High Street Hits: Cosy Sleeves

The weather outside is getting rather chilly for my liking, but it's all the more reason to bring out a snuggly statement knit with cosy sleeves to keep you toasty. Here are a few of my favourites on the highstreet at the moment:

1. Cream Striped Hearts Jumper, was £30 now £21 Red Herring

2. Rose Print Jumper, £40 Oasis

3. Cool Cat Cropped Sweater, £11.50 Forever 21

4. Mela Rose Knit Jumper, £25 Yumi

5. Butterfly Floral Print Zip Cuff Jumper, £42 Warehouse

6. Navy Flocked Bird Jumper, £28 Dorothy Perkins

7. Blue Spot Jumper, £40 Oasis

8. Gold Jacquard Sweat, £45 Warehouse

9. Knitted All Over Bear Jumper, £42 Topshop

High Street Hits: Crisp Autumn Jackets

It's that time when it's not quite cold enough for my snuggliest Winter coat, but a cardigan will no longer do to keep the chill out and so a cosy Autumn jacket is in order. I love my mint green tweed from H&M, but I've love to add another to the mix. I especially love the vibrant pink of Topshop's crepe biker jacket and the exquisite floral jacquard from Oasis, but which is your favourite?

1. Heavy Crepe Biker Jacket, £125 Topshop

2. Royal Blue Long Biker Coat, £65.99 Alice & You at Dorothy Perkins

3. Textured Cotton Blend Jacket, was £49.99 now £34.99 Mango

4. Floral Jacquard Jacket, £100 Oasis

5. Lana Jacquard Biker Jacket, £99 Monsoon

6. Printed Quilted Jacket, was £65 now £30 Warehouse

7. Combination Fabric Jacket, £79.99 Zara

8. Blister Jacquard Biker Jacket, £48 Warehouse

9. Pink Waffle Blazer, £50 River Island

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

High Street Hits: Summer Lovin' Sale Frocks

What do I love even more than a pretty dress? Why, a pretty dress that's in the sale! There are so many tempting treats on the high street, both in store and online, at the moment alongside wonderful discounts, so here are some of my favourite picks from the sales...

1. Nude Circle Trim Dress, was £42 now £20 Miss Selfridge

2. Embellished Summer Floral Skater Dress, was £85 now £59.50 ASOS. Also in the Curve range fpr £42.50. 

3. Strappy Lace Prom Dress, was £50 now £25 Topshop

4. Rose Stem Print Dress, was £65 now £45 Oasis

5. Prom Dress In Fluro Jaquard, was £85 now £59.50 ASOS

6. Sophia Print Dress, was £89 now £44.50 Phase Eight

7. Flared Cut Out Dress, was £60 now £40 Warehouse

8. Pink Striped Sun Dress, was £45 now £27 Red Herring at Debenhams

9. Pink Jacquard Cocoon Dress, was £45 now £20 River Island

High Street Hits: Spring Breeze

Spring is here, though I think someone forgot to inform the weather, and the high street is looking far too lovely not to inject a breath of fresh air into your wardrobe. For me Spring is all about the tea dress, from delicate lace to vibrant florals, so here are the ones I'm coveting right now...

