The New Look Revival & A Snuggly Superdry Jumper

It was so cold today I had to bring out the big guns in the form of a chunky knit.  I got rid of all my polo necks years ago, I had so many and I'd fallen out of love with them that I literally cleared the lot out.  So when I saw this Superdry one the other week I decided it maybe time to re-visit the old roll neck as I loved the thick jumper and the colours in it.  It did feel a little odd wearing it but for the first time all week I was warm all day.  

Jumper; Superdry
Jeans; Topshop
Boots; New Look 

Without having much time to think before the school run (no matter how hard I try to plan out my mornings - toddlers always manage to throw a spanner in the works don't they!) I literally grabbed these boots from the depths of my wardrobe.  I bought them years ago from New Look for around £20.  They are real suede but fairly high for me hence they don't get a great deal of wear.  They did keep me warmer than my ankle boots though!  It was also actually nice to wear a higher heel in the day for a change, they always make me hold myself better I find! 

Continuing on with a New Look revival is this sequin skirt, also years old. It was from their Limited Edition range and quite possibly may be my party outfit saviour for next week-end. I've been burying my head in the sand and with just over a week I really need to get it out and sort out what I'm wearing. This is my first port of call - just a top to find, that's if it still fits.....Yes, I loved it so much it's lurked in the back of my wardrobe every time I've had a clear out refusing to leave it.

Skirt; New Look
Shoes; Dune

PS Full body shot photo credits go to my 8 year old who is in training but doing a grand job at 'papping Mummy' as we are frantically racing out the house for school. Thank you H. X

Superdry & a Stocking Filler (of the make-up variety...!)

I was lucky enough to be sent some make-up to try from Superdry.  I've blogged before about their beauty range and how good I thought it was, but I hadn't tried their eye-shadows.  This new box set is a perfect stocking filler.  It's priced very reasonably at £15 and sold on-line and in their stores.  It has nine  different shades and packaged cheerfully, it's a winner.  I also like that it is really light in weight, especially if you travel a lot.  I've been using the darker grey (with the pink dots) a lot so far.  It has a slight sheen/sparkle to it without it being too much.  

£15 Pop Eyes Palette  

And just in case you thought Superdry were only for the young girls, here's proof they aren't from their Spring Summer 14 collection.

The 'Pink' Coat - a la their more hip take, in leather!

I love this chunky knit

Don't forget their watch range, I neglected a photo of it but their rose gold one is gorgeous, see it here

I had to put this in - something for the festival goers!

Gorgeous powder blue, photo doesn't do it justice

Great idea to do the same short in two different lengths for their customer.  The longer pair will be perfect for me on the school run

Navy and lace, winning combination.  Great everyday colour with a touch of femininity

The weight of this shirt - next to nothing. The material was amazing to touch

I tried to get a close up to show you the sheen to it but it still doesn't come through that well.  Gorgeous fabric.

And my favourite from their current range;

The leather was such good quality

Thank you Amy for allowing me to sample your eyeshadows and for a lovely preview into the goodies you have coming for next year.  Now off you go Winter, I want to get those shorts on!

PS free delivery and returns online with them at the moment.  Happy shopping!

My Shop of the Week - Superdry

I had a great day at the Superdry AW13 press day at their flagship store in Regent Street, London.  I have a few pieces of Superdry in my wardrobe, mainly hoodies.  But my I was pleasantly surprised by what was to follow.  A fantastic range of really wearable day pieces to easily fit into your wardrobe.  Prints for jeans were still very much present, as was the neon trend.  But the way it was worked into more structured garments really caught my eye.  Embellishment on trims really changed the garment from casual to evening or a more chic day look.  Of course the collection wouldn't be theirs without their hoodies and these were bought up to date with sequinned trims also, and no heavy branding on these ones.  I felt that as a working Mum of two, it was definitely more my cup of tea.  A move on from casual to smart/casual.  Thats not to say they didn't have their usual colour flash of tracksuit style wear with their logo, but I was so mesmerised by everything else it didn't feature on my radar.  Their new make-up range was also a welcome surprise.  With very reasonable price points (lippy £8) and amazing scents (coconut - lush) they had a great capsule range to start their collection.  Oh and they ended on a high - I found two silk numbers, one of my favourite fabrics, completely won over! They definitely upped their came and I came away really excited by what was to come.  

PS Apologies in advance, I did get a little camera happy and had an 'angle' thing going on that day but I couldn't not share as seemed wasteful to limit the beauty!

PPS Some items already available on their website.

Some gifted samples, the hand cream I tried there, it smelt good enough to eat!

Coloured and printed denim,

Close up on those panther print - my favourite

Some more printed bottom, colour pop on the right

Check out their watch collection if you haven't already.  Rose gold still very much present.  £119.99

I love the structure and cut of this, personally I like high neck tops (small bust!) and the darker colour slims out my broader shoulders

The back of the top is the same as the dress version.  I love the combination of a more day/casual fabric dressed up with a sleek shape and an open back.  Relaxed glamour!

Neon trim, modernising a classic look

A more formal slant for them but keeping it simple, such a flattering shape.

Another classic simple shaped winner

Full on sequin on the left, with a strapless number and sequin embellishment on the right

Casual wool cape

And the sequin trims start here! 

Can you see the sparkle in the skirt?

And a sexy drop back

Swing vest dressed up with neon orange sequin trim

And all done by hand

Add some sparkle to those hoodies!

More sparkle

Timothy Everest collection

One of my favourite fabrics, silk, thank you for using it Superdry!

And a silk dress 

Their press release; "Womenswear is all grown up with a collection that offers modern, feminine glamour."  It is just that.  Good job done Superdry.