...although in my head it's very different.  Very very different.  But, I appreciate to many it will be a question of "err seriously?"  

A print dress is a print dress is a boho is a not a boho is a... see how confusing it can be?

And yes, here I am in stuck record mode as I am having that "want to do boho but look I like a knob in boho" dilemma.   Then I see the most perfect dress on Instagram. The most perfect dress ever.  I manage to hunt it down. 

Imagine my joy when I discover than it costs upwards of £3k.  And someone had been wearing it on the BEACH!!!!! 

I am all the agog eyed and at the same time, all the impressed that they will not keep things for best.

Here is the dress of dreams.  And at that price, it is pure dreamland.  At 90% off, it would still be very much classed as an investment dress in my book.  Which means that the chances of me ever owning it are completely zero. 

Etro Silk Dress £3,130


Now here's the thing.  I was doing some research for another blog and after the success of my (marmite) red Michael Jackson jacket, I also remembered that last year I had found a couple of decent jersey dresses on Boohoo.  They didn't work for me but they did look great on other people, so I thought I'd have a quick look to see if there were any boho style beach dresses for basically 5p.  Ok, so not actually 5p but compared to three grand, they pretty much are 5p.

And I struck gold.  So these aren't the same and I can't even do the maths to work out how much cheaper they are - suffice to say, they're not that much more than the P&P on the above dress.

When I say a "quick look", have you any idea how much product there is on Boohoo?  And how much of that product is so only unwearable by someone going to a foam party?  A lot.  My eyes were bleeding from some of the dresses on there.  

However, there are some complete gems, so you don't have to suffer like I did.  I have unearthed them for you. 

Hair up in a bun or a pony tail, huge earrings, sandals (I have lots of these coming up) and you're off.  Holidays R Us.  Ditto any warm day we get lucky enough to have in this country.  So that'll be just holiday then?

Rhiannon Printed Kimono Sleeve Maxi Dress £20



Or the red version - the Perrie again £20


The Kimono love keeps coming and it also works with a belt.  Green. Oh how I love you green. 

Jayne Kimono Maxi Dress £22


On a roll with this style. 

Patsy Woven Kimono Sleeved Dress from Boohoo £20



Ignore the Spartacus footwear.



And in the grey - this I LOVE.  £20.


Liz Flute Sleeve Wrap Western Print Maxi Dress £22


Isla Halterneck Printed Tassel Trim Maxi Dress £20 from Boohoo


Another print halter neck. 

Megan Placement Print Halter Neck Maxi Dress £25


And for those who say that they can't do a maxi because they're short - well, maybe a Petite dress will work for you?

Petite Mia Snake Print Beaded Hanky Hem Dress £25 from Boohoo


Or a petite version with sleeves. 

Petite Poll Paisley Cage Back Maxi Dress from Boohoo £25


And the petite gems keep coming. 

Petite Mollie Printed Off The Shoulder Maxi Dress £24


And some chiffon style floaty numbers as these would also work. 

A version of one of the petite dresses above in a green. 

Tanya Cage Detail Paisley Woven Maxi Dres £18



Hayley Hem Printed Maxi Dress £22


Star Print Midaxi Dress from Boohoo £20  This. THIS THIS THIS could easily be a Rixo or Equipment dress.  For £20!

However as well as petite, there is also Tall and this, I think has so so much promise.  I can't say I'm massively confident that the fabric will be more substantial than a jay cloth but considering that the Dodo Bar Or fabric is thick enough to lag a boiler with, I should perhaps be more optimistic.

And err I seem to have bought the last one.  I have absolutely no idea whether they restock and it could be a massive pile of poo, but mine is on its way so I will let you know.  I am assuming that the buttons do go further down so as not to be foof flashing.



I will be looking elsewhere and will continue another day as otherwise this post will give War & Peace a run for its money.  But for bargains, I think they pretty much cover it, don't you?

I definitely have my holiday head on (central heating is a gift) - do you?  Anything missing from your holiday wardrobe?  Fear not, I will be exploring the dreaded swimsuits soon and the much needed cover ups which make them so much more bearable.  Oh how I love a matchy matchy beach ensemble. 

In the meantime, here I am from yesterday in all the Winter clothes.  



Cashmere navy dress - Whistles
Jeanne jeans - MiH from Quattrorish
Navy reversible shearling gilet - Helmut Lang
Leopard Copeland trainers - Air & Grace
Jodie bag - Chloe

I have had a momentous moment today of going to the dentist. I HATE going to the dentist.  Which is randomly weird as there is nothing wrong with my teeth.  I have never had a filling in my life and never even had toothache so why do I hate it so much?  Who on earth knows.   I have slightly iffy gums but that's basically because I am such a lazy scaredy cat  that I don't go to the dentist and need a little TLC on them.  But I've done it and now I have an appointment with the hygienist for a clean (which I actually hate it even more than the dentist I'd just realised) which I will worry about another day. 

Off to work this evening in Knightsbridge, talking on a panel for The Pool in conjunction with Lacoste about parenting which I am really looking forward to, hence I've posted early today. 

And tomorrow... a couple of press days but then, lunch with one of my oldest friends which I am so so SO looking forward to.  Maybe some sunnier weather... maybe?!

