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Spending ban is broken
Back at the beginning of the year I had a stupid tax bill to pay so I had to make the money come from somewhere fast. I stopped buying clothes. It was hard at first but then became stupidly easy to...
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All things red
A friend is after a red coat and has asked me to help with the search.The Emmy's last night had a gaggle of women dressed in red.Anna Wintour was at the U.S. Open yesterday in red.Suffice to say, red...
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Cable knit sweater
I love a good chunky knit sweater and I am in need of a new cream one (the one I have is slightly off grey/white now) and a grey one. I have an amazing one I bought from TK Maxx last winter. In fact,...
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Shall I cut it off?
I have hated my hair for the past 7+ years. I had it cut into a bob way back when and ever since I've hated it. I've over coloured it, I've cut it short to get rid of the dye. I've over coloured it...
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My favourite picks from ...
Esprit. There have been lots of blogger posts recently on the brand Esprit and it's renewed my love for them. Whenever I go to London it's the one store I head to first. I ADORE the way they display...
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Tan Knee High Boots
I love mine. I have 2 pairs. One flat and one high. The flat ones were bought for £40 from Deichmann around 3 years ago and the high heeled ones from a random shop in Bristol around 14 years ago. I've...
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Slipper Shoes
What? Yes, that's what they're called - Slipper Shoes! I am in love and the perfect shoe to take us through to Autumn (although it's September now and officially Autumn).This is what I'm on aboutTo me,...
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I cut my hair short - twice
You may remember probably not last week I decided to go for 'shorter' hair. I went into a salon locally armed with this image:And here is what I ended up with. I did have a fringe cut in but they just...
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Where to buy good leggings ...
A friend just asked me 'where can I buy decent leggings'?To me, there is ONLY one place right now - MINT VELVET. Before you cry that it's a higher price bracket than some other high street shops then...
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Wallis Style Adviser - update
Back in July I was approached by Wallis to try out their style adviser app (can be used online too). I have to say that after 3 months I continue to be impressed with the weekly email suggesting...
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Trainers and wide leg trousers
I've seen this look a few times on Pinterest and wondered if I could pull it off. What do you think? I have to say I like it but I'm not 100% convinced by it .. I can't work out why.The key to making...
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Daily outfit
It seems I'm stuck in a casual rut. I have an informal meeting at work today that I COULD dress up for but I just don't want to. Maybe it's the weather (it's cold here today) or maybe it's that I...
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How to wear chelsea boots
I remember wearing these when I was about 17. I didn't think I would want to wear them again but the more I see them the more I'm going to be a sheep about them.Firstly, Queen VB rocks in hersOther...
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OOTD round up
Week days go slow, weekends go faster - FACT. I am trying to blog most days but struggling. I sometimes aim to write more at the weekend but that always goes out of the window as we often have a lot...
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Denim dress
I will never tire of loving this dress. Picked up in a charity shop for £8 a few years ago. Weird weather we're having at the moment. It's cold first thing, boiling during the day (not for me though as...
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What I bought this weekend
The family headed to our local town this Saturday for coffee and afterwards I went to Mint Velvet to spend the rest of my birthday gift card given to me by my girlfriends.I bought this bad boyI also...
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Tartan scarf
Need, want, lust and desire - I have to have one. Ever since I bought my Topshop checked shirt last week I've been in love with all things tartan (or checked).F&F (Tesco) - £15Nice in this colour...
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Barcelona
I am currently sat in my day job office drying out. The husband and I went to Barcelona on Friday. We arrived at 9.30pm and were in our first bar for 10pm! I need to tell you something that this (now)...
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Wallis Style App - round up
I've been using the Wallis Style App (apart from the fact I use it online because I'm old skool you see) and I've been more impressed than I thought I would be! It just so easy. You say who you are...
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End of Avenue 57 website ...
I have made a big grown up decision to shut down the Avenue 57 website. The reasons are plenty but for the most part it's lacking in enthusiasm and posts. I think Instagram has taken over with the...
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