Current Discount Codes

A little round up of some of the best out there at the moment;

New Look - 30% off selected lines (up to 50% starts Thursday 24th May).

What a stunning jumpsuit!

Asos - 20% off of everything until 8am Wednesday 23rd May.  Use code EVERY20 then there will be 30% off Occassionwear for 24hrs.

Adidas sliders now only £24. 

La Redoute - up to 50% off everything until 29th May.

I've raved about this cashmere jumper before, it's one of my favourites and a classic.  Great value with the 40% off.

Laura Ashley - 30% off all Home then Thursday 24th May - Tuesday 29th May 40% off everything.

I have this Lewes rug in the paler grey but love this Charcoal colour they now have.

Boden - 25% off a different department each day this week - shoes on the 24th May.

I have always rated Boden's shoes and after adding a metallic pair of skater pumps to my wardrobe last year, I highly recommend a metallic shoe now!

Topshop - a great sale section online.

I've seen this in the flesh, if you can handle big sleeves, it's a stunning embroidered blouse .

Very - up to 40% off sale for branded items.

I love this Adidas top.  Also worth a look if you need some new Uggs - now's the time to buy them!

The Grey Cashmere Jumper

It's almost as bad as the camel coat search the grey jumper one, it's just one of those staples that needs to be right.  When La Redoute had their '40% off everything' sale I ordered 3 to try, not holding out much hope to be honest.  I have found as cashmere has become more available over the years, it's quality has become worse, a lot thinner.  I have jumpers and cardigans that are 5+ years old and still look good, any recent purchases just don't seem to have held their shape.  With the discount they were all between the £50-£70 odd mark which is about my limit for cashmere.  The cheaper two were thinner but the colour the perfect marl grey.  

La Redoute Cashmere Boat Neck Jumper £95
The neckline just wasn't right on me.

Crew Neck Cashmere Jumper £89
The perfect shade of grey but when I tried the below on, it was the clear winner.

La Redoute Collections Cashmere Jumper £119
A definite slouchier style jumper than the first two, which i preferred (but my dear Mother didn't....sorry Mum!)

Due to time of the year (we have birthdays straight after Christmas!) I did have a momentary question but the £71.40 (after the discount) one was so luxe, I loved how the shape was that little bit different and the thickness was just how it should be. It did come up slightly large, I have turned the sleeves up, however all my recent cashmere has shrunk and I've even gone two sizes up in anticipation of this. As I've got older, it really is about more quality pieces, less of them perhaps but pieces that won't date and will stand the test of time. There was also a cheeky offer to pay for it over 3 months 0% so that did make it more achievable. I've worn it straight away and absolutely love it. It is slightly darker than I thought I wanted but actually it doesn't matter as the pile is so rich, it's more about that than a slight shade discrepancy.

The only other one that has caught my eye in recent months is Zara's cashmere.  I have scoured the high street and it really is worth paying slightly extra for the quality.  It was also a great thickness but I stupidly didn't try it on when I was in London and my local store doesn't stock it.  You can order online but it is the pricier end.  I love the pale pink but it's a slightly more boxier style than my La Redoute one.  One to watch in the sales I think.  Silly me for not trying it on!

Zara Round Neck Cashmere Sweater £95.99 

Zara Light Pink Round Neck Cashmere Sweater £95.99

And because I didn't think the sales would get any better than 40%......naturally, they did!  Currently La Redoute have offers on; £30 off a £60 spend, £50 off £100 and £100 off £200.  Making my jumper now £69!  I'm not going to get mad over the few pounds but at now under £70, I really recommend it.  Use code XMAS and it expires 16th November 2017. 

PS This isn't a sponsored post, I've just done my research and shared what I've purchased! 

The One About The Grey Jumper

I'm on the hunt again as it's a staple for me, it just works.  I don't wear a lot of black, mainly a black jean if anything but my daily outfit is usually a blue wash jean and sweater.  My wardrobe seems to be missing a universal grey, maybe a soft, slouchy cashmere.  I have a v-neck one from Gap I nabbed in the sales in December which is a darker grey, a more smarter, thin merino one from Boden and a very very old boiled wool one from Gap again (and for those eagle eyed readers, a cheapo Gap one a few posts below but it's darker again!).  Recently I bought a Nike hoodie and it's the perfect shade of grey, reminding me I need to wear more of it.  So I've done some research and think I'm going to give some of these a try.  Starting with this cotton and wool one from & Other Stories.  I have a few jumpers of theirs and I am really impressed with their quality.  I've never bought online from them and have a vague memory they take a while or are rubbish for returns? Comment please if you have experience!  I like the neck on this one, it's a little different and lets face it, a grey jumper is a grey jumper so it's nice to have something unusual about it.  

& Other Stories £45

Here's a classic cashmere crew neck from Uniqlo.  I've bought from them before but never their cashmere and it's currently on offer.  It does look a gorgeous shade of grey so I'm really tempted by this.  My concern is it's a thin cashmere, I do fancy something chunky.  I'd like to size up in it, but it's currently out of stock in that size so I may have to wait.

Uniqlo Cashmere Crew Neck £69.90 down to £49.90

Now this H&M one I've been pondering for too long so I think I'm going to have to take the plunge purely because I need to write it off if it doesn't work.  It's their Premium Quality so I'm expecting a good thick cashmere as opposed to the above.  There's another crew neck cashmere in their Premium Range too but I like that this one has a slightly different neck line like the & Other Stories one.  Again I think I will size up as it does look to have a deeper waist band and there's nothing worse than having that ride up to my chest!

H&M Cashmere Jumper £59.99

So this image has just sold this one to me (and I have a £10 birthday voucher from Boden thank you very much), how super comfy yet chic does this look?  90% wool and 10% cashmere the only thing I think I may not like is the longer length but that being said, I am long bodied and with free delivery and returns it's worth a go.  It's available in other colours too (the cream's only £23.85!) and was originally £79.50.

Boden Diane Jumper £31.80

This one is also from Boden but has some side zips which I quite like.  It's the same fibre composition as the above so I may as well try this one out too.  All in the name of research naturally.  

Boden Sonia Jumper £35.80

All very similar shades of grey so here's hoping I find one that works!  On another note, here's the grey Nike one I nabbed from ASOS.  I originally discovered it inside my mates teenager daughters wardrobe last year.  The slouchy hood was so comfy and it's rare and I mean rare but as it didn't go down in the sales I splashed the cash with my birthday money and paid full price for it.  Yes people, it does happen from time to time! 

Jeans & Khaki Shirt/Jacket; Topshop
Boots; Timberland

Look at all those layers on that hood keeping my neck warm! 

Nike Rally Hoodie £45

PS Completely not grey related but make sure you check out my Bargain Buy from Boden at the to right of my page, only sizes L & XL left!  Sorry if you're reading this post well after the published date, I change my Bargain Buy's weekly so you may have missed the boat I'm afraid.