1. Willow Print Dress, £65 Oasis

2. Midi Dress In Floral Print With Buttoned Waist, £42 ASOS

3. Fleur Print Prom Dress, £79 Monsoon

4. Ivory Lace Cowl Neck Dress, £49 BHS

5. Daisy Cut-Out Sundress, £50 Yumi

6. Delicate Organza Prom Dress, £65 Topshop

7. Blue Print Belted Prom Dress, £65 River Island

8. Stripe Ribbon Dress, £45 Miss Selfridge

9. Floral Prom Dress, £39.50 Dorothy Perkins

10. Dolce Vita Floral Print Dress, £25 Clothing at Tesco

11. Iris Wrap Front Skater Dress, £42 Topshop

12. Mexican Print Dress, £60 Oasis

High Street Hits: Let It Shine

Whilst the festive season is a wonderful time for sparkle I'm glad to see one shiny trend making its way into the warmer months.
Burberry Prosum's SS13 collection has me swooning as it takes the classic trenchcoat and gives it a high-shine metallic twist in vivid jewel tones of pink, bronze, green, purple and blue as well as the classic gold, and silver. Then little Romeo Beckham looks so dapper with his adorable winning smile whilst showcasing the metallic trend in Burberry's new ad campaign.
All in all it's a trend that suits this full-time magpie very well. There are some smart sales buys to be made now with cheerful pieces which will transition through the months and still look fabulous in the Summer sunshine.
Meanwhile if you're still on the look out for a new Winter coat like me be sure to take a peek at the gorgeous trendy plus size coats from Marisota.

1. Pearl Embellished Gold Tee, was £65 now £30 Miss Selfridge

2. Disco Leopard Flared Skirt, was £95 now £66.50 French Connection

3. Leap of Faith Metallic Ballet Flats, were £22 now £8.50 ASOS

4. Eva T-shirt, £25.95 Three Little Words at Nelly

5. Pu Box Top, was £29 now £8 Love Label at Very

6. Metallic Envelope Clutch Bag, was £22 now £8 Oasis

7. Prior Metallic Pointed High Heels, £45 ASOS

8. Bex Pleated Midi Skirt in Metallic Royal Blue, was £45 now £12 Motel Rocks

9. Metallic Cobalt Leather Satchel, £99 Zatchels

10. Rainbow Metal Hoop Earrings, £4.50 Claire's Accessories

High Street Hits: Frocks to Thrill

The festive season is nearly upon us, bringing many a chance to dazzle, but what to wear? I've been spying some absolutely beautiful dresses on the high street lately, all with a little something special to make you feel fabulous, so I grouped some of my favourites together to suit many a budget. Let me know which one you fancy twirling in!
If you're still on the look out for the perfect accessories or gifts why not take a peek at Hsamuel Watches from the classic to the cheerful colour pop, or gorgeous sapphire designer rings from Gems TV.

1. Pink Foil Lace Prom Dress, £135 Miss Selfridge
2. Sequin Skater Dress, £65 Topshop
3. Lace Bodice Soft Prom Dress, £68 Warehouse

4. Swing Dress With Lace Insert And Peter Pan Collar, £45 ASOS
5. Deluxe Gabby Sequin Dress in Iridescent Purple, £58 Motel Rocks
6. Pink Lace Print Pleated Dress, £175 Karen Millen

7. Light Pink and Black Lace Prom Dress, £75 River Island
8. Scoop Neck Jacquard Dress, £89 Marks and Spencer
9. Lace Chiffon Skater Dress, £60 Oasis

10. Embellished Prom Dress, £35 Ice Blossom at Clothing at Tesco
11. Lulu Lace Bandeau Skater Dress, £20 Boohoo
12. Ophelia Dress, £109 Monsoon

High Street Hits: Summer to Autumn Florals

It may feel like we're lucky to be getting even a little sunshine thanks to the good old British weather and I really don't want to be wishing Summer away, but the shops are filling up with the most gorgeous Autumn/Winter clothes! I'm a firm believer that florals are not just for Summer so I'm always curious to see how they will be worked into the collections for the chillier months. Here are some richly warm-toned florals I've spied on the high street which will look gorgeous in the rays of the sun but also carry through to the crisp Autumnal months.

