Polka Dots and Skull Studs

Good Morning lovelies,

Did everyone have a good weekend? What did you all get up to?

On Friday night, I went off to the cinema to see Safe Haven with my two sisters and our friend, Clare. It was my first cinema trip in a year, and counting my recent venture to see Ronan Keating in concert, my second evening out in eighteen months! It was perhaps a bad move on my part; I was in so much pain and was constantly squirming in my seat as I couldn't get comfortable. I really enjoyed doing something 'normal' for a change, though, and getting to spend some quality time with the girls. I also loved the film, so I figure it was worth the pain.

I'd missed going to the cinema. I used to go regularly but I struggle to sit in a chair for more than ten minutes these days because of the pain. I need to work on pushing myself so I can go more often. I hadn't seen a new chick flick in a long time, and Safe Haven was lovely. I'd recommend it if you like romantic chick flicks with a bit of eye candy.  Hello, Josh Duhamel! Safe Haven is another of Nicholas Spark's novel adaptions, which also include The Notebook, Dear John, and The Lucky One. I don't like his books (I find them so badly written), but I do enjoy movies, even if they do all have the same basic storyline. Have any of you seen Safe Haven yet?

Of course, an evening at the cinema requires an outfit, so I have a quick OOTD to share with you this morning.

I kept things simple for the excursion to the cinema. Comfortable clothing, no belt, and limited accessories so I wouldn't restrict my comfort while sitting down for a couple of hours.

I wore one of my favourite dresses; my M&Co red polka dot tea dress which my Mum treated me to back in Autumn to cheer me up after a bad hospital appointment. It's become one of my most invaluable garments which I love to wear time and time again. It's so pretty, I love the shape and fit, and it's comfortable, too.

 I paired it with thick black leggings, and my favourite jacket. The jacket is a cropped military jacket I bought from Red Herring a couple of years ago. I adore it, and would live in it given half the chance. It's so soft, and I love wearing it- especially over all of my dresses. I really don't care whether military is in trend when I wear it or not, I'm besotted with this jacket.

I accessorised with my grey Liquorish quilted skull-studded clasp bag. Now wasn't that a mouthful? The front is covered in little grey studs, and the bag has two straps which can change it from a clutch to a shoulder bag. I'm so impressed with that feature as it makes the bag so versatile and gives so many more outfit options. The bag can be found on sale here.

The only other accessories I was wearing here are a pair of ladybird earrings, a heart friendship bracelet, and a red rose Cath Kidston bracelet.

Outfit Details

Dress- M&Co // Leggings- New Look // Jacket- Red Herring // Bag- Liquorish // Earrings- Accessorize // Rose bracelet- Cath Kidston // Heart friendship bracelet- Gift from a friend

Have you been to the cinema lately?

Thanks for reading,

One For Mum, One For Me...

You may remember that last week, I shared photos of the beautiful oxblood Liquorish paisley bag I'd bought from ASOS as a Christmas present. I'd originally intended to give it to my Mum for Christmas but I fell in love with it on arrival, and couldn't bare to part with it. 

Well, I ended up ordering the bag again, but in dark brown so I could still give the intended gift to her, just in another colour, and keep one for myself.

It arrived a few days ago...

This is the bag in dark brown; isn't it gorgeous? I think this colour is so classic and much better suited to my Mum than the fashionable oxblood. I really hope that she likes it as much as I do.

This is the oxblood version, which I can't wait to use with my Winter attire. It's a little darker in colour than it looks here.

The bags are both available on ASOS, and are currently just £16.00, instead of the RRP of £40.00, which is an incredible bargain. Although they're not real leather, they both look and feel like the real deal, and as an animal lover, I personally prefer faux any day. I'm so impressed with the quality for such a bargain spend.

 They have beautiful paisley cut out detail to the front, which I adore. I'm a magpie for pretty paisley patterns, and these are some of the best I've seen in years. The bags each have a long strap for wearing over the body, and they're a great size if you prefer to travel light, with enough room for your purse, keys, phone, and lipstick.

I think this may be one of those bags that I'll keep hold of for life. I personally think the quality seems fit to last for decades... I guess I'll have to wait and see!

Fingers crossed my Mum feels the same way come Christmas Day!

Which colour do you like best?

Have you ever liked something so much you've not been able to give it away, or had to order it again in other designs?