Weekend Wishlist #2

Welcome to another Weekend Wishlist at the High Street Edited Blog.  I trust your week has passed by without a hitch & that you have plans (or no plans - my fave!) for the weekend ahead.
Let's start Saturday with a little browse..

i. luxurious essential

I bought this shower gel  back in March just as we had all been told to stay home.  I couldn't find my usual favourite, but in hindsight that was a very good thing, as this is just wonderful.  Creamy, luxurious and bubbly.  It seems expensive at first but it lasts and lasts - I have used it every day for 4 months and still have over 25% of it left.

ii. self-care

Keeping cool is so important, especially when visiting the hairdresser with your mask in situ, as I found out yesterday.  It was so warm in there as no air-con is allowed, I honestly felt like I was about to pass out.  I could really have done with one of these..

iii. treat

reminiscent of seaside rock, this candy-striped shirt from H&M is the perfect swimsuit cover-up. 

iv.  home

I am obsessed with these pretty linen napkins at Zara Home . They have me dreaming of entertaining in the garden.. their tablecloths are gorgeous too.

v. book

recipe books are such a treat to delve into, and this one by Skye McAlpine is no exception.  It is truly a feast for the soul..the tastebuds and the stomach.

See you on Wednesday for Midweek Musings..

PS. after including the shell bracelet in last week's Weekend Wishlist,  I came across  By Nouck Jewelry  - they have a fabulous collection of jewelery including lots of  summery shell pieces & reasonably priced too.   Swarovski  also have some divine shell pieces with a little bit of sparkle included x

                

Top 10 Picks from Zara

Well, hello little Blog, it's been a while.  I will try to fit you in to my increasingly busy life more often in the coming weeks, I promise!

Let's start with a look at my current Top 10 picks from Zara..
1. 

Top with Frilled Sleeve £17.99

A useful little top with the added frill detail.  Looks just as good with tailored seperates as it does with jeans and shorts. Bonus!

2.  

Gingham Dress with Ruffled Sleeve £39.99

I'm loving the gingham trend at the moment.  I have invested in a couple of black/white pieces this season and think this red/white dress looks excellent and not too much like a tablecloth from an Italian restaurant.
3. 

Backless Jumpsuit £25.99

This is a versatile piece for layering over a tee or wearing on its own over a bikini/swimsuit for holidays.

4.

Polka Dot Jumpsuit £49.99

Love everything about this jumpsuit - the cropped length, polka dots and navy/white colourway. Great for a night out with heels or with trainers for the day.

5. 

Trousers with Frilled Waistband £39.99

Love the update to the chino style here.  Fab with a tee or a shirt.

6. 

Ribbed Jumpsuit £17.99

This jumpsuit is perfect for hot Summer days at home or on holiday.  I'd wear with tan sandals or trainers.

7.

Crossover Striped Blouse £29.99

I've tried many a boho top but have returned them all...this one however looks that little bit different with the tie giving it the shape the others lacked.  Wear with white jeans or denim shorts.

8.

Printed Poplin Top £25.99

Just gorgeous to give your denim a Spring pick-me-up.

9.

Pompom Basket £19.99

I have bought a couple of baskets over the years and find myself falling for this one too along with this one too.

10.

Slides with Tassels £49.99

Okay, so they're not very practical and wouldn't work so well on a sandy beach, but I adore these slides for wearing with a dress, boyfriend jeans or shorts when the weather warms up.

Back soon with my Top 10 from another high street favourite...

Sue xx

Military

On with the look at the top trends of Autumn/Winter 2016 and this week it's the turn of Military.  

First, here's some inspiration for you lovelies,

A Few Last Minute Holiday Bargains

Last week my internet browsing took me to Zara. Online of course as I don't enjoy the scrummage that is the actual shop these days. Plus when ordered online the clothes arrive in some semblance of neatness and I can kid myself that they haven't been tried on by hundreds of other hopeful shoppers. My order took a few days longer to arrive than usual, but arrive it did (after a week or so), and in time for my long-awaited holiday!

Here are my last minute holiday arrivals from Zara ,

Similar here, here, here and here

A Pop of Colour

I am just counting down to my Summer holiday and surveying the mostly monochrome clothes that I plan to take.  I have made the executive decision that I need to take a long a few pops of colour to liven it all up a little.

Inspiration (via Pinterest):

Don't you just love a sales bargain?

A few days ago I found this stripe shirt at Marks & Spencer.  I felt compelled to give it a try as it was reduced from £35 to £7.99, plus it was part of the Archive by Alexa range, so I thought the quality and styling would be spot on.  I wasn't disappointed. Except of course by the weather, as I had envisaged myself wearing it with bare legs and a tan sandal. However as it is pouring with rain today I chose to wear it with skinnies and loafers.