The Camels I Covet!

Reiss

Camel/nude is in this season and I am loving it and it is absolutely great for this season when you don't want to go from summer colorful to dull winter blacks and greys. Here's what I've got my eye on. Race you to the tills.

 

KG adorable nude shoe



Karen Millen



Bargains, Vouchers and My WeekEnd

Aldo's Spring/Summer 09 Collection

I love a bit of a bargain, but hey what girl doesn't? These days, it seems really fashionable to be in the voucher market. It's hardly possible to speak to someone these days without the mention of a freebie here or the latest discount grab at so and so or which websites offer the best bargain and discount vouchers. So, this weekend I'm personally going to try this out for myself. I have sat down for the past two hours and managed to secure a complimentary bottle of wine at Cafe Rouge which you get when you sign up to their Cafe Society after which you will be on their list for future events or discounts they may have in the future.

Then I managed to secure a 2 for 1 meal also at Cafe Rouge but this time by purchasing the April Issue of Sainsbury's magazine. To be honest with you this to me is not much of a bargain as the terms and conditions specify that the cheapest meal will be for free and so this will mean my son's meal which is a cheap thing anyway. But hey, I don't want to be raining on my own parade and I tell myself that I am new at this.

From eating to shopping, I have also secured a 10% off voucher on my next visit to Aldo or by shopping in their online store. A woman can never be too thin or have too many shoes so I am sure I will be using this with glee as I've got to have me those great heels for Spring/Summer 09. All I had to do was subscribe to their newsletter (yup, another online subscription) and voila the discount. To complete it all off, Reiss sent me a beautiful email today stating that to their loyal and subscribed customers they are offering two complimentary alterations with my tailoring purchase. So a tailoring for me and one for hubby thrown in for good measure. I am an angel.

As this Sunday holds no real plans except that I have to take my son to a two hour birthday bash, it seems like Sunday is going to be ideal for reading. So, I logged on to WHSmith to see what they could offer me and tada if you sign up for their Privilege Club you instantly get £20 worth of vouchers to spend in store or online and from then on you receive a £10 voucher every month with their newsletter. I cannot be happier. Bless.

So, my first attempt seems promising (or so I think) and I am sure I will become better adjusted to this. The idea is not to stop spending or to stop going out because times are difficult but to have fun, spend money but maybe more prudently. However, the real downfall? The amount of newsletters in that inbox. I think I should set up a new account. Though admittedly a small price to pay for a shopaholic. No?

For more discounts and vouchers, See http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/ and http://www.latestdiscountvouchers.co.uk/

Happy shopping!

Our Favourite Buy on the High Street

Dune, £80: Our verdict: It's fun, naughty and nice. Yummy!

Gold Shoes are Order of the Day

It was golden shoes for Katie Holmes and Drew Barrymore at the Gucci affair (as if their golden lives weren't enough for us mere mortals).


However, there is still hope as Nine West have launched a fantastic take on the golden trend for their Spring Collection. Check out their website for more of what's coming to a store near you. You won't want to miss this. We have pre-ordered ours already.

Buckle Up This Season

£70 / £55 both at Next

£40 / £100 at www.office.co.uk

Platforms on The High Street!

Vasca, Nine West, $89

Fiona, Black Platform, LK Bennett, £169

And...

Super High Platform, TopShop, £65

Get Eva's Look For Less!

Eva Longoria

Strappy Ra Ra Sun Dress, £25, TopShop

High Heeled Platform, £55, TopShop

Grab These at Aldo!

from 29.95 (sale, available in 4 colors)/£70.50 (new Collection)

Embellish Yourself & Get It Cheap at Debenhams Online Sale!

Glitter pumps, Debenhams, £32

Embellished Purse, at Debenhams, now £30

Lime one shoulder embellished silk dress, Debenhams, now £100

How To Dress For Festival Season!

It's music festival season here in the UK. If you're planning to go, here are a couple of tips to keep you fashion forward like Sienna Miller and Kate Moss.

1. Aim for comfortable clothes. Think shorts and tees. If you're going for hotpants, then consult Whimsy ChiChi's article on that subject (here).

2. Think comfortable shoes. High heels are out (and totally uncool). Think funky flip flops and strap sandals. Or flat pumps. Leave the trainers at home. You could go for boots but make sure they're your comfy pair and again no high heels allowed.

3. Dig into your closet for the quirkiest funkiest accessories. Cowboy hats, bandanas, and all items of 80s inspired jewellery are great for the occasion. Think glass beads or any colored beads, layered necklaces, pendants, over sized earrings and metal adorned belts.

4. Go for flowy dresses, long or short goes this season. Think 60s style not gypsy. Boho not hobo is key.

Whimsy ChiChi's Picks:

Guatamalan Waistcoat, £30 / Studded Pouch Bag, £80

Print Sundress, £30 / Silk Sandals, £20

All items at TopShop

Fashion Find: Ice Cool Heels at Kurt Geiger

A Whimsy ChiChi Winner!

Beach Glamour at Next

Beach bag, £5 / Sequin flip flops, £4-£7 / All Next

Fashion Find: Funky Trainers!

These fabulous trainers are part of Ben Sherman's Summer Collection for 2007. They're hip and cool and so light on the feet and they come with a cool price tag as well of £45!

Get the Look

Holly Willoughy

Pedro Garcia Dantzel / £160

Corto Moltedo, Susan Star clutch, £415

Green Dress from Warehouse, £80