It's cold, it's raining,

and I personally am exhausted after a very busy day yesterday cooking for a dinner party last night for 16.  The Last Supper (even though I'm seeing if I can squeeze in a girl's night...) before our dining room is no more due to the building work. 

So today has been all about tidying up, friends over for coffee and cake (the Nigella Chocolate and almond cake is a huge hit by the way and if I can cook it, anyone can.) and now, collapsing on the sofa with Strictly, X Factor and a take away.  And obviously my credit card. 

Just checking that I've not missed any bargains from the Boden Sale which ends tomorrow (although not sure that all the reductions will go back up to full price?  Though clearly that's what the end of the sale would mean. Duh.)

Without further ado, let's whizz through these.

Starting with coats.  Now, believe it not, I do have a hankering for a coat this season.  The worm has turned and is getting coated up.  Not doing particularly well - the Ninja Turtle coat having been a disaster and I "may" have purchased a pink one which I'm currently glossing over but will come back to this week. 

At 50% off I love this Heritage Coat which is now £84.50  Sage work so well with black or navy as well as tan and winter whites and creams.   This would look great dressed up for a smart occasion but is just as lovely over jeans and boots for a  much more casual look.  Gorgeous. 

Also lovely in the navy but this isn't 50% off - Navy Heritage coat now £135.20



I've loved the Saint Germain coat since I saw it at the Press Day back in the summer but I really really want it in a navy. However I know I could easily do justice with the camel.  Saint Germain coat in tan for £119.20



Or the black for that matter.  Hmmmmm.  Black Saint Germain Coat in black for £119.20 



Now this is a corker of a bag if you're looking for a tan one. Or apparently a brown one.... This one for 50% off is what they term brown but sure looks tan to me. 

Leather Pouch Bag now £59.50



Staying with the accessories, I definitely have a hat hunt on the cards and this would be a perfect place to start.  Unfortunately I have an enormous head and not entirely sure this would fit.  At half price though it's excellent value. 

Fedora in navy now £19.50



If you prefer to keep the colour palette of your wardrobe very neutral then a bright yellow bag would be the perfect way to add a pop of colour.  Adore this shade with either black, navy or both together.  A classic satchel shape which again is perfect for casual or smarter outfits. 

Evie Bag - now only £39.50 in the Sulphur


Speaking of black and navy, this I had earmarked for a shirt/blouse (ewwww) post but as it's in the sale, I had to preview it hear.  I absolutely love this and is just perfect as another night out option.

Elegant Lace Shirt now £48.30 in navy 


Another great shirt option (giving all my future blogs away here) is this Great White Shirt with pintucks which has 50% off, making it now £29.50.


Finishing with the Ponte Roma Trousers which I personally haven't tried (although the more I look at them, clearly the more I need to) but have had a number of emails and comments saying how great they are and yes, they do look pretty darn fab.  Especially at 50% off. 

Ponte Roma Trousers in black now for £24.50  A great alternative to jeans. 


In navy for also £24.50 


We have apparently till Sunday night as I mentioned, I am going to have a good old spend up either later tonight or tomorrow when I only have two rugrats at home.  Planning on baking and watching Les Mis with the 9 yr old whilst The Husband and RR2 battle the elements at a rugby tournament.  Erm know where I'd rather be.

Quickly including my rather random outfits from yesterday.  As I said, nothing remotely exciting.  Lots of cooking and cleaning, supermarket, quick coffee with friends and the obligatory trip to McDonalds for the last day of term (or Friday.....We are big fans here - very coeliac friendly.  The golden arches can do no wrong in my book.