Damn these Transitional Periods!

The September issues came this week so I've been looking at the pretty pictures thoroughly digesting the Autumn/Winter trends.

It's got to that transitional period, where the Summer Sales are drying up and the shops are starting to think about getting the coats in. (It doesn't help that I've been looking at the Next Autumn/Winter catalogue).

So now I'm ready to wear my knee high suede boots (a bargain I got them for £40 reduced from £130 - my top tip, buy out of season). And I want to wear my lovely emerald green top with them. But alas no, while I'm lusting after my cold weather wardrobe we've been suffering at the grip of a humid stranglehold.

And while it write this it's now raining and boots are a potential option... who am I kidding, it's August. I have a terrible track record of this new season syndrome. Back in the day (during the Spice Girls era) I got a long leather(esque) coat, mid-August, and I wore it, in boiling hot Summer heat. My mum said I looked like a fool, but I felt awesome, I was so ahead of the trend (and melting inside).

So I'm holding off (for now) and still trying to navigate what to wear during these unpredictable weather days until I give up (1st September!) and revert back to my native jumpers, boots and warm cosy jackets!

Love S,
xxx

Raiding the Charity Shops of York

Hello my lovelies, sorry I've neglected you for a whole week. I planned on posting at the beginning of the week when I got back from York but I've been so tired. I've also got an ear full of wax (nice I know) which feels yucky and blocked (and it's a pretty crap excuse for not blogging!) But hopefully this post will make up for it!


I fell in love with York, the little shops, the smell of chocolate everywhere, the beautiful historic buildings... sigh... why don't I live there?!

Anyways thought I'd share some of my purchases...

Monsoon top (never been worn!) Scope £5 and 100% silk - bargain! Scarf from the 'Vintage' range at the British Heart Foundation shop £5 (and huge!)

Printed Top Scope £5 and a close-up of the print!

Books from Arthritis Research UK altogether about £8

Illustration in the Robert Browning poetry book.

From A Christmas Carol

Not from a charity shop but nevermind! A silver and onyx ring from Pia reduced from £75 to £30.

Finally my Lucky Cat!

Phew! I also bought my mum an amazing owl tape measure (I'll post that sometime soon) and some sweets from the John Bull rock shop!

Now I'm going to settle down with my new book...

Has anyone read this? I'm looking forward to it!

... with cotton wool in my ear (and olive oil drops!) feeling a bit sorry for myself...pardon?!

Love, S
xxx

P.S. If you're wondering about the shopping ban my contact has been extended until October (yay!) so I thought a few treats were in order!

Getting ready for the Races

Well it's finally here, I'm off to York tomorrow and to the races on Saturday! And this is my dress. 

I bought it in March from Reiss, you might have seen that in June Kate Middleton copied my style by wearing the same dress to the Epsom Downs (grr!)

I'm currently trying to summon the energy to pack (you'd think I was going for two weeks not two nights) Hopefully I'll be able to get a picture of the whole outfit on the day.

Everyone keeps asking me if I'm going to win any money but I'm just looking forward to seeing all the pretty ponies, because I'm like 5. I had a look at the riders (based purely on names of course) and there are some pretty epic ones:

One Kool Dude, Love Over Gold, Hoof It, Ginger Ted, Midnight Martini, Bang Tidy!

But of course I'm not going to be basing my bets purely on names, I'll have to study the form.

Haha I even had myself going for a minute there!

Love, S

xxx

I Just Wanted to Say... Thank You

To Beth, for making me her first Friday Favourite :) It means a lot, especially as I haven't been blogging for very long.

You can check Crystal Beth out here! And you should, she's got a fantastic blog :)

And I'm currently loving The Kills new single Future Starts Slow, here it is live.

Happy Sunday!

Love, S
xxx