I haven't been to a McArthurGlen outlet in years, blinded by the bright lights of Bicester Village I've been cheating until an email dropped in my inbox that is with an exciting Spring Summer accessory styling challenge. Armed with a generous gift card I was tasked with picking two accessories to style in five different ways. Question is, when am I not up for a styling challenge you? Craig and I were jumping in the car faster than you can say road trip. 


Visiting McArthurGlen Cheshire Oaks is an absolute dream, seriously. The shops are on point, I'm talking Mulberry, Michael Kors, Reiss, French Connection... The restaurant choices are on the money and while it's absolutely huge (with awesome car parking FYI) it doesn't feel busy or crowded, even on a Sunday. Plus anywhere with a Krispy Kreme and a crepe stand is alright by me. 

After a full day of shopping, the first iced Costa of the year and a Pizza Express lunch break both the man and I had shopping bags. My two purchases? A red Mulberry purse and a rose gold Links of London bracelet. Now let's get styling...


The Everyday Essentials - Come rain or shine (well we do live in England) this purse will forever bring me joy, just look at that beautiful pop of colour. Not only is it super practical (with the textured, hardwearing leather) but it works effortlessly for everyday living and I'll never lose it in my handbag thanks to that ever stylish, pillar box red shade.


The Minimal Jewellery Look - Unless I'm going out, I rarely wear more than my engagement ring, Michael Kors watch and a couple of bracelets. This rose gold friendship bracelet from Links of London adds a real touch of sunshine without working too hard, I adore the coral string and how such a simple bracelet addition makes me look like I made an effort. Rose gold accessories are having a real moment right now and I for one am on board.


Running About Town - You know those times when you just need to dash out car keys and purse in tow to get shizz done? This is where the red Mulberry purse comes into it's own, small enough to fit in your palm but large enough to carry all those card essentials, I'm talking the Space NK indulge card and my debit card naturally.


The Night Out Necessities - Evenings out on the tiles might be rarer now I'm 28 weeks pregnant but I still enjoy dinners out with my man and friends. Don't you love how this purse fits in my go-to clutch bag and still leaves room for make-up and a hairbrush? Now that's versatility right there and it means no more rummaging around aimlessly for parking money anymore.


The Uptown Accessories - For those times when you need to look polished and a teeny bit fancy the rose gold slimline friendship bracelet pulls it out of the bag, not just to be worn with sun dresses, bikinis and casual dressed down looks don't you know? I think this wrist set up would be perfect for a Christening or even for a wedding. Minimal but chic all at the same time, don't you think?

How would you style up my new accessories? What would you buy from McArthurGlen?

I'd like to say a huge thank you to team McArthurGlen for my new goodies.