Sunday Save: French Connection & Urban Outfitters (and a random Fearne Cotton)

Hello!

Today I am bringing you a selection of French Connection and Urban Outfitters items that are in the sale at mostly half-price or more! After just purchasing my car insurance, sale items are the only thing in reach at the moment! Does anyone else think that car insurance is daylight robbery? Especially in London, where it is double what it is if I were to insure at my parents'! Therapeutic moan over. I hope you enjoy these items!


Felicity Snood £75.00 £37.50
A satin-lined faux-fur snood that looks so soft and cuddly! Add glam to any winter jacket/coat with this snood!

Isla Leather Shopper £250 £125

This tanned leather tote is a perfect size. Although a sale item, the buckles and stud detail are on trend this Autumn. 

Twinkle Lace Dress £110 £49

Twinkle Lace Dress - what a beautiful name. Lace and sparkle are a great combo. This will look good dressed down with pumps and a cardi or dressed up with heels and blazer. Why not try Chelsea's cardi from Thursday three-way and a chunky knit scarf with some lace and sparkle gleaming through? I think it be a contrast that works!

Pins and Needles Lace Shoulder Blouse £42 £20

I saw this today in Urban Outfitters - it's really cute. Add a long pendant necklace and pair with jeans for smart/casual or with smarter trousers/pencil skirt for an office look. It is also available in white.

Pins and Needles Lace Pin Up Shorts  £28 £14

Hold on to summer with these cute high waisted jersey shorts.

Sparkle and Fade Textured Animal Sweater £45 £22
A cute leopard print slouchy jumper - good for those days when you just want to throw something on!





Staring at Stars Triangle Smocked Skirt £38 £5
£5 - you can't go wrong! The triangles add a retro vibe, but the waistband makes this skirt. 

Pins & Needles Contrast Collar Tie Blouse £45 £20
This sheer contrast  collar and seam shirt is another retro number. Reminds me of Sandy from Grease. Not sure why. 

Falling Floral Shower Curtain £38 £5

Ok, so I added a couple of homeware items to the post today because I thought they were too much of a bargain to be missed!

Bird & Branch Clock £16 £8

I was in the store today and saw this clock in real life - it is really cute. I love the branch arms of the clock! In store it wasn't reduced so make sure you purchase online!

Fearne Cotton Floral Vintage Dress £49.50 £24.50

And the random Fearne Cotton dress. I absolutely love this dress. You definitely need it.  

Happy saving,

Naomi

Thursday Three-Way: Playsuit

This week’s Thursday Three-Way is based on an item of clothing I have a love/hate relationship with: the playsuit.

I love playsuits as they are a cute alternative to a summer dress, can be dressed up or down (as I will show), can be worn in summer or winter and have a slight retro vibe about them. I hate playsuits for one reason and one reason only – totes nightmare in the bathroom department. Especially, when you have to use a public toilet and basically take off all of your clothes just to go!

However, I am going to attempt to convince you (and myself) that the effort is worth it and that the playsuit is a versatile wardrobe essential.

The festival

With Reading and Leeds festivals this weekend, why not pack a playsuit in your rucksack? Obv, the toilet issue is 100 times worse at a festival but since it’s going to be bad anyway, you may as well go for it! 

Here I have gone for the layered approach as the weather is so unpredictable at the moment. However, since festivals are almost guaranteed rain, my number one accessory is wellies – and what else would Who’s that girl? be wearing than Kate Moss’ fave Hunters? Worn with Paul Smith wellie socks, you’re guaranteed to keep your feet dry, warm and stylish (make sure you take extra socks as no-one is going to forgive you for stinking out a tent with 3 day old socks – even if they are Paul Smith!)

I've added a leather jacket to mix here as everyone else will be wearing a khaki parka so you have to stand out. Plus, it's waterproof!

The sparkly headband adds some much needed glamour to the festival look and the over the shoulder Marc Jacobs bag will keep your belongings safer and won't fall off in the crowds.

Sightseeing Chic

This playsuit is ideal for a day out and about visiting all the tourist hotspots. It's laidback and comfortable so ideal for wandering around in all day.

Obviously, flats are essential if you are going to be walking around a city. Here, I've chosen some comfy brogues that fit the geek chic look.

A big bag is a must for keeping all your souvenirs safe - this Mulberry Mitzy hobo can be worn across the body or on just one shoulder and is deep enough to keep plenty of snowglobes in (snowglobes happen to be my souvenir of choice!)

A light weight shirt adds some variety and makes sure you don't get a sunburnt neck and cool Ray-bans are a holiday essential.

Of course, you can't go sight seeing without a camera, this colourful Diana F+ vingtage camera completes this quirky outfit.

Playsuit Party

The playsuit isn't just for casual looks, it can be dressed up for a night out too.

A sequin embellished jacket keeps things glamourous, especially when teamed with these studded Topshop shoe boots. I love a shoe boot as an alternative to a high heel as I think it makes things slighty more edgy and less pretty.

The studs on the Mulberry clutch compliment the sparkly sequins and the boots, bringing everything together!

Where to buy

So, if we've convinced you that you need a playsuit in your life, why not try one of these:

     Miss Selfridge                                     Topshop                              River Island