You look absolutely studding!

We're not big on maths here at C3, but here's a little equation we think you'll like.


Fact.

It's all about studs and bling, too.

Exhibit A, Ms Norman's studded sequin bodycon dress is on sale reduced from £42 to £21.
Handwash only, the company describes this as "a rock-inspired chic evening dress with lashings of attitude".


Next up is a cute jacquard fabric number with a sweetheart-shape chest line and an embellished waistband. This has also been reduced from £42 to £21.


This grecian drape dress is a must-have for a swanky night out. And you can even chuck it in the washing machine when you're done!
Reduced from £45 to £22.50.


If you want to keep those pins warm but want a bit of bling in your swing, you can always opt for this jumpsuit.


Take no prisoners with this outfit. And if anyone wants to give you any lip, just give 'em The Shoulder!


WOWZAS!

Jane Norman also has more classic designs for those black-tie events, like this one-shoulder pleated tunic dress.


This cutey comes with a waist-cinching tie-belt and is available at the sale price of £20, reduced from £40.

The next number is bling-free but still has a little drama.


This taffeta one-shoulder ruffle dress comes with a contrasting waist panel that could be jazzed up with a cute belt.
Reduced from £40 to £20.

Standard delivery with Jane Norman at three to five working days costs £3.95, so I'd recommend buying a couple of items to make the fee worth it.

You're welcome!

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Who needs sales when you have Tesco?

C3 is in love.

I'm loathe to show you this for fear it will sell out and there'll be nothing left for me!


This absolutely adorable ponte dress is part of Tesco's F&F range and all they want for it is a measly £20!

Fashion-God bless Tesco.

C3 has also learned that Clothing at Tesco are official sponsors of London Fashion Week, which kicks off next February.

Move over, Valentine's Day. It's all about the love of fashion.

You're welcome.

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Sale away, sale away, sale away!

Merry Christmas, my fellow fashionistas!
C3 hopes you're having a fabulous day, full of good food, family, friends, and all the goodies you want.

And now on to serious matters.

Asos is having a disgusting sale; they're almost giving things away!

Everything you're about to see in this post is under £20.

Like this adorable dress, for example, which reminds me of a raspberry sorbet.


This Vero Moda frill sleeve mini-dress was available for £22.
Asos is now accepting offers of £11.

Seen above in 'Queen pink', it's also available in black.

Next up is this hot 'mummy' of a dress.


This gorgeous off-the-shoulder bodycon dress has a bandage look about it.
Seen here in pink, it's also available in black.

Recently going for £26, you can now have it for £13.
You'll also find this dress in Asos' petite section.

Then we have this gem, also available in the petite, maternity and curve sections.


This shift dress has a cute cross design at the waist and a v-back feature.


Available in pink, purple and grey, this was initially on the market for £24, but is now going for a cheeky £12!

Definition: Bargain.

C3 can't mention an Asos sale without highlighting this gorgeous maxi dress.


And her funky little sister.


The first one-shoulder 'Twist' dress was originally selling at £46. But it looks as though Asos got a bout of the Christmas spirit and have decided to sell this for a sexy £16.

Outrageous!

And if you manage to find one in your size before they sell out, I may actually display signs of sickness and jealousy.

I am not ashamed.

Another one-shoulder look, the little sister is exclusive to Asos' petite range and offers the best of both worlds, with a short front and a maxi back.


Previously going for an already-reasonable £28, this can now be ours for a cool £14!

Well, I think you are more than armed to go out and treat yourself for Christmas.
If you've been more nice than naughty, that is...

You're welcome.

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Doctor's orders

One can never quite get over just how Primark does it.

The company's been going for an absolute age, and is making clothes gorgeous enough to compete with other high street fashion stores for a fraction of the price.

Okay, wondrous rant over.

This is a post with a twist.

It is, of course, all about Primark.
The twist is you can't order these online.
Instead, you have to get up, dust the snow and ice from your backside and venture to Oxford Street's branch.

Brand spanking new to the store this week are a sexy 'silk' jumpsuit, a chic doctor's bag, and a cute, funky pair of flip glasses.


Primark's low-cut jumpsuit has six nautical-style buttons on the waist. Made from polyester, it can be machine-washed and comes in sizes 6 to 20.