1. F+F Limited Edition Floral Print Prom Dress, £35 Clothing at Tesco 

2. Poppy Print Dress, £45 Oasis 

3. Floral 50s Dress, £125 French Connection at ASOS

4. Off White Floral Shirt, £35 Red Herring at Debenhams 

5. Floral Kimono Tie Hem Top, was £35 now £28 Wallis

6. Floral Print Lace Insert Blouse, £30-£32 Next 

7. Floral Print Kimono, £42 Topshop

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: Fondant Fancy Frocks

This season I have been delighted by the presence of my favourite fondant shades, from Louis Vuitton's dreamy carousel fahion show and ad campaign to the racks of my favourite high street stores. They work wonderfully well with an elegant, ladylike aesthetic like that seen in Luella's glorious SS09 collection which I am ever fangirling over. Whether you're heading to afternoon tea or wish you were here are some of the beautiful dresses I've been eyeing up on the high street.
1. Blue Flared Belted Dress, £50 Dorothy Perkins
2. Lace Peter Pan Dress, £48 Topshop
3. Floral Burnout Prom Dress, £42 Miss Selfridge

4. Claire Dress, was £75 now £50 Monsoon
5. Floral Prom, £150 ASOS
6. Chiffon Tapework Prom, £90 Warehouse

7. Light Pink Lace Skater Dress, £40 River Island
8. Dress, £24.99 H&M
9. Jasmyne Petal Dress, £90 Oasis

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

High Street Hits: Floral Tea Party

The weather may be gloomy but thanks to the rather lovely things on the high street right now my head is daydreaming of sunny days and whimsical florals. Here's a selection of beautiful high street dresses most definitely worthy of a fabulous tea party. P.S. don't you love the fact that the Monsoon one is called the Florence?

1. Blue floral prom dress, £39.50 Dorothy Perkins 

2. Floral Jersey Skater Dress, £32 Miss Selfridge 

3. Beige Floral Pleat Dress, was £40 now £32 Wallis

4. Florence Sleeveless Dress, £75 Monsoon 

5. Poppy Spray dress, £45 Warehouse 

6. Twist Neck Dress, £49 Annie Greenabelle

7. Floral Print Chiffon Midi Dress, £24.99 New Look 

8. Full Circle Botanical Print Fit & Flare Dress, £90 asos 

9. Floral Belted Dress, £50 Oasis

High Street Hits: Cute Cardis

I've been spotting so many sweet and versatile cardigans lately I just want to snuggle up in to hide from the horrible chill which has replaced the March sunshine. From this season's lovely pastels in a dip dye effect to whimsical boats and animals the high street certainly does cosy cardis well. Here are some of my favourite knits I've found window shopping online:

1. Ombre Stitch Cardi, £37 Miss Selfridge 

2. Green Dip Dye Boyfriend Caridgan, £22.99 New Look

3. Per Una Pure Cotton Heart & Stripe Print Cardigan, £39.50 Marks and Spencer 

4. Scenic Print Cardigan, £42 Oasis

5. F+F Spot Print Cardigan, £14 Clothing at Tesco 

6. Bow Detail Cardigan, £35 Lipsy at Next

7. Butterfly Print Cardi, £38 Warehouse 

8. Bird Postcard Cardigan, £34.99 Yumi

High Street Hits: Loliable Blouses

I absolutely adore the Japanese street style which is lolita fashion. It's thrilling discovering loli brands  with their beautiful designs, however I also think it's lovely to mix these Japanese clothes up with the rest of my wardrobe. I've discovered the fun of ordering a parcel from overseas and excitedly waiting for it to arrive, but I still love the simplicity of heading to the great British high street and trying things on.To this purpose this high street hits post is all about 'loliable' blouses and tops which are affordable and easy to get hold of as well as hosting a wider variety of sizes than most lolita brands offer. They can serve two purposes in a lolita outfit, either to be paired with a deliciously full skirt or to be layered under a jumperskirt- a sleeveless dress.
Lolita is a modest style, except for less so in the ero lolita substyle, and necklines are generally high. Though I've included some sheer styles in this post they're specifically meant for a fun take on lolita under a jumperskirt. All the tops I've included have a little something cute about them from sweet peter pan collars to lovely lace.

