Reasons to love Spring! #doabitofdebenhams #ad

{AD} contains gifted items and affiliate links What an amazing start to spring we have had! Totally ending February on a high! Always dress like it's the best day of your life #wordstoliveby #wisewords

Studio by Preen dress - Debenhams gifted New Look boots Sienna Jones bag gifted

Making the most of the February sunshine!

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I refuse to believe this glorious spell of sunshine will end tomorrow! End of story.

Selected Femme dress via ASOS, past season - alternative here  Converse via Swindon Outlet, gifted - similar here DKNY Biker jacket, ancient - alternative here Village England bag, past season Tilly Sveaas disc necklace, gift Gold Lunar horn necklace, gift

keeping myself in check!

Currently discovering my love of a good blazer. After bagging the Warehouse/Lucy Williams collaboration on eBay a few weeks ago when this popped up in Warehouse's 'new in' section I knew I had to make it mine! It will bring together many pieces in my wardrobe.......justification done!

Warehouse blazer Topshop tee Topshop jeans French Sole pumps, past season - alternative here
Curiosity got the better of me this morning. I got up 5am to be at The Mall for their launch of the M&S Holly Willoughby Must Haves. This is not an #AD. I was not paid to attend, nor was I gifted anything. I was offered a discount but as I have received vouchers for Sparks 20% off this weekend I decided to wait and have a think about what my wardrobe really needs......if anything. I'm not going to review the whole lot. Just my 2 favourites. Starting with this denim shirt. I just bought a denim shirt a few weeks back (M.i.h from Kilver Court - blogged here). I'm going to be totally honest here and say that a denim shirt is something I find tricky to style. After pairing it with black denim jeans (straight or skinny) the only other way I recall wearing a J Crew one I've had for years is with a black faux leather pencil skirt. That said I absolutely love the western vibe going on with this one......the puffy sleeves being a divine little feature.

M&S shirt

I resisted temptation on these too! They are gorgeous buttery soft leather in an off-white colour, great height heel for me. If I hadn't purchased these New Look bargains last week I may have caved and bought these.

M&S boots

So although my nosiness got the better of me.......my purse is sighing with relief! I've posted a couple more Stories of the things I tried on in M&S.....you can see here! I did have a giggle with my pal Gail Painter and it was lovely to catch up with a few of my fellow Bristol bloggers!

I'll be back tomorrow with my #ootd

Just another magic Monday!

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What an amazing treat and all good-round start to the week! Monday.....you've been awesome! You totally deserve a pop of red.....a rainbow and an outing of my favourite pair of trews! Oh and see them pots there....well I planted them today! Feeling accomplished! Yay!

T.A.E boutique sweater, gifted - 10% off with code MFF10

Zara trousers, ancient - alternative here

Converse

Raybans 

Chambers & Beau necklace, gifted 

Earning my Sunday stripes!

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Dressing well is a form of good manners according to Tom Ford. As I was out for lunch with my mum today.......and the sun was shining I thought it rude not to wear this Y.A.S dress I purchased from ASOS recently! 

DKNY jacket, ancient - alternative here Y.A.S dress via ASOS Le Temps Des Cerises trainers via LaRedoute Sienna Jones bag, gifted Rayban Wayfarer sunglasses

Cutting the mustard!

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I'm always wary of yellow......I've never been 100% certain it's a good colour for me to wear near my face. Anyhow.....a skirt I can do and feel happy in! I do love this ochre shade so as pleased as punch to be able to accommodate a little bit of it in my wardrobe. Bringing one of my recent collages to life with this outfit.

On The Rise sweatshirt, gifted

New Look skirt - reduced to £8! (I have a similar gifted one)

Le Temps des Cerises via La Redoute 20% off with code SPRING

Preloved Preen by Thornton Pregazzi bag via The Dress Agency - this is similar and gorgeous!

my transitional linchpin!

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Time to start shedding the layers.....this is when the humble sweatshirt comes into it's own. I believe this Levis one will breathe a bit of new life into a few of my wardrobe staples. They are a cornerstone of our wardrobes these days aren't they?

Levis sweatshirt

I have enough shoes.......said no woman ever!

It's weekly confession time again. As the title suggests......there has been a lot of incoming footwear this week. First up! Trainers. I have my lovely mate Sue for bringing these to my attention. And crikey....they really are an amazing Golden Goose dupe.....for a fraction of the price. What do you think?

Le Temps des Cerises via La Redoute 20% off with code SPRING

winter beach wear

Not a bikini insight! We thought we'd picked the best day of the week weather-wise to head to the coast.......but it was freezing in Dorset today. Hence I'm bundled up in one of my cosiest sweaters and trusty old aviator. On the upside......I have bonafide beachy hair waves going on!

