A few purchase confessions!

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I haven't done one of these for a while. I always feel a little in limbo at this time of year which is most definitely because of the iffy weather....one minute it's nice.....the next minute not so much. I've completed my Spring/Summer wardrobe changeover and that always leaves me feeling a little overwhelmed as I've accrued such a lot of stuff! However I have been clearing my wardrobe regularly and only holding onto the piece that really spark joy. I've been updating my Pinterest boards.....what an eye-opener! Makes it so much easier to see where there are gaps though. Those gaps are a whole 'nother post now that I've identified them! But in the meantime this is what I've been buying. Subconsciously I've been avoiding jeans lately. I'm just not that into them at the moment. But trousers ....now there's a different story! I've bought a couple of pairs of Mensy style pants in neutral colours (from Zara and Topshop) and early last week my mission was to track down some wide leg trousers from Gap that I'd seen on a couple of influencers early in Spring. I had actually tracked them down in my size but imagine my glee when I found these in Bershka at a fraction of the price of the Gap ones. They really are sparking joy!

H&M shirt, past season - similar here Bershka Trousers  Zara sandals The Jacksons London bag, past season -similar here

a hero piece!

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Some days you just cannot beat a slogan tee and jeans! The weekend has started early for me. Yay! I usually work on Friday's but I swapped my days this week meaning I get to take advantage of an extra long weekend!

Disko Kids t-shirt, gifted - I'm wearing a small, I'm usually a size 10

Pepe via ASOS jeans, past season - alternative here

Birkenstocks via Shoeaholics, limited sizes left - similar here

Rayban round metal sunglasses

Statement co-ords!

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You gotta love a co-ord! Looks like a jumpsuit when you wear these 2 pieces together but they are super versatile as you can mix and match with other pieces too! 

MW by Matthew Williamson top MW by Matthew Williamson trousers  Faith sandals Mantaray sunglasses  All items gifted by Debenhams - chosen by me.

Mensy Monday!

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Meet my favourite shape of trouser at the moment - the Mensy. These are from Topshop, I also have these from Zara too. Expect to see them pop up here often!

Maison Labiche t-shirt, past season, similar here Topshop trousers New Look red sandals Vintage Gucci bag via Grace & Ted Rayban Round Metal sunglasses

Sunday style!

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Simple Sunday style.

New Look dress, past season - current version here Zara sandals New Look bag, past season - similar here  Izipizi sunglasses, gifted

Discount alert!

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This is just too good a discount not to share with you this weekend! I've said it before and I'll say it again......New Look really excel in their dress selection in the summer and all of their dresses (and jumpsuits) have 25% off instore and online for a limited time! Here are my favourites in no particular order.......all coming in under £20!  This is the same shape as my recent leopard print purchase and one of my lovely readers tipped me off about it....how fab is the khaki version!!

Khaki dress

The way you make me feel!

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Sometimes it's just all about how a dress makes you feel.....and I'm all for feeling tall and slinky ;0) This little number is going to take me to a variety of events......summer ball, a day at the races, a wedding party and a garden party. I tell you it's ticking a lot of boxes!

MW by Matthew Williamson dress Faith sandals Mantaray sunglasses All gifted by Debenhams - chosen by me

Dresses and dad sandals!

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I'm documenting this outfit as one of those outfits my husband hates! He's referencing the sandals....but I love them as I reckon they really edge-up the outfit. 

New Look dress Zara sandals New Look bag, gifted

Sunshine makes for happy dressing!

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Long may this lovely spell of weather last.......I've got a lot of dresses I wanna wear! I bought this one  in Lanzarote from Mango and it's currently on offer for just £25.99! It has pockets.....cue a happy dance! Mines a medium (Spanish sizing?!) which I believe is equivalent to a UK size 10. 

Mango dress- currently on offer! :0) Espadrille.co.uk (Maypole, low wedge) -gifted 2017 Mango bag, past season - alternative here

Stepping into sandal season!

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So happy that sandal season finally feels like it's upon us! It's just so hard to choose which ones to get isn't it! Both of these are leather and common under 25 quid! Decisions! Decisions!

New Look red sandals

New Look animal print sandals

What's made it's way into my wardrobe lately.

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Ok. Let's start with this dress. I've had it since Thursday and this is the third wear. I wore it out to dinner with a friend on Thursday night, round to friends for a takeaway on Friday night and to Asda to do the food shop today. Hands up I'm rubbish at getting photographic proof......but let's skim over that and marvel about how versatile this shirt dress is! 

H&M shirt dress Espadrille.co.uk gladiator sandals, gifted Mulberry Araline bag, ancient Izipizi sunglasses, gifted

What I'm wearing today!

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Keeping it casual this Saturday! It's been a pretty lazy day here.....nothing to report!

Joy the Store shirt, gifted Topshop trousers Zara sandals New Look bag, past season - alternative here Izipizi sunglasses, gifted

That Friday feeling!

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Yay! Thanks to the Bank Holiday and swapping my working days this week.....my weekend started today! It's the first outing for this Zara linen blazer that I purchased in Lanzarote whilst on holiday.

Zara blazer

Lavender Hill Breton - gifted 

Gap jeans - ancient, alternative here

Novesta trainers 

Zara Bag

Izipizi sunglasses - gifted

Befuddled by the weather!

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Anyone else finding it hard to get dressed at the moment. I blame it on the weather. I feel in limbo.....it feels a little too early to get the sandals out and there are a few new bits in my wardrobe that are begging to be worn but it's just not quite warm enough yet is it? Looking back at what I was wearing this time last year it looks as though this feeling hit's me at roughly the same time annually. Today I resorted to jeans.....I haven't worn a pair in over a month but then, they are my safety net when all else fails.

Zara jacket, ancient - this seasons version here Syrup & Salt t shirt, gifted Levis jeans - similar here Izipizi sunglasses, gifted.

Every woman's three favourite words.....

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........THAT'S ON SALE. Ain't that the truth! I love a bargain. Especially an outlet shopping bargain. Outlet shopping means I get to purchase in places that are normally out of my price range. It's win-win situation.

Back in the spring uniform!

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It's a short and sweet outfit of the day post today folks!

Levis sweatshirt via Swindon Outlet

Lily King London skirt, gifted 15% off with code FASHIONABLE40S

Veja trainers

Zara bag, current