The Handpicked Collection of Gift Ideas

When giving or receiving a gift, nowadays its so much more thoughtful and fun if the present received is something that has not only been recommended, but is something quite unique and different from what you would normally expect.

Over at Handpickedcollection.com, they have a wide range of gift ideas individually thought of for her, him, the kids, particular age groups and interests wise.

The company have an expert panel of 20 trendsetters who are involved with the hard work of sourcing and handpicking the gifts shown.The panel include journalists from publications like Harpers, In Style, Red and Company, and individuals who are involved with the UK's most innovative companies, so you are sure to be picking a most uniquely fun and different present which the recipient will really enjoy receiving.

Here are my favourite picks which I would love to use and receive-the sun lounger would be perfect for people watching in summer on the South Bank green by the London Eye and the tape measure would so be handy for my boot sale finds too!!

Sun Lounger, £24.95

Leather Boasting Envelope, £22

Cashmere Wristwarmers, £25.95

Cath Kidston Tape Measure, £4.95

Cocorose Satin Shoes, £34.95

Do check them out, they have some really fabulous hand picked gift ideas, whatever your age or interest!!!

Charity Shop Finds this week

Last week was my week off and I've had mixed fortunes on the charity shop find front, for a change after doing a wardrobe declutter, I've given away more than what I've bought! I'm really trying to buy items that I will use, love and keep long term, even if it means not buying quantities of stuff!

Well, my finds were this 60s camel leather handbag, made by a company called Maclaren in Norfolk, England. Its an ideal small bag to carry and will go with virtually any colour outfit.

I also found this perfect leopardprint 80s St Michaels (Marks & Spencer) chiffon style blouse, which I'll wear either tucked in or loose as a jacket sort of style. This was from the St Francis Hospice.

I found 'The Fashion Book' which was £1.80 and another Kate Moss book which was £2.75.

The weekend has been very wet and cold, so I'm pleased to have some reading material handy!!

Hope you all have a lovely Sunday, whatever you get upto!!

Jonathan Saunders for Debenhams

After finding a Jonathan Saunders for Topshop dress late last year at the Red Cross charity shop, I've really got to like his use of colour blocking and neutrals, so it was great to see he has launched a collection for Debenhams.

I do love a High Street and Designer Collaboration, so I thought I'd do a post highlighting what Jonathan has designed.

Here are the pick of my favourites:

Colour Block Tee, £28

Black and White Midi Skirt, £45

Lime Chiffon Top, £38

White Colour Block Blazer, £60

Check out his collection here, it really is quite inspirational with some lovely basic pieces in great summer neutrals.

Outfit Post-Bold Colours for Winter

As I've been off this week and not having to wear a uniform-hurrah, I thought I should do an overdue outfit post.

This outfit is my Versace 90s electric blue jeans, they're amazingly comfortable, very stretchy and I love the vibrancy of them. I teamed it with the United Colours of Benetton top, both items were thrifted a few weeks ago.

I'm wearing my black Dune ankle boots, which were thrifted a couple of years ago.

I'm normally in dark colours for winter, so it made a pleasant change to add some colour to my winter outfit.

Are you managing to put some colour into your winter outfits?

Summer Jacket Inspiration

Typical British weather always means that a a jacket is always generally required in Spring and quite a few days in summer too.

Colour is very much in trend this season and if you're still thinking of a summer jacket or coat, then J D Williams have a great selection of womens jackets in many different styles and colours to choose from.

Here are my favourite picks of keeping in style and colour this Summer:

Red Sailing Jacket, £15.01

Leopardprint Pac a Parka, From £17.50

Lime Parka, £30

Polka Dot Reversible Mac, £55

Denim Mac, £42

What style of jacket or coat is inspiring you for this summer?