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Gatecrashed

14th March 2016

Whereas Mae was only ever interested in the camera when it suited her I only need to take off the lens cap for Tobias to come plodding over. He’s a beautiful cat (can you call a male cat beautiful?) and he knows it and will sit patiently for ages whilst you catch him at his best angle. On the other hand my little diva Mae will often take an hour of coaxing and pleading to get a handful of half decent shots.

Anyway, this isn’t a post about cats. Not really! It’s an outfit post which dates back a couple of weeks now and features a dress I picked up from Quiz Clothing almost six months ago now and had yet to wear.

Dress: Quiz Clothing | Lace top: Picked up in Holland | Boots: Miista

So much for getting outside to take more photos as Spring creeps in. It feels colder than ever lately and standing outside battling the elements doesn’t seem like my idea of fun even if it is all in the name of better quality blogging.

I really love this dress- the burgundy, black and grey print made the florals perfect for the darker months of the year. I bought it with the intention of wearing it for my Dad’s retirement party but ended up picking something else instead but couldn’t bring myself to return this. Finally it’s been layered up and given and airing and I think it’ll be featuring a lot more in the future.

I can’t post this look without giving yet another mention to my beloved Miista boots. Hands down my most favourite boots that I own, I still can’t believe that a) I snagged these for £6.50 and b) they are super comfortable to wear and easy to walk in!

Do you have a pet that loves to pose? Or does it have to be on their terms only?

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Medusa from Ted & Muffy

04th March 2016
Ankle boots are without my shoe weakness, I just cannot resist them so when Ted & Muffy (formerly Duo Boots) asking if I’d like to pick something from their new arrivals it was a given that I’d head that way first. To be fair, I did give everything a thorough checking out and there really are some very stunning shoes on the site- from over the knee boots to new look loafers but as is so often the case ankle boots won over them all and Medusa came to live with me shortly after.

Jumper: Boden | Trousers: H&M | Boots c/o Ted & Muffy (get them here)

These are so unlike anything I already own and at first I was at a complete loss of how to wear them as they don’t really go with any of my typical winter wearing. Give me a few more weeks when the weather hopefully starts to turn and I’m back in my element with little dresses etc, but for now it’s on with the sloppy jumper and “treggings” with only Medusa to give the look any sense of style. I have to say I’m not 100% sure about them with the leggings tucked in, I think it’s not the most flattering look on me- I’d far prefer some flared, cropped jeans or a denim mini skirt with bare legs but you can’t win them all…not when it’s bloomin’ freezing!
Oh yeah, and there’s a new furry addition to our flat too. Those of you with good memories will remember his cat Tobias…well, Tobias took an extended holiday up in Melton Mowbray but has now come to live by the sea with us. Hands down he’s the biggest, soppiest ball of fluff I’ve ever met, all he wants is cuddles and fuss- pretty much the exact opposite to my delinquent Mae who I miss dreadfully, she’ll always be my number one!
What would you wear with these boots?

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A Spring Wardrobe Update*

02nd March 2016
Guys, we’re in March! How on earth did that happen? To me this signifies the ending of winter and the start of lighter, brighter days (in theory at least) and the time to start planning a wardrobe update in earnest. I’m pretty much on a clothes shopping ban at the moment with a renewed commitment to getting a healthy body back it seems pointless to spend out money now only to grow out of the clothes before the season has ended…sure I might purchase the odd top or dress as these are easy to adjust whilst they are slightly looser but certainly jeans and bottoms just aren’t worth the investment even if I am in dire need of some denim! Good incentive to get my arse in gear and get my healthy figure up right? It’s high time I invested some money in some premium denim as a reward for my hard work.

Anyway, enough about that! I couldn’t resist popping together a wish list showing the kind of things I’m craving in my wardrobe right now…a visual reminder of my mission if you like…

The clothes all come from ASOS which I spent a disproportionate amount of my free time browsing. I can’t actually remember when I last placed an order though- since they did away with the free delivery on all orders I kind of stopped heading there first when I had a tenner to spend…one of the first things I’m going to do when I hit a milestone is place the biggest order I can afford!

I don’t exactly need new shoes, or a bag but they do work whatever size you are so I find myself browsing constantly. Both of these are by Michael Kors at Daniel Footwear. Of course I was already familiar with the bags but Michael Kors Shoes are a new one on me and whilst not all to my taste I do really love these casual grey trainers and a transitional shoe for that time between ditching the boots and embracing the sandals.

I feel like a neutral coloured bag would be a worthy addition to my collection, although I might need to seek out a cheaper alternative! At the moment I take my Mulberry Bayswater everywhere and whilst it is the perfect black bag and so hardwearing it would be nice to a) give it a break and b) have something a bit less heavy looking for the sunnier days.

What’s on your Spring wishlist?

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All the Rage

29th February 2016
After the recent arrival of true Winter weather it felt both fantastic and alien to receive my first addition to my Summer wardrobe and break out of the long sleeves and ankle boots. I love seeing the new season stock arrive in the shops, a sign that change is on the horizon and a perfect opportunity to try something new (you know, as in try on something new because you can’t afford it…)

Dress c/o Madam Rage | Brogues: Hobbs via McArthur Glen in Swindon

After spending most of the winter in fairly muted tones with not much print it was refreshing to see this tropical beauty arrive at my door. I’ve really embraced the high necks lately, I think they add quite a chic twist to any look. I’m not overly familiar with Madam Rage but based on this dress and an extensive browse on their website and I can safely say I’m a big fan, everything is really affordable and if this dress is anything to go by, excellent quality too.

I decided to continue on the colourful theme by putting on this coral suede brogues from Hobbs- the perfect between season shoe. I don’t wear brogues or anything other than boots anywhere near enough so it felt a bit strange to be wearing these, I’d forgotten how much I loved them.

I think until the weather warms up a bit I’m going to try layering this dress with a fine knit and some dark tights, part of my feels I should save it for Spring but the print lifts my spirits so much I don’t think I can hang on…

Are there any brands you’ve recently discovered? How would you style up this dress?

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The Future’s Bright with S/S 16 from Yull Shoes

22nd February 2016
It’s about bloody time I gave my friend’s at Yull shoes some love again. Not that I ever stopped loving them- I can’t see that ever happening!

Founder and creator of the brand, Sarah recently dropped me a line with a heads up of the new Spring Summer collection (launching very soon) and I just couldn’t help but want to dedicate an entire blog post to the bright and fun collection which also features sandals for the very first time- really very beautiful sandals to boot.

Alongside the signature Yull court shoe in the most gorgeous summery shades comes the Scarbourough sandals, inspired by the Great British Riviera. I can’t decide which colour-way I love the most, it breaks my heart that at £75 per pair (a bargain for the quality and craftsmanship that goes in to each and every pair of Yull shoes, trust me I own plenty!) I’m going to have to decide between the two- help a girl out? Perhaps I need to get more fun with bingo online and hope to win big- you know, big enough to buy both pairs!

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