Lady Luck Cream

As usual I have a whole load of work to do for Uni but needing a little break so thought I'd come do some blogging. 

Looking around the shops recently I have noticed an influx of cable knit and soft spring colours; cream, pastel pink, muted teals and cool beige. I rarely buy knits as they make me look chunky/like a Michelin man as I'm short and quite curvy but I found some lovely little sweaters in H&M with cable knit fronts but plain backs and was so chuffed! They're clearly popular as every size but S & XS were sold out. I snatched up two slightly different ones in cream with a Chapelfield (our regions big clothes shopping mall) voucher I had. 

I love the detail of these, it has a lovely nostalgic feeling, after years of wearing knitted sweaters in my childhood. I've collected some images for inspiration from Tumblr (all sources linked). A few of these look like the sweaters I have actually hehe!

Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

What are your favourite knit garments?

I love MNG

So as the title says I do love MANGO, (the clothing retailer, not the food, but that's fine too!). I discovered the store when it opened in Chapelfield shopping mall in my home town. The store itself is so chic and London boutique style with simplistic shelving and tall mirrors & changing rooms. Despite the beautiful interior the garments are very affordable, with high street pricing.

This weekend I popped in, in desperate need of a sweater as the weather turned far too cool yesterday. Picked out this super cute polda-dot sweater with cute ribbon design on the back.

This is the sweater, the polkadots and ribbon give it such a feminine air and the fabric is so soft and cosy. It is fairly thin and the sleeves are 3 quarter length but it still kept me so warm and looked great with a black mini skirt and opaque tights. 

Ribbon detail (I tied it a bit hap-hazardly argh!) 

I must admit I did get a little side tracked and ended up buying a navy t-shirt, only to find it was half price. I was so pleased as Mango really does make lovely t-shirts in cute colours. These were all under £5 each which is really the best of bargains for the best quality. They're quite thin so they'll get plenty of wear through the Summer and these colours will be perfect. The navy or white are perfect for the nautical look and the coral will brighten up my dark jeans, shorts or skirts.

If you don't already shop there go check out their website, Mango.com. They sell some chic work wear and some feminine and sweet casual wear. If you love the sexy look they also have some classy night out outfits.

Which is your favourite clothes store?