Buy It Now - Statement Sequins



Patterned sequin dress, £175, Topshop



Black sequin wrap dress, £90, Warehouse

Honeycomb sequin dress, £125, Miss Selfridge

Black sequin tee, £45, Oasis

Gold sequin tee, £24.99, H&M



Animal print sequin blazer, £40, River Island




Knitted sequin jacket, £55, Topshop



Erodes sequin skirt, £165, All Saints

Black and gold sequin front skirt, £14.99, H&M

Patterned sequin shorts, £60, Topshop



Gold sequin shorts, £55, Warehouse

Wish List Wednesday

It may be the time of year (hello fireworks and early Christmas lights!) but there's a lot of sparkle on my mind right now...



'Rainbow Connection', OPI



I am a big fan of OPI polishes, particularly the duo-chromes and glitters...pretty much the best you can get.  This crazy multi-coloured glitter polish is from the new Muppets collection and really really must be mine!

Black embellished shoulder dress, £55, Warehouse

Simple yet with enough sequins to make an impact - this dress is the perfect addition to a winter party wardrobe.

Lurex sweater, £44, Topshop

Perfect layer for the daytime, or ideal to dress up with some skinnies and a pair of killer heels - I love this sweater.



Glitter enamel earrings, £10, ASOS


Love these earrings - the statement shape is bold without being girly and the glitter enamel makes them the ideal partner for the LBDs I'll (hopefully) be donning around Christmas.  They'd look fab with jeans and a t-shirt too, no?

Wish List Wednesday

This week I am very much about bold knits and velvet dresses...can you tell?



Mustard cable knit, £46, Warehouse




Star print sequin detail sweater, £46, Topshop




Slouchy spot jumper, £39, Miss Selfridge

 

Velvet sheer sleeve dress, £50, Oasis




Burgundy velvet halter dress, £95, Topshop


What's on your wishlist this week?

Wish List Wednesday - Gay Paree

Next Friday I am off to Paris for a long weekend - excited much?!

I haven't been there for absolute years and I cannot wait to stroll around the Parisian streets, gorge myself on patisserie and swoon over the designer stores.  Oh and maybe fit in a sneaky trip to Disneyland too...well it would be rude not to right?

I'm on a strict budget so rather than a pre-trip shop I will be raiding the wardrobe, but this is what I would love to be wearing next weekend...



Sequin poodle sweater, £290, Marcus Lupfer at Glassworks Studios

Black pleated leather skirt, £95, Topshop

Cream jewel neckline dress, £60, Topshop

Black quilted leather jacket, £150, Warehouse

Black strap detail boots, £65, River Island

 

Croc embossed leather clutch, £60, ASOS



Black studded gloves, £25.99, Zara


   
Oh that's a lot of black! What's on your wishlist this week? Do you have any Paris tips for me? Let me know!

Buy It Now - Patterned Knits

 

Pink and black sweater, £46, Topshop





Green and black sweater, £35, River Island




Tile print sweater, £45, Warehouse



Aztec cardigan, £45, Miss Selfridge

Navajo cardigan, £65, Topshop

Navajo cardigan, £55, Warehouse



Textured cape, £55, Oasis



Wish List Wednesday

It feels a bit fickle to be writing about clothes and beauty when there is so much else going on right now, so my main wish this week is that you and your families are all safe and well.

But I don't know, rather than denouncing all things 'shallow', perhaps it is best to carry on as normal, as best as we can, to prove that mindless idiots can't dominate our every thought.  So here we go, a few pieces from some of my top UK retailers to prove that there are some fabulous things to be proud of in even the bleakest times.

Burgundy chiffon blouse, £35, Topshop



Cream lace belted dress, £35, River Island



Floral maxi dress, £40, Miss Selfridge

Really horrible to see the Manchester store yesterday - here's hoping they get back up
soon as there are some wonderful pieces at the moment.

Mustard belt, £28, Warehouse



Leopard print boots, £60, ASOS

See - something to be proud of.

Hope you all stay safe and this all blows over soon.  I feel so much for all of the people who have lost their homes, cars and livelihoods to this mindless vandalism and hope they can all receive the help they deserve.

