Spring/Summer Knitwear

Make every day feel like a sunny day 💛🌻🌼 

I don't know about you but I am SO ready for some sunny days. Can someone please give the weather a gentle reminder that sunshine is the preferred forecast? We have some pretty bluebells popping up and the woodland is full of primulas which is a warming sign of spring, however, we have so much mud and have done for months. We're really experiencing April showers right now and with a storm thrown in I've forgotten what the sun looks like. I've started to introduce some spring-inspired colours into my life to counteract the English dull skies. 

I'm pleased to introduce you to Alan Paine who have some NEW Spring Summer Knitwear

Alan Paine Ladies Cotton Cashmere Vee Neck Jumper in Solar
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Alan Paine Ladies Cotton Cashmere Crew Neck Jumper in Carnation
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 Rediscover Colour

LADIES COTTON CASHMERE JUMPER

Available in Carnation, Navy, Sand, Solar, Spearmint and Steel Blue

I'm top to toe in Alan Paine for this look. I'm wearing an Alan Paine sky blue cotton shirt underneath my new jumper with my Alan Paine Surrey Tweed Skirt in Hazelwood. The cashmere/cotton blend feels blissful to wear because it is lightweight and well fitted (thanks to it being knitted to shape on the knitting machine). You can tuck it in nicely to a skirt (and jeans or trousers) without it being bulky and creating awkward bulges in all the wrong places.

I've worn my Alan Paine blue shirt underneath, however, I'll be wearing this jumper without a shirt underneath too because it feels soft against the skin thanks to the cashmere blend.

"The fusion of Pima Cotton and Cashmere creates the softest, most comfortable cotton blend you’ll wear. It’s the perfect choice for warm spring days and cool summer evenings..."

This is the pink "carnation" colour with a crew neck instead of the V-neck option. I've opted for another skirt (this one is from H&M) for an extra dash of feminine, a pair of heels and a Welligogs crisp white ruffle shirt (Welligogs ~ 10% off CHARLOTTE10). 

Both of the jumpers I am wearing are size 8. As always with Alan Paine, the sizing is great so they are true to size. The "solar" and "carnation" colours were my favourite Spring Summer colours. I love the steel blue colour too and the spearmint tone would look great with a crisp white shirt or white jeans. I tend to wear a lot of the "sand" colour for my daily attire so these new colourful jumpers have really brightened up my wardrobe.

Details
• Luxurious 92% Pima Cotton | 8% Cashmere – 12 Gauge
• Fully Fashioned - Knitted to shape on the knitting machine.
• Finished by Hand - Each stitch is linked by hand.
• Ribbed Cuffs & Hem – For added comfort & fit.
• Machine Washable.

What I'm Wearing
Outfit Details
Knitwear: Alan Paine Ladies Cotton Cashmere Vee Neck Jumper in Solar CLICK HERE
Knitwear: Alan Paine Ladies Cotton Cashmere Vee Neck Jumper in Carnation CLICK HERE

Skirt: Alan Paine Ladies Tweed Skirt in Hazelwood CLICK HERE
Shirt: Alan Paine Lawden Cotton Shirt CLICK HERE FOR SIMILAR

Ruffle Shirt: Welligogs Phoebe White Frill Shirt (10% OFF CHARLOTTE10) CLICK HERE

Step into the ethereal realm of Enya James
where Celtic artistry blossoms 🏰👑🍃

WEBSITE HERE

This 9ct gold necklace, a petite masterpiece in Chasing and Repoussé, is a tribute to timeless elegance. 

Here is a closer peek 💍 

This dainty pendant, featuring a princess~cut Ruby, effortlessly transcends occasions ~ whether it's adorning a beautiful dress for a special evening or gracing the simplicity of everyday wear. Its versatility mirrors the essence of timeless elegance, a piece that seamlessly fits into any chapter of my life ♥️

What makes it even more special is knowing the intricate layers of handcrafting involved, a technique dating back to 200BC/300AD. Enya's commitment to preserving the art of Celtic knot work is truly commendable ☘️

Immerse yourself in the artistry of Enya, a Celtic soul weaving magic with her jewellery where she unveils the intricate tales of ancient Celtic knot work 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏔️ 

Check out her other beautiful handcrafted work on her website HERE. Each delicate piece tells a story of dedication and tradition. 