By the looks of Ms Tyra Banks' penchant for jumpsuits in the UK's latest season of America's Next Top Model, C3 is thinking she missed a trick, forking out as much as I can only briefly imagine she did for her outfits.

This slinky thing will only cost you £17!!!!
I know!
Shut the front door!

Next, what's up, Doc?


This new leather-look Doctor's bag comes with a detachable strap to wear across the front of your body and has a popper-clasp flap at the front. It also has four metal studs at the bottom.

The price?
Need you ask?
£8!

Stop it!

Finally, Primark's funky flip top glasses look fit for a Theophilus London lover.



These glasses are an absolute steal at £2, so please don't steal them.

The first two are in the post, so check back with C3 soon for an in-depth review of these and other blog classics.

You're welcome.

PS. One more sleep till we get to open presents...

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One to Watch: Oliver Bonas

One of my favourite brands, Oliver Bonas doesn't mess around when it comes to quality.
Sadly, this is reflected in its prices, which, while not necessarily extortionate, are a little higher than this girl would like.

So here's hoping the following line-up will be available in the near future for a little less.

First up, this simply fabulous Cynthia leather tote, pictured here in tan, also available in black.


C3 was in a local Olly B store recently, perusing this same bag, when a lady – we assume a Rugby Player's Wife – waltzed straight up to the shop assistant, saying: "I'm looking for a school bag for my daughter. It's her first year of secondary school..."

She looked around the store as she spoke and her eyes eventually rested on my inamorata, Cynthia.

"Ah," she said, triumphantly. "This will do."

Didn't even ask how much. I don't think it mattered.
She seemed oblivious to the fact that she was forking out £129 for a teenager's bag.

Me?
Jealous?
Yes.

We don't all have it like the Rugby Player's Wife.
So, please oh please Mr Bonas, make a lady happy; knock a ton off the price and turn it into £29?
I may even tip an extra pound, rounding it off to a neat £30, because I'm nice like that.

C3 is also a fan of this Alice graphic heart dress.


For £49, you'll make anyone fall in love with you.
And C3 would certainly fall in love with OB even more if shrunk that price tag ever so slightly...

I'm just sayin'.

Finally, this cute Vero Moda cardy is short and chic made with gold studs.


For £38, it's also available in 'snow white'.


Fingers crossed.

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Monday Best

It's all about Dorothy Perkins today, ladies.

You may have missed their limited sale offer, but fear not.
They've still got some gorgeous pieces at cracking prices.

Like this red dress, for example.


Dotty's sexy one-shoulder dress comes with a satin floral embellishment and could be yours for £20!

C3 also spotted this cute little number.


The black and white spot bow dress is part of their concession and available at £30.

Love it!

And speaking of love...


You can have this cute piece of bling for £7.50.

I know: ridiculously delicious!

C3 is also loving this gorgeous cuff, retailing at a tidy tenner.


And last – but Dorothy-ly not least – is an absolute must in all this dodgy London weather.


This fabulous frilly brolly would make you pray for rain, not dread it.
For £8, it has a beautiful diamond detailing to keep you looking chic, come rain or snow!


Go on, treat yourself.
It's Christmas!

You're welcome.

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Random apartment

I know this seems highly unseasonable (is that a word? It is now!), but I just couldn't resist spreading the word on these gorgeous sun blockers.


French Connection told me – in English – this specimen that even Anna Wintour would write at least a double page spread about were initially on the market for £42.

Boo and hiss.

Then they told me the shades were now adopted into the Sale family, thus available for £25!

We approve, yes?

You're welcome.

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Lace front

Tesco's done it again with this cutie.


This lace top from their F&F range is only available online and is reduced from £14 to £7!

It's a clearance item, too, so... I'm just saying.

You're welcome.

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Frockin' awesome!

Yes, every women's magazine has been harping on about the fact that it's Christmas and thus party season.

But don't yawn; the chicks have a point!

We must be prepared for the obligatory office shindig; the forced family gathering with all and sundry turning up out of the blue expecting presents even though they probably couldn't tell you your middle name.

The point is, we want to look good, but we want the price to be just as good.

Matalan is delivering that very kind of assistance with these two gems.


From their Be Beau range, this leopard print strapless dress comes with a cute little belt for that fabulous waist.

