ms Lisa, my best girl had to know the scoop despite being in yodel-land, Austria. I cannot deny that I was also on ebay bidding on vintage turbans ready for S/S 10 after spotting Carrie in a glittery Moroccan number, despite the fact I know I will look more Old-Woman than Old-Hollywood.

The opening bars of Jay-Z and Alicia Keys New York made my stomach do butterflies, and the end line ”Sometimes you have to get away with the girls” made me do a li’l happy dance for my own friendships – I am certain I am not going to be the only one desperate for a back row ticket for this on May 28th.
 
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Quick…print this out and pin it under the nose of any potential pressie-buyer – isn’t it blimmin’ gorgeous?!

If like me however, you can’t wait, buy it for yourself now, it’s £16.50 at: www.temporary-secretary.com

The idea of drawing pictures for a living fills me with total glee, but that would involve me actually being able to draw – boo – so instead, I like to indulge in the creativity of kick-ass, talented g-friends like Gemma Correll. Not only is she beyond clever with a felt-tip pen, she also shares my total love for pug dogs, in fact her tote bag is on my 12 gifts o’ Christmas list – j’adore.

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I’m sure all you Sassy Minxes are desperate to get away from your work desks as one of the most prolific dressing-up weekends is amongst us – Happy Halloween! I confess I haven’t been so organised this year, and I am relying on a black puffball dress and cat ears – my lack of effort is evident – to carry me through the Monster Mash with old friends in Nottingham, whilst Miss L is off to wonderful Glastobury to do some enchanting magic. Here are some spellbinding ideas for your weekend -what are you doing to celebrate?

In preparation for the big night, I am planning on chilling in my new star print pyjamas and watching  True Blood to distract me from the constant knocks at the door from ‘Trick or Treaters’. The series of ‘vampire-porn-with Vinnie from Home and Away’ has already got me hooked!

£27.99 www.play.com

I usually hate for my hair to look frightful, but it’s totally okay when I am wearing one of these amazing Hammer Horror hairclips from Heidi Seeker!

£6.66 www.heidiseeker.com

From dusk til dawn, put a spell of shoe envy where ever you may go!

£50.00 www.office.co.uk

Its been all over the catwalk and now MAC are showing you how to mix it up and go back to black with lipstick and my favourite ‘the smoky eye’. Okay, the black lipstick is a little bit terrifying, but we know our Sassy Minxes are never scared of trying something new.

£12.00 www.maccosmetics.co.uk

Finally, as we mentioned earlier this month, October is all about Breast Cancer Awareness. Its not strictly in theme for Halloween, but this set from Floozie at Debenhams made me feel magical and at an amazing price, this gorgeous silk set doesn’t just signify ‘Something for the Weekend’, it also donates some of the proceeds to Breast Cancer campaign.

£17.50 www.debenhams.com

Whether you are hiding behind the sofa or hooking up with a hot werewolf over punch, we hope you have a great spook-filled weekend!

This is by far my most favourite time of the year – it’s my b-day next week – Tuesday if you’d like to send a card, it’s autumn and I love me some autumn weather, I get to wear tights and stockings every day and best of all, it’s Halloween/Samhain/Day of the dead and I love nothing more than to indulge in allsorts of witchy goodness…

Hocus Pocus – Ohhh I love this movie – any excuse to check out SJP and Bette Midler work their magic! 300 years ago, the Sanderson sisters had bewitched people. Now it’s Halloween 1993 and Max Dennison has lit the candle that would bring the witches back to life! Now Max, Allison, and Dani must save all the kids in Salem from the witches including leader Winifred, goofy Sarah, and high-strung Mary who will steal the lives of children!

This October 31st, what better prodz to use to remove your halloween face paint and keep your skin looking clear and healthy with the Witch Cleansing and Toning Wipes (£1.95 for 5 or £3.91 for 25). Quick and easy to use, the wipes will leave your skin feeling refreshed and clean and remove any traces of your ghoulish vampire make up!