Her Instagram page is HERE

A Quick & Simple Way to Make a Gift
Just like flowers, bloom in your own time 💐

As soon as 2024 graced us with its presence I definitely felt a shift within ~ it's time to start putting my needs first, I thought to myself. If you've followed me for a while you will have noticed for a long, long time I posted DAILY on my Instagram account. Working this promotion work into my daily schedule was rather pressuring whilst juggling work and normal life. If you're a passive scroller who does not create content it might be hard to fully understand the time involved. Not just physically, but mentally. There is a lot of mental work involved too. 

So, although I am still posting on social media I'm putting more time into self-love, looking after myself and taking away some of the unnecessary pressure. Flowwow has kindly gifted me a lovely bunch of flowers and a scented candle to remind me of the importance of expressing love to myself. Whether that is through chilled weekends, a spa day, or creating a cosy atmosphere at home. 

"May this candle be a gentle reminder to celebrate self-love and personal joy with Flowwow."

Self Love ideas you can try:
- Treat yourself to some flowers from Flowwow. They cheer you up in no time!
- Light a scented candle (from Flowwow) to set a cosy mood. 
- Take a nice deep bath or have a long shower and use your favourite luxury fragranced shower gel (I adore the Elemis Mayfair No.9 Shower Milk, bath salts and bath bomb, with your new scented candle. 
- Apply a hair mask and wash your hair.
- Chill out and relax with a face mask.
- Put on your favourite film with your candle.
- Or your favourite music.
- Wear something that makes you feel gorgeous! Nightwear, your favourite dress or your best jewellery.
- Paint your nails. Soak your feet and give yourself a pedicure.
- Put your phone on airplane mode for a while to fully switch off from work/social media/emails/notifications. 
- Reading before bedtime.
- Wear your favourite perfume.
- Write, journal or blog.
- Eat healthier food.
- Exercise, stretch or dance around the kitchen.
- Make more time for preparing healthier meals.
- Get outdoors ~ listen to the birds and try to get some sunshine on your face.
- Go on a walk. Breathe.
- Prepare a morning/evening skincare routine and stick to it.
- Put some makeup on and make yourself feel pretty.
- Reduce screen time (phone in particular) before bed. Turn on "Night Shift (Apple iPhone - it makes your screen warm instead of blue light) 1 hour before you sleep. 
- Get plenty of sleep. I cannot overemphasize the significance of sleep enough. Less wrinkles, skin repairs itself better and the fact it makes you less stressed are a few big ones! (More benefits here)

These healthy habits have made me feel SO much better. Take back control of your life by trying out some of my tips above. 

Mental Health Tips for Self~Love
- Figure out what specifically stresses you out or causes worry and try to change your habits to help you deal with these things better. 
- Set yourself some boundaries and try to stick to them when situations arise (with people too).
- Change your diet. Not only will it make you feel better physically but you will lose some extra pounds. 
- Switch up your decor. Surround yourself with things you love and bring you joy.
- Declutter. Your home, your wardrobe, your life.
- Tidy up your living and working space daily. Being messy stresses me out!
- Avoid toxic people and situations ~ if they don't make you feel happy why are they in your life?
- Talk. Reach out as isolating is very lonely.
- Cry if you have to. Don't let things build up. Embrace the blessing of being able to feel emotions deeply. However, bottling things up inside does not make you feel better.

I think another main point is, don't do the things you don't want to do. Obviously, we all have to do things we find uncomfortable and it's good to push yourself and try new things but engaging in activities solely to please others, just for the sake of "people-pleasing," is a surefire way to find yourself unhappy.

The Candle
The Esmeralda
A fruity, floral combination of cranberries followed by orange and cinnamon with floral back notes of jasmine and lily on a base of sandalwood, cedar, musk, vanilla and sugar.

Prices
From £10 - £470

Delivery
The flowers arrived Next Day (Delivery) in a huge cardboard box with a courier service. They were wrapped very well with lots of packing paper inside so the flowers arrived in pristine condition. The candle is made from glass and was wrapped individually, again, in perfect condition. 

They were wrapped in clear plastic (see my photos) with gel inside to keep them super fresh and hydrated.

Who is Flowwow?

