Friday 22 February 2008

Cold winter blues

Given the current weather in the UK (grey, rainy and all round miserable) and the fact the stores are currently full of gorgeous spring and summer wear (for which its mainly too cold to wear) I thought it was time to find a few pieces to brighten up the dull cloudy days and put a smile back on my face (nothing raises a girls spirits like shopping, well almost nothing!)

To start with (and just because I'm a ballet pump addict) I've spotted these tres chic patent ballet pumps from the La Redoute (http://www.redoute.com) catalogue to brighten up any outfit and chase away the bad weather blues. They're an absolute steal at only £9, range from sizes 2-9 and come in a fabtastic 8 colours (including yellow, blue and green to name a few). They're also available in wedge and court heel versions. What more could a girl ask for (except one in every colour)?





What better to go with some new shoes that a wardrobe staple: jeans! A girl can never have too many pairs of jeans (especially when they fit like a glove) and these babies fit the bill to a T. Made by Cheap Monday, these tight grey skinny jeans have a fantastic fit, come in a wide range of sizes and are only £40. They also make skinny jeans in various other colours (available from Urban Outfitters as well as a host of other online stores)


An essential for the coming months is a summer dress and this nautical beauty is called the Bon Voyage starburst dress from the Red Dress Shoppe (http://www.reddressshoppe.com/). The cotton eyelet starburst dress is cut in a sailor style with a V neck, A line skirt with a 'sailor' style flap embroidered with 'bon voyage' and a front collar tie. The heart applique is also actually a fully functional pocket. The perfect dress to bring a smile to your face and some fun to your wardrobe and its on sale!


Staying with dresses, is this Heaven & Earth leopard empire line dress with a frilled bib and long blouson sleeves from ASOS (http://www.asos.com/) Its a show shopper in itself and needs nothing more than a smile to get heads turning!

And just because every girl wants to feel like a sex kitten, there's this stunning dress from Danger Dame (http://www.dangerdame.com/) Doesn't Veronica Varlow look positively smoking hot in this little number! Its made from a stretch leopard fabric and has black lace trim on the bust and can be worn on and off the shoulder- get ready to set some hearts abeating ladies!

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