1. OK I have totally cheated with this first blouse from Bodyline, but I also think it's important to point out that lolita can be affordable. I consider Bodyline to be the lolita high street equivalent and whilst it has a wide mix of clothes it has some really lovely loli ones. For £26 this blouse has a lot of work and detail in and is my favourite by the brand. Bodyline shipping has been quite horrific in the past but for a while has been a far more delightful £6 or $10 worldwide. They're easy to order from and I've never had to wait too long for a delivery.

2. Short Sleeve Sailor Blouse, £32 Topshop 3. Cream Boat Neck Blouse, £35 Miss Selfridge

Back to the high street and both these blouses are in a versatile off-white shade and feature cute bow details at the collar to peek above a jumper skirt. It's quite hard to get some lolita colours on the high street but I really hope the current season pastel trend will translate through to some loliable tops. You can't go wrong with a sweet white blouse though.

4. Aritta Polka Dot Button Back Top, £19.99 Miss Guided 5. Polka Dot Blouse, £35 Yumi

I am rather keen on polka dots this minute and they're found in two of my new lolita garments for a spot of pattern mixing or would look great with plain fabrics.

6. Ivory Eyelash Lace Top, £26 Dorothy Perkins 7. Lace T-Shirt, £40 Oasis 

I thought the above white lace would look really sweet peeping out of a jumper skirt whilst the Oasis top is the most casual silhouette here but features beautiful lace extending to little sleeves.

8. South Spot Mesh T, £25 Very 9. Peter Pan Collar Cat Print Blouse, £22.50 Marks and Spencer

The pretty texture of this Very top is so unusual I couldn't resist including it and would love to try it out under a jumperskirt. Meanwhile whilst Marks and Spencer is a classic shop for tailored white blouses and shirts I thought this cat print Peter Pan collar number was extremely cute.

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High Street Hits: Winter Warmers Wishlist

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I don't know about you but I'm really feeling the chill. Here are some gorgeous pieces from the high street I'd love to snuggle up in:

1. Twill Military Coat in Plum, was £49.99 now £34.99 New Look
In need of a new winter coat I've decided to search for a rather different look. As much as I've loved my faithful pink coat I'm craving a more waisted look with fullness extending in the skirt to allow my flared skirts and dresses room to breath without cramping their style! I really like this New Look one. The double breasted buttons give it a tough edge but it's still very sweet and I adore those shoulder details.

2. Beret in orange, £3.99 H&M 3. Pink faux fur trapper hat, was £20 but currently £5 off so £15 River Island
I really want to add to my beret collection and this H&M one is really cute and in a cheerful colour. The River Island hat is absolutely amazing in its pink, fluffy ways. Then there's the added allure of pom poms, there's something about the little delights I find so pleasing.

4. Short cable crew cardi, £32 Miss Selfridge 5. Black bow cardigan, £30 H by Henry Holland at Debenhams
This Miss Selfridge cable knit cardi looks incredibly snuggly and the trim detail gives it a cute but smart feel. Then the bow print on the H by Henry Holland cardigan gives the piece an especially sweet feel.

6. Aztec Snood, £22 Warehouse 7. Oversized Love Heart Print Scarf, £20 Oasis
My scarf collection is quite possibly the most important part of my wardrobe. One of the things which triggers my whiplash injury most is the cold so they really are an essential for me. The print of this Warehouse snood really caught my eye, the colours are so vibrant and I haven't seen one quite like it anywhere else. Then the heart print Oasis number is majorly cute and I very much approve of it's oversized quality for the cosy factor.

8. Float Lace Socks, were £12 now £5 Tabio 9. Pamela Mann Black and Pink Heart Tights, £8 Motel Rocks
I really want some cute new ankle socks to layer and these Tabio ones are just beautiful! The ornate detailing puts them in a whole other sock league as far as I'm concerned. Then these heart print Motel Rocks tights are super fun and perfect for cheering up chilly days.
What are you craving for the winter months?