When you’re a Stay-At-Home-Mum, it is so easy to wear the same things over and over again. It’s tough justifying a new outfit when your children need new shoes – again. But I knew I needed some new outfits to wear for my various 40th birthday celebrations. So I thought I would share my new bargain dresses.
The dress at the top is a fab little number from Oasis that I got from House of Fraser a couple of weeks ago. The dress fits beautifully and made me feel fab. And at only £15 in the sales, I was even more thrilled. I teamed the dress with new sparkly heels from Hotter shoes (they are cushioned and so comfy). I always see people tweeting about Hotter, so I thought I would see if they really were as comfortable as everyone says (they are). And I got them in the sales (woohoo) for £34.00 (birthday money from my mom, so it was like they were free). I will be wearing these to every night out in autumn and winter.
I got my clutch bag last winter, from SimplyBe. I love that it is roomy, and with silver and gold accents (looks great with everything). My Cluse watch was a birthday gift from Husband. I have been wanting a gold watch for ages. The combination of gold and black feels very modern, and a bit gangsta.
When you turn 40, you simply cannot have just one celebration. You have to properly celebrate such a milestone birthday. So I needed another dress. I wanted something casual that I could wear for lunch with friends or even to afternoon tea. With trainers and a cardi (or my trusty denim jacket), I can still wear it on the school run in the autumn. I found this Izabel London dress on the House of Fraser website. Another bargain at £15.
I was given these two dresses from House of Fraser for the purpose of this review. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Whoo love both your dresses, especially the look with the blue tights 🙂
As someone who is turning 40 soon too, I am completely with you on this. Lovely dresses and happy birthday!! x
Thanks Kat!! x
The dresses for £15! What a great buy! I love your shoe by the way. They are very cute but sexy at the same time. Happy 40th also! I hope you have a fab time. I am not far behind! Xx
Thank you. I wish I was one of those people who could wear sexy high heels but unfortunately my back prefers a sensible shoe. 🙂 x
you look FABULOUS! You look like you’ve lost a lot of weight and look such a hot Mama at 40. Totally agree with more than one celebration!!!! xxx
Aww, you have made my day. Thanks lovely! My weight has stalled (enjoying my birthday MONTH–haha), so your comment has cheered me up loads. xx
You look amazing! I love these dresses and you look so fab! The first shoes are so cute too 🙂 Great style xx
Aww, thanks Jess! You are very kind. xx
You look great lovely choice of dresses and love the colour of the tights and shoes. x