Tag Archive for: weekend wishlist

You are here: Home / weekend wishlist

Posts

New hush autumn collection

Weekend wishlist: the new hush autumn collection

/0 Comments/in , , /by

Ooh I get so excited about autumn clothes - I’m all about the jumpers and boots and snuggly stuff. hush is always my go to for autumn loveliness so I get an extra little fizz of pleasure when the email announcing the new season drops into my inbox. This new hush autumn collection has got my name all over it: muted colours, a bit of leopard, a bit of leather, some chunky boots… And yes, I know I said that I’ve decided not to buy anything new in September, but that doesn’t mean I can’t create a little wishlist, right?

Read more

Weekend wishlist: savvy sales shopping rules

/0 Comments/in , , , /by

If you’re anything like me, your inbox right now is probably full of sales offers and new year bargains (and I thought I’d unsubscribed from most of them!). We all know this is the way that the brands move their old stock and clear out room for new season pieces, but is it worth taking the time to hunt through, or are all the sales just best avoided? I have a few rules that I keep in the notes on my phone (I keep everything: motivational quotes, lovely sentences I’ve read, nice messages people have sent me…) and it really does help keep me on track. I thought it might help to share my savvy sales shopping rules with you - you never now, the perfect item might be out there just waiting to be discovered!

Read more

Weekend wishlist: gorgeous Christmas stuff for your home

Weekend wishlist: gorgeous Christmas stuff for your home

/0 Comments/in , , , /by

There are just 11 sleeps until the big day and realistically, if you’re shopping online - especially at some of the independent shops - you’ll need to be thinking about getting your orders in pretty shortly. Seeing as this is one of my last weekend wishlists of the year - the decade! - I thought I’d share some of my favourite online shops with you, and pick out some lovely bits and pieces: decorations, wreaths, tableware, heavenly scented candles and more. So here, then, *tiny fanfare* is my roundup of the most gorgeous Christmas stuff for your home.

Read more

Weekend wishlist hygge for the home

Weekend wishlist: hygge for the home

/0 Comments/in , , , , /by

Yay! It’s the weekend! It might be an unpopular opinion but I love chilly weather, dark evenings and swirling leaves, because it means snuggling in with a sleepy whippet, piles of soft blankets, scented candles, and maybe even a glass of something lovely. For this weekend’s wishlist, I thought I’d do a little roundup of all things hygge for your home, because let’s face it, who needs an excuse to snuggle?!

Read more

Weekend wishlist gorgeous everyday jewellery

Weekend wishlist: gorgeous everyday jewellery

/0 Comments/in , , /by

I’m not a huge fan of expensive jewellery. I don’t wear a wedding ring, just a few stacking rings, mostly bought from Etsy, and I don’t own any diamonds (apart from my engagement ring, which now looks so dated). I think that the modern approach to jewellery is that is doesn’t really matter if you mix costume jewellery with real, or gold with silver, and I love this. I’m all for originality and using your jewellery to show your personality. My current obsession is delicate layering: ears glittering with multiple fine hoop piercings and layers of necklaces all at slightly different lengths. I thought for this weekend’s wishlist, I’d have a look at some of the gorgeous everyday jewellery that’s about, and show you the latest addition to my collection too!

Read more

Linen dresses for hot days

Weekend wishlist: linen dresses for hot days

/2 Comments/in , , /by

Although it’s actually raining right now, we’ve had a few days of really hot weather, which also coincided with me needing to go to London and use the underground. Argh. There’s nothing like being squished into a sweat metal tube with lots and lots of other people in high temperatures to remind you that you really have a gap in your wardrobe for a simple, breezy dress or two (and also that this wasn’t the correct time to try a new aluminium free organic deodorant, but that’s another story). When the weather is super hot, I don’t think you can beat linen. There’s something about it that always looks chic, and it doesn’t matter if you’re a bit crumpled either. Add a simple pair of sandals (or my standard white Converse) and you’re good to go. So here, without further ado, and adhering to my new policy to only buy something that’s fab quality, will go with everything else in my wardrobe and is from a brand that I trust, are my favourite linen dresses for hot days.

