Ann Summers Press Day






A good few weeks ago now I was invited down to see what Ann Summers had to offer in terms of underwear. The company seems to have quite a smutty reputation and this is something they're keen to move away from and become more appealing to women. After all there's nothing smutty about the underwear they have to offer! They had amazing quality and pretty underwear on show. It's not just for the bedroom.  I adore the Kickerbox range in the first picture. It's pretty and practical for everyday wear at a very reasonable price. The girly colours and patterns were lovely. After all having nice matching underwear really does add a spring in your step. Just me?

The company is actually launching a new underwear fitting service. Believe it or not, so many women are still not wearing the right size bra and it's unbelievably important to make sure your bra fits you properly. The staff are expertly trained and rather than whip out the tape measure, they do it by eye. My consultant was spot on! You're then given a selection of bra styles to try on in privacy in the fitting room to see which one you like the best. It feels so much more comfortable than having to get half naked in front of a sales assistant. The 14-year-old in me still cringes at that thought.

Have you ever splashed out on Ann Summers underwear?
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Sunny side up




Outfit:
Light wash denim jacket - Primark
Pink retro sunglasses - c/o Sunglasses shop
Floral silky tee - Primark
Black flowing maxi skirt - c/o New Look
Black and gold suedette pointed pumps -  Asos via Leather Lane market

I was contacted by the Sunglasses Shop to see if I wanted to road test a new pair of sunnies. Despite the fact we haven't been seeing very much sun I said yes please! As with my glasses in the last post I went for a retro feel. I love the light tint of the glasses but it was just a shame that they didn't come in a case - only a plastic bag. But I do have plenty of cases knocking around I can always use. The Sunglasses Shop not only sells designer sunglasses but also have plenty of cheap sunglasses to choose from. My pair were a bargain £20. Next on my list is a pair of Ray-Ban Sunglasses so I better start saving my pennies!

I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad think that an Asos seconds stall have appeared at Leather Lane Market selling shoes. At £5 each it's very hard to resist! I treated myself to this pair and a beautiful pair of pinky red high heels. I feel it's the start of a downward spiral.

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You just gotta ignite the light and let it shine






Outfit:
Cat-eye tortoise shell glasses - c/o Glasses Direct 
Black bauble necklace - New Look
Black leopard print collared coat - Topshop
Black and white abstract print shirt - River island via Leather Lane Market
Black skinnies - Primark
Black and white Dalmatian print pony haired loafers - Next

As some of you know I wear prescription glasses full time. I'm far too lazy to wear contact lenses all the time as I much prefer to have that extra time to indulge in some shut-eye. Therefore when I look for glasses I like pairs that make a bit of a statement so when Glasses Direct got in touch I was immediately drawn to Scout Glasses on their website. I like anything vintage inspired so knew I had to get these cat-eye specs when I saw them. With plenty of women's glasses on offer, it was a hard choice! I was a bit self conscious at first with these frames. I don't very often go so big and was worried they drowned my face. But now I've been wearing them for a week or so I love them! Nearly everyone I've seen has passed a comment about how lovely they are. If that isn't reassurance I've made the right choice then I don't know what is!

This is a typical work outfit for me. A pair of super soft Primark skinnies with a some sort of shirt thrown on. It's comfortable yet makes me look presentable. I hope. My colleagues must start to think I only have one type of trousers and I don't wash them!  I did have this bright idea of wearing heels when I started working in London along with just wearing Topshop and Zara clothes exclusively. That never did happen. Instead I'm a flats fiend and still spending all my dollar in Primark. Maybe one day...

What style of glasses do you like best?

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