#JumpinDresses with George at Asda

I’m a dress girl through and through. Trousers, especially jeans have their place in my wardrobe of course but given the choice it would be daily dresses for me. This can pose a problem come the Winter months, how do you keep warm without bulky layers or hiding a pretty print with a chunky cardigan? The answer of course is the humble jumper dress, warm and cosy there is a jumper dress for every occasion and George at Asda just so happen to have a pretty great range in store at the moment.

Entire outfit c/o George at Asda: Jumper Dress | Boots | Headband

This is my current go-to weekend outfit, smart enough for time spent shopping or popping out for a drink but casual and comfortable enough to not feel overdressed. The tights are also from Asda and my current favourite thing given that they are thermal thus solving my “but my legs are freezing” problem. The dress is a dream, unlike some jumper dresses I own it’s slouchy without looking sloppy and I loved the combination of textures on this design. At £16 it really is incredible value and the quality is fantastic.

I’ve wanted a pair of over-knee boots for ages and this pair are just lovely. My only gripe is that are more “on the knee” rather than properly over on me, but that’s my fault for being tall with long legs I suppose! For anyone looking to add some great value boots to the shoe collection these cost £30 and come up perfectly true to size, the added bonus of over the knee boots is the extra warmth they bring.

I finished off the outfit with the faux fur headband as an alternative to a hat. I wasn’t sure about this when it first arrived but once I had played around a bit with how I wanted to wear it I soon grew to love it and it’s become a bit of a staple on the (non rainy) colder days.

Are you a fan of jumper dresses? How would you have styled this one?

Weekend Wandering with Vendula London

Following on from my post last Monday featuring a fabulous clutch by Vendula London I’m back with the second instalment. I’m well aware I look a bit scruffy in these photos, forgive me but it was the weekend and Ben and I were heading out on a walk and well, I’m just keeping it real- I firmly believe that at the weekends you just can’t beat jeans, a slouchy knit and converse.

Jumper c/o Boden (a couple of years ago) | Jeans: Next | Converse via Sarenza | Bag c/o Vendula London

I’ve had so many compliments on this bag ever since I started using it. It’s simply perfect for these colder days (am I the only one who’s cracked out the knits and big coats?) with it’s tweed and faux suede textures and woollen embroidery. It’s also wonderfully roomy inside- this is a huge must for me when it comes to picking out a new bag for every day use. I can literally fit my whole life in here and still have room for an umbrella if it looks like the weather might turn.

I’ve tended to steer clear of detailed bags over the last couple of years, convincing myself that minimal is more suitable for an every day, classic approach but there is something so endearing about this one that I’ve re-considered my stance and will be looking for more detail in the future. Once again Vendula London have come up trumps with a high quality, quirky and beautiful bag that meets all of my requirements. I’ve got my eye on the Snowflake collection as we fly in to the festive season.

What does your perfect bag for every day use look like?

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A Wrist Candy Wish List*

Ok so I’m actually really not a fan of the term “wrist candy” but I couldn’t think of another title for this post so let’s roll with it.

I’m on a bit of a mission at the moment having spent some time sorting through my jewellery collection and realising that I own plenty of rings, necklaces and earrings but not much in the way of wrist wear (if we don’t count my vast array of watches that is). I love my Pandora bracelet which gets added to a few times a year but sometimes I crave something a little more minimal and with a bit of a tougher edge. With Christmas fast approaching I thought I’d pop up a little wish list of bracelets I rather fancy, both to serve as inspiration and also as a not so subtle hint to those around me.

All of these bracelets are stocked at House of Fraser along with many, many, many others. As you can imagine this is a very restrained wish list from me- I’ve spotted at least thirty pieces I’d like to own, mainly from the brands Ted Baker and Michael Kors. Oh heck.

Have you started writing a Christmas list yet? What’s your bangle style? I have quite dinky wrists and find that cuff styles suit me best…dainty little chains with a charm look very pretty much don’t seem to suit me so well.

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Happy Hour with Vendula London

It wasn’t all that long ago that Vendula London featured on the blog and they’ve certainly become a firm favourite of mine. They recently got in touch again about their latest arrivals and asked if I’d like to pick out a couple- of course I jumped at the chance and today I’m showing off the first of my new beauties.

Dress: Quiz ((here)) | Boots c/o Long Tall Sally | Bag c/o Vendula London

I’ve mentioned before that I’ve never really “got” clutch bags but having added a couple of them to my accessories collection this year I’m becoming a convert. The second I saw this Happy Hour velvet clutch bag I was smitted. It has more than an air of Charlotte Olympia about it and although probably best suited for a dressier look I think it looked pretty good against this checked dress which is a recent arrival from Quiz Clothing after I won their summer calendar styling competition.

At £60 this clutch may be classed as pricey by some but really, I don’t think it is (and I never thought I’d say that about any bag costing over £20). The quality is amazing and I can’t wait for it to come in to it’s own over the festive season. Quirky clutch bags might just be my new thing…

Have you seen any brilliant bags lately? Vendula is a one stop shop for high quality quirky pieces and I can’t wait to show you the second piece I was sent next week.

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House of Florrie

Attention to detail makes all the difference to me. It can be the deciding factor between whether I love a brand or simply like it. I was recently introduced to a new British watch brand, House of Florrie who’s attention to detail goes above and beyond- from the watch itself to the packaging it arrives in, they’ve got it spot on and I’m in watch heaven.
As part of their introduction House of Florrie very kindly asked if I would like to pick a watch to style up and of course I said yes! (post on that to come) Given that I’m pretty behind in my blogging at the moment I also wanted to do a post just focusing on the watch and brand itself. I let them surprise me because frankly, I am hopeless at making a decision and I was blown away to receive one of the Eleanor watches* complete with interchangeable strap*

Aren’t these the prettiest timepieces you ever did see? The printed leather straps are just stunning and I struggle to choose which one to wear on a daily basis (and I’m yet to find a way to incorporate both at once! The watch face itself is also a treat on the eyes with it’s beautiful rose gold casing and delicate details.

I think we should also take a moment to appreciate the packaging. If the embossed boxes and printed tissue paper weren’t enough then finding these pretty little lollipops nestled inside was the icing on the cake. This is a brand who care about what they do and want to tell the world. If I wasn’t lucky enough to already own a watch I’d be popping one of these at the top of my Christmas list. As it is there may be another strap or two sneaking it’s way on there.

If prints aren’t your thing then there are a few other styles to capture your heart. I think the Pearl Expander is a lovely way to wear metal.

If you can’t quite tell from the way I’ve waxed lyrical about House of Florrie it’s a LOVE from me. I love the brand’s ethos of bringing back British craftsmanship and the fact you can really see the passion that has gone in to producing these pieces.

I’d love to know what you think and which watch has taken your fancy.

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