OOTD - Khaki & Black

Morning ladies I going with black & khaki today & layering up with a simple cashmere crew neck jumper, a pleather skirt, ankle boots & a reefer with my scarf adding a bit of interest & pattern.

Coat - Zara

Scarf - Zara

Jumper - Boden

Skirt - Zara

Boots - Mango

Coat - Mango Now £29.99

Scarf -Becksondergaard £75

Jumper - Marks & Spencer Currently £45

Skirt - Mango Now £11.99

Boots - Dune Currently £84

Happy Monday.  Here's hoping the week gets off to a flying start for us all.

Stealing Myleene's Style & WIWT

For this month' style steal I'm taking inspiration from Myleene Klass & thinking of cooler Spring days.  It probably doesn't need any explanation as to why I love this look - tailored wardrobe classics with a splash of animal print, what's not to love?!  So without further ado here's Myleene's outfit.

And here's how you can recreate the look with picks from the high street starting with this fantastic belted trench that is only £45.  Such a great price for a wardrobe staple plus it's available in another 6 colours to.

Belted Mac £45

Moving onto the splash of 'Bet' next & instead of going for the classic leopard print colour combo this grey & blue version instantly caught my eye.  A little bit pricey as it's cashmere but I have to admit now that I have a few cashmere items hanging in my wardrobe you really can't compare it for warmth & softness.

Cashmere Animal Print Crew Neck Jumper Now £66.75

For the trousers I've gone with a cropped pair as when tempteratures start to rise they really are so versatile.

Cropped Trouser Currently £53.55

Add to this a simple pair of suede court shoes that aren't too high or too pricey - again a real wardrobe staple.

Black Suede Court Shoes Currently £41.25

And finally this leather tote, which would be perfect for carrying all the day to day things we women need.

Reversible Tote £39

Back to today & I'm keeping things nice & simple for a quiet one at home.

Scarf - Zara

Jumper - Marks & Spencer

Jeans - Zara

Trainers - Golden Goose

Scarf - Marks & Spencer £22.50

Jumper - French Connection Now £30

Jeans - Mint Velvet £79

Trainers - Boden Currently £62.55 

So ladies what do you think?  Is this a look you could see yourself stealing?  Strangely enough as a huge leopard print addict I don't actually own any leopard print tops!  Something I feel may need rectifying this year.....hubby you have been warned!

See you in the morning & don't forget today's the last day to get 20% off everything at Joules (see here & use code PETAL20) as well as 10% off everything at Boden with code 9J9G click here!

New Season Edits & My OOTD

Morning ladies, before I show you my outfit of the day I wanted to share with you some fab new season picks I spotted whilst shopping with my mum & sister yesterday - a couple of which may now be hanging in my wardrobe :-0

Frill Blouse £29.50 - already hanging in my wardrobe - I sized up in this

Faux Suede Trench Coat £75 - limited stock online but it's a beaut!

Lace Maxi Dress £59

Longline Shirt £28 - such a lovely fit & love the shoulder epaulette detailing

Longline Shirt £28 - I may have just ordered this

Ruffle Blouse £29.50 - tried this on & it's stunning but unfortunately not my colour

Lace Up Espadrilles £45

Midi Floral Dress £45

Back to today & one of the colours that is due to be huge for Spring is pale pink.  This boucle jacket from Zara is ancient & is probably one of the first things I ever bought from there.  Over the years it has made the chucking out pile a few times but there's always been something that's made me hang it back in my wardrobe as there's just something very classic & Chanel about the design & with pink being a big trend for Spring I'm hoping I'll wear it a little bit more this season.

Jacket - Zara

Pearl Necklace - Bought in Majorca

Jumper - Massimo Dutti

Jeans - Zara

Boots - Hudson

Jacket - French Connection £130

Jumper - Marks & Spencer £29.50

Jeans - Marks & Spencer £39.50

Boots - Hudson Now £79.95

So anyone up to anything special today or have the weekly clubs & activities after half term recommenced?!  Something a little bit different for us today as we're off to a showing of the first film our son assisted on & then to mark the occasion we're planning on staying out for dinner - to say I'm a little bit excited & super proud would be something of an understatement!

Happy Saturday ladies have a good one.  Don't forget today's the last day before Boden reduce their offer to 10% - grab 15% off everything here & there's still 20% off at Joules, you can see my picks here.

A Joules Discount Code & My Top Picks + My OOTD

Morning ladies before I share what I'm wearing I thought I'd let you know of a great little promotion that Joules have just launched.  From today until Sunday you can get 20% off all new season stock with promotion code DAISY20.

Now if you haven't taken a look at Joules for a while they're definitely worth a peek - here's just a few items that have caught my eye that would make great wardrobe additions for Spring.

