Red and White

Outfit:
White sheer sleeveless blouse - c/o New look
White and red gingham full midi skirt - Asos via a bootsale
Cut out nude patent brogues - Dorothy Perkins
Rose gold watch - Birthday gift from Next
Statement cream gem ring - Accessorize

This skirt first caught my eye while I was trawling through the archives of Atlantic Pacific  - can I be Blair please? Her shoe collection makes me die. I didn't have the money at the time to buy it from Asos directly but kept my eyes peeled on eBay. They kept going for too much money so I gave up but at a bootsale last week I saw it fluttering in the wind. I couldn't get over there quick enough. The seller originally wanted £5 but being the hard bargainer I am I managed to nab it for £3. Seriously £5 for a skirt at a bootsale?! You ain't never gonna get that love!

I'm off out tonight for a celebratory dinner to say a big well done to my brainy boyfriend who managed to gain a 2.1 degree. It's been a tough roller-coaster for him over the last 5 years as he worked towards it and I'm so, so, so proud of him. He worked full time doing an apprenticeship while studying for a degree part time - something that I could never have done! Past the sick bucket? That Mulberry bag I mentioned buying me to celebrate still stands you know Connor... A black Lily will do nicely.

Have you got anything planned for the weekend? Picked up any bargains from the bootsales?

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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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