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Intu Potteries SS18 ❤

Hi All!

I’m so ready for summer now, who’s with me? The snow is just not practical anymore, the first time it snowed it was amazing after that…meh! I’m dreaming about my summer holidays, and I have already started to browsing online for holidays, I bet I’m not the only one, you might have even booked one already!

I had a lovely day out with the family at Intu potteries, there is so much to do for the family, the shopping centre has made so many changes over the years. We went shopping for a few hours, we then went to Pizza Express for dinner. I would defiantly recommend the lasagne and dough balls they are amazing! We then went to the Cinema just round the corner to watch Peter Rabbit, Popcorn and slush puppies where a big hit! The potteries has so much to do for families and you could easily spend the day there, there is plenty of car parks and shops for everyone!

The Potteries also currently have a flower mannequins in the centre until 6th may, I would go and check this out, they all look brilliant! each mannequin is dressed in flowers in the latest trends this Spring/Summer. They also have a competition on, if you can guess how many flowers have been used on one mannequin you can win a £50 gift voucher to spend in any of the shops.

I noticed that the shops are all full of Spring/Summer wear, the winter sales are also everywhere right now and I have already picked up some key pieces for next winter in the sale. I think now the shops have also changed season this is making me want a holiday even more, I have picked up a lovely jumpsuit in the sale for my first holiday piece.

Whilst I was shopping at the weekend  at Intu Potteries , I  noticed 4 key trends for this Spring/Summer the first one is Lavender there are so many different shades pink lavender, Spring Crocus, Ash Rose and Almost Mauve, I’m a big fan of all of the shades and have noticed I already have a few items in those shades.

The next trend is PINK if you haven’t seen pink in the shops where have you been hiding? as this is a big trend and has been for a while now. The shops are full of pink this is a very easy trend to follow and one that doesn’t need to be expensive.

Metallics is also a trend that is popping up in the shops again, I don’t think this is a trend that really leaves. So this is also a very easy trend to follow and can do this just by a handbag or a pair of shoes. What do you think of the trends at the moment? are there any trends that you love.

I thought I would show you a few of the key items I picked up whilst updating my wardrobe for the new trends this Spring/Summer. I decided to follow the Love lavender trend as you can see I picked up some amazing pieces! Everything I picked is from Topshop so everything is still in store if you fancy a shopping trip!

The bag is lovely and the perfect size! I manage to fit so much into this bag, and I have had so many compliments already. I really like the Gold stud detailing on the bag and the gold chain, the bag looks a lot more expensive then what it is. With the strap and the opening of the bag makes this look very designer, the opening is unlike any other bag I own, very easy to open and shut and keeps everything safe in side. I paid £32 for the bag which is a great price  for a bag of this size, the bag is the pink lavender shade.

The shoes are white converse, I don’t think you can go wrong with converse I pick up a new pair most Summers as there is nothing better then a fresh white pair of converse. They are just so comfortable easy to style! and I’m yet to find an outfit that they don’t go with, they just look perfect in the Summer with a dress. Schuh currently have so many pairs in! I love the new colours they have a pink lavender colour which is so pretty, I love the gold detailing that they have added to the shoes. Most pairs of converse are the same price the white pair is £50

The jeans are also Topshop they are a lighter pair, I think in the Spring/Summer you defiantly need a light pair of jeans they look lovely with sandals and summer tops. The colour I normally get is the light blue bleach effect, the pair I’m wearing in the pictures are the Jamie style from Topshop which are high waisted they retail at £40. I find the jeans to be long wearing and to fit me well.

The blouse is also Topshop which is the Almost Mauve shade, I have seen this blouse all over Instagram lately! so if you want this blouse I would pick one up quick as I know there selling out quick. I have noticed they have started selling more colours now,I think I need the Khaki shade next. The blouse retails at £29 which is a good price for this top, this top can be dressed down for in the day I wore mine with converse, or you can add back jeans and a pair of heels for the evening! I love the buttons on this blouse and the shape.

The Earrings are a trend that have been around a while, The tassels I went for are the smaller pair they did have longer ones. I think the pair I have picked are great if you’re undecided on the trend or not brave enough for the long tassels, as much as I love the trend I think the smaller pair suit my style better. The shade is also Pink Lavender, I picked them up in a pack of 3 similar styles to this pair, they where priced at £8.50 for the 3 pairs.

*What do you think of my outfit? What trend are you currently loving? could you see yourself wearing the pink Lavender trend?

Lots Of Love,

Summer Picnic Wishlist ❤

Hi All!

