Purple Coat

I have a hankering for a purple coat and am intrigued by the unusual flared shape and hood on this one from La Redoute.

One potential problem is that it is from a plus size line and while the sizing starts at my usual coat size (UK 14/US10) I wonder how the fit will be.  The second problem is that its potentially over priced (£159) for a High St coat of indeterminate wool content.  I'm thinking it will end up in the sale.  What do you think?

Cheers me dears x

Ready for the cold

Marks and Spencer have me well prepared for the chilly weather with this beautiful grey cashmere hat (£18) and purple leather gloves (£15) that will be a fantastic pop of colour against grey and black winter coats.  Now if I could only remember to take the coats to the dry cleaners.  To my shame they have been bundled up ready to go since the end of last winter!

Cheers me dears x

Luchtime mini spree

I manage to make it to the shopping centre on the outskirts of the city in 10 mins from my office, quite tempting! I picked up a few things today.

First up these travel brushes (£14.15)from the Body Shop. I'm a huge fan of their brushes as they are comparable in quality to brands like MAC but are half the price. I've been meaning to pick up the travel set for a while. This is actually dinky enough to fit in a handbag. The cheek brush seems very small to me so I need to experiment a bit with it and report back.













Next I grabbed this handcream as I go through loads and particularly like a flip top tube, probably due to being clumsy. This smells gorgeous and absorbs quickly which is a must for me. A further bonus is that £3.45 from the £5 purchase price is donated to the Body Shop campaign partner ECPAT, who are actively working to stop the trafficking and sexual exploitation of children and young people in the UK and around the world.












I did a bit of a hosiery shop which was much needed now the weather here is a bit chilly. I bought 2 pairs of 80 denier opaques in Dorothy Perkins (2 for £8). I got the pretty bright jade and deep purple colours. I impusively bought some Celia Birtwell tights and knee highs in Boots. I cant find these on line but recommend checking them out in store - v pretty!

Finally I got a long chunky silver chain necklace in New Look for £7. I plan to wear it over a cobalt blue top. Hope it doesnt turn green like my last New Look necklace!

Cheers me dears x