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Outfit: Navy and White Polka Dots

2013-05-20T20:00:00.000+01:00

Head to toe polka dots today! And I love it! I was going to wear a stripe skirt with this t shirt but I’ve done stripes and spots before so went for spots on spots today. Navy cardi – Next Tall Navy and white spot t – Next Navy and white polka dot skirt – Next (charity shop) Navy and white polka dot shoes – Long Tall Sally (gifted) Navy heart necklace – Scope Silver hoops –

Weekend Recap

2013-05-20T16:30:00.000+01:00

Friday night we went to the house of some friends for a few drinks. A friend of the young man’s was up for the weekend and staying there so it was good to see him too. We ended up staying til way past midnight and eating curry, naan bread and rice. It was a great evening. Saturday morning we picked up the young man’s parents and his niece and headed off to my niece’s 1st birthday

Outfit: Jeans and Trainers with Navy and Spots

2013-05-17T16:30:00.000+01:00

Office moving day was upon us so I dressed accordingly in jeans and trainers. These jeans are old, like, pre-2004 old. They are from back in the day when Gap’s Long length was actually long and not the pitiful 33” or whatever-it-is-now inside leg. Ever since I read Rachel’s posts on Grasping For Objectivity about mom jeans I have been hyper-aware of checking the pockets on my

Outfit: Red Jeans, Grey Sweater, Stripes and Zebra

2013-05-16T16:30:00.000+01:00

Today was kind of manic. We are moving offices tomorrow and so the packing up began today in earnest. I had filled three crates with books and stationery supplies before I’d even started on my own desk. I knew I might get a bit dusty and there would be lots of running around so I dressed accordingly in jeans, flats and a simple sweater. Last night I spent quite a while

Outfit: Black, Turquoise and Jeans, with a Side of Stripes and Florals

2013-05-15T16:30:00.000+01:00

I was a bit of a rebel and wore jeans today. I figured I could get away with it if I smartened them up with heels and a blazer, and also because we are starting to pack up the office ready for the move on Friday. Not a fun task. Last night I went to step class at the gym. When I got home I took a shower then watched Mary, Queen of the High Street which was about

Outfit: Black Jeans, Pink Jacket, Black Wedges

2013-05-14T16:30:00.000+01:00

Today’s outfit is quite pink. I could have done with some pink shoes to wear with it, but I don’t have any at present. Last night when I got home I had another go at making cakeballs as a traybake and I think I have it sussed now. The secret is in the frosting: you need chocolate fudge icing (Betty Crocker makes this). I also made a loaf of bread and went to the gym. Pink

Outfit: Red Sweater, Grey 7/8 Pants, Red Shoes

2013-05-13T20:00:00.000+01:00

Today was a mixture of sunshine and heavy showers, and it was cold for May so I was glad I wore a sweater. I’m having a trousers moment as well, after years of preferring skirts and dresses. Red sweater – Long Tall Sally (similar) Grey trousers – Gap (charity shop) (similar) Red shoes – c/o NOW Discount Shoes (similar) Cream bead collar – Primark (similar) Cream bead

Weekend Recap

2013-05-13T16:30:00.000+01:00

Saturday morning we did some chores around the house then had an early lunch and set off on a trip to Lincoln. Our friends’ little boy turned six on Saturday and we were invited to attend his party and stay over that night. It was at a soft play/laser tag place and was a little manic with all the children running around. The birthday boy and his friends all enjoyed themselves

Outfit: Spots on Spots on Stripes (and New Shoes!)

2013-05-10T16:30:00.000+01:00

I thought it would be fun to pair my polka dot blazer with a stripy top for a pattern-mixing casual Friday look. I’m really liking lighter wash jeans this spring so I went for a pair of those too. A couple of weeks back I put an extra button on this jacket and I think it sits better at the front now. The original button was just a little too low making the lapels billow out a

Outfit: Teal Jeans, Knitted Biker, Snakeskin Accessories

2013-05-09T16:30:00.000+01:00

Today’s look is about function more than anything. Comfy stretch jeans and a knitted but smart jacket for a day when I knew I would be running around the office. We are moving to a new office building next week and I spent most of today handing out labels for people’s packing crates and generally organising things. We finally finished watching Lost on Sunday and by the end

Outfit: Double Denim, Blazer and Toe Cap Courts

2013-05-08T16:30:00.000+01:00

I’m doing double denim today, but not in the usual jeans with shirt or jacket combo. Instead I paired my pencil skirt with a denim shirt for a work appropriate take on the look. Last night I went to the gym a little bit earlier than usual and got in a session on the arms bike thing and treadmill before step class. When I got home we had some tea and then I took

Outfit: Grey Leopard, Red Trousers, Silver Shoes

2013-05-07T16:30:00.000+01:00

I was back at work today, but at least it was Tuesday so a nice short week. It was lovely and sunny again today, so bright coloured trousers were definitely the way to go. I added my turquoise pashmina for the morning chill and the office air conditioning. This outfit was super cheap as it’s all eBay, charity shop, or gifted. Grey leopard print top – charity shop (