New Look aviator, past season - alternative here

& Other Stories sweater

Zara jeans, ancient - alternative here

New Look high tops, gifted - past season - alternative here

Rayban Wayfarer sunglasses 

Preloved Preen by Thornton Pregazzi via The Dress Agency

Mixing it up!

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Gotta love a print clash.....leopard & stripe, throw in some monochrome and a splash of red and you're good to go!

Mango coat via eBay - alternative here 40% off with code GIMME40 til midnight!

Petit Bateau sweater, past season - similar here

Topshop Jamie jeans

Dune loafers

Village England bag - past season, sold out

Rayban Wayfarer sunglasses

happy Monday!

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First day of half term under my belt. Keeping to some classics today. Camel coat, denim shirt, black skinny jeans and a splash of leopard print. Easy dressing for a trip to The Mall Cribbs Causeway. Some exciting plans for Bristol Fashion Festival coming up......I will be able to reveal a bit more to you next week.

Jaeger coat

Mih denim shirt via @kilvercourt - alternative here

Topshop Jamie jeans

Head over Heels loafers

Sienna Jones bag, gifted

love Sundays!

{AD} Gifted items marked and some affiliate links used. Hands up who else loves Sundays?! I do! I took advantage of the slightly higher temps and wore a skirt....no tights either! 

Disko Kids sweatshirt, past season gift - limited sizes left New Look skirt, gifted - still available in store - online here Converse Hermosa London bag, gifted Rayban Wayfarer sunglasses

an outing outfit of the day!

What to wear to visit Bristol Zoo? Here's what I went with. So glad I packed a pair of sparkly socks in my bag. Boy did I need them! 

Preloved Warehouse jacket via eBay - alternative here

M&S cashmere sweater, past season - alternative here

Levis CT 501, past season - alternative here

Adidas Originals Stan Smith

Hermosa London bag

Polo Ralph Lauren scarf via Swindon Outlet, gifted - similar here

This weeks wish list addition!

{AD} Gifted items marked and some affiliate links used. I stumbled across this beaut of a blazer whilst trying to find an alternative to a preloved Warehouse/Lucy Williams collab one that I managed to snag on eBay just after Christmas. It is highly likely this one will make it into my wardrobe too. Loving neutral tones at the moment and this will bring a lot of my wardrobe pieces together.

Warehouse blazer

What's found it's way into my wardrobe this week!

{AD} gifted items and some affiliate links used.  We are in the process of booking holidays at the moment so I've been starting to look for a few things to take to refresh my usual holiday clobber. The same things seem to get packed year on year. Do you find that too?  We also have a Christening coming up. We aren't principle guests so I am planning on wearing this for an occasion also. I think this fits the bill perfectly without breaking the bank......it's an utter bargain actually!

Y.A.S dress via ASOS - bargain in the sale!

Granny chic!

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This is a new concept for me but I was inspired to try this by celebrity stylist Gayle Rinkoff sporting something similar on Instagram. I haven't worn this Cos cardy that much since I picked it up in the sale after Christmas. I'm hoping it will come into it's own a bit more when the spring arrives when I can wear it as a jacket. Fortunately it's perfect to slip under a coat as an extra layer for the time being.

Cos Cardigan, past season - alternative here

Preloved Zara dress - bargain alternative here

Topshop belt - similar here

ASOS Anarchy boots

Rayban Wayfarer sunglasses

woo hoo......the ankles are out!

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Hey.....it's only 7 weeks until the clocks go back. British summer time officially begins! As the temps have notched up a bit I'm celebrating by getting the ankles out! Spring is just around the corner folks!

Jaeger coat - similar here

Whistles sweater, past season - alternative here

Old favourites!! Gap Real Straight jeans - something similar here

Novesta Marathon trainers

Preloved/vintage Gucci bag via Grace & Ted - similar here

Stuck in neutral

I couldn't get into gear at all today. That's Monday's for you though isn't it. I think my outfit is reflecting my mood......you can't get anymore neutral than camel and leopard print!

Zara blazer, a few seasons old - this season version here

H&M sweater

Primark skirt - H&M alternative here

ASOS Anarchy boots

New Look bag, paid partnership, gifted

Rayban Wayfarer sunglasses

a duty bound outfit!

{AD} Gifted items & contains affiliate links. It's been a full to the brim Sunday here! Activities totally influenced my style today. Practicality ruled for everything that's been on the agenda.......dog walking, netball match spectating, food shopping (oh the joy. Not!! My least favourite job of the week) followed by more dog walking and much sorting of laundry in amongst all of that. The dinner is now on and wine has been poured. Here's to the rest of the day which I intend to spend relaxing! Here's my windswept #sundaybest for you!

