High Street Hits: Autumnal Frocks to Thrill

Autumn is here, and though I can't pretend I like the chill in the air I must confess my new Winter coat is so lovely I'm actually looking forward to bringing it out in the coming weeks! In the meantime I'm stocking up on cosy knitwear and enjoying all the rich autumnal colours in the shops. Here are some of my favourite dresses I've been spying...

Contrast Tone Dress, was £38 now £20 Cutie at House of Fraser

Fox Print Long Sleeve Dress, was £45 now £31.50 Yumi

Olivia Patched Dress, £45 Oasis

Bird Print Flare Dress, £18 Dorothy Perkins

Pinafore Dress with Embroidery, £85 Nishe at ASOS

Jacquard Floral Dress, £75 Warehouse

Wiggle Dress in Floral Print, £42 ASOS

Daisy High Neck Skater Dress, £38 Topshop

Floral Print Tutu Mesh Dress, £45 Miss Selfridge

Bags of Joy: House of Fraser AW13

There were so many beautiful clothes at the incredible House of Fraser AW13 press day, and I'm really looking forward to including them in a blog post, but I couldn't help but be distracted by the delectable pick 'n' mix of handbags! You may have noticed over the years that I've got a bit, well a lot, of a bag habit, and when shopping in store at House of Fraser I always love exploring the delights of the accessories department.
Rich berry colours were rife and amongst the day bags there was many a satisfyingly chunky style, from a power-bag by Michael Kors to a cute little satchel by Missoni. Meanwhile Orla Kiely's floral confections provided retro delight and Biba's iconic logo looked fabulous with metallic embellishment. Then the Lulu Guinness line remained wonderfully fun as ever, from glamorous lip motifs to a statement eye clutch. When it came to evening bags the future looks fabulously sparkly, and one of my favourites contrasted sleek red velvet with beautiful oversized diamante, leaving a twinkle in my eye.
So which of these gorgeous House of Fraser beauties would you like on your arm this coming Autumn/Winter?

High Street Hits: Arm Candy

I have always been a bag girl. Whether you're wearing a dress or jeans the bag is an accessory with the power to change an outfit and fill you with glee, which is always good with me! No matter how horrendous your bad hair day might be, a fabulous handbag will never let you down. The new season fashion trends seem to have brought some really lovely ones to the high street, especially satisfyingly boxy structures and a whole menagerie of bright and beautiful colours for Summer from pastels to neons. Below are some of  my favourites I've been spying this week.
I've also spotted some wonderfully cheerful plus size clothing for Summer. The sunny months will be perfect for showing off fun and vivacious prints as well as bright block colours with pretty details from pleats to a intricate crochet trim- no more hiding beautiful dresses under Winter coats!
 

1. Strawberry Across Body Bag, £25 Accessorize

2. Limited Collection Appliqué Satchel Bag, £39.50 Marks and Spencer

3. Delicious Apple Basket Bag, £40 Ollie & Nic at House of Fraser

4. Scallop Shoulder Bag, £25 Accessorize

5. Stone Gertie Bow Structured Bag, £12.99 New Look

6. Tassel Bowler Bag With Rabbit Fitting, £35 ASOS

7. Pink Bag, £29.99 H&M

8. Hello Kitty Town Satchel, from £110 Zatchels

9. Patent Messenger Bag, £24.75 Forever 21

10. Purple Glitter Across Body Bag, was £35 now £17.50 Jonathon Kelsy at Debenhams

11. Roxy Grab Bag, was £49 now £24.50 Therapy at House of Fraser

12. Touch- Rivets Shoulder Bag, was £34.99 now £16.99 Mango

High Street Hits: Going Dotty

There's no denying polka dots are an absolute classic and wardrobe staple, though they've become a particular favourite of mine in recent months. They can be fun and flirty or coy and demure. Used to dress up plainer items or in a cheerful spot of pattern mixing. There are some absolutely gorgeous spots dotted around the high street at the minute so here are some of my favourites I've been eyeing up online and in store.

1. Black Polka Dot 50s Skirt, £30 Dorothy Perkins 

2. Polka Dot Print Medium Satchel, £94 Zatchel at House of Fraser 

3. 60s Spot Dress, was £40 now £20 Oasis

4. Polka Dot Sun Dress, £40 Yumi 

5. Blue Polka Dot Blazer, £40 River Island (though I think I spotted it in my local sale!)

 6. Red Spot Fit and Flare Dress, was £40 now £20 Wallis

7. Red Polka Dot Peep Toe Court Shoes, were £48 now £14.40 Debenhams 

8. Satin Polka Dot Bow Clip, was £8.50 now £6 Topshop 

9. Spot Mesh Bandeau Prom Dress, was £43 now £29 Rare at ASOS

High Street Hits: T-Party

I really loved compiling my Floral Tea Party post with a host of elegant high street dresses. However, I also love the appeal of a cute t-shirt worn with a smart skirt and prim heels for another pretty look worthy of a whimsical tea party. Far from the humble basic, I've been spying some fabulous fashionable tees which are a statement in their own right..

1. Blue Dotty Peplum Waist Top, £6.99 New Look 

2. T-Shirt With Flower Burnout, £22 ASOS 

3. Lemon daisy lace tee, £28 Dorothy Perkins

 

4. Pretty Fantasy T-Shirt, was £35 now £20 Warehouse 

5. Green floral t-shirt, £16 red herring at Debenhams 

6. All over bird print t-shirt, £22 Therapy at House of Fraser

 

7. Lace Collar T-Shirt, £28 Oasis 

8. Metallic Scallop Hem T-Shirt, £14 Influence at Clothing at Tesco 

9. Spot Print Peter Pan Collar Top, £9 George at ASDA