It’s been a fair few weeks since I last featured Phase Eight on the blog and I’ve returned with a mammoth wish list of all things printed. It may be a shop that six months ago I barely looked at but having upped their game (or increased their presence) recently I can’t help but covet- I am yet to decide if this is a good or bad thing, it’s not exactly budget friendly at between £80 and £90 for a dress but at the same time you are paying for quality and a dress/blouse/skirt that will never really date.

I’ve already featured the heart print dress before, should it ever go in to the sale and be available in my size I will take that as shopping karma and hastily purchase, for now it remains strictly wish list but I can sit and covet to my heart’s desire. Those of you who have Valentines plans would do well to purchase this (and send it on to me when you’re done!)

Recently I’ve found myself attracted to printed trousers too which is most odd as in general I don’t do trousers. Still, every girl has need for Paisley in her life right? And don’t get me started on the pale blue blouse…again, strictly not.me. and yet I can’t help but wish it was mine.

Has any of this caught your eye? I think Spring/Summer 2013 will be a season of prints and colour for me. With new found body confidence and happy go lucky approach to life I think it should show through what I wear; any excuse to shop right?

xxx

*not a sponsored post, I just love Phase Eight right now*

With grey skies and snow falling it seems an odd time to be thinking about what we’ll be wearing in Spring and Summer. Fashion works like that though, always a season ahead and it can be quite hard to get your head round (if your me, at least!)

Still, when the S/S13 Apricot look book dropped through my door I couldn’t help but take a look and start mentally compiling a wish list for when the temperature finally rises in to double figures. Embracing trends from Sixties Monochrome through to “Soft Grunge” and the ever present florals (oh, and a few other key styles too) here are my top picks:

I’ve never much been a fan of predominantly white clothing, I’m just too messy but the cut and style of this dress has won me over.

I love how the cut out detail has transformed this little black dress in to something a bit more unusual for day or night.

Get your layering right and you could wear this little number right now. A very fine knit long sleeve underneath or statement jacket over the top + thick tights and boots and you’re good to go.

Likewise with this dress, the darker colour scheme makes this a potential trans-seasonal piece making it double the bargain at only £30

The print on this makes me think of sunny summer holidays which is reason enough to buy it surely?

Ok so looking through these aren’t the most summery of Apricot‘s new arrivals but I like them anyway. I think any of them could be bought now and worn right through until A/W drops (and beyond) which makes them excellent value for money. Nothing I’ve featured costs over £40 (the jacket is the most expensive at £39) so what are you waiting for? Banish those winter blues and SHOP…if it isn’t payday just yet it soon will be!

Have you started thinking about what you’ll be wearing come Spring yet?

xxx