Where I say affronted.
I meant what I said. No new clothes for me this year. (Man, it is hard.)
That doesn’t mean I can’t browse online, though. Particularly if I want to look at a thing of beauty. Like a People Tree dress. On sale.
Regular readers may know that I love this label, having written about them here. Here. And here.
MEAT
Their clothes are perfect for mums – you might even say they were made with mums in mind. Why? Because these are the sorts of clothes that look better with a few curves inside them, you get me? In other words, if you’ve got meat on your bones, you’re going to be a knock-out in a People Tree dress.
Also, they’re not made of silk, crepe, nylon, or any other fabric you can only dig out for a wedding. As most of their dresses are made of jersey or cotton, you can throw them on in the morning with seconds to spare and still look fab. And chuck them in the wash after feeding a toddler.
PENGUINS
I know we’re in the middle of an arctic freeze, but let’s think about spring, let’s think about summer. They’re out there, somewhere, and wouldn’t it be nice to have some lovely clothes to greet them? Take advantage of the sales NOW and reap the benefits in a few months time.
This is my pick of the People Tree sales items:
God I love this Olivia Bow Stripe dress, £33.60:
I’ve lusted after this Rosabel dress before, and now it’s £17.40. INSANE! (It’s times like this I hate my shopping embargo.)
This checked skirt would look lovely in the summer, with a simple short-sleeve shirt or vest. And it’s £13. I’m affronted I don’t have it.
Finally – this isn’t on sale but I’ve fallen for it. Would look so gorgeous with some jeans. Cotton sweetpea top, £35.
A few outfits from January so far…
Knitted jacket: Sonia Rykiel
Jeans: M&S
Snakeskin Pumps: M&S
Black and White cardigan: F&F at Tesco
Pink shirt: New Look
Jeans: M&S
Heels: M&S
Dinosaur headpiece: Karl Lagerfield. Or I found it on the floor at a Science Museum in Bristol. One of the two.
Scarf: Present from mum.
Northface fleece: Aaaaah – just writing that makes me feel warm.
Green jeans: Them again. M&S.
Stay warm, ladies, but dream of spring.
You look GREAT! I am busy making my wardrobe work for me WITHOUT buying anything new (urm well that new coat was a wanted item for the past 2 years and it’s only just come down in price so that doesn’t count right?)! Anyway I am busy on my site utilising what I have and making it work for me this year.
I really love the red and khaki .. I shall be trying something similar in the next few days, thank you for the inspiration!
Fiona
Great to hear from you. Yes, it’s only early days but my no-shopping rule made me try to be more creative with what I have. Keep me posted and will definitely be posting some of my outfits on your site soon. Glad you like the red and khaki – apparently 60s-inspired bright jackets will be huge in spring so I thought I’d give it a whirl!
I do love your style – I am always inspired by ‘something’ when you blog .. keep on!
yummy