A tribute to one of my favourite brands with 20% off

It's fate.  It's raining, it's a Bank Holiday weekend, it is therefore written in the stars that internet shopping is the order of the day.  Instead of spending a gazillion pounds at Chessington, going to London, or hell, just going to the cinema and then a pizza, I have deemed today a Duvet Day. 

Large brekkie, followed by making a cake (if anyone has any fabulous and easy Gluten Free Cake recipes that they'd like to share, I would be ridiculously grateful), game of Monopoly (this always seems like a good idea before you actually start), pizza for lunch followed by movies and popcorn.  BLISS.  And pretty much free.   Which means it would be rude not to make a little dent on that A/W wishlist. (after yesterday, I also feel this is definitely deserved.  Did I also mention that I may have been a tad hungover, having thought on Thursday night it would be a fabulous idea to stay up till 3 am drinking and chatting?  Obviously) 

Cue the wonderful people at Atterley Road who have 20% off everything this weekend. E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G.  Well almost.  Bar Whistles (grrrrrr - although sneakily grateful as that could be car crash.  Surely there must be a Grazia discount voucher soon?).  And sale items.  But, but but but (and I've checked as I put a pair in my basket and used the promo code) it does include Ash. *punches air*.  Code to use is BANKHOL.  For the whole long weekend.

Here are my pick of the Ash crop.  I have been wearing Ash trainers for four years now (maybe five actually - too many children and too much alcohol is my excuse and I'm sticking with it) and they come out every year.  As I get so much use out of them, it seems easily justifiable to add to them (there is logic in there somewhere...).  

Starting, however, with boots which I don't own.  I feel I should probably have a pair - I definitely do have a tan boot shaped hole in my wardrobe.....  However I know loads of people do have them and find them so useful on all occasions.   I have a similar pair in grey which I got from Zara last year but they were £59.99 in the sale, so 20% of these, really seems like a great deal. 

Ash Jalouse in grey £149 originally. 

In classic black 

In Taupe - very useful for the Autumn or even now.  I'm quite taken with wearing them with bare legs (file that under "things I never thought I'd say") and shorts (ditto).  Or even a skirt or dress (at this point I am wondering if I may have had a lobotomy).  Shall definitely be exploring more on Taupe/Tan boots in general. 

Last year Ash brought out an alternative version to the Jalouse - the Spiral, originally £149 again.   Now I'll be honest - I'm not sure that there is that much difference.  The Spiral has a zip.  And, errrr, hmmmmm that seems to be about it to me.  Vive la difference.  Suffice to say I don't think you need both pairs. 

Moving on to more familiar territory for me.  My beloved buckle trainer - be it wedge or be it flat.  The Virgin, the Genial or the Virgo.  Actually I'm talking out of my behind as I don't have either of the latter two (the shame), but I do have the Thelmas which are the higher version of the Genial (I appreciate if these aren't your thing, you will have glossed over by now - apologies).  And I would love a pair of Virgos (and probably should have bought a pair years ago instead of buying varying other flat lace up trainers when these are the ones I would still have.  Duh.  Will I never learn?!)

So starting with the Virgos.  Depending on how hideous the Rugrats are today, these may be mine by the end of the day (or lunchtime - it will be either be wine or internet shopping to see me through.  When I said "BLISS' that is clearly in my head) 

Virgo trainer originally £119  I love the texture of both of these - just that little bit more interesting than a flat black.

The Virgin originally £120 

In brown which are randomly more expensive at £135   But to be honest, these are probably more useful to wear all year round. 

The Genial in Stone  £149 full price - if you need a bit of height. 

And finishing with the wedge trainer.  I know that these will still be marmite to lots of people but they are definitely a staple in my wardrobe.  

The Bowie in black with a black sole - full price, an eye watering £170 which makes the 20% off very palatable thank you. 

In the new season blue - stunning shade. £145 before reduction. 

Now I have always liked the slighter wedge trainer as opposed to the chunkier variety.  However, one bargain Jetstream pair later from Russell & Bromley, volte face here.  These are similar to my new ones.  Much more utility looking but in for a penny.....

Ash Alex Heel Trainer £179 full price 

There are loads of other goodies at Atterley Road.  I may be back tomorrow with some more of my wish list as it just seems bonkers not to take advantage of such a great offer.  The Husband doesn't seem to share my enthusiasm for this, judging by the chewing a wasp face he's sporting whilst I'm ooohing and aahhing over the beauties as I'm doing "research". 

Happy Shopping everyone.