March hare

Friday came and was very welcome, for it was: a) payday, b) the end of the week, and c) St Davids Day (see link to info from the National Museum of Wales). I wore the tunic dress below (a recycled pic) with leggings rather than tights. This outfit is probably the closest I can get to pjs at work... and also with a real daffodil pinned to me to highlight my (part) Welsh-iness. I did not wear national costume, sadly.

With tights, I felt too exposed! Leggings much better. This was taken last summer.

Two UK clothing brands I consistently find to be great quality and fit on me are Jaeger and Hobbs*. At full-price, both require saving up for. However, every time I have sprung for something from them - from a charity shop, or full price or with a voucher or at an outlet, I have always proceeded to wear the heck out of it, (link to posts - Hobbs woolly dress, Hobbs NW3 skirt and Jaeger skirt).

Happily, there is an excellent outlet shopping centre near my workplace which stocks both Jaeger and Hobbs - sometimes up to 70% off. Both shops present the stock really well so it's not overly-rummage-y.

*Linking because I love. I am just on a mailing list for both of them.

I had been into Jaeger a fortnight ago and spotted a gorgeous lace top, then thought about it all the way til payday! Very luckily, it was still there on Friday, with an extra 20% off and a bit more discount with my loyalty card :-)

kind of looks like a pile of
lace in this picture..!

She's a beauty. The construction is excellent - fully lined with silk, and a long back zip so you can step into it, but it zips up to a close fit.

dark grey, and £16 - from £99!

Also came home with me: these trousers, made from a soft jersey and cut narrow in the leg.

light blue and white stripe

 And this shirt - the softness cannot be believed, really. Slightly see-through and wafty but still tailored, so great for work.

My purchases were just in time, as on Saturday night we went to see a classical concert - our city is quite casual so jeans to concerts or plays are fine, but I had been on the look out for dressier tops - so ta dah -

couldn't crop the flying pugs out...

 The camera flash was erratic yesterday - below is very bright but you can see the lace better...

spot the new hair

top - Jaeger
jeans - Levis
chelsea boots - Cara London

Hope you are all having good weekends? What's the weather like? Here, Spring is springing, the sun has been out (even though it's still freeeezing) and the flowers are coming out.

P.S. Our roof is now fixed, am crossing fingers for no more leaks!