Flowwow is an online marketplace that connects customers with local brands and businesses. You can get everything from fresh flowers, gifts, pastries, cakes, clothing and accessories, jewellery, craft supplies and more ~ all with fast delivery. They operate in 1,000 cities worldwide so even if you have a loved one overseas you can still surprise them with a thoughtful gift.

You can visit their website HERE


How it works
1. Pop your postcode in and your house number to find a list of businesses that deliver to your address.
2. Choose your gift! (not just flowers!) You can see business reviews here too.
3. Add to basket (or buy now). 
4. Specify the delivery address on the map. They will show you shops nearby to order delivery. 
5. You will see a breakdown of the order. Inc delivery costs.
6. Choose the delivery date and time.
7. Checkout!

My thoughts
As you can see they are a big beautiful bouquet and the colours are gorgeous. They are lovely and bright ~ happy flowers! The candle smells gorgeous. I am thoroughly enjoying them. I've situated them both together in the living room and the candle creates a warm flow on the vase and flowers. There's something magical about the tranquillity that blossoms and candles conjure when paired up.

It's been 7 days since they arrived and they have only just started to turn ~ which is really impressive. I'm thoroughly pleased with the service of Flowwow and the products received. The delivery was easy and they arrived in lovely, fresh condition. The website is really easy to navigate and a pleasure to use. Give it a try HERE. I am happy to recommend the Flowwow service to you!  

Discount Code
Use Discount code CHARLOTTE for 15% OFF FLOWWOW
(for the first order) valid until 31.03.2024
CLICK HERE

Unveiling the Ultimate Falke Hold-Up Experience
with The Tight Spot

See more photos of me wearing them ~ Sign up HERE. 

If you want to read more and hear my thoughts sign up via this link here. I will show you the finer details and talk more in-depth about these gorgeous hold-ups. And lots more photos!

Outfit Details
Hold Ups: Falke Lunelle 8 Sheer Hold Ups in powder/black from The Tight Spot
Nightwear: Vintage

See more photos of me wearing the hold-ups ~ Sign up HERE. 

10% off The Tight Spot with code CHARLOTTE

A night in with
Lovehoney

Whether you're single or loved up it's important to give yourself the love you deserve... 

Continued reading and see my secret gift on my NEW WEBSITE... (add your email address to the link above to find out what it is).

I have a super exciting new site where I can discuss my private life. If you love stockings, lingerie, and nightwear take a look... SIGN UP HERE. Click on the first box where it says new website.

I have a discount code: CHARLOTTE15 for 15% off the Love Honey sitewide for a limited time.

See more photos of my outfit, read more, and discover my special GIFTED ITEM from Lovehoney on my NEW WEBSITE >

Charlotte
x

Hello,
Valentines Day...

Valentine's Day is the one time of year you can go full-on fabulous. V Day feels special when you are loved up but it doesn't have to be a day of depression if you're single, like me. Embrace your singledom. Because let's face it, being in a relationship isn't all sunshine. So, TREAT YOURSELF! Today is about YOU. Enjoy a pamper day, paint your nails, get yourself some flowers, eat some delicious chocolates, buy some new clothes, get a gorgeous pair of shoes, wear something that makes you feel special... Look after Number One ~ You x

I'm feeling pretty and feminine in my pink Fennel Satin Mini Dress. Oh my. Funnily enough, I used to HATE the colour pink with a passion when I was growing up. Now I've hit womanhood I've fully embraced my femininity. Yes to pink and double yes to satin. Satin makes you feel so luxurious (silk hits next level) and glamorous. 

I'm wearing a size small. It fits nicely and is not too small for a UK size 8/10. I can sit down in it comfortably without worrying about my bum bursting open the back of the dress. 

I have a discount code for you for everything on the Bella Barnett website which is 15CL ~ Get $15 off.

I've opted for some fun and flirty red heart stockings from Mayfair Stockings. PS ~ I'll be featuring all things lingerie and stockings on a dedicated new website COMING SOON.

Don't forget to use my discount code for Mayfair Stockings ~ CHARLOTTE10 if you love stockings!) 

View MORE from Bella Barnett HERE.

Fennel Satin Mini Dress
$15 off using my code: 15CL

Outfit Details

Dress: Bella Barnett Fennel Satin Mini Dress CLICK HERE

Discount Code: Get an extra $15 off everything at Bella Barnett using my code: 15CL

Stockings: Fiore Love Booster Stockings from Mayfair Stockings CLICK HERE 

10% off Mayfair Stockings with code CHARLOTTE10

Official Fennel Satin Mini Dress from Bella Barnett photos on model. Copyright of Bella Barnett.

