Summer flats

Although I'm hoping my favourite gold, tan and orange sandals will last another year, I can't believe I got them from Asda, I wish I'd bought two pairs, or ten, they literally go with everything and are so comfy, never once did they rub me on a hot summer's day. I think they were about a tenner as well. Damn. But I think I might have to add these to my collection too. I know they are not super girly or summery (black works all year round for me, sometimes it actually looks really cool in summer don't you think?) but that's kind of why I like them. They will dress down a summer dress to a level I'm comfortable with, are flat so should be comfy and after all, they are shiny!

Sandals - Zara

Off the shoulder

How amazing is this off the shoulder peasent top by Alexander Mcqueen? Just looking at it transports me straight to summer-time, hanging outside with friends till it goes all dusky but is still warm. Bo-ho is back for spring but not as you know it. This time rather than fringing, suede, cowboy boots, long earrings and diy hand embroided everything it's maybe one of these elements but with grown up seperates. But never too much, that's the key. Too much = 'are you going to a fancy dress party?' Wear a pair of long, gypsy style earrings with your cocktail dress, a fringed carry all bag for day time or a kaftan style top over wide leg jeans. Think soft, floaty fabrics and lengths, more running through a field with flowers in your hair than grubbing it out at a festival. I'm in. Are you?

Top - Alexander McQueen

Gee! - ometric

I've been obsessing over this bag for months. But as it's more money than I've ever spent on one item (bar a coat) I can't afford it until payday and even then I'm going to still have major guilt. But look at it! It's perfect! And you could totally fit an umbrella in it; very important when you like in the UK! It's structured, simple and the leather feels beautiful (yes I've even visited it in store). It's a lot more 3D than the picture shows, good size as I said and has a stiff, boxy feel making it the perfect everyday bag. It would go with everything too. I mentioned I was obsessed right? So I'll let fate decide. If it's still in stock by the time I can afford it then the universe wants me to have it.

Bag - COS

Night fantasy

I loved creating the fantasy outfit for Dublin in the last post (as painful as the reality is afterwards when I realise I can't have it). So I thought that as I'd done one for the day, I'd do one for the night. I chose this beautiful Georgette camisole from Malene Birger and then paired it with black trousers by Victoria Beckham. I'm loving this mini trend of oversize turn ups, I think it looks great, the higher the better (though I think stopping at the knee is wise!). Then to finish a pair of two tone mules, the shoe of the moment, then a simple black clutch from one of my favourite designers, The Row. And at the last minute I thought I'd add a classic black blazer to keep me warm between bars, there's that practicality again!

1. Niharika stretch-silk and Georgette camisole - Malene Birger
2. Cropped stretch wool pants - Victoria Beckham
3. Two-tone leather sandals - Sergio Rossi
4. Textured leather clutch - The Row
5. Iris Wool twill blazer - Stella McCartney

Fantasy

I'm off to Dublin at the end of February with my girlfriends and I am so excited already. I thought it'd be fun, for this post, to create a fantasy outfit of what I'd like (in my dreams) to be seeing the sights in. Although there are some exquisite designer pieces to be had I've actually ended up choosing something quite simple (so very me, insert obvious joke) - although I did salivate over a bright yellow Christopher Kane skirt - and a comfy pair of boots. And as it's fantasy I've added a gorgeous tote by The Row for all the junk I carry around every day. I swear when something random I've been carrying for ever comes in handy, I get very happy! (I know that foldable spoon would have its day!) But yes, very sensible indeed, even in my fantasies I'm thinking, will it be warm/comfortable enough? But I have added with the lace bra. I mean how could you not? That thing is to DIE for. When your dressing, it's much better to keep the secret rather than tell everyone, do you know what I mean? So all I need to do is win the lottery between now and then, totally do-able.

1. Bra - La Perla
2. White shirt - Vivienne Westwood Anglomania
3. Leather skirt - Theory
4. Cardigan - Chloe
5. Boots - Church's
6. Bag - The Row

Winter uniform

Hi everyone! Hope you're all having a good week so far! This is what I wore (minus a big coat and scarf!) to meet my friend for lunch yesterday. We went to Expo Cafe and had a late breakfast; poached eggs, spinach and bacon for me plus lots of tea. It's one of my favourite kind of outfits to wear, anything that involves leather leggings and some form of cosy knitwear is ok by me. I added my favourite Topshop boots, which was a very good idea as we went for a walk round Fletcher Moss park afterwards and it was seriously muddy (as I'm sure you can see!).

Leather leggings - H&M, cardigan - Primark, t-shirt - H&M, boots - Topshop

Shoes!

I nipped into Stockport the other day to meet my friend (we were there to stock up on ingredients to make wheat free pizza and brownies, both delicious by the way) and while I was waiting I had a look around Debenhams and found out they were having a big sale! After trying on a mountain of pairs I just couldn't leave these two behind. Yes I know, they are both maroon, pointy flats but at under a tenner each, no problem! And they are different (they are!), I'll wear the ones with straps with midi skirts and minis and the loafers with boyfriend jeans and wide leg trousers. Now the only question is, do I go back for the strappy pair in black?

The rest of the sale is well worth checking out, sale on Betty Jackson, Faith, Carvela and Ben de Lisi for Debhanams.Check it out here.

1. H by Henry Holland maroon loafers
2. Red Herring maroon flats