...I say that I am going to avoid the end of the sales.  And every single time I get sucked in.  Basically I am akin to a rabid dog with a bone.  You can literally see me frothing at the mouth as the prices get lower and lower.  And don't get me started on getting to the tills and finding out it's even cheaper.  You would be forgiven for thinking I'd had a big lottery win as opposed to saving a fiver.  Oh and I know I'm not the only one who does this... 

It's that funny time of the season when the shops are essentially full of Autumn clothes but it's too warm to crack out the woolies and the leathers.  Ok.  So I say it's too warm.  I'm working on English weather.  And not Irish weather.  I would happily today swaddle myself in knitwear as, I'm not going to lie.  It's freezing here.  It's not just vaguely chilly, it's properly cold.  

However I am undeterred.  And the shopping gods have rewarded my optimism.  I have eschewed all offers of warmer clothes and am still in the market for good old Summer bargains. 

And as I mentioned the other day - my flavour of the month (well for today that is) is a hint of Boho.  We're not doing a full on wardrobe but just one or two pieces.  And the best thing about these is that they last forever.  Boho never goes away.  They're the perfect tops for wearing when you're just bored of the rest of your Summer wardrobe.  They make the perfect change.  

I've definitely gone down the more pared back look for this Summer - well I say that - on the five really warm days we've had this year. 

But a little embroidered, flippy number that can transform an old pair of jeans into a new outfit is not to be sniffed at.  And is the perfect pick me up to a wardrobe that needs a speedy injection of something new before we pack away all the summer favourites for another year.  

However before I start wishing the seasons away, Summer looks like it might put in an appearance (for us over here in Ireland...) next week and a Boho treat is an excellent idea.

I have already scored large today on my trip to Penneys.  9Euro.  I am onto a complete winner.  




Now I apologise in advance as I haven't found anything as near as good a bargain as this.  But I have got some gems that will bring some excitement to the end of your Summer and I can guarantee you'll have in your wardrobe for years.

Embroidered Peplum Smock Top from Topshop £38



But it needn't be in the sale for it be a bargain.  ASOS stock some amazing brands that are very budget friendly. 

Pimkie Printed Blouse £24.99



And a navy, easy to wear number.  

Only Embroidered Boho Top £28



And then one from M&S which in fact would work as well with shorts now as it would into September with culottes or black skinnies and ankle boots.  Fling on a biker jacket and Autumnal boho hello. 

Loose Fit Long Sleeve Lurex Bella Top £29.50



And I have struck gold in the sales at Monsoon. 

Phoebe Print Top from Monsoon was £49 now £14.70



In the sale again, slightly more but then it is Marant... Adore the colours of this and would happily wear this over leather leggings with a big chunky knit (I feel the need for a huge wine coloured one).

Isabel Marant Etoile Tucson Paisley Print Blouse was £224 now £112



And then of course there is the option of pared back Boho.  A bit of dobby, a bit of pintuck, a fit and flare tunic and you've nailed the look with only one colour.  Genius.  Go M&S.  All the look of Marant for a tenth of the price.  Another look that would so well into the Autumn with a pair of beaten up jeans and suede ankle boots. 

Tailored Fit Pintuck Dobby Blouse £29.50 from M&S




And also in a pale pink (and a burnt orange online).



Or you can stretch that little further and go for the Marant.  A gorgeous gorgeous top although as a tallie, I will say this does work better if you're not a giant. 

Isabel Marant Etoile Nathan lace insert cotton top was £224 now £112



And of course I can't not include any dresses and of course my current obsession - yes that will be the maxi. 

Glamourous Festival Maxi Dress £48




Longsleeved again at Glamorous (this is the blue version of the red one the Duchess of Cambridge wore when she was in India).

Indigo Paisley Border Print Lace Up Maxi Dress £50



And here is the red version now only available in the Petite but in the sale for £20 - petite maxi... just going to throw that out there again! 



And at ASOS in limited sizes, regular length again in the sale was £50 now £30. 



Sleeveless for the scorchio weather you're having and one for the holiday suitcase. 

Erin Embroidered Yoke Maxi Dress was £69 now £20.70





One you could definitely wear with a leather jacket over.

Zelda Maxi Dress from Monsoon was £199 now £59



Or dresses that you'll have forever from Marant in the sale. 

Isabel Marant Etoile Tilda Paisley Print Midi Dress was £362 now £217



Or in the blue colourway, again now £217




And here in a not really boho but definitely more boho than I usually wear dress.  My maxi bargain from Zara which I got the other day for the flight on Wednesday.



Black animal embellished maxi dress - Zara
Onyx biker jacket - hush
Superstar sneakers - Golden Goose
Grab bag - Gucci

And on Thursday for a big family get together.  Too many cousins to count, BBQ (which yes, took place in the garage as yes, it's Ireland so it was raining) and happy happy adults.



Logo tee - Zoe Karssen
Black blazer - hush
Black boyfriend jeans - hush
Copeland glitter trainers - Air & Grace
Grab bag - Gucci

So we've had a really busy couple of days catching up with family.  Have a lovely relaxed weekend ahead before the weather warms up here on Monday. (Dear weather men.  You have promised me it will improve here next week.  Remember that....). 

I will be back tomorrow and as a warning - get your sunnies on as I have become slightly consumed with print....