Hopefully, my photos give you an idea of how this dress looks in real life on a blogger and not an internet model.

Does Bella Barnett ship to the UK?

Yes, Bella Barnett ship to the UK. Delivery is always quick for those items in stock. So don't be put off that the prices are in dollars. The average delivery time for UK is 6 days.

I hope you have a lovely day whatever you get up to ;)

All my love,

Charlotte
x

How gorgeous is my new Bella Barnett dress? This is the Salina Mini Knit Dress. So chic and elegant. I'm wearing a size Small. It's really comfortable. A timeless design and great for Valentine's Day. Lovely and stretchy, but still holds its shape nicely. It is on the larger side for a size small, I think. So it is forgiving. Equally suitable for date night, lunch with your family, or a job interview. I adore this dress!

I've worn my elegant matching black and white heels, pearls and gold jewellery to match the gold accent buttons on the mini knit dress.

My nude stockings are from the magnificent Mayfair Stockings
(don't forget to use my discount code CHARLOTTE10 if you love stockings!) 

...and of course, I'm wearing Coco Mademoiselle from Chanel.

View MORE from Bella Barnett HERE.
(Content coming soon. You see that cute pink dress hanging up? I'll be sharing that with you very soon here on my website x)

WATCH

Get Ready With Me

Do you enjoy watching GRWM videos? If so, you can download my video of this outfit! *Coming soon.*

The Salina Mini Knit Dress
$15 off using my code: 15CL

CLICK HERE

Outfit Details

Dress: Salina Mini Knit Dress CLICK HERE

Discount Code: Get an extra $15 off Bella Barnett using my code: 15CL

Fully Fashioned Stockings: @mayfairstockings CLICK HERE 

10% off Mayfair Stockings with code CHARLOTTE10

Official Salina Mini Knit Dress Bella Barnett photos on model. Copyright of Bella Barnett.

Does Bella Barnett ship to the UK?

Yes, Bella Barnett ship to the UK. Delivery is always quick for those items in stock. So don't be put off that the prices are in dollars. The average delivery time for UK is 6 days.

All my love,

Charlotte
x

Welcome to this month's country fashion edit.  

A selection of NEW SEASON looks I have put together to inspire you this month! 

All products are linked. Click on the products listed below to buy.

Look 1

Holland Cooper Mayfair Suede Ankle Boot in Tan
Holland Cooper Jodhpur Jean in Oatmeal
Holland Cooper Cotswold Roll Neck Knit in Oatmeal
Pegasus Jewellery Mini Stirrup Necklace in Gold

Look 2

Welligogs Seville Navy Velvet Coat
Welligogs Cassandra Ivory White Shirt
Welligogs Chelsea Mahogany Leather Boots
Pegasus Jewellery Silver Snaffle Necklace

Get 10% off Welligogs with code CHARLOTTE10

Look 3

Karen Millen Lydia Millen Silk Cotton Vintage Floral Mini Dress
Fairfax & Favor The Stanton Women's Clutch Wallet - Tan Leather
Fairfax & Favor The Epsom Women's Court Shoe - Tan Suede
Pegasus Jewellery Triple Stirrup Necklace

Look 4

Holland Cooper Olivia Tie Shirt White
Holland Cooper Amoria Flared Jean Black
Holland Cooper HC Classic Belt Tan Monogram
Holland Cooper Ellenborough Ankle Boot Black Suede
Holland Cooper Mayfair Bag Black Croc

Look 5

Alan Paine Cricket Sweater in Light Blue
Pegasus Jewellery Horseshoe Bar Earrings- Rose
Welligogs Cassandra Ivory White Shirt

Holland Cooper HC Heritage Belt White
Holland Cooper Knightsbridge Court Trainer White
Holland Cooper Tailored Short Oyster Linen

Look 6

Crew Clothing Henley Boating Brodraise Dress
Fairfax & Favor The Marylebone Women's Pump - Tan & Navy Suede
Fairfax & Favor The Richmond Women's Hobo Bag - Tan Suede
Pegasus Jewellery Rose Gold Pearl Horseshoe Sparkle Necklace