The Joy of Handwritten Notes with Honeytree Post Stationery (& Giveaway!)

When the post man delivers each morning, do you run to the letter box excited to receive a beautiful, thoughtful handwritten note? No, me neither. I usually pick up those bills when i'm walking past and then chuck them on the pile to be faced when i can next be bothered.

But, it doesn't always have to be like that.

Is there anything nicer than a handwritten letter on beautiful stationery?

I know it would make my post more appealing, that's for sure.

If you’re a fan of beautiful stationery, unique design and the idea of a monthly treat through the letterbox, then HoneyTreePost.com is right up your street.

This new stationery subscription service from HoneyTree delivers a curated selection of beautifully crafted stationery to your desk or door every month, with an array of different items within. Flexible memberships start at just £10.50 a month, with £1 from each subscription going directly to the Post Pals extra smiles Campaign. 
Order today to receive your FREE new member welcome Post Box (worth £12)

These make wonderful gifts for those you don't know what to buy, say a mother or sister who is difficult to buy for, make a subscription for them and its a gift that will continue through the year, and is also beautiful and useful.

This monthly parcel of unique stationery that can be sent, framed or shared to #CreateABuzz

I've actually used all my first months subscription of Thank you cards and I'm very much looking forward to next months delights to drop through my door.

To win yourself this months Honeytree Post set enter with the rafflecopter below!
Giveaway will run for 1 week, open internationally. All entries will be verified.
Winner will be contacted via me and forwarded to Honeytree Post who will send out the prize directly.
Open worldwide.

Good Luck!!

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Semsem: A Luxury brand with a Conscience

Recently I have found myself looking at more ethical fashion stops. Companies that source with strong ethics and give back accordingly. 

On my cyber travels I figuratively met Semsem en route.

Semsem was founded by Abeer Al Otaiba, a wife to a diplomat, a mother to their daughter and a degree in civil engineering.

The brand is inspired by the strong unbreakable bond between Mother & daughter. 

Love.

Semsem honours this ever present, special relationship with a beautiful collection for Mothers & Daughter.

Which is pretty spectacular in its own right. 

A brand born from love. 

Abeer works magic by utilising her civil engineering head to the cutting room floor, brining an attention to exquisite detail, quality and functionality. 

This means the outcome is smart, savvy and stunning.

So the reason I stumbled across Semsem and instantly fell in love with the brand, was the ethical sense of fashion. In this day and age, its so important that brands gives back, instead of penny pinching its profits.

Semsem works with women, giving time and support to charities that educate mothers on how to teach daughters the ways of giving back. This is real women supporting real women. 

Fantastic right?

Now, the brand is luxurious, made with the finest fabrics, so if you're looking for an investment piece that gives back, well Semsem could be just the perfect match. With stunning kaftans to tailored pieces there are some really special items. Perfect for that special occasion. I love the idea of the soft flowing fabrics for a beach wedding, perfect guest attire. The look book really does shoe off the incredible diversity between embroidery dresses to wide leg sharp trousers.

Have you ever heard of Semsem? 
And if money were no object what would you buy? Mine would be the above cream dress for the perfect Caribbean evening outfit.

Style or Brand: What do you shop for? ( & #Passion4Fashion Linkup)

I recently bought myself these black hi-tops in the New Look sale for £9.00. I had been gazing longingly at the same style but by Converse.. the original creater of this style. But at £49.99 i just couldnt part with the cash, not with new uniforms, shoes, trainers, bags, lucnhboxes etc to buy through the summer and we also had a holiday to look forward to which of course needed spending money.
New shoes for me were not a top priority. So when i saw these for a mere few pound I couldn't believe my luck.
I actually have red Converse that i've had for years, and i have to say, these New Look ones are more comfy; where the red con's are fairly narrow and pinch the sides of my feet by the end of the day, these don't, I can wear them all day (and day in day out like i have been of late) and they are just easy to wear and comfy.

But it got me thinking.
Do we buy for style or brand?  And also fit and cost plays a factor too.
I remember I really wanted a pair of Adidas Stan smiths so i bought a similar cheaper non branded pair, but i would always look at them and think how they weren't the ones i wanted and ended up not even wearing them(I did donate them to my sister who was happy to wear them, so the shoes weren't a complete loss). And yet once i had bought the Stan's i Loved them instantly
It's interesting isn't it, especially when the different is £40.00

Do you shop for Brand or Style?

New Look Black Hi Tops (which have actually gone down to £6.00!)
or
Black Converse.. Great selection of colours here.

Black skinny jeans: Love the Solow ones here
My absolute favourite: Madewell white tee
Summer essential: Denim Jacket :This Paige one is perfection
Black Bandanna
Bucket Bag The Baggu is my favourite

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Just a note: Giveaway & Sale!

Just a quick note from me today,
Don't forget there's a few hours left to enter the spectacular $1000 Asos giveaway.
It's open worldwide so make sure you enter below

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AND  I just wanted to mention that I've just started an Instagram Sale account.
I've been wanting to sell off a lot of my clothes for some time, but there's always something else to do and it always gets left. Well today I finally started. Over the next few days I will be adding lots and lots of pieces, all great condition and excellent quality brands such as Whistles, Rebecca Minkoff, Mango, & Other Stories, Levi's & Hush to name a few. Nothing will be expensive as I really just want the pieces to go to more loving homes.

Be sure to have a look here:
RTH SALE

Be sure to check out and follow as there maybe an absolute bargain waiting for you!

Hope you're having the best Thursday!
See you tomorrow for the #Passion4Fashion Linkup