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My wishlist for summer 2011

1. A Job

In eight days time, Lorna and myself should at this stage be settling back in gorgeous Nice. To finish off last summer, a group of us decided to spend a long weekend there. As we didn't have any other plans and hadn't seen each other all year (thanks to Lorna abandoning me for the metropolis), we decided to head back. 

So far my funds should keep the supplies of wine and socca going for the five weeks, but I would love to get a job somewhere in the city, preferably a sleepy little café down one of Nice's many winding alleyways. I've always wanted to work in France and despite my french being somewhat worse for wear this year, I'm praying it will come back.

2. CKIN2U

I've never had any other scent beyond this one. Almost all of my clothes smell like it and I couldn't imagine wearing anything else. I strongly recommend it if you can't stand overpowering, sickly sweet perfumes. It's light, floral scent lasts for hours without causing teary eyes. My current bottle is just on the verge of running out so come May 30th I shall be scouring Dublin's duty free.

3. Vintage Russian Wedding Ring

No, no its not what you think. 

I found this a few weeks ago on pretaportobello.com and have been in love with it ever since. Hopefully after a few weeks in Nice my skin should return to looking somewhat less like that of a corpse and gold jewellery will be needed. pretaportobello.com has become a bit of an addiction recently, stunning pieces at really reasonable prices and massive variety.

4. Every song that Mr. Doherty has ever sung on my iPod

Hours spent beneath the glare of the midsummer Nice sun are worth it, but a girl can get rather bored of children screaming as the freezing cold waves hit their toes or constant cries of "Birra Birra Birra!"

Pete's lyrics floating around my brain will make the hours fly by. 

5. Topshop Blue Kaftan

Mindless browsing turned into a sudden craving for this piece. Its absolutely perfect for drifting from the beach back into town. The crochet edge really adds to it and its pale blue is sure to fit in with any trend for the next few months.