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An Autumn Wish List*

03rd October 2016
It’s October, how the heck did that happen? There’s no denying now that we’re in the grips of Autumn, hopes of a belated Summer shattered (although remember that year when we DID get an October heatwave?) and the knitwear ready to be unleashed ready for snuggling with the cat and a mug of tea. I don’t think I’ve actually done an Autumnal wish list yet- at least not on the blog, there are plenty in my head and stored in my bookmarks so here are just a few of the things I am coveting right now.

Boots: from a selection of Women’s Boots at Brantano (both pairs) | Rust Skirt: Matalan (and only £14!) | Mixed Material Skirt: Dorothy Perkins | Velour Bomber: Story of Lola at ASOS | Grey Bag: Marc B | Velvet Dress: New Look | Cat Beanie: ASOS

This season I am apparently all about the textures, if it’s velvet/fluffy/even vaguely stroke-able I want it and I can’t remember the last fashion season where there was SO MUCH good stuff on the high street. Everywhere I turn there is temptation in the way and I am seriously in need of getting back to work and earning some money ASAP!

Oh and the cat beanie? Technically it’s a Halloween thing. If I get my paws on it you can bet it’ll be worn all winter long…once a cat lady, always a cat lady!

What’s on your current wish list?

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Gift Ideas for the fashion loving men in your life*

01st October 2016

Sorry guys, it’s October and I am dipping my toes in to the world of thinking about Christmas. I’ve started my shopping thanks to needing to be ultra careful with money this year and I figured there will be people out there in the same boat, or who just like to be organised and so I’m starting my content earlier than ever. Please don’t worry though- I’m not going to be all “yay Christmas” about it and shove festive posts down your throat every day…it’s going to be gentle.

Today I’m kicking off with some gift ideas for the men in your life. I might be (not so) young, free and single these days but I still have a brother and a father to buy for both of whom love to shop and take an interest in clothes and I’m sure I won’t be alone in that. I’ve popped together a few picks from men’s fashion store stand-out.net that should cater for all tastes and budgets.

Coat: Tommy Hilfiger | Backpack: Hype | Scarf: Vivienne Westwood | Shoes: Religion | Duffel Bag: Hype | Hoodie: Superdry

With a wide range of brands including Levis, Happy Socks, Ray-ban and Eastpak (barely scratching the surface here) this is pretty much a one stop shop for the fashionable blokes in your life.

Let me know what gift guides and features you’d find most useful this year, I’ll do my best to cover it all!

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Ted Baker Sale Wish List*

15th September 2016
It’s always the way, you’re on a shopping ban and all of a sudden you see your favourite high street and designer brands slashing their prices and putting yet more temptation in your path. It happens to me on a near daily basis at the moment, the latest being in the form of an alert from Love the Sales about some serious Ted Baker bargains! Seeing as I really cannot justify spending any more money at present I thought I’d pop down my top picks in the form of a wish list instead. I just love Ted Baker although budget restraints mean I only own a couple of small accessories.
To be fair to me, if I was in a position to purchase all of these pieces would be an investment especially the two darker dresses which would be perfect for the upcoming festive and party season! I think out of everything though my favourite item is the burgundy handbag which is just screaming out to be paired with a whole array of Autumnal colours…but alas. I must resist.

No doubt further temptation will come my way, it’s inevitable (and of course when you do have money to spend there’s never anything you want). With the holiday season approaching faster than I’d like I’ll also be looking to get ahead with my Christmas shopping and hopefully scoring some Black Friday Deals when the time comes. I’ll be on more of a budget than usual this year so I’m hoping to grab some great bargains!

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Bright & Bold picks from the MyBag sale

22nd July 2016

Sale season is a real test of my willpower and restraint. Now, more so than ever I need to be watching what I spend and not making rash purchase but when every shop on the high street and online is selling amazing wares at bargain prices it does make it highly likely that at some point I am going to take leave of my senses and cave in.

Today’s “I’m off sick and bored so might as well torture myself with online window shopping” website of choice is Mybag.com who are currently offering up to 40% off some of their extensive range of bags and accessories. As we’ve been blessed with such gorgeous weather lately my eyes have been wandering towards some of the brightest offerings and I’ve compiled my current wish list below (well, a rather scaled down one if I’m honest).

Aspinal of London | Michael Kors | Lulu Guiness | Lauren Ralph Lauren | Diane von Furstenberg | Furla

All of these would be just so perfect for the summer months and a great companion to my current favoured all denim attire. As it stands I’ve only just been able to justify only two sales purchases in the form of an £8 denim skirt and £15 pair of jeans, both essential and both regretfully not a bright and bold handbag!

Have you made the best of the bargains on offer? Which of these bags do you fancy the most?

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A Dress my Tech Wish List*

06th July 2016
One of the best things I did was to change mobile network to one that offered better prices and a lot more for your money. It was then I FINALLY got my hands on an iPhone, years late to the game and almost two years on I can’t imagine owning any other make.

I’m a little bit obsessed with buying new cases for my phone, which I really need to stop doing as I’m due an upgrade in a couple of months so really it’s not a good use of my money. However I’ve popped together a little wish list of quirky covers that have caught my eye and I’d be really interested to know where you get your favourites from.

I’m actually quite surprised there aren’t more cases with cats on this list- most likely it’s because I already own most of the ones out there! I love Skinnydip cases so much, my wish list for there is MASSIVE (the other one I desperately want is the fluffy bunny bums one, how cute?).

The chill pills case comes from blogger favourite brand Ban.do. At £35 (from Selfridges) this is way out of my budget but I shall keep my eyes peeled for a sale!

On the other end of the price spectrum you can’t beat eBay for phone cases, you really can’t! Probably half of my collection comes from there and I don’t think I have ever paid more than £2 for a case. You do have to wait a few weeks for international delivery but the quality of these tend to be far better than you’d expect. I keep toying with the idea of this Shakespeare quote case, a bargain at £1.10 and I think the ice cream cone case is perfect for Summer, or what passes for Summer round here.

As I said above, I’d love to know where you get your favourite cases from, as soon as I know what my phone upgrade will be I shall no doubt start shopping for it!

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