Bank Holiday Monday

2013-05-06T22:30:00.000+01:00

No outfit post for you today, just a hastily snapped selfie in the sunshine. The unthinkable happened today: we had a bank holiday in the UK and not only did it not rain, it was warm and sunny! We went to Thorsby Hall in Nottinghamshire with my sister and her family as there was a classic car and Mini show. My sister and her husband own a 1998 Mini which was on display in

Outfit: Stripes, Distressed Denim and a Leather Jacket

2013-05-06T20:00:00.000+01:00

Sunday was bright and less windy. The young man’s mate came over and they headed out on their motorbikes. I decided to document the day in photos, so see the previous post for details of what I did! Here’s what I wore. Brown leather jacket – Long Tall Sally (eBay) White and navy stripe top – H&M Jeans – Long Tall Sally Brown suede flats – Georgia Rose (c/o Sarenza)

Sunday: The Day in Photos

2013-05-06T12:00:00.000+01:00

A while back when I asked you what you’d like to see on the blog, someone said they’d like more lifestyle posts. Now I wasn’t quite sure what that would entail, but I decided to document my Sunday in a kind of photo diary to produce a different type of post. We got up quite late and I put on my grey Next hoodie with my jeans whilst I decided what to wear. I had a large mug of tea at

Outfit: Sailor Top, Jeans and Polka Dot Shoes

2013-05-05T21:09:00.002+01:00

Saturday was chillier than Friday, thanks to the wind, so I needed a sweater to keep warm. We had a quiet morning in and then the young man went off for a ride on his motorbike. I took a walk to the village for a few bits and pieces, then watched an old episode of Lovejoy (I used to love that show when it was originally on) on the Yesterday channel. The young man came

Best Buys: eBay

2013-05-05T12:00:00.000+01:00

I'm often complimented on my ability to shop successfully on eBay. I don't think it's particularly difficult so here's a rundown of my best buys, plus some tips for finding items that will work for you. Most worn: Navy jacket This Long Tall Sally was bought as part of a suit for £10. I knew the skirt probably wouldn't fit me, and it didn't, but it was the jacket I was after anyway. I put

The Week in Instagrams

2013-05-04T21:00:00.000+01:00

l-r:Chocolate truffleDaffodilsRed shoes My nieceLunchtime trip to the parkCake balls

Best Buys: Charity Shops

2013-05-04T12:00:00.000+01:00

A friend of mine at work is always jealous of the things I find at charity shops. I don’t have any particular skills I don’t think, I just look. Here are some examples of the best things I’ve found whilst thrifting – both in terms of what I’ve worn the most and which brands/items I’ve felt lucky to find. Most worn: Stripe dress (April 2007) This dress cost £4.99 and I don’t know what brand

Outfit: Leather Jacket, Mid Wash Denim and Polka Dots

2013-05-03T20:24:00.001+01:00

I took today off work to extend the long weekend into an even longer one. Hence why this post is going up later than usual. My sister and niece came over and we took a walk to the park this morning. My niece went on the swings and we took her on the seesaw (she’s not yet one so is a bit little to sit on it herself). We walked back through the wooded area above the park. My niece

Outfit: Polka Dot Petticoat

2013-05-02T16:30:00.000+01:00

I wore either this outfit or one very similar a couple of summers ago and I wanted to repeat it as it just makes sense to wear both these very full skirts together. And the red and white peeping out from under the black dress is so fun! Last night I had a first attempt at making cake balls. Well, I used a cake ball recipe but made a tray bake as all that shaping and dipping

Outfit: Denim Dress, Boucle Biker, Neon Shoes

2013-05-01T16:30:00.000+01:00

May 1st! How did that come around so quickly? That’s a third of 2013 gone already. And I’m still not used to writing 2013: I wanted to put 2012 just then. So can we just go ahead and agree that these shoes are practically neon? They’re probably the closest thing I’m going to get to the neon trend anyway. Much as I’d like a pair of fluorescent yellow pumps, I don’t see the

Review: Parcelgenie

2013-04-30T20:00:00.000+01:00

I've seen a few reviews of Parcelgenie on various blogs over the past few weeks and was intrigued by the idea, so when I saw a shout. Out on Twitter that they were looking for more bloggers to review the service, I leapt at the chance. I was given a code to receive a free parcel and all I had to do was install the free app on my phone ( they have apps for iPhone and Android), choose my gift and

Outfit: Mixing Black and Navy

2013-04-30T16:30:00.000+01:00

I really like today’s outfit. The top and trousers I like separately but together they really work well. And don’t worry about mixing black and navy. That old taboo is long gone. Heck, even pink and red are acceptable together these days! Last night I put some bread in the machine when I got home. By 8.30pm we had a lovely loaf of Sundried Tomato and Parmesan bread (

Outfit: Wrap Dress, Denim Jacket, Ballet Pumps

2013-04-29T20:00:00.000+01:00

One of the great things about charity shops is finding the unexpected. I used to own this jacket in two sizes larger a few years ago. I gave it away when it became too big for me and that left me without a denim jacket. I always liked the fit of this one, as it has a lovely shape even when unbuttoned. When I saw this one hanging in a charity shop near work a couple of months