What I wore to the Blog Awards - Product Review

Hello Dear Reader,

I've had a few email asking about what I wore to the blog awards and what I thought of them.

Firstly thanks to Boden who sent me their Chelsea bag. I love the spots and it's a really fun bag and I think it's really well made. I now use it as a work bag and it easily transports everything............very stylishly may I add. Boden, although a British company, have their products made in developing countries and the bag is made in India.  Nonetheless, it's a great bag and it certainly added sophistication to my outfit. Would I recommend it? Yes. 

My control underwear came from Marks and Spencers from their Magic Secret Slimming range. My advice would be to invest in a more expensive brand as the ends of the legs and the tops of the tummy rolled and didn't lie flat and were not as controlling as Spanx that I have bought in the past. However, they are half the price of Spanx and for that, they do half the job. Would I recommend them. Sorry, but no.

My shoes were from Clarks and for high heels, the most comfortable pair of heels I've ever worn. They are from their 'softwear' range and were wide enough to be comfortable all night. I can't wait for any excuse to wear them again. Most of Clarks shoes are now made in China and although they are stylish, I think it is still a shame  that such an iconic British brand is now made in China. Nonetheless, they are fantastic and will get a lot of wear. Would I recommend them? Oh yes!

 My star of the night was my David Neiper dress. Made in Derbyshire. I even know who made it. Its component parts were sewn together by Dawn, Pat and Eva, Brenda pressed the dress and it was inspected by Jo. My dress kept five British women in work! I'm now aiming to buy as much as I can, if I need it and can afford it, to buy British. I've already got my eye on another dress from the same company. Take a look HERE at their video showing you the workers behind the scenes. Would I recommend them? Oh Yes, Yes, Yes!!!

When I was dress hunting, I sought out many quality suppliers and saw many dresses as much as this dress. Every time, I would turn to the label inside and felt unsure of the ethics of where it was made and then wonder how a company could charge hundreds for a dress when the workers didn't even have rights. Thanks to all the suppliers but I must say, my favourite is the dress. In case anyone wants one, they ship world wide.

Thanks again to the Mad Blog Awards for giving me the chance to dress up and have a wonderful night out. Thanks to the suppliers for making me look and feel wonderful, glamorous and ladylike. I will make sure I wear all of these items over and over.

I hope that satisfies the fashion conscious curiosity of some readers and sorry to Marks and Sparks but I have to be honest.

Tomorrow, I will be at the Stitch, Sew and Hobby Craft show with Frugal Mummy and look forward to meeting the Dear Readers who said they would look out for me! I'll tell you all about it when I get home. On Sunday, I will be on the Tracy Wilson programme on Radio Cornwall where we will be discussing the worrying cost of food. Please email your frugal food recipes or your concerns of rising food prices to [email protected] it would be wonderful if any of you could phone it on 01872 22 22 22.

Until tomorrow,

Love Froogs xxxxxxxxxxx