2nd Day Sally Jeans

I felt compelled to write this post after obsessing over the 2nd Day Sally jeans.
I won a Facebook competition with BlackWhiteDenim (@BlackWhiteDenim) which gave me £150 towards any 2nd Day item. So when I headed over to the fabulous BlackWhiteDenim in Wilmslow in November, the wonderful Jo (@JoBWdenim) advised I try on the black coated Sally skinny jean (£125)




The jeans immediately felt über comfy. Really stretchy. As they are standard 33" leg (and my legs are not!) I have to ruche them at the bottom,but due to the material, and the fact I tend to wear with tucked into boots (also bought from Jo! The By Malene Birger Demetra boots! See post here http://katepinksmith.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/2012-best-buys.html?m=1) this didn't pose me an issue. So what a great prize I left the store with!

I have to say, these are my "go-to" jeans as you can dress them up and down. The coated, waxy finish makes them quite appealing for evenings, but tucked into biker boots gives them the funky casual look. I've even been wearing tights underneath them with the recent sub-zero temperatures we've been experiencing, without compromising any comfort.

They are the "go-to" jean due to them being just so comfortable.

Get the look:
(Top right) Biker boots from Karen Millen in the sale - 30% off
(Bottom right) By Malene Birger Demetra Boots from BlackWhiteDenim




It is so important to find a brand of jeans that feel great and look fab too.
Jo really knows what suits her customers and has an intrinsic knowledge of that we want, before we know! That's some service right there!




The jeans have quirky labels and the I love the logo etched on the hem of the jeans as shown above.

2nd Day is the sister collection of uber-successful Danish brand Day Birger et Mikkelsen. Originally described as having a contemporary bohemian vibe accompanied by elements of twenties glamour, the new sub-label, 2nd Day, is a sexier and more exciting branch to their brand.

So, when I spotted these jeans half price whilst browsing online, I got my credit card out quicker than you could say Day Birger. I opted for another pair in black as well as blue.




They're a great midnight blue shade, so am über excited about their arrival.
I'd like to thank Jo of BlackWhiteDenim for introducing me to these jeans! I'll be living in them for sure.

Shop all 2nd Day right here http://www.blackwhitedenim.com/designers/2nd-day.html
What's your "go-to" jean brand?

Looking forward to your comments!
Kate xxx

Retail Therapy - new shoes!

I don't know about you, but after a rubbish morning, I thought the only fitting solution would be to go shopping!  Retail therapy doesn't half cheer us girls up!  So off I went into town.

Misson
A pair of nude and a pair of black patent slingbacks for work - about 4" heels.  So more summery due to the slingback but not toe curling freezing when it is not so warm.

Accomplishment
Nothing of the sort!

I wandered into Office, Schuh and Clarks (yes I know, it was on my way!).  There was nothing to be seen so I was getting disheartened.  I did see these Ted Baker (Svana) ones in Office but they were £120.  There were also peep toe which ideally I do not want.



Ted Baker Svana at Office - £120

 I did not want to spend that much as I had seen some in John Lewis for £75 each, so that was perfect.  Well, that was until John Lewis sold out!  So onwards I went!

I wandered into TK Maxx.  Now, I don't do rummaging, as frankly I cannot be bothered.  However, the shoes were on the same floor as the entrance and pretty neatly lined up.  Winning.

I was after some Birkenstocks as mine are on their last legs and they are my "put the bin out slash dash to the car shoes" so when I saw they had them in, I thought Charlie Sheen again - winning!  I'm always a size smaller in Birkenstocks than usual, and these pearlised white ones fitted perfectly.




Pearlised White Birkenstocks - TK Maxx - £24.99



Pearlised White Birkenstocks - TK Maxx - £24.99 - close up



So, when I saw the T-Bar ones in pink, I thought "it'd be rude not to!" So I got these too!

Pink Toe Post Birkenstocks - £29.99

So clearly, by this point, I had not bought anything I intended!  Though replenishing my stocks!  As I threw out around 40 pairs of shoes in January (I have a mahoosive annual throw out - will blog that in Jan 2013 - planning!) I continued in that vein, as I needed to replace by black peep toes I threw out, so I opted for these.  These will go perfectly with my LBD for Work (see that post from yesterday here).

BCBGeneration £29.99

So 3 pairs of shoes for less than £85.  Now, that is what I call a bargain!

I still do need my slingback patent nude and black heels, so be sure to keep me posted if you see any during your retail therapy travels!

Fabulicious love!

Kate xxx