Orange

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Dress, Blazer - Dunnes Stores

Denim Jacket - H&M
Shoes - Topshop

Got this dress in Dunnes sale and wasn't sure about it as it's orange and I have red hair. I think it's a myth that you can't wear red or orange if you have red hair but maybe I'm wrong! I've put it with a denim jacket for a more casual look but I think it works with the black blazer to smarten it up a bit too.

Joan Holloway

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It's autumn which means box set time. We recently started watching Mad Men again. I forget how good it is and never want it to end. The fashion is amazing but it's Joan Holloway's outfits I love the most. Everytime Christina Hendricks comes onto the screen I pause it to see what she's wearing (drives himself mad).  The simplicity of those figure hugging dresses and her gold jewellery (does that pen actually write?)...oh, to have lived in the 1960's (but without the sexist men, adultery and alcoholism of course). She has great hair (I'm biased), a figure to die for and looks like a woman. Hot!!

The Leanover

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Blouse - A Wear

Skirt - London Market
Shoes - Topshop

I bought this skirt years ago on a trip to visit friends in London in Spitafields Market. It's reversible (black on inside) and I love it. I've had it for years and it always comes out in summer. The blouse has little starts on it and I like the high neck on it. It's also good with trousers.

Track of the Day:   Life Without Buildings - The Leanover

Unfortunately this band only made one record and then split up...but it's a great record if you get a chance to listen to it. I first heard them in 2001 at Ladyfest Glasgow and never get tired of listening to it.

Window Shopping Shoe Adventure

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I was in town last night and seeing as it was late night shopping night I took myself off for a window shopping shoe adventure. Ladies, there are lots of lovely shoes out there at the moment. Thought I'd share some of my favourites with you. 

New Clarks stock

First stop was Clarks on Grafton Street where they still have summer stock on sale but it was their (dare I say it) winter stock that got my shoe pulse racing. They have some stunning flats - I've only included a tiny selection on this post but believe me there are so many different styles and colours. And so so comfy looking too.

Available from Debenhams right now

Therafter I took myself northside to Debenhams. I never quite realised the mecca that is the back of Debenhams...Faith, Carvela, Nine West, Red Herring...and yes there's still quite a good sale on. I am proud of myself as I didn't buy anything but I was tempted many a time.

Available from asos.com

Asos.com is another great favourite of mine when it comes to drooling over cute shoes. 

So, I came home empty handed but still got a kick out of looking and trying on. They all ranged in price from around €15 to €140. The new range in Clarks from around €40 - €60.

Happy Friday! Hope you have lovely weekend plans made. 

Sales Shopping Haul

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Blouses - Zara

Sandals - Penneys
Belt, Silver cuff, Earrings - Penneys

Gold Cuff - Forever 21
Yellow stone necklace - H&M

I've done a bit of sales shopping lately. I had stayed away from them for ages but was looking for some accessories for a very good friend's wedding in Italy and couldn't resist the bargains. So, I thought I'd show you what I've bought.

I've spoken before of my love of Zara. They just have such lovely work clothes (especially their blouses). The first blouse has no sleeves (ugh) but I loved the colour. Going to wear it with black trousers/black skirt. The black skirt is a maxi which I'm going to wear to a BBQ the night before the wedding (I'll be doing a post about my outfits for the holiday too). The sandals are for my khaki maxi dress for the wedding and the jewellery will also be coming to Italy with me.
I don't wear a huge amount of chunky jewellery but now that I'm trying not to spend money on clothes I can spend less and get nice accessories.

I'd say alot of these items are still available in the shops as I only got them about a week ago.

Stake A Claim

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Blouse - Forever 21 (€12,75)

Jeans - Topshop
Jacket - Dunnes (part of a suit)

Shoes - Tesco

I got this top a few day's ago in Forever 21. It's a much brighter colour than what I'm used to wearing but I do love yellow.  It was only €12.75 so that played a part in my decision to get it too. I've worn it so many times already it's paid for itself. I also have a similar coloured top that I got from Mango which I wear to death too. I have a long black maxi skirt that I think would look nice with it and you can also dress it up for work with black trousers or skirt.

The necklace is from Penneys and I'm also getting great wear out of it. Paired with a simple black top and it livens up any outfit. I think it was around €5.

Track of the Day:   Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip - Stake A Claim

Great song. Great band. Great lyrics. Great beard. Check them out live if you get a chance.

Winner! Sure Max Pro Giveaway

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I held my second competition on the blog a few day's ago where the prize was three different types of the new Sure Maximum Protection antiperspirant.  The lucky winner is Lorraine Weldon. Congratulations and I hope you enjoy smelling lovely and fresh all day long (which I'm sure you do already)!  

Thanks to everyone who entered and to Sure Women for providing the goodies. xx