House of Fraser Activewear - not what you might expect!
Biba Jungle Jaguar Jersey Short (£12) Jungle Jaguar Vest (£17)Historically, House of Fraser wasn't somewhere that I would have visited, or looked at online, for active wear. And probably if I had, I...
View ArticleAn alternative to jeans - the Hush Monaco trousers
Monaco Trousers Hush £45I think that I'm probably very late to this particular party but I've just discovered the Monaco trousers from Hush (£45). They're a great alternative to jeans and let's face...
View ArticleA Kitchen Make Over
For those of you who have been following the blog for a while now, you may remember that this time last year, we were mid-extension. As it's necessary to walk through the kitchen to get to the new...
View ArticleFitbit stats and Analysis Part 2
A couple of weeks ago now, I wrote a post entitled Fitbit Stats and Analysis Part 1 which you can read here. The aim of that post was to demonstrate that the amount of calories burned (energy used) was...
View Article"He's Got My Back" by Love for the Mama
We all know that slogan T's are a huge trend at the moment and recently I met Kayla who runs Love for the Mama. Whilst on maternity leave with her second child, Kayla started jotting down phrases that...
View ArticleThe Topshop Floral Length Maxi Dress - fit for a ball or the beach
Topshop floral print maxi dress (£65)I'm never very good at planning what I'm going to wear to an upcoming event. If it's a "big" do I work on the basis either that I have something that I can wear...
View ArticleRevealing a brand new design from Air & Grace...
Earlier in the week I was in London and I took the opportunity to nip along to the Air & Grace studio in Brixton. For those of you who follow me on Instagram, or who read the blog regularly, you...
View ArticleMy favourite silk shirt - and when life throws you lemons....
Djungle print silk shirt & Other Stories (£69 down to £48)I love a silk shirt. Not that I get to wear them often - but when I do, I love the feel of them. My other silk shirt was from Warehouse and...
View ArticleA cheeky weekend purchase from Boden...
Rae ruffle sleeve T from Boden (£35)Well if Boden send a £10 voucher through, it would be rude not to spend it wouldn't it? I love a bit of a frill sleeve and a few stripes - especially if they're navy...
View ArticleA maxi skirt that's a dress - it just doesn't know it yet!
ASOS maxi skirt in floral print with shirred waist (£35)I have a serious new love, in the form of ASOS. I know! How late to that particular party am I? The guests have literally packed up, gone home...
View ArticleA quick OOTD for travelling in.....
Boden Rae Ruffle Sleeve T (£35), Pineapple tassel long pendant necklace from AccessorizeNext leggings (old) Carvela"Kake" gold flatforms (£99 but I was jammy and bought them from ASOS in the sale for...
View ArticleFrom maxi skirt to mid dress....
This is the ASOS maxi skirt (£35) which I blogged about a few posts back and which I decided to wear as a dress. It's been pretty handy since we've been out here on holiday. I've also worn the black...
View ArticleThe bikini post!
Let's not beat about the bush, swimwear buying can strike fear into the hearts of most - if not all, women. And as for wearing swimwear? Well that's a whole different game - assuming that any of us can...
View ArticleThe Topshop white lace shorts
These cutwork broderie shorts from Topshop (£26) have been a real winner whilst on holiday this week. I love a bit of white, especially in the summer. Plus I love a lot of lace. And the zig zag hem...
View ArticleA stylish (and supportive!) swimsuit from Cocobay
Seafolly Castaway Stripe Bandeau Maillot Swimsuit (£118)For some people, floating about in a swimming pool with cool cans of coke being brought to them by an inflatable flamingo is a regular...
View ArticleThe trouser detail of the season....
We saw them last season and they're going to be back again with a vengeance .....(re)introducing the side stripe trouser. What I love about side stripe trousers is that they're not a "shape" of trouser...
View ArticleYou are always on my mind - the Baukjen leather leggings
Much as it's my job to know about the upcoming trends for the season, and what's in the shops, I try to steer clear of thinking about winter clothes for myself until...well....the winter. If I miss out...
View ArticleMother, get your knitting needles out....
I know that some of you may, (quite rightly) think that I have taken leave of my senses but oh goodness me how much do I love this Ganni Faucher sweater from Net a Porter (£355)? Yes, that's right....
View ArticleLet's look on the bright side....
If you think about it, mid-August is a funny time clothes wise. There are those who are willing the last rails of summer clothes out of the shops to make way for the shiny new Winter collections. And...
View ArticleNew Season Hush - My Top Ten Favourite Picks
It's here! The new season collection from Hush has arrived and I'm going to share my favourite top ten pieces with you. And don't forget, there's a 10% discount with the code A17PREVIEWFirst up,...
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