Spring Wish List.

Hello everybody! Are you as sick and tired of all this wind and rain as I am?  I can not wait for spring to come, and the shops would have us believe that it's tantalisingly close, what with all the lovely floaty dresses that are flying in and out of the store so quickly, I feel that if I don't strike while the iron is hot I'm going to miss out on them all! I'm such an indecisive shopper alway leaving it too late.  So I'm going through my wardrobe and seeing what I need then creating a spring wish list.  I had a bit of a de-clutter a couple of weeks ago and donated a few bags to our local Hospice charity shop who have been running a campaign with New Look, (I wrote about it here) so now I have a bit of a gap to fill clothes-wise.

To be honest, I'm more of a Jeans and top sort of girl (mum/nanny uniform, I'm always crawling around on my hands and knees with little ones) and I kinda feel overdressed in a dress, but popping on a pair of comfy trainers and a faux leather jacket, well I think I could do that, and it would be a nice look for a lunch date with girlfriends.  

What are you loving about the new spring styles this year? 

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I don't know about you, but I love clothes shopping, (New Look is my second home) every time I buy something new it's like I'm reinventing my self all over again, and don't even get me started about how that new silky blouse (probably tried on by 100 people before me)  feels against my skin or the smell of newness about it, ah yes just breath in that new acrylic/cashmere blend, second only to sniffing a new magazine or book, you know what I mean? 

Yes, our insatiable appetite to get that dopamine rush when we purchase something or be fashionable in the latest must-have item is having a huge impact on the environment, but by rethinking how we shop, and discard our unloved items, we can all do our little bit to help.  Buying second hand, for example, or selling unworn items on various platforms such as Facebook, eBay and Depop, or just donating to charity all help towards stopping clothes going into landfill sites. 

And with this in mind, between the 16th of January and the 31st of March 2020, New Look will be partnering with Hospice UK and their members, to inspire people to donate their pre-loved clothes, so that they don't end up in a landfill. As a way of saying thank you, you’ll receive a 20% off New Look voucher, how cool is that!  I picked up my two vouchers and will be heading to New Look to spend them very shortly.  The question is can I find items that I will love for longer than just a season or two? The challenge is on.

See details here as to how you can take part. 

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A Few Summer Favourites...

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Hello, folks how you doing?  So here I am with my first real post in a long while, and I'm calling it a 'Summer Favourites' post,  I've just come back from a lovely family holiday in the Algarve, with my family, seven adults and one toddler to please, (maybe I'll write about it all) going away with your adult children and their other halves, and a toddler in tow is not the same as a normal family holiday I can tell you, so many people to please, anyway, we survived,  and it was while in the Algarve that I found this lovely little classic red stripe T in Primark, there's a huge shopping Mall  in Albufeira right next to an IKEA, (which I didn't get to visit, just as well really because we flew, and not much room in a suitcase for flat packs) so we did a bit of retail therapy while there, I should have bought two of these lovely stripe t's as I managed to pull 3 small holes in it! but its become a summer favourite holes or not, I also like it because it has a lovely loose fit, not clingy at all, and a ridiculous price of something like £6,  a bought a size 12, which I usually find runs small in Primark, but this one is just perfect, did I mention it has become a summer favourite? 

T-Shirt Primark

Earrings and Bangle *Perditi*

White Jeans Oasis 

Body Washes *Molton Brown*

Plant B&Q

When it comes to jewellery, I go with the 'less is more' look, and  like to keep it simple, with something small and dainty, plus my ears are allergic to anything other than gold,  so the new Danish brand, Perditi is right up my street, with these little minimalistic Amoti earrings. are perfect for me. They also have a collection of leather shoppers and wallets too, as well as watches, the brand is slowly growing, so is one to watch if you like quality at an affordable price.

Our local Molton Brown store in Jersey has recently undergone a complete shop makeover, and now has the best air conditioning on the high street! It also smells divine when you enter, due to all the lovely Fragrances and candles available,  and with a need to feel fresh and fragrant in this lovely summer sunshine, (it has reached a sticky 27 degrees here in jersey) these  body washes are perfect for home, and also for  holiday travel as the miniature ones contain 30ml, which in most cases can be carried in your hand luggage. 
There are so many Fragrances to choose from its hard to pick a favourite, but the Coco and Sandalwood, and Gingerlilly are  mine, and not forgetting the men, there is a dedicated men's range to keep the chaps happy too.

White jeans and summer are a perfect marriage, aren't they? but does anyone else have a  problem with white jeans like I do, or am I just fussy?  I couldn't find a pair that didn't look like leggings on me, and  cling to my inner thighs in the most unflattering way, I  can get away with it in blue denim jeans, but not in a white jean, but I finally found these ones from Oasis, (now on sale) a skinny leg that wasn't like a legging, and didn't cling in all the wrong places.  Winner!

So there you go my summer favourites so far, what's top of your list for summer, have you tried the jumpsuit yet?  I tried but think it was a big fat fail, maybe I'll share it on Instagram for some constructive criticism.......😁 

Summer Essentials as Choose by the Great British Weather...

The catwalks and fashion magazines  might dictate that off the shoulder tops are the way to go  for summer 2016, but the good old British weather has other ideas, so far this year it's not been, the get your shoulders out type of weather, and here on the streets of St. Helier after doing a bit of people watching, (I spotted this outfit while doing the weekly shop) I am seeing a trend developing, yes the good old blazer is a big hit at the moment.  The perfect cover up for chillier days, but easy enough and small enough  to tuck into a bag for when we so get some er  sunshine.  Bring it bang up to date with a pair of faded ankle grazer jeans, some stripy espadrilles, and add a glittery straw bag for a summer vibe even if the sunshine is in short supply.

ASOS COLLECTION ASOS Farleigh High Waist Slim Mom Jeans in Juniper Wash • Asos • $52
boohoo Amelia Ruched Sleeve Blazer • Boohoo • £20
F&F Striped Canvas Espadrille Slipper Pumps • F&F • £8
ASOS Lisbon Midrise Ankle Grazer Jeans in Poppy Light Wash • Asos • £12 SOLD OUT.
The Forest & Co Silver And Gold Sequinned Baskets • £39

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Summer Essential look, The Espadrille.

Styling and photography Samantha Stansbridge

My Summer essential, Black Sparkly espadrilles By F&F 

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