Wednesday, 26 October 2016

More Brilliant Buys From Next

To my surprise I'm posting my second fashion post of recent months and dedicating it to Next, a shop you could easily bypass if you were looking for fashion-forward buys on a budget. But seriously, you could be missing a trick. Turns out that just as it was full of amazing buys when I last did a fashion post in the Spring, it's currently a veritable treasure trove of gorgeousness, as I found out on a shopping trip the other day. 

Ostensibly on a mission to find a new pair of boots, I found myself lured into my local Next store by an amazing dress that had 'Christmas party' written all over it...and then I found loads of other stuff I liked too, all at brilliant price points.

Here's my round-up of some great pieces you might like to check out in store...




Okay, this one is pretty spendy but things that are as beautifully embroidered as this frock don't tend to come cheap. With a whiff of the fashionistas favourite label, Needle & Thread, I'd love to have a winter wedding or some sort of other formal engagement in my diary to justify buying this beauty. 




Cute, huh? And it's just £32. Having checked out this one in store, I can vouch for the fact it feels good quality and looks as good in the flesh as it does on screen.




Are you lucky enough to be disappearing off for some winter sun anytime soon? I am not, sadly, but I'm already fantasising about next summer and wondering if it wouldn't be too previous to buy this sweet little number as a very (very) early summer purchase...I can always make more room in my wardrobe for white stuff featuring lace, embroidery or broderie anglais.




What are your feelings on green glitter? Personally I'm a fan, and therefore LOVE this pleated skirt. It's perhaps not a colour for everyone but if it suits your colouring and you're feeling brave, I say embrace the green glitter...




Saw in store, loved. The unusual colour palette and exquisite embroidery makes this piece look far more expensive than its £55. Very priddy - what do you think? 




Calling all accessories freaks! This is a LEATHER bag...for £38, with just the right amount of sparkle if you prefer to keep the Christmas glitz under control. 




You'll find similar styles all over the shops right now, but most of the ones I've seen have been a bit too 'western' for my liking. These, however, have just enough embellishment, as high a heel as I like to go and simple straps that keep them out of cowboy territory.




Glitter done with class, these make me think of Miu Miu...but without the prohibitive price tag. And blue feels a bit more modern and interesting than black. And they're £28...£28!!!
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Friday, 20 May 2016

Brilliant Buys at Next

It might be a high street stalwart, but Next isn't the most obvious place to go for your more fashion-forward buys. It's a dependable store, a place that's great for kids clothes and more conventional office attire, but not a shop you'd imagine picking up the sort of pieces you might find in, say, Whistles or Anthropologie.

Imagine my surprise, then, when I found myself waylaid on a trip to buy my kids shorts by the fantastic offerings in the women's department. I tried on more stuff than I have done in any other shop recently and bought two items (including the chambray dress you see below, as well as some Palmairas-style sandals for £20 quid), though I could have bought a lot more; the palm-print culottes jumpsuit is more flattering than you might imagine and really comfy, however I was being very strict with my budget on this particular shopping trip.

Forget any preconceptions you might have about Next and take a look at what's in store at the moment - I think you'll be surprised...here are some of the things that caught my eye (and check out those prices. Seriously, what's not to love?) 



















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