Party outfit decision plus wardrobe basics

Well this weeks shopping trip was really only for two or three items-navy work trousers, black smart trousers and white evening trousers to go with my Zandra Rhodes Kaftan.

Well, several trying on sessions revealed that I really don't like light coloured floaty/evening/dressy trousers on me-I just didn't like them on and bearing in mind I most probably wouldn't wear them regularly, I've decided to wear my maxi dress for the party and glam it up with accessories!!

I found on my shopping trip some ASOS high waist corset smart black wide legged trousers, £4.50 British Heart Foundation; New Look black wide legged smart trousers £2.99; A vintage navy wool crepe wiggle pencil skirt £2.00; Gap skinny black cordoroy jeans £2.99-All from Help The Aged; Florence & Fred navy work trousers £2.99 and Miss Sixty Truman Indigo straight legged high waist jeans £3.99 both from Salvation Army. I don't own any black trousers, apart from one work pair that are falling apart, so I've a couple of pairs for smartwear now!!

I'm really pleased as all the trousers and jeans are in an 'as new', excellent condition, as is the vintage skirt-which I love as it fits like a glove and is high waisted too!!

Miss Sixty Truman Jeans-mine were £3.99, currently on sale online at

Red Carpet Couture for $99.99!!

Playing with Polyvore!!

I've seen so many fellow bloggers with amazing polyvore sets, that I thought I would join and experiment!! This is my 1st attempt and it features items from Net-A-Porter. Featured dresses are clockwise from top, Fendi, Marc Jacobs, Roberto Cavalli, Miu Miu, Chloe and centre, Pucci. Shoes are by Christian Louboutin, Giuseppe Zanotti and Jimmy Choo

Danielle Scutt Denim for Topshop

For anyone wanting bang on trend denim at a reasonable price,

check out topshop.com-click my title for a link and check out Danielle Schutt's new pieces.

My favourites are the tiger body £28, the jacket £75 and the pencil skirt £45. PS-Don't forget, Topshop are online and deliver to USA, Europe, Australia and they also accept paypal too!

Advice Wanted!!

Hi there- a bit of advice please gals!! I've been invited by a work colleague to her son's 21st birthday party (they are sikhs). So, I don't want to dress over the top dressy dressy as there will be a lot of dressy, sparkly saris and a lot of younger girls also looking glammy.

I just want to go looking like I've made an effort but not over the top-I'm certainly not looking to compete-just blend in-ha ha!! Is this dress too daytime looking or could it be ideal? I think it could look dressier with some better accessories and sparkly jewellery-ie different earrings, necklace added, different sandals, clutch bag added? I would rather dress simply and add bits on, rather than have a glamorous dress. Plus, there will be a banquet dinner, so this dress being stretchy jersey would be most comfy-ha ha!

If not, I've just got a lovely Zandra Rhodes for Topshop kaftan chiffon top, which I might pair with trousers (yet to be bought). Any comments appreciated-thanks!

UPDATED TO ADD: THANKS VERY MUCH for all of your opinions and comments-they were all very much appreciated and taken on board. The general opinion is to go with the dress and accessorize with dangly type earrings, clutch and sandals-either these or a different pair. There were a couple of opinions towards the new Zandra Rhodes kaftan. Kate at makedoandmend had a brilliant idea of getting white trousers, which is a wardrobe staple anyway. I will try and get these by the party date, show pictures and come to a decision-with your help of course!!!

Tagged!!

Lovely Cate@ RetroLifestyle and Emma@ AllInYourInnerSpace have tagged me!!

I put my thinking cap on and voila:

1.What I was doing 10 years ago............I was working full time and was pregnant with my youngest son Robert.

2.To Do List........ Check Emails, Wash up, Sort out some clothes for the charity shop, RELAX

3.Snacks I enjoy...............Dime Bars, pistachio nuts, cashew nuts, crisps, crackers and cheese

4.If I was a billionaire...................... I would travel the world, help my country and other countries in some practical and resourceful way, clear debts of friends and family.

5.People I would like to know more about.......................The real deal between Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrell-after seeing the gals chemistry in the film, I can't believe they don't all get on!

I'm not tagging, as virtually all my fellow bloggers have been tagged already!!