I'm having a navy love in.

I didn't particularly want to spend £88 on one but I am tempted to go and see this one at JCrew (I can't BELIEVE I haven't been in to the shop yet.  Well, I can as it's criminally overpriced here as opposed to the US.) 

It does look gorgeous though and they do Petite and Tall versions which are often well worth paying for.

Matte Crepe Tee from JCrew £88



This caught my eye at Jigsaw, different - a cover all bases casual to smart top.  (handwash too - yes of course I checked)

Jigsaw Trompe L'Oeil Silk top in navy now £49 was £98








Now I know i've mentioned these before but they're nearly in stock and I still love them as much as I did at the beginning of the year. 

Statement Ankle Skimmer in Raven Floral £79





Whilst we're on the subject of navy printed bottoms, I love these from the new Great Plains range which is simply gorgeous. (must explore in more detail)

Get Spotted Slim Jeans from Great Plains £60








And absolutely love it styled as above which would mean also having a closer look at the jumper which would be so useful.  Absolutely love the shape - the looseness of it but still having a bit of edge without being complete slobsville. 

Tilly Roll Sleeved Jumper £60




Now a lovely friend of mine on Twitter, when I mentioned that I was doing a blog on navy today, pointed out a new jumper that she had got from White Stuff.  I absolutely love it.  Here it is and tomorrow, I have a sneaky hour when the 9 year old and her friend are going to a Roller Disco.  We have a White Stuff locally so I shall be going in for a little looky. 

Doris Jumper £47.50  This has a detachable collar. How useful is that?




I saw this on a trip last week.  It looks so much better in the flesh - I'd probably size up unless you want it this fitted.  It really didn't look like it should be so snug...

Cable Knit Cotton Sweater from Mango £34.99







There's also this one that I found when looking online at Mango for the above jumper - I think I might prefer this one.  Maybe it's the fact it looks looser. 

Cable Knit Cotton Sweater £29.99




I also found another great navy jumper on my travels last week at Kin at John Lewis.  Now I don't know much about this collection but I'm assuming it had a Scandinavian influence - lots of clean lines and very little fuss.  Some of it is a bit too nautical and clinical for me (a bit too Crew and a little less Marni than I would like) but there is definitely the odd gem. 

This looks a lot better in the flesh as hopefully you can see from my photo.  It's a lovely slouchy knit that looks much more Toast than anything else.  Much more expensive looking than sub £50.

Kin by John Lewis reverse seam jumper in navy £49






Next - something that isn't remotely on my wishlist and I fear I have absolutely no need at all for anything like this, as I have cover ups of this ilk (blazer, coat etc etc) coming out of my ears, but I absolutely LOVE it.  *makes mental note to start work on justifying mission*..... Bear with me.  I shall be back. 

In the meantime though, feast your eyes on this from Jigsaw.  Again, much more All Saints in my book but in navy which is a very unAll Saints shade usually. 

Jigsaw Rice Stitch Tab Drape Cardigan £119






Speaking about things I don't need, I clearly don't need a navy coat and I certainly don't need another check coat which is an absolute crying shame as this has to be the bargain of the season so far.  As seen in Vogue at M&S.  Which you can obviously tell from this pic. 

It is completely stunning.  

M&S Textured Coat with Wool £99








However I do need a new mac and this in navy is the most swoonish mac I've seen in forever.  If it's anything as good as the quality of the stone one then I am beyond tempted by this. 

Navy Blue Classic Mac from River Island £75






Another option which I've just come across could be a check mac from M&S - and actually the pic isn't too bad!   

M&S Collection Shower & Crease Resistant Belted Mac £49.50






Staying with coats I love the loose casual vibe of this Navy Blue Oversized Coat from RIver Island for £50.  A cross between a coat and a blazer in my book but perfect for when you need to throw something on but don't want anything too heavy. 





Also loving the Boucle Version for £65











I'm positive this wasn't there last week when I did my Coatigan blog but this would have fitted the mould perfectly.  I love this slightly smarter fitted cardigan for every day with a thin knit jumper/shirt combo now and boyfriend or skinny jeans and my newly found sneaker love.  The smart with the slightly more off piste footwear = the perfect juxtoposition of just right.

East Milano Knitted Cardigan in navy £100 currently it has 20% off. 





Now I'm just going to throw these in here - no I haven't lost my mind on the first day of half term (although the thought of red wine for dinner as opposed to stir fry is more appealing than I should probably admit).  I'm going to fling in a pair of shorts. 

I am determined to get my legs out, dare I say it, even more so than I did last summer.  The one thing you can guarantee about buying shorts from Boden is that they're going to be flattering.   They're not going to allow the world a glimpse of a cheek and they even come in long lengths so I can be sure my dignity will be intact swanning round the supermarket. 

On the Press Day last year, I did see an amazing pair of Broderie Anglaise ones which I can't find online yet. 

But on looking for them, I did see these, which I could definitely fit very very neatly into my Spring/Summer wardrobe. As bonkers as it sounds these often sell out quickly which is hugely irritating - rather like buying kids' summer shoes in March.  You have to do it otherwise come the first hot spell, there's nothing left. 

Bistro Short in navy paisley £45



In for a penny, in for a pound and finishing with a gorgeous tee-shirt that I found in Oasis.  This definitely is one of those shops that I generally swerve but am sure that I'm missing a trick and some pretty lovely things.  Another one on my list of shops I need to go and have a look at (not tomorrow though as we don't have one locally).  Spied this last week bombing through the concession in John Lewis. 

If this is anything to go by, there hopefully will be some gorgeous pieces.  A lovely slubby linen type fabric with just enough extra detail to make it that little bit more dressy than a dull old t-shirt.  Even the slightly faded shade of dark denim navy was that little bit different.  One thing I would say was that it did look like it came up rather large so I'd probably size down unless you do want it very oversized.  Perfect for wearing (hopefully) soon with a longline vest layered underneath it. 

Cotton Mix Tail back t-shirt £15  I thought £15 was a great price for it actually.














I could go on and on and on but Must. Stop.  Actually I've managed to accrue a nice little selection of bags that deserve a blog all of their own.  We haven't had a bag blog for eons - one definitely overdue. 

So today was the first day of half term.  Two boys were off to football camp.  Littlest clearly excited as he was up at FIVE AM.  Fully dressed with his small eager face shoved in mine, asking me if it was nearly time to go.  An excellent start to the morning. 

Had a lovely day with the 9 year old on a trip to Ikea.  As bonkers as that sounds, we really had a great time looking at sofas and wardrobes (what's not to love with the latter?!).  Then off to Feather and Black to look at beds and a hurtle back round the M25 to pick up the male smelly things.  Playdate here, tea and they're ensconced in front of a movie before bed  Back on it like a rocket tomorrow - have tried to persuade 5 year old that he needs to wait till it's light before he gets up......

No rain means I can wear my suede boots again - love this outfit actually.