OOTD: Drizzly Weather, Coffee Dates & New Handbags

You know those days when basically you've all the good intentions - but everything goes a bit tits up, you end up with frizzy hair and the only thing that will fix it is a cup of coffee or three? Last week I had one of those. I was all up for rocking a sassy outfit, but when it's freezing and miserable outside you can only reassess and step out of the door in a cosy jumper dress in a colour to match your mood. This winter I've been embracing the jumper dress for the first time ever and I have to say I'm all over it: they're cosy and comfy without requiring any kind of effort, but look like you've actually put a little thought into your attire. Although this little number from Next is one of my current faves, the colour means I feel the need to up-the-outfit-ante with a rather delicious looking handbag that will make me feel like a boss (even though I'm secretly wishing it to be nap time.) Meet my new baby: the Givenchy Antigona in black, with little silver stud details that I just can't get enough of. Hubba hubba.


I've been dreaming of this bag in grey for such a long time, but I just couldn't justify the price tag knowing how many others were waiting around in my cupboard to be used. However, when I popped by Bicester Village and saw it on sale it was hard to resist - so much so I went back to the shop a couple times to try it on and see if I was really that in love with it. (Spoiler, I was.) This is why I love Bicester Village: you can pick up items you coveted at full price on the catwalk for sometimes less than half the price a few months later, while still enjoying that designer shopping experience. (FYI I got this for about a third off the usual retail price, and in black! Unheard of!) It looks utterly divine and is large enough for everything I need, while the chunky zip and studded details give it a modern edge. It's just what I needed to spice up an otherwise bland outfit and help me forget about the frizzy mop on my head caused by the day's drizzle.