Friday 17 May 2013

Tangerine Dream

I was in London on Wednesday for the Mint Velvet A/W 13 press day and a lovely time was had (more on that later). I had to walk down Oxford Street to the venue. OH MY GOD .. seriously it's years since I have been on Oxford Street and I was like a kid in a sweetie shop. I had no plans to buy anything but couldn't resist going into Esprit. It's not a shop I ever buy from but from now on it'll be my first port of call when they have a sale - amazing. The colours, the styles, the everything is just so different to anything I have locally here. How come the Europeans know how to do colour so well?

 I was immediately attracted to their jeans - every colour and size available in neatly stacked rows. I was looking at their cobalt blue ones and am now kicking myself that I didn't buy them too but they are available online so I think I'll have to do it. I was attracted to the shocking pink ones but then stepped slightly out of my comfort zone and picked up orange - I don't own anything orange (apart from some LK Bennet wedge heels I never wear).

 For some reason I can't find the exact same pair online, I only paid £14.99 but these are similar.

 So, onto the jeans - here they are. I didn't know how versatile they were going to be until 30 mins ago when I got everything out and played around. Here are a few of my looks and I could have carried on with more if I'd had the time/inclination (lazy blogger!)





All jewellery is from my new pop up shop which is going down a storm - I am so happy!

 Have a look and let me know if you like any bits, the stock is low due to high demand! Buy online today from the Avenue 57 pop up shop

Necklaces range from £10 - £20

Scarves are just £10 each, tops from £10 and bracelets from £8

So now I have orange to my collection of skinny jeans - just need those blue ones!

 What have you purchased lately that has taken you by surprise for its versatility?

 Fiona
xoxo

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12 comments :

  1. Sharon S17 May 2013 at 04:20

    Hi there! Those orange jeans were a gorgeous buy, so versatile and really stylish-they were a fab price too! Great to hear the shop is going well too! xxx

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    1. Avenue 5717 May 2013 at 04:53

      Thanks Sharon! I am so chuffed with the jeans I can't tell you!

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  2. Anonymous17 May 2013 at 06:44

    Wow wow wow, all look fab! I would never ever have picked up anything orange... will give it a second look now:-)

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    1. Avenue 5717 May 2013 at 06:47

      I can't believe I was so brave either! I am now determined to fit into the pink ones I bought 2 months ago but have never worn (they don't fit (wine) and they're BRIGHT!

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  3. Mummy, Wife and Chaos17 May 2013 at 09:45

    Orange is big news! They are lovely fiona x

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    1. Avenue 5717 May 2013 at 23:52

      ooh I'm 'on trend' then?!! I usually end up playing catch up with trends!!

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  4. Alexandra Petersen17 May 2013 at 12:29

    Great jeans, I loved the Esprit campaign with Gisele Bunchen, wanted all those clothes. You are lucky that you have such a long neck, I never noticed before, great with those necklaces, which are FAB!

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    1. Avenue 5717 May 2013 at 23:52

      Thank you! I do have a long neck don't I?! I have never noticed before. Just more places to get wrinkles!!

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  5. Unknown19 May 2013 at 23:51

    Stumbled upon your blog through Matalan site love the way you always go for nice bright colours and carry it off well.Also the fact the items you pick not too expensive which is a bonus. I am on hunt for cobalt blue or plum did they have them?

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    1. Avenue 5719 May 2013 at 23:53

      HI Gail, thanks for stopping by. They did have cobalt blue and I think a plum colour - it's a shame they're not online but if you have a local store pick some up - they are so soft too

      Fiona

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  6. GlamRosie20 May 2013 at 12:28

    They look great on you Fiona, what a fab price as well! x

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  7. Avril x1 June 2013 at 09:52

    Great find Fiona - lovely shade of orange too. You look fab in them and all the necklaces soooo amazing too! Off for a nosey in the shop now :) x

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