Sunday Booty, Charity Shopping and Camden

Sunday was an early start for hubby and I, we drove all the way to Nevenden in Basildon for a boot sale that wasn't on-oops, so we then detoured to Willow farm boot sale in Purfleet.

It was my first proper outdoor booty for the year so I was keen to pick up some bargains. I did quite well, I got a Laura Lees for Topshop chiffon leopardprint blouse, tan leather Topshop belt, a leopardprint scarf, a Topshop summer blouse and some elbow length Dents gold gloves-Christina, I'm sure they're the same as yours!!

We then jumped in the car and took a leisurely drive towards London and we stopped off at a couple of charity shops en route-Mind and RSPCA in Highgate.

Hubby got a Gap Merino wool v neck sweater, a Paul Smith shirt and a Banana Republic cardigan. I got a silk Jaeger scarf and these awesome gold leather snakeskin sandal shoe boots by Faith-only £8!!!

I was so chuffed with them, I kept them on for our journey to Camden, where we stopped for something to eat and treated our youngest boy to a new pair of limited edition Superman Converses.

The cobbles in Camden didn't bode well for these sandals, so once we got back in the car, I kicked them off and gave my feet a rest, lol!! But I don't regret getting them, they're not shoes for shopping in or walking on cobbles, so my own fault really!!

I'm standing outside a restaurant that has a swing outside it!!

It was a great day out and a good start to my week off, I shall be generally chilling out and doing not too much, well I might check out the local charity shops, it would be rude not to!!

Have a good week ahead everyone!!

Vintage Vixen, You Rock!!

Its so wonderful to have gorgeous blogger friends, especially when they haven't met you but they know your style. The wonderful Vintage Vixen, a lovely lady and beautiful blogger friend has styled me to a tee, have a look at the gorgeous parcel I received this morning.

I've been coveting some palazzo pants since trying on the ones in Topshop with Kate a couple of weeks ago and the darling Vix sent me this totally gorgeous and unique pair. The photo truly doesn't do them justice, the pattern is so vibrant and lovely, the length is perfect (floor length) and the style is just so different and unique-I really can't wait to wear these this summer, I adore them!!

What can I say about this fabulous faux fur stole and the snake pieces, a wonderful armlet and matching necklace-I will truly enjoy wearing these and will cherish them, they are stunning items and I was over the moon to get them!!

Yay for the 80s leggings-these are from C&A, I was in and out there so much back in the day and I'll wear these loads too!!

And some fabulous reading material too for this wet and cold weekend, I'll pick up some invaluable style tips for sure!!

A big thanks to Vix, you are a wonderful and kind lady and a great stylist too!!

Have a fabulous weekend everyone, this has been the highlight of mine plus I'm off work for a week too-can't get any better, lol!!

My Favourite Footwear Looks for Summer

I'm beginning to think more about the styles of shoes I'm coveting for Summer and the styles I particularly love are wedges, metallics, electric blues, nudes, peep toe shoe boots and colour blocking.

Over at Viva La Diva Womens Shoes there are over 180 brands to choose from, so I was immediately drawn to my favourite brands, KG by Kurt Geiger and Nine West. Plus quite a few of their styles are already reduced too!

Here are my favourite picks that will be inspiring me for summer:

Nine West Eqestrian Classic Courts £35.75

KG Priscilla Platform Wedges, £60.26

KG Vinnie Boots, £99

KG Honolulu Classic Sandals, £80.69

KG Indie Courts, £99

What style of sandals, shoes or boots are on your wishlist for this summer?

Thrift Inspiration, Vogue Fiesta Style

On my thrifting trips, I'm always on the hunt for the perfect style vintage dress, hopefully inspired by what will be in trend for the coming season.

Vogue have predicted the 'Fiesta' trend, which incorporates full skirts at midi length and frilled peasant blouses with a latin edge:

Last weeks thrift trip found this vintage Wallis peasant style dress, which is a really vibrant scarlet red and patterned in a bold leaf and acorn print.

It has pretty ruffles around the neckline and a suitable in trend midi length and is a versatile day dress for any forthcoming season. It was from the Sue Ryder charity shop in a neighbouring local town:

I think it will look really good with some gold wedges, flat gladiator sandals or some tan leather knee length boots, depending on the season I wear it. I will wear it with its own self skinny belt or a wide tan or black belt.

What trend is really inspiring you this Summer?

Doing a Maxi

Oh my gosh, I've had a pretty awful weekend, no landline phone, no internet access, no car and a stinking cold and an extremely heavy period-no wonder my hormones have been all over the place these past few days!!

On Sunday, despite having nowhere in particular to go, I changed out of loungewear and wore my newly thrifted Monsoon maxi skirt from the British Heart Foundation for only £4.99. I'm wearing my faux fur bolero and my heattech polo neck top.

After my trip out with Kate, I had been lusting after a pair of Topshop palazzo pants, but it didn't happen for me to get them, so the maxi skirt is my longer length alternative option.

I'll wear the skirt in summer with a little cami vest top and a pair of wedges.

Hope you all had a great weekend and wishing you a nice week ahead too.