BLACK AND BLUE CHECKS

My office is right round the corner from Topshop at Oxford Circus, which means the "just popping in to take a quick look" lunchtime visits are pretty frequent.  Fortunately for my wallet, this blue and black gingham short sleeve t-dress, with it's relaxed, slouchy drop waist, was in the mid-season sale down to £15.

Further down Oxford Street, Marks and Spencer also tempted me with this sharp shoulder bag in sleek pebble leather.  I like its boxy, Sophie Hulme-ish shape, gold twist lock and good stop-packing-the-kitchen-sink size.  I need more of those sizes.

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EDITORIAL: MAGDALENA FRACKOWIAK IN VOGUE PARIS

Let's Throwback Thursday to one of my favourite editorials of all time - the October 2011 issue of Vogue Paris featuring Magdalena Frackowiak, photographed by Katja Rahlves and styled by Geraldine Saglio.

Shot in Paris and inspired by the chic Parisienne style of Mademoiselle Coco Chanel, the shoot features black, white and pearls. Bien sur.

ASTLEY CLARKE COLOUR WHEEL OF FORTUNE

Designer jewellery site Astley Clarke has launched an exclusive online competition today called the Colour Wheel of Fortune, which gives users the chance to win one of 10 daily prizes worth up to £1,000.

Spin the wheel to win: day 1: £500 of colour rings/ day 2: one colour ring/ day 3: up to £250 of colour rings/ day 4: one colour ring/ day 5: one colour ring/ day 6: £1000 of colour rings/ day 7: one colour ring/ day 8: up to £250 of colour rings/ day 9: one colour ring/ day 10: £500 of colour rings.

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PETIT BATEAU X VENTE PRIVEE VOUCHER

Last week I spent a lovely evening in the Petit Bateau store on South Molton Street with a handful of fashion bloggers to celebrate the new Vente Privee voucher, which is live this week.

We sipped Champagne, devoured nibbled Laduree macarons and looked through the chic new spring/ summer collections for women, kids and babies.  The womenswear collection has its fair share of breton stripes, reimagined in a fresh colour palette of forest green, bright yellow, peach, royal blue and the classic navy and white for SS14.

The French brands have teamed up to offer customers the chance to buy a voucher for £25, worth £50 on petit-bateau.co.uk. I'm partial to the odd Vente Privée deal, but this is the first time the private sale site has launched a Rosedeal offer in the UK, so it's a great opportunity to grab a bargain from the current collection.  Take advantage of the exclusive offer here and stock up on wardrobe essentials for all the family.

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FRIDAY'S FFFFOUND: LONG WEEKEND

I'm spending the Easter weekend in Ilkley (because there's nothing like the

Yorkshire Dales in spring) Enjoy the four day break!

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