Check up on it.

I'm quite frankly sick of the weather, and will not dare to post about the unsightly scene out of my window. As much as i love winter, i'm definitely longing for summer days and warm evenings. Yes, i grasp the fact that we are in-deed very lucky if we are blessed with more than a weeks worth of sunshine in good old British fashion, but that doesn't put an end to my hopefulness of some sunshine. This may be party due to the fact that i was kindly invited to Next's S/S press day on Tuesday. Next is a brand i associate with cute pumps (no really, their range of ballet flats is rather impressive) and bikinis that do gracious things with rather ample assets. I was keen to pop along and see what they had in mind for the sunny season.

Moving swiftly past some very olympic GB inspired pieces, their range has some utter gems that i will sure to be hunting out come next season. I completely zoned into the delicate feminine pastel pieces (as per usual) and was delighted to see a beautiful embellished blouse that came in both a blush shade and a very, very cool mint. I need to jump on this mint bandwagon for S/S. Also in the range were some very dainty brodie anglias sleeve-less blouses that evoked my inner Mad Men Betty, a very fine knitted jumper with a shot of sparkle (perfect with tailored shorts and a tan!) and some terribly pretty knickers and bra sets (i need to investigate their under ware department more throughly in future). Another big trend i saw was the Versace chain print silk thing going on, not my style personally, but it looks set to be pretty big next season and Next have whipped out some fab designs including this marmite print.

How delicate is this pearl and lace clutch? As soon as i spied this i knew i needed to definitely put this on my watch list!

In the showroom there was a pop-up Cath Kitson-esk printed caravan, i'm telling you ladies, camping never seemed so appealing before. Inside it was piled high with the most beautiful homeware pieces i have spied, i was smitten with everything. From cushions and throws galore, floral bedding and pillows, daintily trinklets and  cake stands - i could of moved in. I never thought to look in Next for homeware but i was pleasantly surprised.

A few tidbits i was gifted with, god - i want summer.

What are your thoughts on Next?

Just to warn you and prep you for whats coming, i haven't been shopping in well over a month as i've been busy saving (Chanel fund ladies) and selling most of my un-wanted items on ebay (thank you again for all your tips!) - but in the mean time i've been stashing a viral lust-list of all the beautiful Spring/Summer bits and bobs i've spied online - so brace yourself (and your purses) for some serious lusting.

P.S Since i'm still on a mini spending ban, i plan to live vivaciously through you all and give you permission to take up the offer of free shipping at New Look today with the code: NLFEB12.

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