Marni & me

Last week I bought a top from The Outnet, which I always find a brilliant place to buy items you love at prices you can just about cope with! At £87 I thought my choice of a Marni top was a good buy. Why, you could easily spend half that amount of money on a top at Topshop, the same amount at Reiss or even more at Whistles.

I was actually spending my earnings before I'd got them as this week I'm taking a break from writing and doing some fashion teaching. Stepping back into the saddle so to speak found me travelling into central London with my 'armour' an Anya Hindmarch clutch and a Smythson fashion planner inside it.



After a hard days work I returned to find my purchase had been safely delivered. I couldn't wait to try it on and get some quick pics, so forgive the poor photography. I must confess the urgency was based on twitpicing Mrs Bossa!

It's arrived!

I paired it with an Isabella Oliver black pencil skirt

I will be pairing the skirt and top a lot for the A/W season

Excuse the tennis racquet in the background, I realise I might be channelling Anna Wintour!

Arrival of snow, Valentino & dog

I love it when things happen in threes! My gorgeous, gorgeous skirt arrived last night by my trusty DHL man. It fits (although it is a bit snug) and it is beautiful. I will not enter a long and boring monologue about the quality of the garment but all I will say is, it well worth every penny. One of the best bargains I've ever had.



Then we all woke up to snow, a light smattering but it is still falling. Although in central London it is turning to sleet, in the suburbs it is still proper snowfall.

The petit garcon went straight into full loving the snow mode. He made angels in the playground and was so happy. Kids never tire of snow.



And my third delivery was a dog. A really cute shiatsu called Alfie. We're looking after my in-laws dog whilst they go off to Barbados. Yep, I feel slightly galled.





Although what with my Valentino skirt and a dog I actually think I'm in fashion accessory heaven.

This is why...

... I prefer quality to quantity. Okay so I love a red dress and I love Valentino. I'm currently weeping over all the rubbish things I bought, if only I'd saved my money for this moment!! Discount Valentino available on The Outnet

More Life Laundry to come when I've stopped weeping!

A graduation and two weddings

Such occasions require a suitable number don't you think? Anyway I decided to peruse the Outnet for a dress and settled on this Moschino one. Should be perfect for all three and of course the unit cost per wear is £88!

Discounted Moschino Satin Cocktail dress £264