American Apparel cable-knit pullover

Beret - American Apparel

Blouse - New Look

Pullover - American Apparel

Laura Palmer badge - Bookhouse Creations on Etsy

Belt - ASOS

Skirt - Hobbs NW3

Socks - American Apparel

Shoes - Hobbs NW3

Bag - American Apparel

It's virtually impossible to look good in this cold weather. Any nice outfit gets ruined by excess layers: hats, scarves, vests, extra jumpers and multiple pairs of tights. To be honest, shortly after these photos were taken I added another jumper and a snood. The only solution is to invest in knitwear - like this American Apparel pullover. When you can't take your jumper off, at least make sure it's a pretty one.

Cravings

Dress - Primark

Belt - Primark

Bag - Urban Outfitters

Sandals - NW3 by Hobbs

I'm going on holiday to California in less than a month, so I have banned myself from buying any clothes or other treats until I get there. I've got a huge shopping list of things to buy from American Apparel, Forever 21, Urban Outfitters, Victoria's Secret, MAC etc. I also can't wait to go to all the amazing vintage stores in San Francisco.

However, I'm not very good at not shopping for clothes, which is why I ended up making a trip to Primark recently. I allowed myself a limit of £50 and got lots of things: two dresses, a satchel, two pairs of shoes and some nice jewellery bits. My craving was satisfied.

My best purchase was this dress, which was a ridiculously cheap £9. I've also got it in a black Hawaiwan style print. Might have to buy the green version too.

Blue and camel

Hat - Primark

Scarf - gift

Necklace - Marc by Marc Jacobs

Top - Topshop

Blazer - Topshop

Skirt - ASOS

Shoes - ASOS

Bag - Urban Outfitters

Lucy in Disguise

Hat, sunglasses and dress - Primark, bag - Urban Outfitters, sandals - Hobbs NW3

 Lucy in Disguise shop in Covent Garden

Betsey Johnson shop in Covent Garden

Today I went shopping in Covent Garden. It was another beautiful day so I wore a sundress and my straw hat. 

I was excited to visit Lily Allen's shop, Lucy in Disguise, for the first time. Overall, I was impressed.  If you'watched the Channel 4 documentary about Lily and her sister setting up the store, you might expect it to be slightly shambolic, and completely frivolous. In fact, the stock is well chosen, and although tending towards being pricey, there were some more affordable pieces. It was also nice to get a warm welcome from the shop assistant.

I also stopped at Betsey Johnson, which is another great shop to spend time in, looking at pretty (but expensive) things.
 

Easter

Hat - Primark, dress - secondhand from New York, sandals - Hobbs NW3