A Quick Whiz Round London

I am pleased (not happy) to report that I have continued with my shopping ban, even though in the last 2 weeks I have been in the big smoke 3 times.  It is getting a little boring now, I just want to purchase but the end goal of holiday funds is still very present in my mind so needs must.  Boooo hiss.

Dream world allowed for a split second, the lovely Kat from Does My Bum Look 40 steered Avril (School Gate Style) & I into Anthropologie.  I haven't been to their Regent Street store before and I will definitely not be passing it again.  It was vintage meets fashion meets comfy and I loved it.  On the pricier side for me but in a world where I wasn't watching the pennies, I so would.  

£48

£118

£228

We were in London for a Press Day (more on that on another post) but of course managed to have a quick peak in some stores.  Also on route was & Other Stories a new offering from H&M.  Different but I liked it.  For some reason I only grabbed a few shots, I was just taking it all in.  It was minimal in appearance, no fuss.  Clean and clear if that makes any sense at all.  Very modern and dare I say it, it didn't come across as 'cheap' looking as H&M can sometimes (don't get me wrong, note previous post, I do like H&M and I do shop there).  It definitely needs another visit to absorb it better.  I did find a great tan leather iPad case for £45 which seemed very reasonable as it had space in the side for cards etc.  

As Avril said, it had an 'industrial' feel

I will leave you with this lovely little note from & Other Stories, my personal style story this week; tired.com!  Night all! x

Shop Window Inspiration

A little round up from my week off, here are some of my favourite window displays from our capital.  On route to Hamleys of course (if not once, twice, several times, I was reminded it was not ''Mummy's'' day out - special trip minus the baby sister) so I had to get my small fix of fashion from the shops windows as I was dragged past (sigh).  Don't forget window displays, they really do give you a brief insight into what styles are now and to come.  That aside, they also give you some fresh ideas on styling your own wardrobe.  They are a trick not to be missed people!

Anthropologie - Love this 'Carrie Bradshaw's bedroom' blue!  So bright & cheerful

Zara - it's all about black this party season!

H&M - this pink jumper is 'this weeks most wanted' on their website £12.99

H&M - printed trousers are still very much 'in'

Liberty - Alexander McQueen, say no more

Coast - black party season ahead again!

Dune - I love animal print!

Reiss - great colour pallet 

Mango - great staple,black leather jacket

Mango - who doesn't need a pair of silver heels?

Ugg - I need me some of their pumps!

Ugg - lots of colour!

H&M - sorry, had to throw this one in, Mr Beckham cheering up busy shoppers!