Birthday Outfit

Kimono - Topshop

Shirt dress - Urban Outfitters

Sandals - Topshop 

Yesterday I turned 26, which I was dreading a little, however I had such a fun day. It involved shopping for running kit (Mum bought me a magenta and black Adidas outfit); lunch at a stylish pub called The Rose Leaf; walking in the sunshine; popping into a couple of little galleries by the shore; dinner at Jamie Oliver's restaurant and eating lots of birthday cake with my friends and family. It couldn't have been better!

I always feel extra good when I'm wearing a new outfit so I put together my two new Topshop purchases. I love all things oriental therefore when I saw the pattern and cut of this kimono, it had to be mine! It is also the perfect length to wear over three different LBDs I have in my wardrobe. These clog sandals are so perfect to wear from day to night. Ever since I discovered Swedish Hasbeens years ago, I have loved the look of a wooden heel. The way that the sole is curved to the shape of your foot also make these beauties very practical!

Love from Lou Lou 

P.S. Check out the lovely variety of colours my 'nano' sandals come in...

Nano clog

Best Bargain of my Life!

These are the wooden wedges by Swedish Hasbeens which I got on sale at Glasgow's H&M. They are perfectly comfortable and made with real leather so when I handed them over at the till my jaw dropped at the price I was told. I thought I'd misheard the sales advisor or that she had scanned a piece of cheap jewelry instead. My friend even asked if it was the right price and another sales advisor grudgingly said "yeah it's right, I bought them back when they were full price."  However I bought the last tan coloured pair on the shelf (there are plenty white one's left if you're shopping in Glasgow) for...drum roll...FIVE POUNDS! Jammy!

Feather print top & sunglasses - Topshop

Denim jeans cut to shorts - Dorothy Perkins

Wooden wedges - Swedish Hasbeens for H&M

Lilac tights - Dorothy Perkins

Feather necklace - River Island

Satchel - Accessorize

I actually had a lucky streak this week as I also purchased a big photography book of Twiggy for £5 at the National Portrait Gallery in London and on ASOS.com I bought a jacket by Mango which was £95 and I got it for £27. It was the last in my size which always makes you feel like the bargain is even better and it was destiny that led you to it!

What has been the best bargain of your life? 

Love from Lou Lou