Just add cocktails

As the rain pours and the chilly wind whistles along the Thames my increasing obsession with sunshine knows no sign of abating. Never have I craved the Spring or Summer so much. Daily I see something sparkly or cheery and then my grey skies above dampen my momentary joy. I cannot recall a time when my sunglasses did not feature in my bag. Once this month have I put them on and for two minutes.

With Reiss adding jewellery to their growing retail offering, it was the Corrine gold multi chain sovereign necklace that started me thinking of Miami. Imagine this necklace accompanied by a white dress, sunglasses, bare feet - one foot gently poised in the pool and then a waiter walks over to hand you a cocktail - ah bliss.

Bits & Bobs

A couple of people who bought books to enter Style Makeover competiton haven't forwarded receipt and info to kate.battrick@googlemail.com - please do asap as I don't want you to miss out on draw taking place over weekend!

Also as this is the start of the new financial year I'm going to get really focused on helping you make do and mend in style. This really is the new year - celebrate and think about what goals you'd like to achieve between now and next March. I've reduced my credit card limit to the lowest possible amount the provider will allow - they get quite sniffy about it so I've changed to another one. Posts will focus on fearsome budgetting!!

I'm skipping out tonight to a 20% off evening at Kurt Geiger to get my summer sandals - I've got my eyes on these in navy blue and saving £28 is not to be sniffed at. Mind you my pal and I are off to have a large cocktail in the Donovan bar before heading home so not such a saving afer all!