My new home!

After three long months of commuting to various London stores, I finally have a Whistles home. We opened our new store in Brighton on Saturday, much to the delight of the town's shoppers. It is my excuse for neglecting the blog for the last few days, long hours and no energy when I get home. Can't wait to see what we get in delivery tomorrow!

Random tryings on

I had to model my new boots today. I traipsed round Brighton in them all day and they were mostly comfortable - nothing a little wearing in won't solve! I was on a mission today to find two outfits; one for a friend's birthday cocktails and one for my boyfriend's friend's 30th. Preferably an outfit that worked for both. But all I could find was knitwear as far as the eye could see. Topshop is knitwear floor to ceiling. H&M? Knitwear. Zara? Yes, knitwear. I was most disappointed.

I did manage to find a beautiful 'midi' length floral dress from Zara. Not really my style, definitely not right for either party, but a consideration all the same. And I'm loving the black skater skirt with the cream lace top in the second photo, but thinking that's a little more office appropriate. Please, any ideas?!

Top photo was an outfit possibility for a thai dinner with a girlfriend. Topshop jeans and shirt, Primark shoes and Whistles leather jacket. Bottom was today's outfit. Old Zara dress, old Topshop mac and NEW BOOTS!

Sorry for the random blathering, I'm half focused on this whilst watching Eastenders out of the corner of my eye.

Thank you Grazia

When I noticed Grazia had a 25% off voucher for Kurt Geiger inside this week's issue I knew these boots were meant to be mine. I know I've been going on about waiting till payday, but I got some expenses back from work, what perfect timing! I think these will be my go-to boots this winter. Not too high for work - they don't even feel like you're wearing a heel, and one of those things that make you feel instantly cool the minute you slip it on. Sublime.

Oh hello

I stupidly wondered into New Look a couple of days ago and stumbled upon these beauts being unpacked. I want them all! The peep toe wedges are SO mine for a friend's birthday this weekend, and the faux-fur lined boots are perfect heel height for work. Fingers crossed they're still in stock by payday. I might cry if they're not.

From top: Peep toe wedge - £24.99, lace up cuff boots - £29.99, suede fur trim wedges - £34.99 - All New Look.

This week's haul...

I wondered why I had no money left this week! I was up in London for work so I got enticed by beautiful new season drops in Topshop, Reiss and of course Whistles.

Knitted stripe cocoon jumper - £40 - Topshop. I've put a similar jumper in the link, as I can't find mine online. Reminds me of the knitwear Stella McCartney and Isabel Marant sent down the catwalks.

Mabel woven harems - £95 - Whistles. Already posted an outfit based around these gorgeous harems. They are THE colour of the season.

Short sleeve tab shirt - £38 - Topshop. A little obsessed with military style silky shirts, I love the details. This is a great silk alternative and a perfect mustard colour. Just saw Florence Welch wearing it - not sure how this makes me feel.

Maxi pleated jersey skirt - £79 - Reiss. Perfect, long, dark khaki jersey maxi. Boyfriend hates it, I love it for a Marc Jacobs look, with military boots and cable knit jumpers.

Petra Eyelet Dress - £150 - Whistles. Needed a new dress for meeting with the regionals this week. Apparently everyone who's everyone in the business is wearing the Petra. Just as amazing with gladiators as it is with tights and boots.

What I wore yesterday...

Denim jacket - £45 - Zara, vest - £20 - Whistles, mabel trousers - £95 - Whistles, tan satchel - £39.99 - H&M, sandals - £6 - New Look.

I've been eyeing up these trousers from the AW campaign for weeks, so I snapped them up the second they got delivered. The colour is perfect for the season, the shape is easy and comfortable to wear, and I FINALLY got my staff discount on Tuesday so they were half price too! What more could you ask for?

Finally some time to try things on...

I was hoping I wouldn't like any of these items. But no, it was one of those days when you grab random stuff, you try it on, you want it all, but you have no money. Thankfully payday isn't TOO far away. What items are on your wish list for purchasing at the end of the month?

From top: Crochet/lace top - £39.99 - Zara, navy trousers - £39.99 - Zara, tan trousers - £95 - Whistles, two tone dress - £39.99 - Zara, black skater dress - £79.99 - Zara, black sandals - £6 - New Look.