Dress - Currently £43.96 With Discount Code DAISY20

Jumpsuit - Currently £63.96 With Discount Code DAISY20

Skinny Jeans - Currently £39.96 WIth Discount Code DAISY20

Blazer - Currently £59.96 With Discount Code DAISY20

Girlfriend Jeans - Currently £39.96 With Discount Code DAISY20

Single Breasted Blazer - Currently £79.96 With Discount Code DAISY20

Jumper - Currently £47.96 With Discount Code DAISY20

Silk Scarf - Currently £31.96 With Discount Code DAISY20

Boots - Currently £104 With Discount Code DAISY20

Bag - Currently £135.20 With Discount Code DAISY20

Breton - Currently £19.96 With Discount Code DAISY20

Back to today & I'm keeping things simples & dressing down my faux leather trousers with trainers & a plain knitted jumper.

Jumper - Massimo Dutti

Scarf - Zara

Faux Leather Trousers - Zara

Trainers - Golden Goose

Jumper - Marks & Spencer £29.50

Scarf - John Lewis £20

Bag - New Look £24.99

Trousers - Zara £39.99

Trainers - Boden Currently £59.08

Off out for lunch later with my mum & sister & no doubt there'll be a spot of shopping & chaos in the changing room - so if you're anywhere near us I apologise in advance now as there's always plenty of giggles ;-)

Hope everyone has a great Friday & if you missed Boden's 20% offer fear not they're now offering 15% off everything (see here).

WIWT - All Blue

Happy Thursday ladies.

I'm going with an all blue theme today finished off with my new Hudson boots.  You also may notice I've had my H&M shirt shortened by a few inches as I think I'll find it more useful & practical at this length for layering.

Faux Fur Gilet - eBay

Shirt - H&M

Jeans - Zara

Boots - Hudson

Faux Fur Gilet - eBay £32.99 (Including Postage)

Shirt - Topshop £36

Jeans - Marks & Spencer £39.50

Boots - Hudson Currently £79.95

Have a great day (final day of Boden's 20% off see here to shop) & I'll see you in the morning.

Taking A Look At Bells Shoes & WIWT To Celebrate My Blogging Anniversary

Today I'd like to introduce you to a great website that stocks shoes for all the family.  I have to admit I'd not heard of Bells Shoes before but having taken a look at their website I'm really impressed by the brands, stock & service offered.

In case like me you've not heard of them Bells Shoes was originally founded in 1890 & is a family run business that prides itself on offering 'an extensive range of products at some of the industry's lowest prices'.  Plus their customer service is second to none as they aim to process & despatch all orders within 24 hours with all orders placed before 3pm despatched the same day & free delivery too :-)

I was lucky enough to be sent a pair of shoes/boots of my choosing.  Now before I share with you the pair I eventually picked I thought I'd share with you my top picks.

Rocket Dog Jazzin Canvas Trainers £37.95

Ash Virgin - £129

Gabor Harper 33 Slip Ons £89.95

Hudson Tala Boots - Now £99.95

Hudson Celeste - £109.95

Hudson Encke Beige - £74.95

Butterfly Twists Cleo Leopard Print - £24.95

Butterfly Twists Sophia Rose Gold - £24.95

Gabor Peony Leopard Print Loafers - £89.95

In the end I decided to go with these boots from Hudson.

Hudson Kiver Boots Now £79.95

I just love the classic design of these boots.  Perfect for wearing with jeans/trousers as well as dresses & skirts.  Plus they're currently on offer & also available in navy (see here).  

As you can see from the pictures below the boots are a pull on design & have suede uppers with leather lining & soles.  Plus they have the perfect height heel (6cm) making them practical for daytime wear on a regular basis. 

In fact I love them so much I'm wearing them today & styling my outfit around with boots with neutrals, cashmere & pearls to set them off.

Necklace - Zara

Jumper - Zara

Bracelet - Danon

Jeans - Zara

Boots - Hudson

Necklace - Marks & Spencer £18

Jumper - ASOS Now £16

Jeans - Marks & Spencer £39.50

Boots - Bells Shoes Now £79.95

So ladies have you heard off Bells Shoes?  If not I can definitely recommend them & they stock a wide variety of brands from Ash, Hudson, Clarks, Havaianas, Birkenstock & Superga to name just a few.

Busy day at work for me but I'm planning a little celebration this evening as not only is our son home late this evening from filming in London but today marks my 3rd year of blogging.  I can't believe time has sped past so quickly & the journey writing this blog is taken me on.  As ever I would like to thank each & every one of you as none of this would be possible without you & your support really does mean the world.

Have a fab day & I'll see you in the morning.  Anyone shopped the Boden sale yet?!  Only 2 more days with 20% off everything, see here & don't forget to use code 9J9G.

A Fab High Street Find + My OOTD Double Denim

Happy Tuesday ladies, before I get onto what I'm wearing today I wanted to share a new find with you that I happened to stumble upon when doing some research for a client.

Now we all know that ruffles/frills are going to be huge for SS16 so if you're after a shirt that is a nod to the trend without being too frilly that it will date quickly then feast your eyes on these beauties.

I have to fess up that both were ordered for 'research purposes' & both are now safely housed in my wardrobe.  They're made from a lovely soft cotton & extra long so they just skim below your bottom.  So perfect for wearing tucked in or out & the collar looks simply gorgeous worn under a blazer with the cuffs peaking out - it was most certainly love at first sight for me.  Plus they're also currently reduced by £10 so a great time to get 'clicking that button!'.

