Some Polka Dot Fun

The last minute party outfit post will be coming, I promise.  Truth be told, I'm drowning in a sea of Christmas, Birthdays, house move and work and I was so late getting out for it, I had no photos of the outfit!  I will therefore recreate it by laying it out for you but the silk top is currently screwed up in the hand wash pile awaiting it's bath.....there really isn't much Glam going on here in this household at the moment. In the mean time, I bring you a little light relief in the form of my mates 40th birthday drinks a few weeks back.  In an attempt to dress up a little more than black jeans and court shoes (my true comfort zone), I bought out the leather mini and a Coast top that hasn't seen the light of day.  

Top; Coast
Skirt; Mango
Clutch; Stella & Dot
Boots; Selected Femme

I was worried I would be cold but actually the ankle boots kept my toes nice and warm and the camisole under the top (it came with it and just poppers on to it) added that extra layer I always need. In looking back at the pictures I think I may try my own nude camisole under it instead next time. I like a high neck however still a little unsure on the ruffles on this one. I love the polka dots though, that's what drew me to it in the first place. I may also pair it with some black tapered trousers next time, in some ways it was just a little too girly for me with the skirt.

The Ash Press Day

I had a half day in London the other week where I raced around to a few press days and sample sales in between school drop off's and parents evening.  I shunned the tube and reckon I walked a fair old few miles but I love London so any opportunity to view it from ground level, I take it.  First off I went to the Ash SS15 press day.  For those of you who don't know the brand (where have you been??) they are pretty damn famous for their Jalouse boot and wedge trainers.  New to 2015 is their clothing line, some great pieces in store for us all.  Here's a round up of my favourites.

Their new clothing collection has a simple colour palette with distinctive yet un-fussy patterns.  The quilted texture, looked just as good in the flesh.

The leather items were stunning.

Suede boots - my absolute favourite and the peep toes weren't bad either!

Their wedge trainers are still there with the trainer addition of animal prints, colour and sparkles.

For those of you who thought the skater shoe was a one season wonder, think again.

Snake print, fringing, studding, leather and suede = WINNERS!

I'm not a huge fan of the heavier sole but agree they are very trendy.  However the snake print can stay for good!

If I wasn't such a tight Mummy then I would so be decking my girls out in their shoes - oh and grab myself a matching pair of trainers!

The leather back pack is back for another season.  Stunning leather, a true made to last item.

Fringing also back again next season with three amazing easy to wear colours available

Simple and chic, love this so much 

So what to wear on a damp day walking around London?  My leather skirt of course!  I wore a simple thin merino jumper (with a vest under for extra warmth, naturally) and kept colour out accept for my jacket.

Jumper; Gap
Bracelet; Annie Haak
Watch; Tag
Skirt; Mango
Boots; Topshop

Jacket; Zara
Bag; Balenciaga

I may have made an impromptu purchase at the Ash sample sale but that can wait until another post....!