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Happy New Years Eve, Sales Staples & My OOTD

Happy New Year's Eve!  So is everyone excited about the arrival of a new year?!!  I don't know about you but we're still ploughing through the party food, chocolates & treats but have promised ourselves that as soon as the cheeses etc have been finished then it's back to sensible eating & clothes feeling that little bit more comfortable!!

Now so far I've been pretty good with the sales & haven't really had that much of a look, hitting only a couple of sites to nab items I'd earmarked for buying if they were reduced & yay they were :-)

But this is where it could go horribly wrong as I'm about to cast the net wider & start trawling all my favourite websites, which could see me getting trigger happy on the mouse :-0  It's fair to say the hubby is looking worried ;-)

Of course we all know that sales are the a great time for not only grabbing bargains but also perfect for getting transitional items that can not only be worn straight away but for the forthcoming season to.

I've really enjoyed wearing more dresses since last summer & not only is a simple shift dress perfect for hiding those additional pounds that may have snuck on during all the festive celebrations, they're great for layering up under a biker jacket or long length chunky cardi & over thermals for keeping warm during the colder months but also fantastic for those warmer spring days too.

So without further ado here's my pick of sale shift dresses that can easily be worn from now right through to cooler summer days.  Just remember if you're prone to feeling the cold layer over thermals, thick tights, biker boots, a thick long length cardi & blanket scarf & you'll be super toasty!  Then as the temperatures rise wear with heeled ankle boots & a biker or for cooler summer days simple sandals & layer up the jewellery.

Mango have a great selection of this type of dress & I could have easily picked quite a few more than the ones shown below so if you size has sold out in any of the ones below it's worth spending some time on their website to as there are lots of similar styles online.

This first dress is one I've featured on the blog before, I just love the shade of green, which would not only look perfect teamed with a black biker but would also look just as stylish teamed with a longline navy blazer & ankle boots or some the warmer months a simple denim jacket & tan sandals.






Moving onto this simple zip detail shift dress (also available in navy blue & berry) & this is the style of dress that would be perfect for layering up, especially with a stunning thick blanket scarf or even a faux fur gilet.  You could even team it with a chunky pearl necklace to dress it up when teaming with an oversized cardi.






Another dress that's previously been featured on the blog is this stunning wrap neckline dress.  I just love the shape & flattering neckline, which really could be worn all year long.






For something a little bit more casual then how about this stunning textured dress, a complete steal now it's only £16.99.  Perfect for teaming with a striped breton worn underneath the dress for the coming months then teamed with metallic accessories & sandals come the summer.






This lightweight shift dress would also be ideally for layering over long sleeved layers & it goes without saying that I'm loving the hot pink accents.  This would be super cool for the impending summer - any chance we can hope we have as glorious summer as this year?!






Sticking with hot pink & this stunning Fenn Wright Manson shift - perfect for teaming with a blazer for the office or dressing up with some stunning heel & a fab clutch or even dressing down with some simple sandals & a few layered necklaces.






The same goes for this Boden dress.  Now I'm not one to be drawn to all over patterns (well apart from leopard print of course!) but I'm really drawn to this dress.  Of course this could be because of the hot pink but I thinking it's because I can see this working so well with my longline navy blazer & ankle boots too.






Moving onto Hush now & this drop waist jersey dress looks stunning how they've styled it in the picture below.  I've been given a lovely grey & cream blanket scarf that would look stunning worn draped over the one shoulder with this dress.  I'm also liking the fact that not only is this the perfect dress for a cool off duty kind of look but for days where you wanted to slob out at home but wanted to feel a bit more dressed than trackie bums & a hoodie then this dress is going to keep you looking stylish whilst comfy when snoozing on the sofa!










Back to Boden with this next dress, which I don't recall seeing before.  I just love this in both the navy & the grey.  I'm thinking I'd size up in this so it was more of a loose fit.  How cool would this look teamed with a bit of 'Bet'?!!  Or a pop of colour?!  I just love it, the question is which colour?!










And finally I just had to include a bit of Bet & this jersey Whistles dress is a real bargain for £32 - after all surely every wardrobe should have a bit of Bet ;-)






So back to today & getting ready for tonight, which means popping out to the shops for some fresh supplies & prepping & cooking for later.  Now each New Year's Eve we have family friends round  for a fab night full of fun, laughter, a bit of fancy dress & board games but the dreaded flu has struck so we're just waiting to hear if they're going to be able to make it :-(  Needless to say the bubbles are on ice & the board games are ready so regardless we'll be celebrating but if they're unable to make it the fancy dress & themed night will just have to wait until we can re-arrange after all New Year's Eve won't be the same without them (still keeping my fingers crossed they can make it though!) & we'll just have to celebrate it twice!!




