When the kind folk over at Bonmarche got in touch and asked if I could like to treat my Mam to a piece of clothing from their Autumn / Winter line I jumped at the chance.
My Mam is a loyal customer of Bonmarche’s for work wear basics and staples at an affordable price. You may remember she reviewed a coat back in 2013 HERE
Drawn to red coats, she picked the vibrant Ann Harvey contrast lined coat (£40)*
I picked this 3 in 1 coat up in the sales at Christmas in Simply Be for £55 and it was just what I was looking for. I wanted a coat to keep in the car ready for those bad weather days that creep up on us and for impromptu long wintery country walks. I spend a lot of time outside and it is often quite hard to find plus size waterproof items.
I find a lot of waterproof coats are either drab or “cheap” looking so I have been hunting high and low. This one from Simply Be has a demure base of navy blue but lifted with the addition of cute polka dots. It is purely for casual wear which I think is perfect. Coming into the spring the outer jacket will be perfect for April showers and it has a touch of nautical chic.
The 3 in 1 construction of the coat means I have a light weight fleece, a light weight water proof coat or when worn together, a thick warm water proof coat. The 3 in 1 coats really offer brilliant value for money.
You can buy similar from Simply Be
Hello Lovelies,
I will openly admit I fail pretty badly at wearing match underwear every day. Most days I’ll be lucky if they are the same colour let alone anything else.
Every so often I splurge and treat myself to some new pieces to see me through. It’s usually spring and autumn… pale light for spring and summer and dark richer tones for autumn and winter.
I saw these pieces from the new Liz McClarnon underwear range for Fashionworld and fell in love. I have one of Liz’s designed swimsuits so I have made a wish list from her new line which contains a red tartan set and a white swallow print set.
Tartan Balcony Bra – £24
Tartan Briefs – £12
(Also available – Tartan Plunge Bra)
Bird Print Bra – £24
Bird Print High Waisted Briefs – £14
(Also available – Bodyshaper)