Cat Call

I'm on the hunt for a new phone case and am of the opinion that you can never go wrong with a bit of leopard print. 
There's something about the primal, wild and distinctively contrasting motif that always catches my eye. 
These are the ones I'm currently deciding between.

Marc Jacobs // C.Wonder // Ubiquitoid

Birthday Shoes

I loved these from the moment I saw them.....

 

If you feel the same you can get some for yourself here

Cat to Go

I have seen much reporting on New York Fashion Week and whilst I am loving the sartorial splendour before me nothing has made me smile as much as this little accessory tip....

Click here for the full report by Annamarie Tendler

Hangover Cure

Everyone has their own idea about what cures a hangover. 
I'm not saying this will work for you but here is mine.

6 carrots
2 apples
2 inch chunk of ginger

Method: Wash and juice the above.
Then (if you feel up to it) go for a walk; fresh air makes all the difference. 

My juicer

 

Pantone 2013

'Green is the prime colour of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises."

Pedro Calderon de la Barca

It would seem its official, Pantone's Color of the year for 2013 is none other than Emerald.
Since this is a favoured colour of mine (along with most other shades of green)I can't help but agree.
See below for some of my picks to make your days a little more verdant.

Cashmere Jumper

Dress

Cushion

Tumbler

Studs

Succulent Napkin Rings

Things that make me smile

Putting up some Christmas decorations this week has brought back memories. One of the nicest was wandering around the christmas markets on a freezing cold day in New York sipping Ninth Street coffee.
These cards were amongst my finds that day.
Get some for yourself here.

 all designs by The Frantic Meerkat

Into the woods...

I could really do with escaping today.
Leaving the city behind and finding some peace in the forest.
I think I'm missing the light.
Light through colour; through emerald and gold. 
Colour that feeds you and makes you feel whole. 

Images via Instagram rachelisntweird//glamagurl//queenoftheemeraldcity