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Cosy in cashmere...

Owning cashmere is such a luxury and I feel very lucky that I have some in my wardrobe. Mark bought me this ridiculously soft sweater for Christmas and I absolutely love it! The pale grey colour is pretty classic but the shape of this jumper is decidedly modern, especially with the boxy shape and slightly higher neck. I prefer the look of it with skirts rather than jeans, mainly as it gives me a reason to dig out my jazzy skirts and fun tights!

Jumper: Warehouse (gift from Mark), skirt: Tesco, tights: Tesco, shoes: New Look
My hair is getting so long recently and my hot brush is getting a lot of action! It is so easy to use (even if you are as clumsy as me!) and helps to give my hair a bit of a boost. Mark also treated me to the Charlotte Tilbury mini lipstick charms for Christmas and 'Very Victoria' is a gorgeous soft nude shade. (I also got Amazing Grace and Red Carpet Red which are equally gorgeous!) I was a little bit worried as I tend to go for brighter lipstick shades but this one is surprisingly flattering and wears really well. I will definitely be treating myself to a full size lipstick once I have picked out which shade to try next!


I have raved about Max Factor products a million times before and this nail varnish (shade 20 in silver FYI) is one of my favourites, I never could resist some sparkle!


This jazzy skirt is an old favourite of mine and was the perfect match for such a plain top. I may have been slightly too hasty to pack away my trusty opaques but it's definitely feeling more like Spring out there!


What is your favourite Charlotte Tilbury lipstick shade?

Uniqlo x Celia Birtwell: the top...

You already know how much I love the Uniqlo x Celia Birtwell collaboration and this top may be my favourite out of all of the pieces that I bought. As with all tees from Uniqlo, it is really soft cotton and long enough that it covers the waistband of my jeans and skirts. I hate it when you have to keep pulling t-shirts down. Paired with my pastel cashmere jumper and a slick of peachy lipstick, it felt very spring-like (even if the weather wasn't playing ball!)  

Jumper: Marks & Spencer via charity shop, top: Uniqlo x Celia Birtwell, jeans: Topshop,  shoes:  Marks & Spencer, necklace: Miss Selfridge
 This lipstick is another Max Factor special and despite being called Pink Brandy, it is a gorgeous peachy colour. It brightens up your face nicely but is perfect if you like a more subtle finish. 


I have had these shoes for years and years now and they are super comfortable but they're are looking more than a little worn now! They have always been my go to shoes for when I need some leg-lengthening but I think these will have to go to the great shoe-box in the sky soon *sob* and I will have to look for some replacements. Any ideas?


Do you own a pair of shoes that you keep coming back to? Any ideas where I can get a new pair?



Wintry pastels...

Anyone who has looked at a magazine or clothing website recently will know that pastels are big news for Spring but with the recent snow falls, summery colours and outfits were about as far from my mind as physically possible. That all changed though when I found a gorgeous pale blue cashmere jumper in my local charity shop for a measly £2.95. I love how soft and snuggly it is and it provided the perfect extra layer in the chilly weather...

Jacket: George at ASDA via charity shop, jumper: Limited Collection via charity shop,  jeans: Topshop, shoeboots: Clarks c/o Sarenza, bag: Poisson Bleu c/o Sarenza, necklaces: Dorothy Perkins
Unfortunately, I think this is one of those outfits that is doomed to photograph really badly but in real life I loved it! The mix of the cashmere and the jacket made me feel quite grown up and I wasn't sure if it was too 'old' for me but I thought the colours kept it fun, what do you think?

Oh so warm and oh so soft...

With the boxy shape and the tweed like fabric I couldn't help but be inspired by classic Chanel (pretty sure I can get sued for saying this!) and layered up my pearls! I was reminded of this jacket after browsing the Topshop sale and finding this gem by Sister Jane...isn't it gorgeous?! 


I thought the grey accessories would help to toughen up the outfit a bit and also give me some much needed height! These shoeboots are so comfortable and I love how soft the suede is...

How would you make pastels winter appropriate? Do you think the outfit is too 'old' for me?