23 March 2007

SPRING PRINTS + SHOES

this time last week i spent a truly lovely day out shopping with my mum

it has been a very long time since i spent money on clothes
+ i have to admit i went a little bit crazy!
(it's like print heaven in the shops right now)

so this is a kind of confessional/show + tell post

starting with a cropped monsoon jacket
(spotted by my mum....thanks mum)

green....my favourite favourite colour

+ how could i not buy something from primark? a £15 cotton coat

loving the 3/4 sleeves + big big collar

+ now for the shoe section....a clarks special

(then) i didn't want to get my school shoes there!...
....+ (now) what's not to love?

especially when you're tall + like comfort

these flats are going to be my best friends
(as soon as it gets a teensy bit warmer!)

+ whilst i waffle about fashion here a few things out there that i heart

the new laura ashley archive collection
(prints + colours = truly gorgeous)

this this + (if i had a little girl) this from saltwater

+ on the subject of fabric prints + saltwater
....i must share a £20 ebay bargain coat + a matching tunic dress
(linen + print + colour combination = gotta have it!)

i'm planning to make a cotton turquoise
(or satsuma?) skirt to match for the summer

wishing one + all a great weekend whatever you're up to!

xxx

20 comments:

julie said...

ohhhh lots of loveliness here...love the monsoon jacket and the last picture from salwater!!!

And those LA prints are so pretty..

julie said...

oops, pressed publish too soon...
have a lovely weekend my friend and enjoy your new clothes xxx

julieree said...

all so beautiful!
LOVE that green print coat.

Anonymous said...

Hi nesty,

we really did have a great shopping day didn't we!

love bizelily xx

Rebecca said...

Love the green print jacket! I have also had my eye on the primark one...

The saltwater stuff is beautiful too.

A home sewn, recycled,vintage life said...

Clarks!... who'd have thought? I love the monson jacket

shari said...

such great spring clothes! i love the green jacket and the clarks! i think the saltwater label is fantastic. happy weekend! xo

Gigibird said...

I have often seen Saltwater on eBay going so cheaply, so I'm glad you've got your hands on some.
There's nothing like a bit of retail therapy to lift the spirits:)

momo said...

what a lovely green jacket!
I feel like wearing colours in spring and I was thinking something green. mmm that one really looks good.

Anonymous said...

Oh I just got those shoes too! Aren't they wonderful?
Love everything else you bought too!

Janet said...

oh, this is too weird. I bought that jacket last Thursday for my trip to Cornwall, the Clarks sandals in the pale blue and I tried those white ones on several times and couldn't get over how comfy they were, next on my list. My my what good taste you have

Lesley Todd said...

Ooh I'm swooning over those brown shoes. Will have to take a trip into Chester :-)

Anonymous said...

Oh, you have great taste, I love all your choices and loving prints right now, it's everywhere! Your jackets are amazing especially the Saltwater jacket (I wonder if that one from Primark is still available?), time to shop!

Stephne said...

Hi, i bought my daughter the 50's style 3/4 length sleeve coat from primark, it is a black and tan leopard print it was reduced to £8, she struts up and down bethnal high st, wearing it with the biggest black "ant eye" shades, she wears the collar up and it looks great, she said she has seen two others out there and she has to stop her self from strutting up to them and suggesting they too try the collar up, she looks like a cross between Audrey Hepburn and bet Lynch now there's an image!.....

Sadie Olive said...

Wow I am so jealous I don't live in your home town right now. I happened upon your blog today, and saw your post. I LOVE all your new clothes. I am going to have to try Ebay so I can get a few of those items.

Anonymous said...

The green print is just wonderful--so perfect for spring. And loooove the shoes.

Unknown said...

OOh and Ahhh. Me likey.

Caterine said...

the B/W cotton coat is wonderful! Wish we have the same shop in Belgium!

Anonymous said...

oh, those are all gorgeous!!!!
just love that green printed coat!

Anonymous said...

Thought you might be interested to know...

Saltwater have just launched an online shop so you can now buy online:

http://www.saltwater.net/