Luckily, they are almost next to each other on 5th Avenue. If J.Crew is the more formal, grown up brand then Madewell is it’s experimental and fashion driven little sister. I love both of their look books (linked above).

As part of the same parent group though, they do share great dedication to colour, simple basics, leather and denim that I love so much. I actually probably could have dropped a grand or more in J.Crew.

I restrained myself and went for a few carefully chosen items although I am really regretting not getting a striped shirt like the one right at the bottom. A cheeky post payday online order might be on the cards.

Two shirts in Neon Rose and Black Stripe

A bangle in Sweet Lemon

A popover shirt in Navy Stripe

It’s from Me and Zena. I really like their offbeat style and even would go so far as to say I prefer their style to that of Tatty Devine. A tough call but they just make it. I may just have to buy some gifts from there in time for Christmas….

My mood was lifted however by this gorgeous piece of Vivienne Westwood jewellery given to me by my good friend tejal. fuschia pink plastic, diamanté, wings, a heart and gold – what’s not to love?

A pretty good way to get this girl’s smile back!

First up, these lovely leather ballet style shoes from Primarni. I love the neon pop of the peach colour – so wrongly 80s that it turns in to goodness. Lovely with a bit of a summer tan and only £6.

Secondly, we have these gold gladiator sandals from Office. People who know me will remember that I abhor the boho/hippy looks that seem to revive every summer. I like my clean lines, weird tailoring and block colours but at the moment everything is frilly, floral or beige. Yuck. Anyway, I digress…

I also like a bit of gold and sat next to my harem trousers and a fuschia pink vest these looked good. I also have an eye on needing a good pair of dancing shoes next month and my feet can’t manage 8 hours in heels. Ibiza is calling!

It’s actually sonia rykiel pour h&m – the only bit I found that I wanted.

It’s also something which I’ve been coveting for a while.

We moved on to a white wicker bag and a floral vest from Primark. Then to denim shorts from H&M.

And finally, as a gift from the lovely lady Chloe, a gold cupcake charm necklace.

Not a bad days work at all. Can’t wait for the summer!