Jacket - Banana Republic
Jumper - Boden
Jeans - Zara
Shoes - Zara


Navy & Sparkles




Finally I just wanted to say again how much I appreciate all the wonderful support, comments & friends I've made since starting my blog.  Each & every comment/email/message means the absolute world to me & I can't thank you all enough.

So come on what's everyone up to this New Year's Eve?  I'd love to hear how you celebrate the passing of the New Year.  

Whatever you're up to have a good one & see you in 2015 ;-)

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  1. Hi there, loving your blog :-) just wondering whether you could recommend any good thermals to layer under dresses as per your suggestion? Happy New Year when it comes. X

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    1. Hi & thank you for your lovely comment. I've got a few different thermal tops (long sleeved to sleeveless) from Marks & Spencer, Damart & also Primark, although I've still to find one that has a really low neckline. I did recently buy these from Marks & love them as they have a gorgeous soft lining http://tinyurl.com/q5f3ug7 & I generally wear their thermal tights too!
      Hope this helps & here's to a very happy & fabulous 2015 :-)
      Jane xx

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    2. Hello again Jane and thanks for the prompt reply. I'm in the Outer Hebrides with constant gales at this time of year, but am loathe to spend another winter in ski jackets and fleeces. Found the heatgen tops on eBay ( no high street stores here) and got a black sparkle and of course, a leopard print. Thanks again, you're a star! :-)

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    3. Ooh perfect sparkle & leopard print what more could you need & if you're anything like me they'll always make you smile when you put them on :-) Happy New Year!
      Jane xx

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  2. Hi Jane - Just a huge thank you for all your hard work blogging. I really look forward to reading your posts and have been inspired this year by how you put looks together. Best wishes for 2015 x

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    1. Hi Deb & THANK you for your lovely comment that really means a lot :-)
      Special wishes for a fabulous New Year!
      Jane xx

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  3. Hope your friends make it over Jane and enjoy your evening and party! We will be having a quiet one over here with some nice bubbly:) I love your daily outfit posts and always get some lovely inspiration! Best wishes for 2015!
    ~Anne xx

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    1. Aww thank you Anne. Unfortunately our friends have had to cancel but it just means we'll get to celebrate the New Year twice!
      Enjoy your bubbles & here's to a fantastic 2015!
      Jane xx

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  4. Happy New Year Jane! And thank you for easing me away from imminent old-lady-hood and into a Mango-licious new-handbag-every- 5-minutes (husband-speak for fairly often) state of being.

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    1. Lol is there any better of state of being?! Send my apologises to the hubby ;-)
      Wishing you a magical New Year!
      Jane xx

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  5. Some fab picks Jane! The Boden Beaufort dress is stunning, I can definitely see you in it! I have the Boden version of the Hush drop waist dress & I have worn it loads, so versatile! Happy New Year to you...here's to a happy, healthy & fabulous 2015! :) x

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    1. Sian you're such a bad influence ;-) I'm extremely tempted by both dresses but trying to be ooh so good!!
      Wishing you & your family a special & happy New Year too.
      Jane xx

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  6. Great picks; my favourites are the Fenn Wright Manson number, the Boden Beaufort and the grey Boden print tunic! Loving today's outfit and wishing you all the best for 2015! xxx
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    1. Thanks Emma, they're all gorgeous aren't they?! I'm loving the hot pink of the first two but the Boden one would be such a great staple & it would look fab teamed with some leopard print.
      Here's to a happy & healthy New Year :-)
      Jane xx

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  7. I've resisted all temptation and bought nothing. Very unlike me not to have shopped at all for two weeks! Great picks, Jane. Lynne xx

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    1. Oh Lynne you have been good, do you think you're going to be tempted when the prices come down even further?!!
      Happy New Year my lovely.
      Jane xx

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  8. Happy Belated New Year Jane! I think I'm going to go shift dress crazy this Spring/Summer & just ordered a fab little number from H&M. I love how they work with Burks & Gladiator sandals! x

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    1. Happy belated New Year to you too Andrea. You can't beat a shift dress can you they're just so easy to wear & accessories - roll on the summer months!
      Jane xx

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