Stars, stripes and a bit of purple

I’m wondering how everyone else has got on the past couple of weeks in the sales? I’ve actually managed to restrain myself and only purchase a few pieces that I know will be an investment and won’t hang in my wardrobe for a year unworn. I’m so pleased with my sample sale 3.1 Phillip Lim dress which I’ve already worn twice and with 80% off its original price and several compliments....well its already paid for itself.

Dress~3.1 Phillip Lim Shoes~Kat Maconie Bag~H&M

I’m still trying to rope someone into taking outfit photos of me. So for now I’ll have to post still life images, promise I’ll get some better ones up soon! Hope you are all having a fun weekend.

Stripe T~Zara Shorts~Topshop Boots~Kat Maconie Gold necklaces~Whistles & Freedom

I recently went to Vintage Nation held at Brighton Race course, I love the lanes in Brighton and could spend all day digging for 2nd hand gems. The event was really lovely with a large room full of (reasonably priced) clothes and accessory stalls and with a warm and friendly atmosphere it was easy to make a few purchases. This Star print dress caught my eye on the first stall I went to, I made a deal with myself to check out the whole room first and if it was still there when I go back its meant to be. It was there and it was in my size! The stall was owned by Splendid Vintage, a cute couple who were a delight to chat to.

Star Dress~Splendid Vintage Shoes~Kat Maconie Bag~Dorothy Perkins

Brighton Pier~ Fresh sea air was a welcome change to the smog of London

White Peplum

I'm thrilled the Peplum is back! It works particularly well with my body shape and is incredibly flattering, nipping me in at the smallest part of my waist. Its also great at creating curves for those of you that are a bit 'straight up and down'. I'm loving the white versions around on the high street at the moment, team it with a pastel coloured blazer and you're good to go!

Anthropologie £68

Zara £22.99

H & M £29.99

How I wear my Peplum

Sale away with me

So the sales are here and my goodness they are good! If you were lucky enough to get to Selfridges at 8am on Thursday I hope you grabbed a bargain, I was quietly weeping over the half price Mulberry bags online knowing I had a pending mortgage meeting with my accountant. In the meeting he makes it clear to me that I need to save every penny, I assure him I will try not to spend and bid him farewell. I then remember there was a Kat Maconie sample sale, so I pop in with the intention of just browsing but with 70% off it would be rude not to make a purchase. I leave with a pair of ankle boots and tan t-bars. Ssshhhh, don’t tell my accountant.