Month: February 2018

AH Boutique (Anne Hudson Boutique) the home of gorgeous handmade, hand painted totes, shoppers/beach bags, make-up bags and sweats.

I received a couple of lovely gifts from Anne, including this fab pink and gold shopper. It’s great for the beach, gym, school run or general shopping. The foil is hand printed (gold, rose gold or silver) and you can also personalise them with your name or initials.

The make-up bags are also ideal for using as a clutch or toiletries bag, popping in your handbag with everyday essentials.

The LOVE jumper is super soft and a great addition to your school run uniform, just and jeans and trainers.

I’ve linked a few of my favourites below.

Shopper beach bag Pink £24 AHBOUTIQUE

Small stuff pouch Grey £5 AHBOUTIQUE

Grey Love jumper £25 AHBOUTIQUE

LOVE tote £8 AHBOUTIQUE

Star make-up bag £8.50 AHBOUTIQUE

Beach bag Tote £26 AHBOUTIQUE

Wishing you a lovely evening, Joanna x

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, I thought I’d do a quick gift guide of a few things that caught my eye while browsing the internet today.

I’ve included a mix of gifts ranging from £20 to £95.

Gift box £24.99 OSCAR & CLARKE

Natural pink cashmere pashmina £95 SOMERVILLE SCARVES

Gin gift set £20 NOTANOTHERBILL

Porcelain rose print kimono £42 VERY UK

Molton Brown trio hand cream £25 HOUSE OF FRASER

Cashmere bed socks £36 THE WHITE COMPANY

Taittinger rose and two glasses £55 JOHN LEWIS

Shimmer soft dressing gown £20 MARKS & SPENCER

The Gigi cross body bag £95 AURORA LONDON

Gold initials mug £4.50 NEXT

Afternoon tea for two £37 NEXT

Lilou et Loïc hand wash and lotion £55 HOUSE OF FRASER

To the stars bracelet £24.99 BLAKE JEWELLERY

Navy stripe funnel neck knit £69 MINT VELVET

Estée Lauder Revitalize and glow gift set £55 DEBENHAMS

Flowers bath and body £26 THE WHITE COMPANY

Mama disc pendant £41 MIA LIA

Have a lovely evening, Joanna x

My favourite look and so easy to throw on when you don’t know what to wear. It always looks good and never goes out of fashion. A blazer, t-shirt, a pair of blue jeans and a court shoe or sling back, you get a quick smart/casual look.

I just love these shoes, a classic court £25.99 ZARA

My jeans are from H&M they are high waisted and frayed at the bottom. I have turned them up to make them more ankle length. They are £17.99 H&M

My blazer is a slightly longer length (which I like, it covers the bum) and comes with a belt, it’s £34.99 H&M

My t-shirt is no longer available so I’ve linked a few others below.

Deja Vu t-shirt £12.99 NEWLOOK

CK t-shirt £45 ASOS

Sequin detail t-shirt £26 RIVERISLAND

Feel good t-shirt £16 RIVERISLAND

Have a lovely evening, Joanna x

I’m loving this look at the minute, it makes a nice change from the usual jeans and tee uniform and by adding trainers it instantly dresses the suit down for an everyday casual/smart outfit choice.

My suit is old from H&M. The trousers I’ve had for over a year now and I just love the fit and style of them. The blazer actually comes with a belt, but I don’t really use it. (too faffy) My silver top is also old from Primark, I think it was £5 in sale! The silver star trainers are also old, they were from Florence & Fred last year and were the best £8 I spent!

I’ve had a little mooch around and linked up some suits, t-shirts and trainers. There is also an almost identical pair of my star trainers that I’ve linked below from Next.

Ankle crop trousers £19.99 ZARA

Basic blazer £29.99 ZARA

Ah revoir tee £49 JOHN LEWIS

Copeland trainers £149 AIR & GRACE

Cigarette trousers £19.99 HM

Black jacket £59.99 HM

Print t-shirt £12.99 HM

Star trainers £35 NEXT

Black skinny trousers £22 NEXT

Black signature suit jacket £120 NEXT

Side tie stripe top £14 NEXT

Lustre trainers £139 KURT GEIGER

Waisted blazer £110 ANDOTHERSTORIES

High waisted tapered trousers £79 ANDOTHERSTORIES

Heart print cotton t-shirt £17 ANDOTHERSTORIES

Adidas Stan Smith £75 ANDOTHERSTORIES

Ankle grazer £35 M&S

Double breasted blazer £69 M&S

Deja vu glitter tee £12.99 NEWLOOK

Black stripe-trainers £25 MISSGUIDED

Ruched sleeve blazer £69.99 MANGO

Straight suit trousers £29.99 MANGO

Beaded sweater £24.99 (reduced) MANGO

Contrast appliqué trainers £29.99 MANGO

Cigarette trousers £98 JIGSAW

Paris one button jacket £198 JIGSAW

Pink t-shirt £30 CALVIN KLEIN URBAN OUTFITTERS

CRU (pre-order) £179 AIR AND GRACE

Have a lovely day, Joanna x

I bought this polka dot dress in the autumn last year and I’m looking forward to wearing it again when it gets a bit warmer.

Polka dots are classy. They ooze sophistication and femininity. If you like my dress, I’ve linked some similar styles below along with a few other pieces that I would love to have in my wardrobe. I’ve got my eye on the polka dot kimono..

Polka dot dress £25 NASTY GAL

Spot t-shirt £5.99 ASOS

Polka dot blouse £36 SILKFRED

Polka dot ruffle dress £20 NASTY GAL

Polka dot wrap blouse £35 RIVERISLAND

Polka dot tea dress £30 ASOS

Polka dot wrap dress £59.99 MANGO

Polka dot jumper £69 JOHN LEWIS

Spot frill dress £49 OASIS

Spot coat £75 ASOS

Spot ruched dress £25 TOPSHOP

Ruffle polka dot print skirt £69 BIBA

Polka dot wrap front dress £30 ASOS

Printed top £32 (reduced) JOHN LEWIS

Jacquard weave dress £59.99 HM

Polka dot floral kimono £78 ANTHROPOLOGIE

Have a lovely evening, Joanna x