The Wedges

In my last post i mentioned wearing some wedges whilst out and about in Oxford. Here's a photo of the shoes in question (i apologise for the pasty legs) - thank you to 'Love at first blush' for requesting a picture of them

Leather Wedges from Moda in Pelle

http://www.modainpelle.com/

Today's most coveted..... from a corner of Oxfordshire

Continuing my love of all things yellow and orange - here's my current wish list.

Whistles - Jungle Cat Pleated Dress

Style it with a fabulous belt.....

Reiss - Vienna Multi Strap Belt

And some fabulous shoes....

Miss KG - EVE

And finally, a Chunky Knit/ Coat for when the temperature drops

Jaeger - Waterfall Cardigan

If you want to visit any of these sites the links are provided below..........

http://www.whistles.co.uk

http://www.reissonline.com

http://www.kurtgeiger.com

http://www.jaeger.co.uk

A Walk Down Memory Lane

Earlier this week i found myself back in a part of Oxford that was once my home (we're talking a very, very long time ago).

Walking down the streets brought back a lot of memories, thankfully they were mostly good ones and the sun was shining. Finding myself with spare time before my appointment i decided to visit one of my old haunts - a wonderful, time forgotten coffee house.

It's shabby, slightly dim and still run by the same old men that were there all those years ago when i spent a summer hanging out at their tables talking everything from my latest crush to politics (yes there was a time when i thought there was a cause i could believe in). The decor may have faded but the quality of the coffee is still outstanding. I spent a very happy twenty minutes savouring mine.

Take a look and see what you think, maybe it will appeal to you as much as it does to me.

Customer Service does still exist (in Oxford at least)

Does the thought of shopping have you jumping for joy?

Do you like to rummage in vintage, antique or charity shops? Or is high end more your thing?

Do you find yourself looking for something specific?

Or something really special and unique?

Do window displays pull you in or turn you away?

Do you travel by car, bicycle or on foot?

Or does the thought of braving the shops make you feel gloomy and grey against the background of colour and hustle?

I don't have a problem with shopping (in fact I'm very good at it - I'm in therapy so I'll break that habit eventually), but i do have a problem with bad customer service. Recently i experienced appalling customer service which left me feeling worse than grumpy. If a company is prepared to take my money surely they can manage a few of the more basic societal manners - apparently not. Needless to say the order was cancelled and i will not be having any further dealings with them. 

So, the incident got me thinking about good customer service, especially in Oxford my home City.

I have to say the staff in Whistles excel at customer service. They are consistently friendly and helpful and more importantly sincere (and yes I would like to work there). If you get a chance, pop in. They'll help you if you need guidance on a specific outfit, they'll even track down items for you if they aren't carrying the size or item you're after. There's also 20% off at the moment (until 1st May so be quick - online discount code isWHG20SS11) which makes some items a bit more affordable.

Most lusted after items from the current season are

Claudine Crepe Waterfall Jacket

 Vanda Cashmere Cardigan

Sandra Stripe Dress

 Echo Soft Raglan Shirt

Love Print Skirt