Reduced from £28 to a stunning £14, the only sizes that appear to be left are 8 and 16 – obviously – so don't say I didn't warn you.

From strapless to Charlotte-esque, this next dress is also on sale.


Matalan's rose print satin prom dress is made with netting to give it its shape.

Admittedly a little on the spring/summer side, this could still go down well at a Christmas do with a pair of tights, as pictured. And for a measly £14 – reduced from £25 – why the hell not?

You're welcome.

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Knot's landing

Asda is definitely in the Christmas spirit with this one.

Their knee-length jersey knot dress stretches for those 'wider' days and is safe fodder for the washing machine.

To top that, for a stylish £16, you could be wearing it to your next power lunch.

You're welcome.

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Fab Find 'Fursday...

Alliteration is just too tempting, even when no such day exists!

Today's fabulous finds are brought to you by the wonder that is Tesco.


From their F&F range, this new colour block dress is chic, versatile and sexy! Could anything be more sexy?

How about £16?

I agree! Muchos sexy!

While you're at the checkout, check this out.


This gorgeous fitted red dress is available from F&F's Petite section, also for a tiny £16.

Red hot stuff, yes?

You're welcome.

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High flying

It's all about the aviator jackets right now, ladies.
So here's a round-up of some of the most delicious deals on the worldwide web.

Asda wins this competition so far with their Petite jacket available for £30.


The wide collar is made with some sort of thin wool-like fabric, and you can almost see this hiked up with a scarf wrapped around it to support it. Cosy!


The same company is offering this aviator flying jacket for £35.


Whereas the first jacket is machine washable, this one is dry clean only. So just be aware of that if you really like it.

Next in the pack is this bad boy from New Look.


This funky thing is made with a faux sheepskin lining and trim and is actually on sale, reduced from £39.99 to a baaahh-my £20!

No excuses, ladies!

Boohoo.com and Asda have similar numbers next.

Boohoo's Asma suedette jacket could be yours for £35.


Loving the red lipstick, by the way.

Asda's offering looks a little something like this.


Their Moda Sherling shawl jacket is available for £30 and they reckon it's "the ideal Christmas present"...

Merry Christmas!
And you're welcome.

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La Dolce Vita

You may have noticed a surge in Mediterranean-looking divas donning bad-ass quilted parkas around town of late. (I say Italian; he says Spanish. Let's call the whole thing off!)

I'm sure you know what I speak of. Power women on power trips striding through Bond Street pouting through heavy-set Chanel sunglasses looking for the most expensive garment to assault their husband's credit card with; Gucci tote on one wrist, Cartier watch on the other and a small dog yapping at their Prada heels.

Well, here is access to that same look sans the unwittingly-generous husband or exorbitant fees.

High street sweetheart H&M is definitely the top of this list, currently selling their padded jacket with an elasticated belt for a fabulous £14.99!


Also available in blue.

In a similar style, La Redoute's short padded jacket – which also comes with a detachable belt – is currently retailing at £19.50, previously £39.


It's also available in white, blue, red and black.

Now we could never forget Asda, the surprising dark horse of the frugal fashion world.
Their Moda padded belted jacket is available online for £25.


It's also machine-washable, which is always a bonus.

Moda's mocha padded belted sister comes with a little fur collar to cosy up to and is also available for the same price, £25.


Bella!

And for those of you wanting a little more fur for some neck-lovin', Boohoo.com's Ciara quilted coat ought to do the trick, for £30.


And why not check out this cute short-cut version for a little edge at £20, also from Boohoo.com.


Now go forth, and pout!

You're welcome.

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Forgive and for-spend!

Bless me, Fashionistas, for I have sinned.
It has been several weeks since my last Cheeky entry.

There is a perfectly valid reason, you understand!

The C3 PC caught a bug.

[Cough]

But now we're rocking out with a Mac, and all is right with the world!

And now down to business.

Have you heard, Asos is offering free delivery on everything?
Including this much-needed leopard print cardigan for an outrageous £12.


Or this chunky Vero Moda rib cardigan for £20.


And even this lovely patterned knit cardy for £24.


Press this for more information.

You're welcome.

What's that you say, now?
"Welcome back"?

Why, thank you!

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