The last few days of nice weather has got me thinking about BBQ’s and picnics! I’m on the hunt for a new bbq and a nice summer picnic set as I don’t currently have one. I was browsing online when I saw this beautiful picnic collection its in the Joules summer offer campaign. 3 for 2 on the picnic collection, which means you’ll be grabbing yourself a bargain!

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The picnic rucksack is such a great idea! Rucksacks are very on trend at the moment, even better having everything you need for a picnic on the go! This set includes cotton napkins,wooden cheese board, cutlery, melamine crockery and plastic drinks ware. The rucksack also has a carry handle, adjustable straps, zip fastening and detachable bottle holder, the rucksack is designed for four people.

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This super cute fold out camping chair is also in the collection and is great for everything! BBQ’s, picnics and even a camping holiday, you would seriously be camping in style! The fold out chair is also include in the 3 for 2 offer, but before you make any purchases it’s definitely worth visiting my favourite voucher codes to get 20% off your order on top of the brilliant 3 for 2 offer.

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This Joules Summer cool bag is also in the collection but with a different print, the deep blue stripe you can have this design in the whole collection, I love the design of this collection! Both are very cute and girly. The cool bag has easy carry handles, zip fastening and is perfect to keep all of your yummy food fresh in the heat ready to eat whenever.

*What do you think of the Joules Summer picnic collection? are you looking forward to bbq’s and picnics?

Lots Of Love

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Dylan’s Outdoor Toys ❤

Hi All!

I have wanted a garden for Dylan for so long! I was so pleased this year that we moved into a house with a garden, my aim for the Summer was to try and fill the garden full of toys for Dylan. As we both love being outside he is a very active little boy so prefers to be playing/running around then being inside. I was lucky enough to be sent some garden toys to review and the rest managed to find some bargains.

Dylan and I are now loving playing in the garden together there he has a collection of different toys now so he doesn’t get bored which is great, we can now spend hours out there playing, it also tires him out ready for bedtime wish is what every mother likes. I would say the garden is nearly finished I would love a seating area for the adults for BBQs and for sitting out in the evening having dinner together, of course we need a nice BBQ first. I would also like to a slide to the garden this would be the last toy that would fit in the garden then he pretty much has everything, he loved slides one of his favourite thins to go on at a park.

So far in the garden we have a paddling pool which I picked up from Wilkinson’s for £15 which was a bargain for the price and size! big enough for mummy and Dylan to fit in. A play house which I think is from Argos which was £45 in the sale Dylan has always wanted a playhouse.

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There is also a sandpit which Dylan spends hours in! We where lucky enough to be sent the Fatmoose Sandpit Flip, the sandpit was delivered by a courier very quickly, the sandpit is made from very good quality wood so was very heavy, the package came with all the wood and instructors, no holes where drilled in ready so this did mean the sandpit did take longer to build, my partner spent a while doing so! but in the end managed to work out how the sandpit assembled together. So you will need a drill to assemble the sandpit flip as the wood isn’t pre-drilled, theres a lot of specific measurements too which make sure that when fully assemble the lid opens and closes smoothly.

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The Fatmoose Sandpit Flip doesn’t have a bottom, you can order the safe sand foil lining which allows water to escape but keeps roots and worms out of the sand, we just placed the lining down and cut down to fit. With the sandpit being so big we needed 5 bags to cover the sandpit well and could probably do with adding some more. The wood is very good quality and has been boiler pressure treated which means it never has to be painted to protect it from the weather. The lid is very clever and can transfer into two seating areas which Dylan loves to sit on whilst playing and having his feet in the sand. The Fatmoose Sandpit Flip is currently on sale for £50.95 there is plenty of information on the website Fatmoose if you would like to read more. They also sell amazing climbing frames if you would are looking to keep children busy.

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Lastly we have a Red Star Wigwam which is great for using as a den, my little boy loves playing inside here and hiding. Children love using their imagination and playing games. I was kindly sent the Red Star Wigwam from Great Little Trading Co. which is a children’s website that sells everything you need! Wonderful garden toys and they also sell children’s furniture which looks great! The bed sets also look like good quality, they have amazing ideas for children’s storage which is on my Wishlist as it is perfect for organising bedrooms. The box it came in wasn’t very big so I wasn’t expecting it to be as big as it was, the Wigwam was very easy to put together and didn’t take long. I like how big the Wigwam is plenty of room to play in and I can get in too! also great for other children to be able to fit in also and play together.