Stand Collar Long Sleeve Shirt Currently £19.90

And Also The Thin Blue Striped Version

Back to today & I'm going with a look I only rarely dip my toe in - double denim.  Personally I think is easier to pull off when mixing the colours of denim as opposed to wearing the same colour.

Coat - Zara

Denim Shirt - Zara

Skinny Jeans - Zara

Boots - Boden

Coat - Mango Now £29.99

Denim Shirt - Topshop £29

Skinny Jeans - Boden Currently £39.60

Boots - La Redoute Now £38

Happy Tuesday everyone, have a fab day & I'll see you in the morning.  Don't forget get your 20% off everything at Boden by clicking here & using discount code 9J9G - happy shopping!

WIWT - Greens & Blues

Happy Monday ladies.  

I'm going down the route of rule breaking today & teaming blues & greens - which someone decreed 'should never be seen' but I just love these two colours worn together.

Coat - Zara

Shirt - Zara

Jeans - Zara

Boots - Boden

Coat - Zara £39.99

Shirt - Zara £29.99

Jeans - Marks & Spencer £31.60 With Code FEB16A16

Shoes - Topshop £62

For many of you today will have been the first day back after the half term holidays & no doubt the early start & back to routine has been a shock to the system.  If you're anything like we were when our son was at school you'll have skidded through the school gates just as the bell finished ringing.  But hopefully all the necessary book bags, homework & PE kits have been remembered & hey it's not long till they break up for Easter :-)

Right before I leave you just a quick heads up that Boden have just launched 20% off everything, click here to shop the offer & use code 9J9G at checkout.  And also it's the last day to get 20% off at Marks & Spencer on all clothing, beauty, home & furniture click here & use code FEB16A16 :-)

Hope everyone has a lovely day.  We're off out on a date night tonight as our son has gone off to London for a few days with work filming.  Obviously it's going to be strange not having him home & I shall be constantly checking in with him but seeing as the cat is away the mice are going to play!

Happy Monday & see you tomorrow.

What I've Been Buying In January & My OOTD

Yup it's that time of the month again, so what have I been buying?  Well this lovely breton from H&M which is a gorgeous thickness & weight.  Plus the zip detailing on the side makes it a little bit less ordinary.  Also available in black on white if you're interested here, which I may have also purchased!  Plus if you use code 6413 you can currently get 10% off plus free standard delivery!

H&M Top With Zips £14.99

Plus this red one.

Breton Stripe Top £49

And this off white & red one too!  Again a really great price & for the money the fabric is a great weight & it's also available in several different colours!  I think it's safe to say I'm covered on the breton stripe front for Spring!

Striped Breton Boat Neck £12.90 (Available in Several Colours)

Now this next shirt from Zara they've done the past two seasons in different colour ways & I just love it.  So naturally I've had to get this khaki version.  Perfect with denim & leopard print as I wore recently for an afternoon/evening out with the girls.

Military Style Shirt £29.99

And finally a couple of pairs of trousers.  First off these faux leather biker trousers - I've ummed & ahhed over these for a while but in the end I just couldn't resist & reckon the zips add a bit of interest when teamed with a classic top.

Faux Leather Biker Trousers £39.99

And secondly these skinny frayed edge jeans.

Skinny Jeans £39.99

Back to today & I'm layering up some black & grey with a statement silk scarf for a splash of colour.

Scarf - CharmChuri

Coat - Zara

Shirt - Zara

Studded Belt - Zara

Jeans - Zara

Boots - Zara

Scarf - CharmChuri £44

Coat - Wallis £64

Shirt - French Connection £35

Jeans - Marks & Spencer £31.60 With Code FEB16A16

Boots - Marks & Spencer £44 With Code FEB16A16

So ladies anyone care to join me in the confession box?!!  Come on you know you want to ;-)

See you tomorrow.

OOTD - Monochrome & Stripes

Happy Saturday ladies!  As usual we're up & out nice & early.  I don't know about you but I just love getting out early on a Saturday morning & hitting the shops when they've just opened.  It's so much more pleasant than when it's busy & I find you can whizz in & out in just over an hour as the queues are so much smaller.  Even hubby who isn't such a fan of getting up early on a Saturday can see the logic.  Plus of course with no karate run today we'll then have the whole day ahead of us :-)

I'm going with another monochrome look today & teaming my military reefer styled coat with some good old stripes & my pleather Zara skirt.

Coat - Zara

Breton - H&M

Skirt - Zara

Boots - Zara

Coat - Mango Now £29.99

Top - John Lewis £25

Skirt - Zara £25.99

Boots - Dune £84

So anyone looking forward to the return of Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway?  It's a show that always makes me giggle & we're definitely planning on being crashed in front of the TV tonight ready for it's return.  Although I don't know about you but when they cross over to those hidden cameras I always breathe a huge sigh of relief that no one has set me up!

Have a great Saturday.