Uterque lands on our shores....

Whenever I holiday in Spain, I make a bee-line for the nearest  Uterque store. Part of my beloved Zara group family, it is slightly more accessory-heavy with a love for embellishment. Whenever I wear my pieces of jewellery I get comments on them, and I'm now so pleased I can shop to my heart (and credit cards' delight) online whenever the urge arrives.

My current online favourites include:

Silk midi dress £99.90

Open knit A-line sweater, £64.90

Perspex mid-heel sandals, £79.90 

Handkerchief printed silk skirt, £79.90

A hen tea for the pretty crowd...

Yesterday, I threw a bridal shower tea-party for my good friend, and wanted to create a feminine and pretty indulgent day - we had finger sandwiches, mini wraps, followed by the requisite scones, cream and jam and finished with cupcakes from  Primrose Bakery and chocolates.

I decorated the table with lots of candles, white balloons, and white flowers which I displayed in different height vases and (thanks to my husband!) a large mug - decorated with our wedding vows from Big Tomato Company. Why don't you try using different vases, cups and bowls for flowers?

DvF shows the love for younger fans with Gap...

I adore Gap Kids and BabyGap. I buy it by the truck-load for my nephew and newly-born niece. The quality of their fabrics and cute designs make it a safe-bet for gifts and stocking up wardrobes. Together with a new collaboration with the queen of fashion Diane von Furstenberg, Gap is showing the love of bright and bold prints to the younger female generation!

Shoppers LOVE DvF's prints for their kids in bright colours, on opening day

My favourite items show DvF's love for colour and print, and are typical of what is to be found in her runway collections. These are soon to be seen on my new niece....

Print dress, £34.95

Printed shorts, £19.95

Espadrilles, £34.95