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April 2, 2017 by Christine

Spring Wardrobe Wishlist

Blue skies have got me dreaming up my spring wardrobe wishlist. Feeling like a butterfly emerging after a looong time curled up in a winter-shaped chrysalis, it’s time to start investing in a few spring wardrobe essentials. Here’s what’s on my Spring Wardrobe Wishlist…

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Strolling along the seafront: My go-to spring uniform is a pair of chinos and breton top- it’s just so darn comfy. I’m a little obsessed with Sebago deck shoes as they remind me of my childhood and feel quite tempted by these pale pink numbers. My latest bookshelf addition is The Little Breton Bistro by Nina George which I intend on reading on our upcoming travels.

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Strictly business: I’m in love with this blue linen shirt (which looks deceptively like denim) from Uniqlo, I’m going to pair this with a classic navy capri and brown leather loafers. I’ve got my eye on the Cambridge Satchel Company backpack and fancy new leather passport cover from Aspinal of London (need both monogramming!). This is the ideal ensemble for springtime at work.

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Daytime darlings: For those sunny daytimes wandering around the shops or drinking coffee on the balcony, there’s a few wardrobe essentials I’ve got my eyes on. The Lotta from Stockholm clogs are firmly on my spring wishlist, I can just see these becoming a footwear favourite for spring/ summer worn with pretty dresses. I love the Paris print dress from Joanie Clothing and the London park scene rom Cath Kidston. For when the weather heats up a little more I’m going to invest in a pair of classic Saltwater Sandals and a Levis denim jacket for when the sun sets.

“She turned to the sunlight
And shook her yellow head,
And whispered to her neighbor:
“Winter is dead.” -A. A. Milne

Stay fabulous

Christine

October 27, 2016 by Christine

Winter wardrobe wishlist- JD Williams

JD Williams have an extensive range of clothing and footwear ranging from their own line to known brands, they stock everything from knitwear, outerwear to perfect gifts for Christmas. Here’s my winter wardrobe wishlist from JD Williams…

Classic country look: This 1. Joanna hope boucle cape from JD Williams range of women’s winter coats is my absolute favourite colour and who doesn’t love a cape? I’m also loving the 2. White chambray shirt 3. Pia rossini loretta hat 4. Clarks valana melrose wide fitting Knee high boots 5. Grey marl V-Neck 6. Velvet slim leg jeans, perfect for a crisp winter day out in the country.

70’s vibes: This wrap dress in 70’s style floral print would be an ideal chuck-on dress for work layered up with a contrast olive cardi and staple brown leather boots. Oh and who knew JD Williams also do personalized scarves?!

1.Wrap print dress 2. Olive crew neck cardigan 3. Personalised wine & black print scarf 4. Clarks elipsa dee standard fitting in brown

Rockin n rollin: I don’t think you can beat a 1. Leopard faux fur coat it’s kind of a rock ‘n’ roll essential, worn with a slouchy 2. Black V-Neck jumper and 3. Nydj sheri skinny black overdye jeans and 4. Clarks Chelsea boots, this outfit would be super comfortable for rocking up to work or to sport to a gig.

Head over to JD Williams for more knitwear, outerwear and footwear for winter- beware you may be a while!

Stay fabulous

Christine

May 2, 2015 by Christine

The Vintage Emporium- Pear Mill, Stockport

The Vintage Emporium is on the northern bank of the River Goyt in Bredbury, Stockport, and a drive away or on the main bus route from Greater Manchester, in England. Pear Mill stands proud with a huge chimney still perfectly intact representing the scale of Manchester and Stockport’s former cotton industry. Pear Mill has seven large floors and was once the workplace of hundreds of workers spinning the finest Egyptian cotton.

Today Pear Mill is home to several businesses not least it’s most recent resident The Vintage Emporium. The Vintage Emporium spans two huge floors and is packed with clothing and antiques. The Vintage Emporium is made up of stock from individual sellers.

We headed to The Vintage Emporium for a special vintage catwalk show showcasing some of the finest pieces of clothing on offer spanning from the 1920’s through to the 1980’s. Models shimmied down the catwalk to some classic songs from the respective decades.

Following the catwalk show we wandered around the second floor that is set to sell a huge array of period furniture at very reasonable prices. The ground floor has a fabulous choice of clothing, accessories, homeware and textiles. There’s a small café on the first floor which sadly was closed by the time we’d finished shopping!

The Vintage Emporium is a fabulous place to while away a day shopping and marveling at the weird and wonderful vintage wares. It was also a great surprise to find that the prices have remained affordable and not massively inflated despite the convenience of having so many sellers under one roof.

Christine

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