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Weekend Wandering with Vendula London

19th October 2015
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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Le Miserable

16th October 2015
Goodness knows how long these photos have been sat on my laptop, I have a horrible feeling they are from way back in August and I just never got around to writing a post, oops! Still better late than never and there is NEVER a bad time to show off an epic tee right? (especially as it’s still available to buy).

Tee: e-bay (get it here) | Skirt: New Look (similar) | Boots: H&M (last year)

I’m a massive fan of Grumpy Cat, there’s something about that miserable little face that is so endearing. The second I saw this tee on e-bay I knew I’d have to make it mine, especially at under a tenner. If you’re thinking of buying this for yourself I’d recommend e-mailing the seller for a size guide as they do come up on the small side, for reference I opted for the women’s tee in a size small (and I wish I had gone for the medium to be honest).

Paired with my staple a-line denim skirt and some chunky black boots this made for a perfectly laid back weekend as far as I can remember! Summer feels like such a long time ago now that I seem to have my grumpy cat face on all of the time. I’ll just hide away and console myself with hot chocolate, snuggly knits and kitty cuddles.

Are you a fan of quirky tees? I’m not usually but this one just had to be bought.

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Happy Hour with Vendula London

12th October 2015
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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Daytime dressing with House of Fraser

09th October 2015
TGIF! My first week back at work post-holiday is almost over and lazing around on the beach is all but a distant (but happy) memory. For ages now I’ve neglected my work-wear wardrobe, tending to resign a few old faithful pieces for when I’m not in uniform and never focusing on anything new. I’ve started to pay more attention to what’s available on the high street in terms of office wear and it turns out House of Fraser was a pretty good place to start.

Dress c/o House of Fraser | Boots c/o Long Tall Sally

I absolutely love this dress by Dorothy Perkins, just one of the many brands stocked by House of Fraser. At £25 it’s hugely affordable and the perfect addition to my working wardrobe. It’d be really easy to take from office to post-work drinks too, with a leather jacket and some heeled boots it could go from smart to smart casual in seconds. I also really like this twist on monochrome as the black pattern is set against a baby pink hue which softens the look somewhat. I’ll be keeping a close eye on both House of Fraser and Dorothy Perkins over the next few months as I seek to update my working wardrobe, there are some amazing pieces at amazing prices and I’m a department store convert.

(and yes, yes I am absolutely living in these Long Tall Sally boots right now).

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Pink Pop

07th October 2015
Well here I am back from Spain *sob*, obviously there will be an influx of posts all about my holiday coming up shortly but in the mean-time I have a bit of a bargain outfit to share today thanks to e-tail PR and Just For £5 (I’ll give you three guesses as to how much each piece cost…)

Dress & Jacket c/o Just For £5

I love sites like Just For £5. Like any discounter there are going to be some pieces which aren’t to your taste but with some careful delving there are some real treasures to be found. I couldn’t resist this floral print dress, I had earmarked it as a work dress but given the length of it I think it’ll be limited to casual attire only- no big deal though, some thick tights and chunky boots are all it needs to make it knicker flashing free! The jacket isn’t something I’d usually go for but I was suckered in by the cheerful colour and the fact I’m seriously lacking in in-between season layers. I have always worried that cheap outerwear would look kind of well, cheap, but this jacket doesn’t at all in real life and the quality is really good too.

This site has become a bit of an obsession to be honest, with new arrivals landing all the time it’s best to snap up pieces when you see them as they don’t hang around long! Has anything caught your eye?

Oh, and sorry about the dinky images, if you click on them they will appear full sized- I’m working on it!

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