Read more

REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream

REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream and an incredible zero waste initiative

/0 Comments/in , , , /by

Phew, big title for a Saturday, right? But honestly, there’s so much I’m excited about with REN Clean Skincare at the moment that I can’t leave any of it out. If you’re a regular reader, you’ll already know I’m a big fan of REN, not just for their effective products that are cruelty free, kind to skin and don’t contain harsh chemicals, but also because of their commitment to the environment (I wrote recently about their brilliant new bottle made with ocean plastics). Now, not only have they announced another fab new product, REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream, but also a clever new initiative that’s going to bring them a step forward to achieving their goal of being zero waste.

Read more

A beauty pie skincare regime for 40 something skin

Updated: a beauty pie skincare regime for 40 something skin

/0 Comments/in , , , /by

I’ll admit it, I’m addicted to Beauty Pie. If you haven’t heard of Beauty Pie, it’s a ‘luxury beauty buyer’s club’, founded by industry expert Marcia Kilgore (follow her on Instagram - she gives great skincare advice). The premise is that you pay a membership fee every month and that gives you access to state of the art, high end skincare and makeup at a fraction of the cost, by taking advantage of Kilgore’s skincare knowledge and her ability to source the products but cut out all the middle men in the process. You don’t have to be a member, but you’ll pay full price for all the products. For example, I currently pay £10 a month, which gives me £100 budget, meaning that if I want to buy Beauty Pie’s high performance Super Retinol Serum, it will cost me £9.81 instead of £80 (typical high end beauty brand mark ups can be up to 1000%). It’s a no brainer, right? Once you’re completely in love with the products (and I know you will be) and are certain you’re going to repurchase, some are sold in sets which are slightly better value. I thought I’d give you an insight into the products I love - I’m absolutely no expert, this is just what works for me. So here’s my Beauty Pie skincare regime for 40 something skin.

Read more

new high street homeware from River Island

Weekend wishlist: new high street homeware from River Island

/0 Comments/in , , , /by

If you’ve been on Instagram recently, you’re bound to have seen all the home bloggers talking about River Island’s new homeware range. I’ll be honest, a lot of it is a bit, well, loud for me. In particular, some of the Baby Doll and Electric Opulence collections are a bit bright, although, as with all things for the home, I guess it’s about mixing them in with the things you already have rather than buying the entire Baby Doll range, which would probably be a bit pink, fluffy and headache-inducing. It’s a small collection, mainly featuring home accessories like candles, rugs, decorative items and cushions, but it seems really great quality. I was reading an article recently (I think it was Alex at The Frugality) discussing the lack of decent, affordable, stylish furniture, so this new homeware from River Island is a brilliant start. Let’s hope the range expands into bigger items before too long. Read more

Weekend wishlist: hush October collection

/0 Comments/in , , /by

Well hello there! It’s me again, the terrible temptress of the wardrobe. I know, I can’t help it. You see, I think the trouble is that because I’m not a multi-millionaire, and therefore can’t buy all the hush clothes, I feel this urge to pick out the best bits so that you can buy them instead. I suppose I’m kind of like a feeder, but with clothes instead of food (actually, the boys always say I’m a feeder, so I’m clearly both!). Anyhoo, I hope you’re well and have some lovely chilled out plans for the weekend. I thought I might tootle over to intu at Milton Keynes who have an Etsy Artisan pop up market, which sounds like a lovely place to have a wander, and then I can see a takeaway, a big glass of velvety red and some Strictly in my future. The biggest news of the weekend, however, is the brand new hush October collection.

Read more

Weekend wishlist new season trends are landing

Weekend wishlist: new season trends are landing!

/0 Comments/in , , , /by

All I’ve wanted to wear for the last few weeks is strappy dresses, shorts and vest tops, which is glorious (I could live with this weather all year round - I love the sunshine). But all good things must come to an end and as usual at this time of year, new, autumnal items are starting to appear all over the high street (and the internet). I thought I’d dedicate this weekend’s wishlist to a few new season trends. And while some are more wearable than others - I’ll be steering clear of capes, thank you very much - there are some gorgeous new season pieces appearing. Here are some of the ones I’ve spotted.

