Lucky number eight

The return to England and it’s weather plus finding a whole host of new arrivals landing in stores has led to a rather strange excitment for Autumn/Winter. My bank account may be shaking in fear, but I’m ready to embrace the chill…
Number Eight Clothing may be on the more luxury side of things, but I wanted to share a little wishlist of what I like to call “investment” basics…invest well and they will last you for years!

1. Barbour Reversible Derby; a twist on the traditional style I am determined to own a Barbour jacket of some kind. Once, the idea of spending so much on a coat would have induced palpitations, but since my father purchased one earlier this year, I can attest to the quality and timeless style. I really love this checked version for a twist on the classic.

2. I’d not heard of Irish brand Dubarry before, but whilst browsing I was pulled towards the Somerset bag (medium). It looks perfect and substantial for time spent tramping around in the cold and wet…I think I am starting to err towards country-side chic, but I’ll cope!

3. Everyone knows Hunter boots by now, they need little explanation. I’m smitten with the magenta tones of this original short pair.

4. I’ve not long ago mentioned Ted Baker on the blog, and here it is again. Autumn/Winter means looking for the perfect LBD for upcoming festivities (mentioning no words beginning with C) and I adore the embellished collar on this otherwise simple dress.

5. Oh knitwear, my true weakness and the highlight of the colder seasons. This year I’m looking to invest in chic, classic pieces that will suit both work and play. This sweater with a scarf by Yaya is exactly what I had in mind!

Have you started planning  Autumn/Winter yet? Be warned, there may be an influx of wishlist blog posts!

Take a look at Number Eight, too, let me know what you think…I’m not very familiar with the shop, yet, but so far I approve!

grey days

 Oh British weather, how I didn’t miss you! Suitably grey attire for a very grey day! Dress, New Look c/o a friend, Tesco tights and bargain Miista boots…a bit of a change from the shorts and havianas I was living in…roll on two years time when I hope to be living in Spain!

Battled the blues with tea in my Espana mug, Hello Kitty biscuits (Thanks Trudi!) and Cookies and Cream Kitkats…operation get healthy/get some weight on is ON!

How do you battle grey days?
What’s your most recent snack discoveries?

Happy Friday folks

xxx

Daisy Chain Dreaming: Pretty Junk

As soon as I came accross The Pretty Junk I knew I had to feature them on the blog…I mean, just look! How amazing are the pieces above? The entire website just screams “buy me, I’m awesome”

They might have only launched last year, but this website is incredible. With their range of UK and USA handpicked vintage clothing and homewares there is something for all tastes and budgets.

Right now I’ll set my cat on anyone who tries to snap up this Cattitude tee at £25 before I do! Claws out ladies, I’ll fight you for it!

xxx

always and forever

Top c/o SinStar, Jeans from Next, Toms from Schuh

SinStar, another of those sites I would never have known about if it wasn’t for blogging. A cutting edge, up and coming fashion brand who are planning to expand to a wider UK market and take their brand international.  From indie cool to punk style, SinStar’s designs are specifically tailored to be edgy, unique and different. Better yet, they don’t break the bank.

With it’s Daisy print, this vest could not be any more perfect for me! The length is also ideal and if I were feeling brave, it would probably pass as a dress too. At £20.99 it’s up there with the more affordable of highstreet brands and the quality alone makes it worth every penny!
I’m also taken with their Aztec design tops and festival ready fringed vests. One word of advise is that the sizes come up a little small, the vest I’m wearing is a large and fits in a relaxed way…any smaller and it’d feel too constricted.

If your looking to dress up your Man, then check out their men’s range and explore the sale sections and accessories for something a little bit different!

Outfit worn for an afternoon of lounging post 7:15am start at work.

Have you heard of SinStar before? What would you have chosen?

xxx

Fun and Games with Groupon

Who remembers Quoits? Perhaps I’m alone in this being one of my favourite childhood garden games; I have so many happy memories of trying to get hoops over the pegs (always overshadowed by my champion Grandad) but not many other people seem to know what I’m talking about, and I was having trouble tracking a new set down.

That trouble ended recently thanks to Groupon who recently offered me a voucher to spend on their site. I’ve been aware of Groupon for some time but had always been wary about using it, wondering if it really was too good to be true,
and living in Bristol, a lot of the best deals are missed, so I headed straight for the goods section where I clapped eyes on a retro garden games offer…
Quoits, at a bargain price?! On to a winner!

I was really impressed with the way Groupon operated. I was under the impression I’d be waiting months to recieve my deal,
but the parcel was on my door within a week. The instructions for redeeming a deal were easy to follow and there were no hiccups along the way.

Now all I need is some sunshine and a few team players…

Blogger tournament anyone?

What’s your best deal from Groupon been?

PLEASE tell me you remember Quoits?!

xxx