Check it out

Check it out

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I haven't posted over the summer; holidays, work and life has taken over but that does mean lots of ideas for posts! I have the Next blogger event coming up (anyone else?), so need to get back into the swing of things so I don't feel like a fraud at the event :)

Check it out by styleandsubstanceuk featuring a black jacket

So straight to the point, autumn is finally here, my favourite season, back into tights, jackets, layers, 

so many more fashion options to choose from. I'm not sorry to say goodbye to the summer, so

Mint magic, H&M sales!

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Another digital detox for me, its been a crazy few weeks of work (can't complain) but I'm back in the swing of things now and plenty of blog inspiration gained. Finally cleared out my wardrobe, the bi annual seasonal change over and de-clutter, feel so much better now! I'll be sharing some of more storage/spring-clean tips soon.

But more importantly, we had a glimpse of summer and I finally was able to get shopping, online at least, and took advantage of last weeks H&M flash sale.

One dress, two ways (at least!)

One thing I picked up was a mint fit and flare dress as above. Strictly speaking its not the exact dress but very similar (no pleats). I can't find it online anymore as it's sold out, but it was only £12 and they did it in bright pink. Anyhow, this is from forevernew.com and there is a similar lace one in Topshop. What I am getting at though is the lovely colour and shape. I have styled it here for a formal occasion with nude accessories and then for a more casual event with flats.
I love that handbag, think it has a slight tribal feel. I hope to get a good few wears this summer!

H&M bargain bikini

I also couldn't resist this bikini, a steal at £12. I know my H&M size (they can be a little snug!) so its fits perfectly. I would style with a simple black or white beach dress/playsuit. Now all I need to do is book that holiday...

J'adore Polyvore

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Now I probably am way behind the times here, but I have just discovered Polyvore. I think this could become a bit of an addiction! I had heard of it before (I don't live under a rock!) but as I am a designer and use Photoshop to put together graphics for this blog I didn't really see the point, thinking it was for people that didn't have Photoshop, but I really see the point now!

This is my first dalliance with Polyvore:

Its really easy to use and much quicker to create looks than Photoshop as you don't have to edit the images and locate them from the relevant sites, all the different brands are on hand to just drag and drop