Fashion

Last month I went to a Hotter Shoes event and decided to choose something to cross the seasons.  This spring has seemed so cold that I think that was a wise move in hindsight.  Sadly that meant that I decided against these lovely pumps available in various patterned designs.  They are called Tara and there are 4 different colour options.

I was very tempted by these floral laceups too.  I have a few pairs of shoes from Hotter in this style already, although none as pretty as these (I’d gone for plain colours previously).  These are called Mabel and they come in 10 different colours, some patterned and some plain, but it’s the floral ones that really caught my eye.

On the day I was choosing my shoes, I’d just arrived back from an Easter holiday in a rather chilly Scotland and I think that influenced my choice.  That said, I’ve not regretted it at all and have worn these quite a lot since.  They are great for spring or autumn or even a chillier summer day.  They look quite smart, but they are still very practical.  This suits my wardrobe as I don’t need a lot of dressy clothes (and shoes) because I mostly work from home and wear my slippers more than any other footwear.

These are called County Boots and they come in 5 different colours.  I very nearly picked out the red version as I have a bit of a soft spot for red, but I’ve got red sandals and red trainers already, so I decided I would get more use out of some blue ones.  This colour is called Blue River and I’m very impressed with them.  They’re already been worn quite a lot and still look as good as new, so I’m very happy with my choice.

It’s been so cold this week that I was grateful for the thermal leggings sent me by Heat Holders.  I’ve been using a pair of their leggings to help me through cold spells for a few years now, but it’s handy to have another pair.  In the past too, they only offered them in black and I do tend to avoid black because the cats’ fur does tend to show up on black clothes more.  This time I was pleased to be sent some rather nice purple ones.  In fact, having been over to investigate their website, I can report that navy and brown are now available too. I do tend to wear these under trousers, but it’s handy to have some different colours if you are wearing them on their own.

I love that these leggings come with a tog rating (0.52) which is enough to help keep you toasty warm on a cold day.  I find them really comfortable to wear especially as they feel nice and soft next to your skin thanks to the soft brushed inner.

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I love to wear prints and I’m always on the look out for some nice ones, so I knew when Joe Browns got in touch that I’d like to try something with a bold pattern. We’ve just been away to sunny Florida and I’ve loved having the chance to try out some of Joe Browns bright and colourful clothes, which seemed to so perfectly suit the vibe out there.  This dress is just the sort of print I like: bright and colourful.  Not only are the colours and the flowery print design really my sort of thing, but the cut is very flattering too especially around the bodice with its empire line style. I like having a little bit of coverage on the sleeves, even though my arms are quite toned because of my yoga.

This is the Tamarindo dress in bright and there’s a pastel version for those less bold with their print choice than me.  It packed really well (very impressed) and was crease free out of the suitcase, which is a big win as you can wear it on your first evening on holiday if you like without worrying about crinkles.I think it’s really good value too at £34.95.