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Well, I didn't manage to get a single piece of the Versace for H&M collection since their website crashed magnificently. By the time I got through (4 hours after launch), there were only wrong sizes or things I didn't want left.

I had the rest of day off, so I spent it browsing various fashion websites trying to scratch my clothing budget itch. Eventually I made my way to ASOS - where they're currently in the middle of a 29% off boutique sale - and bought a couple of pairs of unusual tights, and this lovely little number:

You have no idea how long I've been looking for a bell sleeve top, and this one's perfect. I can see myself wearing it with a sleeveless vest, preferably cardigan style, or some massive jewelry.

Speaking of outfits, I should be photographing mine regularly soon, since my room is almost finished! The paint is dry, the floor is varnished, and the wallpaper is hung; all that's really left is to fit the shelves, desk, and electrical fittings. Oh, and curtains, which I'm hoping to make from fabric with thick red and white stripes. I don't want solid colour, but I also don't want to draw away from the heavy pattern on the feature wall.

Hmm.

Oh well, I'll just whip the sewing machine out and see what happens!

0 Divine timing: I get paid, Versace release their H&M capsule preview

As a long time fan of the H&M designer capsule collections, I've been anticipating this one for a while. Versace have partnered with the high street store to create an excitingly expansive collection that extends from clothes to accessories and homewear.

This dress caught my eye the second I saw it hugging Donatella Versace's figure at the announcement for this collection - its bang on trend for the tough look, the androgyny look, even the geometric print look. However, I'll have to go and try this on in store as leather clothing is usually unforgiving to the large-busted.

Neat corners are a thing of great pleasure to me, and to have each pleat in a skirt so precisely marked is beyond a dream. This is firmly on my wishlist.

I was surprised to like this skirt; I go for bold prints sparingly, but I can see this worn with a chunky plain jumper, opaque mushroomy tights and some bold statement jewellery... Speaking of which:

Oh, my. Look at that for a moment. No, no, don't drool on your keyboard, its out next week. Have some self control.

Basically, I have a struggle on my hands to not spend all my money on the lovely, lovely jewellery; leather necklaces and chokers go with almost anything, and there's three in this collection.

The full collection launches on November 17th in selected stores and online; you can shop (and obsess over) it here: Versace for H&M