After so much of the summer spent in jersey separates, it was lovely to put make up and some sparkly (flat) shoes on for a meal out with some friends.
The top is one I picked up last week on a long overdue visit to my favourite consignment store, DejaVu on the Lisburn Road. It’s from Mexx and I really liked the colour and the shape. It’s also a first outing for this pleather jacket I bought on eBay over the summer. It’s from Warehouse and not exactly what I was looking for as it’s a little short on the body. But I knew it would look good with this top and for that reason, I’m going to keep it for a little longer to see if it gets out for a few more wears.
As I’m still off heels, I wore my Johnnie B gold sparkly flats…a total bargain at £16. They’re only available in navy online now, though the navy has a leather upper so are well priced. Size wise, I have the 40 – perfect for my 6.5 feet. My Jeans are from Gap. 
My handbag is the Cole Haan one I bought in New York and my necklace is an oldie from Freedom at Topshop. My arm candy is a mixture of gifts – a sparkly bracelet from India that my friend Catherine gave me, an Gucci watch that my Mother In Law passed onto me as she wasn’t wearing it enough and a magnetix healing bracelet that was sent to me when I was unwell. 
And as I loved this outfit so much, I substituted the sparkly flats for a pair of ankle boots and was able to wear it again the next day…result!
Before I go, just to let you know that I’ve just got in the first of my new jewellery stock in – on this link. I’ve bought a couple of stunning statement pieces for special occasions and also some more delicate layering pieces.
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Gorgeous soft colours in this outfit, Avril. Just lovely. Your new jacket goes perfectly with the top – a keeper I’d say! Off to check out your new stock! Lynne xx
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I have that jacket! But in tan
I love your sparkly shoes. I’m definitely more of a ‘flats’ person, and these are so pretty and look great dressing up an outfit. x
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So good to see you back on your feet. Love the outfit…and glad to see the bracelet’s getting a night out. Xx
Gorgeous jacket!!
Looking very lovely Avril and the colours you have put together are beautiful, love the glittery flat shoes. Glad your back is feeling a wee bit better and you are able to go out for some well deserved drinks! Xxx
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You look great Avril, I love your top it works so well with the jacket – fab.
Sue x
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I love all the soft, neutral colours Avril so this is right up my street. Off to check out your super-dooper statement pieces x
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Stone is my favourite colour for a jacket! I got a gorgeous biker in the Mint Velvet sale years ago and it goes with everything and getting better with age! I think you’ll end up keeping that one. Ooh – I dream of a girls night out at the moment! x
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Have I told you how great the new haircut is? I have? Oh well, here it is again. Love the haircut!
Can’t tell you the last time I had a girls night out – I’m going to a friends tonight in Oxford for a pre-birthday dinner but her daughter will be there & I’m taking my two so doesn’t really count!
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Love the soft colours and the jacket and top work so well together! Hope you’re doing ok with your back and it’s all onwards and upwards from here
Abbi x
Oooh sparkles look ace! How nice to be in some pretty shoes. Hope you’re back is on the mend and getting stronger and that you had a fab evening
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Fab outfit Avril….love those sparkly shoes! Hope you had a fab night out xx
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You look really lovely Avril – pretty top and your hair looks amazing! Hope you had a good night! xx