Wish List Wednesday

What a conundrum.  I start to stock up on pieces for my autumn wardrobe and the weather finally heats up, relegating my long sleeved dresses, trousers and knitwear to the back of my wardrobe.

So this week's wishlist is all about transitional items, that can be taken from the humid 30 degree heat we're expecting today, to the cooler climes of September and October....


Sailor blouse, £39, Miss Selfridge


Perfect teamed with jeans or tucked into a skirt, this blouse is light enough for the summer months and the long sleeves and soft colour ensure it will 'work' well into the autumn.



Pink chunky knit sweater, £35.99, Zara

 Ok, so this may not be suitable for the 30 degree daytime heat, but I think it would be the perfect sweater to chuck over a delicate summer dress for those evenings spent lounging in a beer garden.  And as it gets cooler, how lovely would it look over a little skirt and black opaques, or teamed with jeans and pumps?  Definite must buy for me.

Burgundy jersey maxi skirt, £25, River Island

The maxi skirt is one of the best transitional pieces you can get.  Worn with sandals and a vest when it's scorching, or teamed with a leather jacket and ankle boots when it's cool.  And I love the colour (and price) of this River Island number.

Silk printed midi dress, £80, Warehouse

This midi dress is stunning, and would look just as good teamed with sandals as with ankle boots and a leather jacket. 

What's on your wishlist this week?

Wish List Wednesday

I'm starting to have to think hard and fast about my wishlists as my birthday is only a couple of weeks away (1st August people, mark it in your calendars 'kay?) and I am getting those inevitable groans of "what do you actually want then?".

Frustratingly, my birthday always comes at an awkward time, with the dregs of the sale still floating around the high street and only the first few items of the new season starting to appear...so as much as I would love  new clothes, I have to work hard to find what I think will become my autumn staples.

But they are starting to show...and these are some of the things that have been catching my eye so far...

Blue boxy jacket, £55, Warehouse

Ultramarine is a huge colour for the new season and this jacket is not only the perfect hue, but is also a great way to incorporate the masculine tailoring that dominated many a catwalk. 

Black lace dress, £87, French Connection

Black lace is an autumn/winter classic and this dress is a lovely way to get it into your wardrobe - it also comes in a soft pale pink and navy - and is a great update of the Erdem inspired red lace numbers that have been everywhere this summer.
 

Embroidered leather clutch, £25, Topshop

 This clutch is the perfect nod to the arts and crafts trend I picked up on in my A/W Round Up back in March and also works perfectly for summer (yes that abstract concept of sunshine and warm weather) - and for 25 quid? A positive bargain.


Leopard print leather boots, £35, Topshop


Chelsea Boots.  Leopard Print.  Ponyskin.  I'm there.

Have you picked up anything for your new season wardrobe yet? Spotted any must haves?

Pay Day Discounts!

It's payday. And it's a bank holiday.  Hoorah!

I think that definitely calls for some shopping, so here are some of the best online discounts I've found...any more - let me know :)

Love -  inlovewithfashion.com

As stocked in Topshop, and as worn by various celebrities, there are some lovely dresses, blouses and playsuits to be had here.  And at the moment, if you enter the code SPRINGFLOWER you get £10 off your order.  Or that's what I thought! I put two dresses into my basket last night and ended up getting £10 off each and then another tenner off the total amount...and free delivery too - bargain!  Expires 31st May.

Warehouse

Two discounts for Warehouse that are definitely worth giving a go! 

First off, the code 'style2011' gives you 20% off, which is good enough on its own, but there's more - if you live within certain areas you can get free same day delivery - but be quick, it's only for today! Just enter the code deliverytreat at the checkout.  Oh, and you can use both codes on the same order - good times :)

Kurt Geiger

25% some of my favourite shoes this season - just enter code - VIPSALE - expires 29th May

New Look

Use the code - NLVCTWJ - to receive 20% off and free delivery - expires on Monday 30th May.

Xen Tan

If like me you love Xen Tan and its perfect olive based glow, run along to the website now and get 30% off all orders - expires

The Body Shop

25% off orders with the code - 25DISCOUNT - expires 31st May

Any more codes out there? Let me know!!