Halloween Edit at John Lewis

Get your Halloween fix at John Lewis. Halloween is slowly becoming has decorative as Christmas and I am here for it. My Mum, from living in the US has an entire box dedicated to Halloween décor and I have two measly gold  pumpkins so this year I need to up my game.

The pumpkin casserole dish and spooky bat goody bags are a true favourite. Head here for the full edit.

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Three Artists to invest in for Christmas

These are not pocket change prints but art that you need to spend your hard earned pennies on usually more than a months pay check but in the hopes that you not only have a beautiful piece of art for home but something that is going up in value and not just stuck in a bank.

These are three artists I would love to invest in.

                                          DOUG HYDE

Doug or the man behind 'the smile' was one of the first artists I really fell in love with, I remember spotting it at a  house when I was at university and thinking one day I will buy one of those. Doug has recently launched his new collection and each print just makes me smile.

If you are based in Lincoln you can meet the artist at Trent Galleries on 16th October.

SOPHIE TEA 

The most important thing you need to know about Sophie Tea is you can pay per month with only £100 deposit required. She is an instagram sensation and all about body positivity and loving yourself. Her Nudie era has just come to an end but I for one cant wait to see what's next from this gem. 

Also if your looking for a great insta background visit her Carnaby Street store. 

Prices from £1,000. Have a look here.

Photos credited from @sophieteaart instgaram

ERIN ROTHSTEIN

This hyperrealister Canadian painter grabbed my attention last year with her pieces centred around food and fashion. With fun 'art' treasure hunts and mystery boxes I cant wait to get my hands on one of these for my kitchen. 

Prices from $300 and you can purchase here.

Photos from @erinrothstein Instagram.

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14 home buys from West Elm

West Elm is one of my favourite homeware stores in America I always go in when I am visiting my family in Houston and wish I could ship the whole store to the UK. 

There is a branch now in London but its hard to get there but all my prayers have been answered with a store down the road in Kingston upon Thames and I thought I would share 14 of my favourite products from the new store and some snaps.

SHOP my favourites below:

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15 dreamy buys from Kate Spade

Hands up if you are a Kate Spade fan…ever since my parents moved to America, Kate Spade has been a firm staple in my accessories and homeware collection. Yesterday was the first time I had actually stepped foot in one of the UK stores on Regent Street and oh my, it is BEAUTIFUL, I wanted everything!

I was at the store to celebrate the launch of MONOGRAMMING which you now can get the majority of the leather items monogrammed with initials in silver or gold. I got this cute tiny little bag or ‘wristlet’ with FLK.

I also got the most extreme organiser I have ever seen, the Cameron Street Agenda in Navy, it has a calender, birthday, addresses, notes and to-do lists – perfect for all the wedmin I have to do.

As I was in the store I thought I would share some other items that ended up on my wish list of fifteen Kate Spade best buys. 

Just click on the image to SHOP! 

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Christmas Gift Guide: Dad or Boyfriend

Men are the hardest to buy for, by far. It is always a struggle unless there is a Rugby match on but not sure the Rugby World Cup will be back in the UK for a while. Hopefully this gift guide makes things a little bit easier:

 FarahJumper, Maineline Menswear £79: Anything Farah is a win. They good quality at a reasonable price and isn't just a simple something from Topshop.

Jimmy Choo, Man Intense Eau de Toilette, £45: You know I am a fan of ALL things Jimmy Choo and that includes for Men as well so this is a perfect gift to make the man in your life smelling a little bit better than his usual self.

Bush Classic Turntable, Argos NOW £29.99 from £49.99: My boyfriend has been talking about how vinyl’s are coming back!

Verso, Super Facial Oil 7, £140 : Fancy going fancy with you man’s skincare this set is from Net-A-Porter and is FANCY. This oil is meant to perform some magic and so it should for the price.

FLAVR Phone Case, £12.99: A Christmas themes phone case is what everyone would like under the Christmas Tree.

Baylis & Harding Black Pepper and Ginseng Men’sKit Bag, Amazon, NOW £25: A man bag and sweet smelling products, what more could a man want?! 

There are a few more gifts for the man in your life below:

 
 
 

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Early Black Friday Deals

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are in full swing already but I won’t bang on as you need to get your shop on!!! 

