Select denim shirt

Select denim shirt by jennycuteblog on Polyvore

I'm back! Have been slightly hibernating - life can get complicated and so I have been ignoring the blogging world. But today I had a good day, and allowed myself to shop for the first time in a long long time. I have been looking for the perfect denim shirt for ages, and went into a shop I had never seen before today, called Select and managed to pick up this for just £16. It is exactly what I have been looking for. I love the pearly popper buttons and the elbow patches.

I have a cute Aztec print skirt in black, purple and blue that I think would go well with this. Any other styling suggestions?

In Print

Do you find that Christmas shopping leads you to lusting after so many items for yourself? I think it's all the new products that spring up, and their exciting packaging and newness screams at you to look, when you are supposed to be finding tokens of appreciation for other people.

Here are a few things I have picked up this week, getting distracted when I was supposed to be buying for others!

In Print by jennycuteblog on Polyvore

1. Charley Harper An Illustrated Life by Todd Oldham I got this as a late (over a month late!!) birthday gift from my brother. I love Charley Harper's art. We saw this in Waterstones and I was absorbed, this book is beautiful being almost exclusively prints of Charley's work, but also has an interview with him as well as information about his life. I found this really interesting as I knew very little about him. So pleased with this :)
2. Poems of the Sea Something about this book drew me in. I have always loved the sea, and the edition was gorgeous and decided it needed to come home with me. I also got the Haiku book in the same range as a gift for a poetry loving friend. You can get this for £6.99 at amazon, but I got mine for the R.R.P. of £9.99 at a local, independent book shop. Support independent businesses!
3. Disney A Year of Animation 2013 This was too perfect to pass up on. It is a page a day calendar with pictures from animated Disney films both old and new. £10.20 on Amazon but I got mine for £10.99 in store at Waterstones.

I think it's the cold weather that's drawing me into books and cozy bookshops. Now to flick through my Charley Harper book and finish my hot chocolate. Addicted to these marshmallows right now!

NPW wishlist

NPW wishlist by jennycuteblog on Polyvore

I love NPW! I have some of their nail pens and gems already, but I am lusting over these new releases. Particularly the stud wheel! I hav so much love for NPW as they have lots of innovative products, and the prices are crazy reasonable. Everything here is priced between £2.50 and £5.95, and they are going to last you a long time, even a nail art maniac like me!

They are becoming more widely available at high street stores such as Paperchase and River Island, but ladies they are much cheaper on their website! You do have to pay postage, but if you get a couple of items the cheaper prices will make up for this. They also sell a lot of funky presents that are good for secret santa parties or joke presents.

Have you used any of the NPW range???

River Island Wishlist

River Island Wishlist by jennycuteblog featuring river island

I went to Westfield the other evening to meet a friend for chats and cups of tea. We wandered the shops and I was good and didn't spend money, but it was particularly difficult! The stand out store for both of us was River Island, they have such a pretty selection of things in at the moment! I particularly want the blue skirt - so shimmery and gorgeous! 

Outfit: A Stroll In The Cold

A Stroll In The Cold by jennycuteblog featuring pol

This is my planned outfit for tomorrow! Excited to be getting all my winter clothes out again and layer dresses and knits. But I refuse to give up pastels - they are just too pretty! I am wearing this nail polish from Marks and Spencers, it is really pretty but mine is a smaller version with the most pathetic brush! The colour itself is gorgeous though and perfect for colder days.

Under the sea

Under the sea by jennycuteblog featuring vintage style handbags

There is nothing better than being by the ocean, and walking along the beach. Sea creatures are mysterious and unique, and I love the colours of them. What could be better then wearing sea themed clothes and cute accessories. I LOVE the crab hat - so crazy! I would love to wear it round London and get strange looks off people.

Forest Fanatic

Forest Fanatic by jennycuteblog featuring owl jewelry

One thing to know about me is that if you put an animal on a product, I will more than likely want to own it. I've always been drawn to jewellery and clothes featuring my favourite animals so it is a delight to see so many pieces on the high street that suit my style. 

As we are heading into autumn (although ironically the sun is shining brighter this week than most of summer!) there is an abundance of forest critters on the clothing and accessories I see, in warm autumnal tones. Here are a few of my favourite pieces I have seen - I desperately want to buy the Topshop skirt!