Beat the cold and stay chic!

Jumper // Primark

It’s been so cold lately, and sometimes it’s more about keeping warm than looking fashionable. Thankfully, the trusty Alpine/Ski jumper is still in fashion. Cosy + fashionable = result! I’ve actually got this in this burgundy red colour and cream. They’ve been getting plenty of wear!

Monday Manicure: Barry M Nail Paint Shocking Pink 272

Barry M Nail Paint Shocking Pink 272 available here 

Have you ever seen a truer fuschia pink? I love this colour, it’s so popping and a real bright Barbie pink, Nicki Minaj would so approve.  

Barry M is such good quality and value for money, sometimes I can’t believe how much high street make up has improved since the days that I’d stock up on 50p nail polish in Superdrug! 

This goes on smoothly, I did need 2 coats but it last really well and comes in a decent sized 10ml bottle. Thumbs up to Barry M!

Bicester Village Haul - Michael Kors Purse

You probably don’t know this, but I love Bicester Village. I’m there at least 4 or 5 times a year and have picked up some fantastic buys from the Oxfordshire village over the years.

On my most recent visit on New Year’s Day of all days I only managed to get 1 quality purchase from Michael Kors.

Michael Kors Jet Set Continental Purse Wallet - Bicester Village 

I already have a Michael Kors watch (standard), and love the chic, stylish, classic jetsetting look of the designers’ collections. I would love to add a Jet Set tote to my collection, but for now I’ll satisfy my Michael Kors cravings with this gorgeous tan leather wallet.  This Jet Set Continental Wallet retails at £105. Bicester Village price? £89. This is a style which I regularly see in Bicester Village and if you're after this wallet, I'd say it's well worth a trip there.

It’s a real classic and the soft tan leather should age beautifully and never go out of fashion.

Usually I'd come away with a lot more than this but I went at a strange time and stock was low. I've heard that March/April is a good time to go as sale stock from main stores hits the village then

It is quite big but I hate folding my notes!

How about you? Which wallet do you use?

Monday Manicure: OPI Every Month is Oktoberfest

Forget ruby slippers and check out these ruby fingers! Don’t ask me what the name means but this 15ml Nail Lacquer from OPI is called Every Month is Oktoberfest and is a gorgeous rich crimson metallic shade. With elements of red and black and glitter, the result is mesmerising.

As I blogged about HERE, this was a fabulous Christmas present from a friend who clearly knows me well!

I don’t have enough OPI polishes for sure but I was really impressed with this one for smooth application, drying quickly and lasting around 3 days before it started to wear at the tip. Happy Oktoberfest!

Boux Avenue Store Opening – Merry Hill Centre

As you may remember, I was lucky enough to be invited to the opening of the Boux Avenue store in Bullring Birmingham back in March. Well when Theo Paphitis came back to the Midlands to open his fifteenth Boux Avenue store in the Merry Hill centre, Dudley, I got to go again!

Image c/o Emily Jayne here 

With a glass of something sparkling in hand, myself and Emily Jayne took a guided tour around the store.

Black and lace

Black and red

As always, the sparkling new store was choc full of underwear, nightwear, slippers, gifts and more. The shops always look gorgeous and the staff are friendly, welcoming and very helpful.

Snuggly PJ's

I love these cat slippers!  

Snuggly slippers

I took a few photos to give you a virtual guided tour. My favourite pieces are of course the underwear sets and the gifts! Have you seen the notebooks and enamelled keyrings? Great gifts if I ever did see one!

Sparkly gifts

Tempting toiletries

Girly gifts

Hedgehog PJ's

Boux Avenue is a great place to shop for anyone with a larger cup as they go up to a 40H. As someone who has never needed the help of chicken fillets, this makes them a godsend!

And here’s one for the boys (although I thoroughly doubt that any men read this blog?!). The gorgeous Boux Avenue girls handing out sweets at the launch.

Are you guys fans of Boux Avenue?

P.S - Big thanks to Laura at Fluorescent, sorry this is so late!!