Read more

The hush x Balance Me summer edit

Weekend wishlist: the hush x Balance Me summer edit

/0 Comments/in , , , , /by

I do love a little travel kit, don’t you? There’s something about teeny products that I love - they’re perfect for travel, or just popping in your handbag, and I’ve absolutely fallen in love with this gorgeous hush x balance Me summer edit skincare set. I mean, as if the cute jelly watermelon pink limited edition pouch didn’t light your fire, they’ve only gone and covered it in palm print too. It’s like it was meant for me! Happily, the products inside are brilliant as well - I’m just discovering the Balance Me range and I’m loving everything about the botanically active products, most of which are 99%, if not 100% natural.

Read more

rain or shine... spring dressing with M&S

Weekend wishlist: spring dressing with M&S

/2 Comments/in , , /by

What on earth is up with this weather? Last week, we were convinced that spring had sprung and I was walking the dog in shorts and a t-shirt, and now I’m looking out the window and it’s that proper April rain shower/sunny spell combo weather again. It’s a lot chillier too. This is brilliant for all of us who love nothing more than chatting about the weather (yes, I’m talking about you, Mr E), but not so good if you’re trying to plan your outfit for a day in town or an evening out. At home I’m not bothered because I live in my standard uniform of jeans and trainers (wellies and parkas for walkies), but I’ve got a couple of things in the pipeline that are going to need me to look smart and then what do I do? For this weekend’s wishlist, I’ve been doing a bit of research at one of my favourite retailers and I’ve come up with some ideas for spring dressing with M&S, who are knocking it out of the park at the moment, fashion-wise.

Read more

Weekend wishlist: the best slogan t-shirts

Weekend wishlist: the best slogan t-shirts

/0 Comments/in , , , /by

As an early adopter of the slogan tee (yes, I had an original ‘FRANKIE SAYS RELAX’ as well as an oversized ‘CHOOSE LIFE’ which I wore tucked into my rara skirt with my jelly shoes) I feel that I’m highly qualified to choose the best slogan t-shirts. The trend shows no sign of slowing down, and if you’re a late adopter (perhaps the horrors of ‘my <insert relative> went to <insert place> and all I got was this crummy t-shirt’ memories are still too raw for you), I promise it’s totally fine to wear one now, evidenced by the fact that they’ve popped up everywhere from Primark to Prada. And while I don’t really want to walk about with ‘u okay hun?’ or ‘BABE’ emblazoned upon my chest, there are some really nice slogan t-shirts about. I promise. Here’s a little roundup of the best slogan t-shirts about at the moment, from high end to bargainous.

Read more

Subscribe

Snuggling up in Christmas cashmere with John Lewis

/0 Comments/in , , /by

If ever there’s a time to invest in gorgeously soft, luxurious cashmere (or give it as a gift), it’s surely Christmas? This season, cashmere has really come into its own: soft, slouchy sweaters paired with metallic pleats, cosy cardigans worn with leather trousers and a crisp shirt… and of course everyone needs a baby soft cashmere scarf when the weather is crisp and cold. John Lewis have a beautiful range of cashmere from lots of different designers, so I thought I’d bring you my top Christmas cashmere picks, whether you’re choosing for a loved one, or hoping for a squishy parcel under the tree!

Read more

Winter florals at John Lewis

Weekend wishlist: winter florals at John Lewis

/0 Comments/in , , , /by

I would probably be what you would call a ‘conservative dresser’. If you’re a regular reader, you’ll know that I favour classic wardrobe staples: simple shift dresses, dark denim, a crisp white shirt and black knitwear. But it’s Christmas! This season, even if you’re not a party animal, everyone needs a little laid back luxe in their life, and I’m loving the stylish winter florals at John Lewis. There’s a touch of the Bohemian about it: rich, jewel tones, soft velvet, a little sparkle, a hint of embroidery, dark toned florals… all things that tempt me to step out of my comfort zone. Here are my top picks:

Read more