Isabella Oliver 365 rebrands as Baukjen

Hi guys,
I've been a fan of Isabella Oliver 365 since I reviewed one of their cashmere shirt coats back in 2010: I still wear it now! But I always felt they were slightly overshadowed by the Isabella Oliver name: for those of you not in the know, Isabella Oliver is more famous for their well fitting amazing quality maternity wear. There isn't a pregnant celeb who hasn't been spotted wearing an Isabella Oliver jersey dress: they're everywhere!

But now Isabella Oliver 365 have stepped out from behind their pregnant sisters shadow and rebranded as Baukjen. Brand new name, same amazing quality clothing! Here are some shots of the pieces I'm most lusting after from their look book:



I'm not saying these pieces are the most fashion-forward and aimed at the super-young and trendy: but they are well cut, versatile, and come in gorgeous buttery-soft fabrics. They're the kind of pieces that would suit literally everyone. I'm a huge fan of their jersey dresses: they're figure hugging but flattering at the same time, and they really hold their shape.

If you're looking for easy-to-wear, easy to throw on, mix-and-match pieces then I really think the new Baukjen website is worth checking out: I could stock up on all of my wardrobe staples in minutes! What do you think?

Love Tor xx

PS - To celebrate the start of London Fashion Week, if you enter the code LFW15 at checkout, you'll get 15% off the entire collection. Definitely worth a peek!

Mid-season sales: Extra 20% off at Warehouse

It's officially mid-season sale time: the River Island sale started today (more of that to come!) and then I got an email letting me know that the Warehouse.co.uk sale had an extra 20% off sale prices: and there's also a code for free delivery! Obviously I had no choice but to check out their site and bring you a list of my favourite and most bargainalicious pieces!

Green embroidered dress, now £10. Rose print blazer, now £15. Silk shirt, now £15. Biker jacket, now £80. Crochet jumper, now £20. Stripe dress, £30.

I loved the green dress and couldn't believe what a bargain it is, especially given its 100% cotton and the original price was £45. There were lots of prom shaped type dresses on the site, which would be perfect if you have a fancy Christmas party to go to (i'll be having a couple of pints in the pub!) and a great selection of fine knits, which I always find much more convenient than chunky ones for wearing around the house, and under coats. Speaking of knits, I couldn't resist that crochet jumper, which would look amazing contrasted against a floral tea dress, or worn simply with panelled leggings. My favourite piece though is the stripey dress: i'm addicted to dresses (note the name of the blog!) and that one would be perfect for taking from work to play!

There is a lot of left over summer stock in the Warehouse sale, but also some great bits to see you through the winter: personally i'm delighted to see all the summer stuff in store, at it means I can pick up some bits and bobs for my honeymoon, but at bargain prices! To Save your extra 20% off all Sale items plus free standard delivery, follow the big ugly link, and then put FREEDEL1 in at the checkout. I'm being good and saving my pennies at the moment, but i'm not sure how long that will last with so many great sale offers around....

Love, Tor xx

Reader discount: Delightful Muddle Vintage

I love vintage shopping (in fact i'm wearing one of my favourite vintage coats today) I love wearing something that you can be sure noone else is wearing (not something that happens when you pull on your favourite Topshop dress). So you can imagine how pleased I was to discover Delightful Muddle Vintage: well organised good quality vintage at affordable prices from the comfort of your living room.

Delightful Muddle Vintage is about to celebrate its first birthday. The company was originally set up by the current owners grandmother in the 1940s, but has now been operating online for 12 months. There is no focus on designer items but wonderful wearable pieces that are as relivent now as they were when they were made; some of the dresses are beautiful, and because they aren't recognised designer-vintage labels, they're really affordable too.

Unusually, the store also offers menswear, so you can glam up your boyfriend at the same time as shopping for yourself! And the site has a bargain corner where all items are £10 or less: perfect for a little treat when you're not feeling flush!

Delightful Muddle Vintage are offering FabFrocks readers a MASSIVE 25% off. You simply need to enter the code delightfulfrocks at the checkout. How exciting is that?? I bet you can guess what i'll be doing this afternoon! (hint: it involves online shopping!)

Love, Tor xx

PS - The photos are by Ruth Allen and Zoe Escritt