H&M puffer jacket - a recent instore sale purchase, sold out online - alternative here

Disko Kids sweatshirt with pockets - gifted

F&F jeans - gifted Spring 2017

New Look hi - tops - alternative here

Preloved Preen by Thornton Pregazzi bag via The Dress Agency

Rayban Wayfarer sunglasses

Saturday style

{AD} Contains affiliate links and gifted item My Saturday style. I think this Mih Jeans shirt (I blogged about here) is going to be a lot more versatile than I thought. It's already received a lot of love on my Instagram Stories this afternoon too! I bought this preloved Warehouse blazer on eBay a few weeks ago. So chuffed I managed to get it.....it was one of those tings that got away last season. However I've just discovered that Warehouse are doing something similar for spring.......I may have to buy this colour way as well!

Preloved Warehouse blazer - similar here

Mih Booker shirt via Kilver Court - still available here

Topshop Jamie jeans

Converse via Swindon Outlet - similar here

Hermosa London bag, gifted

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Putting my best foot forward here! A spring in my step......cheetah-ing on my beloved leopard print! ;0) 

New Look dress

New Look boots

New Look bag

All items gifted but chosen by me

my weekly confessional!

{AD} Gifted Serinu Maeve bag & some affiliate links used. I've been looking for a black crossbody bag for a while. I felt my wardrobe was missing a bag big enough to fit the usual purse, sunnies, make-up bag, keys, umbrella.....and so on, and so on. I trawled the net for a couple of weeks. Couldn't find what I was looking for. Kept checking eBay, nowt there either. I've had a fair bit of preloved luck of late so I popped into a local store last weekend, no luck that day but I did ask the owner to give me a shout if anything suitable came in. I explained I wanted something a bit lived in, preferably with silver hardware. By Monday my wish was fulfilled as this Preen by Thornton Bregazzi bag was posted the_dress_agency Instagram feed.

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi preloved bag via the_dress_agency

when it works...why change it!

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Levis denim jacket - purchased with gift card from Swindon Outlet

Selected Femme dress via ASOS

ASOS Anarchy boots

Preen by Thornton Pregazzi bag, preloved via The Dress Agency. (more about this tomorrow!)

Rayban Wayfarer sunglasses

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From double coats to a biker jacket in the space of a couple of days! Our British weather is barmy isn't it?! I was so thankful to have shed those layers today......as I lurched from one hot flush to another!

Whistles biker jacket, past season - similar here

New Look dress - gifted as part of paid partnership

ASOS Anarchy boots

Joseph scarf - 25+ years old!

Balenciaga bag, ancient -similar here

Stella McCartney tote via Kilver Court Outlet

Tried and tested - leopard print never fails me!

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What a difference a day makes! It's been a whole 10 degrees warmer meaning we can utilise all of our winter wardrobes again! Shedding those layers felt so good! I even went without socks! Sticking with the tried and tested leopard print.....a new combo for me though pairing it with the grey.

M&S coat, past season - great alternative here H&M sweater - I have the XS.....it's down to £15 in the sale Mango jeans, past season - alternative here Pavement boots via hi*hi store, past season - alternative here Balenciaga bag

Sunday at it's best!

AD - gifted accessories and post contains some affiliate links.  A Sunday well spent with nothing on the agenda but a long dog walk to a country pub, rewarded with a glass of bubbles and a roast dinner. The rest of the afternoon has been spent at home in front of the fire. Just the way to recharge ahead of a new week.

Mango coat, preloved via eBay - alternative here

Black.co.uk snood, beanie and leather quilted gloves - gifted

Topshop Jamie jeans

Sorel boots

Serinu Maeve bag - gifted

Rayban Wayfarer Sunglasses

Snow good!

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This weeks purchase is earning it's pay per wear already. I've worn it for the 5th day on the trot. It really came into it's own yesterday though. We had a whole lot of snow (for the South West anyway). I made it into work but as it was still really coming down an hour after I arrived the decision was made get home whilst it was still relatively safe, I did however have to abandon my car and get the bus home. At least I was toasty.....and I still felt a smidgen stylish in my duvet coat.
This was today's outfit. The sun has been shining and the snow is beginning to thaw. But it's still freezing and the new puffer coat can thankfully easily accommodate another coat as well as a few layers underneath.

H&M puffer coat - alternative here

Primark red check jacket - similar here

Chinti & Parker sweater, past season - similar here ......love this one too!

Topshop Jamie Jeans

ASOS Anarchy boots

Balenciaga bag

Rayban Wayfarers

H&M must haves!

Contains affiliate links and gifted item. Since I've had quite a bit of luck in H&M lately I thought I'd cast my eye over their 'New in" section and now I have a wish list as long as my arm! First up is this blouse. I know this would be in my wardrobe for years to come. It would be one of those "if in doubt' pieces that I could rely on. It would be great for those day to night outfits if you simply styled it with boyfriend jeans and swapped your trainers for heels.

H&M Blouse