I recommend doing it all online as going to the shops will be a total nightmare – I will be adding more discounts as they come - make sure you check this page on BLACK FRIDAY.

BRAND	DISCOUNT	DISCOUNT CODE	Dated
Amazon	Amazing Black Friday deals every single day	N/A	Now – 25/11/16
ASOS Black Friday sale	Up to 50% off certain products	N/A	NOW
Boden	30% full-priced items + free delivery	F6P8	-29/11/16
Boohoo	40% Menswear (womanswear to be annouched soon)	40MENS	NOW
Caudalie	20%  & Free Shipping	N/A	NOW
In The Style	40% site wide (Excl. Sale).	N/A	25/11/16 – 29/11/16
John Lewis	Black Friday deals every day.	N/A	NOW
La Redoute	40% off everything including brands, womens fashion, mens, kids & homeware	BLACKFRIDAY	21/11/16-28/11/16
Miss Selfridge	50% off in there Black Friday Preview	N/A	NOW
New Look	Up to 50% off	N/A	NOW
Pretty Little Thing	24% off everything	CYBER24	NOW
River Island	Daily Black Friday deals.	N/A	NOW
The White Company	20% off everything and free delivery	AP243	23/11/16 – 28/11/16
Topshop	Up to 70% off
West Elm	Up to 60% off products	N/A	NOW

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Shopping for Back To School or Back to Work - Freeport Braintree is the place to be

Now I am far from going back to school, my Chartered Marketing Course last year nearly killed me but as I have been asked by some of you lovely lot I have partnered with Freeport Braintree to show you what to get to go back to school, refresh your wardrobe for work or update your blogger office.

I fell in love with Freeport Braintree in March last year and you can read all about it on another blog post her Freeport Braintree: Discounts, Yes Please... But basically it is a designer outlet village in Essex which is only an hour away from London. Freeport Braintree is full of bargains with over 85 stores to hunt in and they have everything for any occasion especially if you are heading back to school or updating your work wardrobe with clothing, backpacks, stationary and more! So I have compiled my favourite picks below and I have also created a VLOG of my day and haul. 

Clarks

Clarks is a must for any back to school shopping trip and oh my how the shoes have changed and I may have to even say on trend I wanted to buy some of the brogues but they just didn’t suit my skinny little feet.

M&S

M&S is another one that has a bit of everything and the deals are incredible with clothing and accessories for work and back to school 70% off even if you don’t usually pop in, it definitely deserves a drop in at Freeport Braintree.

The Works

I didn’t visit this store last time and I have no idea why!!! Books and stationary galore oh and if you are a budding artist there are loads of discounted products and  getting into the spirt of GBBO there are loads of Great British Bake Off cookery books – ready for tonight.

Kurt Geiger

If you are a Kurt Geiger addict get yourself here now the prices are ridiculously cheap and there are so many perfect shoes for school and work for over 50% off £35, yes please!

Samsonite

Not only is there a crazy large range of backpacks, Adam broke my weekend luggage and the ones from Samsonite are just so pretty. If you are looking for ultra-cheap though this is not the shop for you as they still quite pricey even with a hefty discount.

Chapelle

So you don’t need loads of jewellery but I do think it’s essential to have a pretty watch and it’s good for time keeping obviously. If I had to choose I would go for a Radley beauty!

Radley

Speaking of Radley did you know they did stationary?! I didn’t and I was pleasantly surprised with how beautiful the diaries and notebooks were you can also get umbrellas for only £10 reduced from £22 and new season backpacks.

French Connection

Now I am not a fan of French Connection, well I was until they raised their prices and the sales became rubbish with a measly 10% off the price tag BUT here at Freeport it’s like the old French Connection is back with a bang with dresses at £35 and stunning smart clothing that would be perfect for work or 6^th form.

So they are just a few of my favourites but there is lots more featured on my VLOG:

The fact Freeport Braintree is a lovely relaxed atmosphere that’s outside you can literally spend the whole day here and meander through the streets it what sells it for me and of course the crazy prices – I will be back!!

As you will be there for the entire day make sure you pop to Pizza Express for lunch I had the most delicious meal of dough balls (gluten free ones available now) the leggera pandana pizza and from there summer menu a passionfruit lemonade which was delicious.

This post is in collaboration with Freeport Braintree but all thoughts and love of shopping is all me

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