Get your skates on to Groupon!

If like me you are a big fan of ASOS, Groupon have just the deal for you today....spend £9 to get £20 of ASOS credit...pretty good eh?

Be quick though, there are only 50,000 deals available, and already (at 8.00am) 3,000 have gone.

Click here and get spending - oh, and let me know what you buy...I'm sure I'll tell you :)

(image c/o ASOS/Groupon)

Early Spring Purchases

I just thought I would take a few minutes to show you what I picked up in London last weekend...a few pieces to easily update my wardrobe from winter to spring.  See even if the weather doesn't want to improve, at least my clothes can bring a bit of sunshine!

Topshop Blouse

I think this is the first ever item of yellow clothing I've bought, but I just couldn't resist.  Usually I avoid yellow as it doesn't look great with my skin, but this has a slight hint of chartreuse which helps to tone it down.  I tried on several blouses in Topshop but this was definitely my favourite - the dipped hem is hip flattering and the ruffles add a seventies vibe without too much flounce.  It's also not as hideously sheer as some of Topshop's other offerings - always a bonus!

Topshop Tunic

I'm a big fan of all of the rusty colours hitting the high street this season, and this tunic (or dress if you're feeling brave!) is my way of giving a nod to that.  The lace hem, gathered waist and slightly sheer sleeves all add up to create a flattering shape, and this can definitely be dressed up with 100 deniers and chunky heels or dressed down with leggings and sandals...when the weather starts to heat up!

H&M Sweater (yes I think it may just need an iron!)

This sweater isn't particularly spring like, but it was a must, especially considering how much it is 'inspired' by a Whistles knit that I couldn't justify splashing out on.  As well as Topshop, H&M have some lovely stuff in store this season - I'd especially recommend checking out the flagship Regent Street store if you're in the vicinity.  Lots of pastels, florals and sixties inspired separates and dresses - if only half of them fitted my pear shape figure!

Primark shoes

I also had to fit in a quick dash to the Marble Arch Primark to check out their latest shoe collection - and was so happy to see they had these in stock.  Especially the black patent loafers I had previously admired on the lovely milkteef's blog - the only pair left, and in my size as well.  And the brogues?  So comfy, and only 8 quid.  A bargain if I ever did see one!

Wish List Wednesday

A bit of a nerdy one this week!  After a lovely shopping trip on Saturday (including a visit to London Fashion Weekend which I wasn't impressed with at all) and a few successful purchases, Sunday was dominated by the complete failure of my beloved, four year old, MacBook.

So off to Brent Cross I ran...and picked up a brand new MacBook Pro - the version that had only come out a few days before.  I'd actually started saving up to buy one of these in the summer, so it was an 'easy' purchase in one sense, but it also meant I didn't have half as much saved up and I am now skint.  At the beginning of the month! So all of my wish lists this month will be strictly that :)

Anyway...back to the subject in hand.

Laptop Cases



Laptop cases, all £22, Cath Kidston

 

Laptop cases, approx £15, bertiescloset at Etsy



Since the new computer purchase I have been eyeing up new laptop cases and I particularly love these offerings from Cath Kidston and bertiescloset on Etsy.  Anyone spotted any pretty yet robust cases somewhere else?

Chloe Rose



Chloe Rose, £52, Escentual.com

I love Chloe fragrances and this one I am desperate for as I also adore the scent of roses....perhaps I can smile sweetly at the boyfriend?! (truly optimistic thought there!)

This is how it is described -

"The beautiful Eau de Parfum bursts blooms with a bouquet of freshly cut Roses interlaced with the delicacy of Magnolia and Lily of the Valley. This joyfulness is enhanced by the honeyed notes of Amber and Cedarwood, that are both sensual and refined."

See, how lovely does that sound?

Cake Days

Images c/o Hummingbird Bakery - drool c/o me.


As an avid fan of the first Hummingbird Bakery book, I cannot wait for the new edition - 'Cake Day's - which is released later this month.  Their recipes always turn out perfectly for me and I cannot wait to whip up some of the new creations, especially the whoopie pies and sticky toffee cupcakes.  Swoon.

So that's another Wednesday, another wish list done...what's on yours this week?