Put a spell on boykind with the Bewitching Burgundy Eye Kit from www.kittenvixen.com. Bewitching Burgundy is black with a hint of Burgundy, which, when applied to brown eyes, creates a rich intense undertone. On blue eyes, it creates hints of lilac; on green eyes, it’s simply stunning.

Thanks to my gorgeous friend Jase, I am a total Charmed freak – LOVE it.  Set in my favourite city in the world, San Francisco, the ‘Charmed Ones’ journey from modern-day witches to sizzling supernatural siblings in episode after episode of enchanting entertainment.  I NEED this boxset, if anyone wants to put a spell on me, they could do much worse than to buy me this for my birthday, which is next Tuesday people, did I mention that? It’s packed with beautiful beings – the boys of Charmed are HOT. Nick Lachey, I heart you – sensational storylines, remarkable special effects and emotional turmoil – Charmed: Seasons 1-8 is the perfect brew of supernatural entertainment.

www.play.com £95.99

Witches’ Spell-a-day Almanac – I love to partake in a li’l moon magic each month but within the pages of this witchy almanac, there are enchantments for each day of the year, from a New Year’s knot spell to a simple ritual for welcoming the winter faeries. Along with recipes, rituals, and meditations to celebrate the gifts of each season, the Witches’ Spell-A-Day Almanac also features space for notes so you can record your own magical experiences.

Perfect for both beginning spellcasters and busy Witches, the spells in this almanac are quick and easy to do. There are magical workings for health, love, money, protection, and blessings, along with a treasury of spell-crafting essentials: Planetary influences for each day • The Moon’s sign and phases 
A glossary of magical terms • Pagan holidays and lore
Color and incense correspondences for each day
Timing tips to add star power to your spells.  www.llewellyn.com

X Factor is on the teev, it’s finally cold enough to work a dress and tights ensemble, Saturday afternoons are spent curled up on the sofa in PJs reading a book and much, much fun is had keeping warm on a chilly evening with boykind – Ohh October, how I heart you…

Things for you to fall in love with this month…

October is officially my month o’ love – I am at my most sassiest and minx-y throughout Autumn and Winter, so let the love-in commence with this gorgeous LOVE necklace  – WANT. NEED. MUST HAVE. £15.00, www.temporary-secretary.com

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This week I celebrated three years of being single – and fabulous in a red silk dress, no less – in Pacha, Ibiza to the sounds of Basement Jaxx DJ-ing. Now I have no trouble being single, I confess that I very much enjoy it, but people often ask me ‘why?’, ‘how’ and ‘what are you doing wrong?’ every time a seeing-someone/ fling doesn’t turn into a relationship.

Now, I already know that it is sod all yet everything to do with me. I’m not hung-up on finding ‘the one’ yet I’m the biggest secret romantic you’re likely to find – I’m still incredibly distraught about Katie and Peter.

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My name is Lisa and I’m a Krispy Kreme-aholic.

There, I’ve said it, and do you know what? I don’t care who knows it, because these sticky treats of goodness make me very happy, especially when I buy them from the London Waterloo station shop, because the dude behind the counter gives me a li’l wink and is very easy on the eye.

Krispy Kreme is like the gift that keeps giving because between the 31st August to the 11th October they’ve gone Americano – bringing America’s finest flavours to the UK – god bless America!

Yep, you can choose between the East Coast favourite, Key Lime Pie; a classic doughnut with a lime filling  dipped in glaze and topped with crumbly biscuit pieces or the Rocky Road; born from the king of ice creams this chocolate cake is glazed with a thick chocolate coating, topped with mini marshmallows and crushed biscuit, drizzled with caramel sauce.

Choose your favourite or declare yourself Americano for the day and buy both – I think you know what I plan to do!

£1.45 each, available in all Krispy Kreme stores.

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