Birthday Haul

So suffice to say I may have gone a wee bit over board with the whole "I'm gonna treat myself for my birthday" excuse, but heck I was turning 40, a pretty hefty milestone I feel. Not to mention, being a November baby means their is some awesome stuff in the shops for holiday season. Too much. Lol

So here's a look at what I picked up.

Floral Sock Boots - Topshop

Distressed Vinyl Patent Ankle Boots - Forever 21

Distressed Vinyl Patent Ankle Boots - Forever 21

Crushed Velvet Ankle Sock Boots - Forever 21

Naked Palette in Heat - Urban Decay

Faux Leather Bralette, Velour Bralette, Diamante Hair Band - All Forever 21

Polka Dot Top - H&M

Faux Fur Coat, Wide Leg Trousers, Polka Dot Top - All H&M, Ankle Sock Boots - Topshop

As you can see, my love affair with footwear is still very strong, but as I said it was my birthday 😉 😊

I've linked anything that is still available and tried to find alternatives for some things that are not.

Sometimes it's not about changing your whole wardrobe, it's about finding those one or two key peices to update your look.

Thanks for dropping by

B xx

Accessories For All

ACCESSORIES FOR ALL 

Anyone who knows me will fully be aware of my love of accessories.  I am a stylish worst nightmare. Where most are say more is less and keep it to a minimum, I sway in completely the opposite direction and I'm never happy unless you can hear me rattling down the street. So as you can imagine, coming to somewhere like India really is not helping to kurb my obsession with all these amazing treasures. 

I would like to share with you some of the little treats I've managed to find over the last few months. I swear these shop keepers must have seen me coming or maybe that should be heard me ;-)

Main Bazaar, Paharganj, New Delhi, Ring

Main Bazaar, Paharganj, New Delhi, Ring

Accessorize Elephant Pendant 

Aldo, sunglasses 

Aldo, Sunglasses 

Janpath Market Delhi

Gifted, Topshop, Necklace 

BGs DLF Place, Saket, Tkas

Topshop, Oxford Circus,  Necklace 

Janpath Market, Delhi, Earrings 

Janpath Market, Delhi, Earrings 

Main Bazaar, Paharganj, New Delhi, Bangles

Vishal Footwear, Main Bazaar, Paharganj, New Delhi, Sandals 

I'm such a firm believer that a good accessory can make any outfit.

Thanks for dropping by

B xx

A Year In My Steps

It's no big secret that my one big weakness is shoes. The purchase of a good pair of shoes is like a massive drugs rush. I get that same rush when I get home and try them on with half my wardrobe. I know its a sickness. But one I have no intention of getting help for any time soon.

Anyway here are a few of the shoes that have made their way into my collection over the last year.

Enjoy x

H&M

H&M

Office Shoes

H&M

H&M

H&M

Newlook

Newlook

H&M

Of course I'd be lying if I said there hadn't been one or 2 additions to this family since making this post but then that's for next time.

Thank you

B xx

June Fitting Room Selfie Lookbook

Head to toe (H2T) H&M

I had a couple of work meetings in the West End yesterday at My Area Office and finished my work day on a real happy high, which is always awesome on a beautiful, sunny Friday afternoon and thought why not have a peruse around some shops whilst I'm here. So there I am in Topshop having a wonder when low and behold I find myself in the fitting room with an arm full of goodies to try on. Now I'm not some 15-25 something, still living at home with some big ol' disposable income. Neither am I one of those daughters who are regularly tapping into the Bank Of Mum & Dad. I'm a big ass grown women who has a mortgage and pays all of her own bills. Therefore I do not have the funds to be buying up a whole hell of clothes so I can blog about them and not just bombard you with what I buy from work. So as I was taking a blatant selfie of the outfit I already had on so I could post it to my instagram a brilliant idea came to mind. Why not do lookbooks of fitting room selfies. That way I get to show you guys a whole heap of different outfits and looks without being evicted from my flat from not being able to pay my mortgage because I've bought too many clothes. So here it is, my first Selfie lookbook.

Duster waistcoat - Topshop everything else as before

Top - Topshop, Culottes - Topshop, Necklace - H&M, Sandals - H&M, Bangles - H&M

All as before

Lace Blouse - Topshop, everything else as before

Culottes Jumpsuit - Topshop, Necklace and Sandals as before

Culottes Jumpsuit - Topshop, everything else as before

I'm not going to lie I had so much fun making this post and so interesting that not one person batted even the slightest eyelash at me taking all of these selfies in the fitting room where as a few years ago everyone would have been looking me up and down wondering who is this narcissistic a-hole taking pictures of herself. 

One thing I will say though is Topshop Oxford Circus will you please for the love of all things sacred sort out the aircon in your fitting rooms. I love heat be jeez louise it's like a fricking sauna up in there. Really not pleasant to be in there at all. Ok mini rant over.

I've tried to link as many items as I can as I know I sometimes forget to do so. If you have enjoyed this and would like to see more fitting room selfie lookbooks please thumbs up or leave a comment below. Would be good to know which stores you'd like me to stalk next.

Now as much as I was trying to be oh so good, one of these outfits did find it's way home with me. Can you guess which one it was. To find out keep a look out for my next post, my June Haul, where all will be revealed.

Until next time, have a good one

B xx

May Haul

As I wait patiently for spring to properly kick in I find myself trying to avoid the temptation to add to my ever full wardrobe. I failed! This is the problem I have working as a Visual Merchandiser, I'm ever surrounded by pieces that inspire me to update my wardrobe. So here's a sneak peek at what I've picked up.

You just can't go wrong with a bit of Primark. I went in to replace some of my basics as most of my long sleeve ts have massive holes in the armpits. Now even in the summer my pits don't need that much ventilation. My leggings aren't much better. On leaving of course a few extras had made their way into my shopping bag. Where else are you going to find underwear sets in small back, large cup sizes for less than a tenner. Seriously how cute are these sandals. Perfect for work on those warm days.

No payday wouldn't be complete for the H&M crew without a cheeky little staff purchase. That staff discount has got a lot to answer for. How cute is this one shoulder floral bikini. Just £7.99 each piece. This adorable pink high neck cropped top is perfect with pencil or high waisted skirts or even high waisted shorts.

Now onto my star buy. I have been lusting after these for the past couple of months.

Yes guys and girls I managed to get my hands on a pair of the Pharrell Williams Adidas Superstar Supercolour trainers in equity blue. I nearly didn't find them. Had to trawl 5 shops before I was finally successful. I still can not thank the amazing sales girl at Office Shoes Oxford Circus enough for going on a super hunt for what was one of the last pairs of Supercolour trainers in a size 5 anywhere in the west end. These babies sold out like hot cakes and no stores were getting a stock replen. Can not wait to roll these bad boys out. Love them, love them, love them.

Thank you

B xx