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Thursday, 21 July 2016

Holiday Snaps & Wedding Outfit

True to form I left my packing for a family wedding in Malta to the last minute, I'm a 'I hate packing.com' kinda gal.  However I had a vague idea there was something lurking in my wardrobe for the wedding outfit.  My mate had been round at the start of the year just before I moved to do a wardrobe edit and announced "that would be great for a Summer wedding".  Luckily for me when I asked her she remembered it was my purple skirt (thanks T - if I knew how to insert a kiss emoji here from my  Mac I would!).  It was a very old skirt from Primark of all places, yes, Primark!  Despite my husband hating it I really really loved it still so it was coming with me.  I teamed it with a pale cream top from French Connection that was actually given to me by T so I'm dedicated my outfit to her (insert wink emoji). 

Top; French Connection
Skirt; Primark
Clutch; Accessorize
Shoes; Dune
Watch; Tag Heuer
Bracelets; Tiffany, Thomas Sabo & Annie Haak
Fascinator Clip; Somewhere in Malta!
My first ever fascinator clip and I loved it, so great for keeping your hair off your face!
Trusted Gucci bamboo sunglasses from Bicester Village
Apart from the fascinator clip thingy I purchased whilst out there everything else was grabbed from my wardrobe.  I bought these heels from House of Fraser in Autumn last year, they are by Dune and quite possibly one of the comfiest heeled shoes I own.  They look great with a skirt or dress as the nude suede gives a 'barely there' affect but equally as chic with jeans (said outfit to be featured here soon).  They have a padded front part under the toes too.  It doesn't look like they are available anymore but watch out as Dune do tend to repeat their styles.  I would actually go as far as saying I would consider buying a second pair in a different colour.  I loved the grey suede they did also. 

Dune Mara Sandals
A great heel on them, not too high but just enough
My girls were flower girls and did me proud as always and pretty much out danced me!
Decent full on outfit shots aside from the wedding one just never happened, these were as good as it got I'm afraid.  

Airport attire.  Comfort needed after a 2.45am start - never again!
Top & Tommy Hilfiger Belt; TK Maxx
Jeans; Gap
Skater shoes; Next
Watch; Tag Heuer
Cosmetic Pouch; Fendi (large enough for all our passports and items I needed quickly.  It was a Christmas gift that got tucked away in the move.  So nice to bring out something new for the holiday and I have carried on using it in my handbag daily).
I got this in TK Maxx's final clearance last year for something silly like £3, it's a great slouchy style top.
One of the hardest items I own to style up - my J.Crew purple/blue shorts.  I've just resigned to the fact they can only be worn with white or grey simple tops.
Top; Hollister
Shorts; J.Crew
Handbag; gift from Marrakech
Shoes; Zara
Topshop embroidered t-shirt 
Another old classic form Primark, this strapless jumpsuit.  Only bought out on holidays as is so bright and needs to go with lots of sunshine but it is the easiest throw on I have and doesn't show any kids ice creams on it!
Bag as before
Flip flops; Havaianas (and a gift from T so this blog post really is for her!)



Tuesday, 3 November 2015

The Bargain French Connection Dress & Dune Shoes

I blogged about this French Connection dress back in August as it was heavily discounted down to £36 and I loved the print.  John Lewis had my size in and with free delivery to my local Waitrose I took the plunge and ordered it.  It's a classic shape with a dipped hem at the back and was so comfortable on that I kept it despite not having an occasion wear it.  Fast forward nearly 3 months and it finally made it's debut for a 40th birthday bash.  Along with, wait for it.... the Motorbike Insurance shop window.  Never let it be said my husband thinks as he paps me.  I give up!


Also making her debut on my blog is my wonderful mate who was eager to be featured - in all her glory!  I had the giggles, it's not a great shot but it's real and she's now got her wish.  (And yes, fancy dress was optional!).


The Dune shoes were a recent purchase - another discounted buy as there was extra off of them so they worked out at about £22 from House of Fraser.  I have a real thing for suede shoes, they are just my favourite.  I never used to be one for an ankle strap as I always found them uncomfortable but for some reason this last few years I can cope with them.  I love the nude colour of these and the heel is brilliant - not too high.  They still have them in grey for £20 in a size 4 and 5 if anyone's interested.  The black and blue are full price at £69.  I will insert the link here.  



French Connection still have the dress available in black or orange for £60 however the green (which was the heavily discounted colour) is out of stock.


I kept everything simple as there was a lot of pattern going on with the dress.  Just my little black Miu Miu clutch and some diamond earrings, that was it! 


Dress; FCUK
Bag; Miu Miu
Shoes; Dune


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