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The box comes well packaged everything neatly put together, there are poles inside to connect the wigwam together these are what holds it all up, they are brown and designed to look look like wood not poles. I placed the pole in the Wigwam canvas there are thick elastic hooks to hold the poles in place with a large amount of material at the bottom to hold them secure. At the top their are holes in the poles for thick strong string that go through to give the correct distance apart. The canvas is very thick and strong very well made, the Wigwam is designed to be kept indoors or outdoors which I think is great! Ours is currently outdoors as it is big and I think it looks great out there.

There is also a bottom canvas to you keep dry and somewhere to sit and play on which is a good idea, there is also a netted window with a flap so it can be closed to keep flies and water out,  which Dylan loves looking out from  and knocking on. The Red Star Wigwam is a great toy for children and Dylan has had many hours playing inside here, perfect toy indoor and outdoors for all ages, Wigwam also comes in floral, blue stripe, peach spot and hideout. The measurements are 135cm high, base 183 cm x 183 self assemble required, the ages on the website says 3+ and washing instructions are wipe clean only. The Red Star Wigwam retails at £85 which is a reasonable price for such a good quality well made indoor/outdoor toy.

*What do you think of Dylan’s outdoor toys? What do you have in your garden?

Lots Of Love

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OOTN Backless Ruffle Dress ❤

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Dress Zaful // Shoes Newlook

Hi All!

Please excuse how WHITE I look in these photos pretty much see through! I’m not this pale not sure why my camera decided to make me look like this. Anyway I wanted to share with you a simple evening outfit look, and a website I have found which sells evening dresses cheap and all look fab! I’m also aware that my grass looks like a jungle oh the shame, I didn’t have time to be cutting the grass and fake tanning before taking pictures sorry..

I love the shade of this dress its bright and girlie, not a material I would buy if I saw this in a shop however as its made out of that scuba type material which isn’t very flattering for my figure shape. The bottom of the dress is designed in a skater style dress which is what dresses I do like to go for, the back is scolloped edges and looked very pretty on the model on the website! however if you are like me and don’t have a toned back or have any back fat at all then stay away! from this dress as its not very flattering on the back, very open and tight fitting didn’t do any justice for my back if I’m honest. I wish I had an amazing back figure for backless dressed but I just don’t, I would suggest going a size up if you buy any of the dresses as they do come up slightly smaller.

This dress retails at $16.89 takes 5/10 business days to ship as it’s coming from China, this dress comes in sizes XS,S,M,L,XL and 2XL, Click Here if you wish to shop the Zaful clothing website. The shade of the dress is whine red showing up a lot more pink then what it is in these photos.

*What do you think of this dress? can you manage to pull off backless dresses?

Lots Of Love

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OOTD Tropical Palm Leaf Print Jumpsuit ❤

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Jumpsuit Newlook // Sandals Newlook // Bracelet Pandora

Hi All!

I’m back again with the outfit fashion posts! I’m loving Newlook at the moment they are just bang on with all of the style trends!  And a brilliant price to match. I’m loving jumpsuits and playsuits lately, they are so girly and can be dressed up or down in so many different ways. I have styled this jumpsuit for a day time look but I recently wore this to an evening birthday party with a black clutch and high heels everyone loved the jumpsuit.

I like how the top of the jumpsuit is well fitted and has adjustable straps making the jumpsuit look fitted but also flattering, the bottom of the jumpsuit is more floaty and not tight fitting. This tropical palm leaf print is very in fashion at them moment, so I think this is a great piece to add to your wardrobe to get you in the trend this Summer. The jumpsuit retails at £22.99 Click Here from Newlook, which is a bargain for such a statement piece that you can wear in so many different ways, has a v neck front which I love, clinched waist, slim fit with shoe string straps.

The shoes are white chunky strap sandals which give this outfit a laid back edge feel, they complete the outfit but will also look great with so many different outfits this summer. Chunky sandals are definitely back in fashion this Summer I can honestly say these sandals are very comfy! They have 2 straps on so you can adjust how lose or tight fitted you would like them, they come in black or white. There open toe sandals with a chunky style sandal very comfy with the inside of the sandals being slightly padded, they have a cleated sole also giving you a little height. The chunky sandals retail at £19.99 Click Here also from Newlook. I would also say this outfit is perfect for all the Summer festivals I can see my self wearing this to Wireless festival. If you are looking for a festival outfit I would check out Newlook  Click Here to see the festival section!

*What do you think of this outfit? Do you shop at Newlook? What trends are you loving ?

Lots Of Love

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