Friday 13.11.

This outfit looked so much better in my head. I have to say that I actually do not like this look! That has way more to do with me, and the way that I am feeling, than the outfit!

I loved this dress as a summer piece, but I am not so sure about it with the leggings and long sleeved t-shirt underneath!

Today's outfit is:

Dress - French Connection
Leggings - Vila
T-shirt - Primark
Boots - Bakers

Thursday 12.11.

And the bad blogger strikes again........

At the moment my day to day life is pretty full on and it is taking it out of me. I am hoping that my holiday in the sun is going to re-charge my batteries. That and being back to having set days off again should help.

I can not wait to seriously update my wardrobe when I am away, I feel like I am now firmly in a place where the clothes that I have no longer work for me.

Thursday's outfit was:

Leggings - Forever 21
Tunic - Forever 21
Cardigan - Forever 21
Boots - Next

Wednesday 11.11.

Only half way through the week and I am super tired! I suppose it is just as well that I am off on my holidays soon!

I have to apologise for the very crumpled look in the picture today. I have had a bit of a mad day - busy this morning an appointment at lunch time meant that I did not take my picture when I was smooth and lovely!

Today's outfit is:

Skirt - Topshop
Top - BlendShe
Cardigan - Vila
Scarf - BlendShe
Necklace - Guess
Shoes - Old Navy

Tuesday 10.11.

No post from yesterday as I had my first full day off for a while - it was great! Today I am only working this morning (my mum is covering for me this afternoon).

I decided on a very casual outfit for today as I have so much to do this afternoon - well that and my jeans are still very much fitting me! I am going for a swim as soon as I finish, I am then rushing home to see Bista and eats something for lunch, before heading to town to run a quick errand. Then I am getting the disaster that is my hair tamed and I have to get some food shopping done! Wow - that is a really busy afternoon!

Today's outfit is:

Skinny Jeans - Vila
Grey long sleeved t-shirt - Forever 21
Cream Jumper - River Island
Shoes - Old Navy

Saturday 07.11.

It is Saturday!! YAY!!

I am off to a fireworks display and bonfire later this evening! It is an organised event on a local beach, so it should be a good show - very cold, but good to watch!

My bf has been away with work for a few days, but he is home late tonight. At the moment we have no real plans for tomorrow - just a day relaxing in the house!

Have a good weekend - whatever your plans are!

Today's outfit is:

Dress - H&M
Tights - Primark
Cardigan - Vila
Shoes - New Look

Friday 06.11.

The bad blogger returns!! I have had lots going on in the shop over the last few weeks and I still have lots to get organised for Christmas events and for when I am off on my holiday (so my blogging may be a bit hit or miss next week too).

The dress that I wore on friday was an un-worn customer return - it has a slight flaw under one of the ruffles. I decided that I would add to my wardrobe (for the time being) instead of going to bother of returning it to the manufacturer. I love the dress but it is quite a bit clingier than I thought, so I may not get quite as long out of it as I hoped.......

Friday's outfit was:

Dress - BlendShe @ i am.....
Tights - Tesco
Cardigan - Vila
Shoes - Old Navy

Thursday 05.11.

My plan for the next 2 weeks, before we head off on holiday, was to wear the fitted styles that I have in my wardrobe - you know while I still can! However, this morning my entire body felt like lead. I got up had breakfast, walked the dog and had my shower and still felt not better.

So, I am afraid fitted clothing was just not an option! Instead I decided to go with this fab over sized shirt and the best boots in the world! I love this look! Well apart from the cheap belt that is catching on the shirt!

Today's outfit is:

Navy shirt - BlendShe @ i am.....
Cami - Topshop
Leggings - Oasis
Belt - Primark
Necklace - Plume
Bangle - eBay
Boots - Dune

Wednesday 04.11.

First of all I want to thank everyone that has left congratulations messages and good wishes - I appreciate each and every one of them. You guys are all great!

I have no idea where yesterday went, it just turned out to be one of those days that get away from you!

I did not sleep well on Tuesday night - we had very, very loud and heavy rain that kept waking me. When I got up on Wednesday it was still dull and wet so I pulled out a nice brightly coloured outfit and it worked a treat. I had a great day and pulled myself out of my tired, glum mood!

Wednesday's outfit was:

Skirt - French Connection
Vest top - H&M
Cardigan - J.Crew
Tights - Primark
Necklace - Primark

Fashion Mojo!

I have mentioned a few times over the last few weeks that I feel that have lost my sense of style (my fashion mojo if you like). I stand at night staring at my wardrobe for inspiration and head off to bed feeling lost and still having no idea what I am going to wear the next day.

Part of this is down to me not having been on a shopping trip for a while, another part is that I have not really updated my wardrobe from the styles that are arriving in the shop - so I kind of feel un-excited about the items that I have to wear.

However, I think the actual reason may have something to do with this.........



Yes, i am...... is getting a fabulous new member of staff early May '10! I am very excited about all that is going in at the moment and feel very, very happy!

I am hoping to feel a bit more fashionable as I update my wardrobe with styles that are going to suit my shape. However, having had a look at the maternity styles out there I think it is going to be quite the challenge!!

Tuesday 03.11.

Earlier post for me today as I am only in the shop until lunchtime. This afternoon I am going for a quick swim (need to get into the winter exercise routine), then I have the puppy to walk and after that the afternoon is my own.

I went for another comfy outfit this morning - the weather is too wet and windy to be worrying about skirts or tights! I have had these boots for a few years and I have not really worn them much, but I am loving how they look with leggings and tunics this year!

Today's outfit is:

Tunic - Vila
Cami - American Eagle
Leggings - Forever 21
Cardigan - Vila
Boots - Bakers

Monday 02.11.

Wow! So it is November, where has this year gone?? Ah well not long until we are off to Florida for some sun and shopping! I can not wait!

Today is all about comfort for a horrid day. The weather is horrid, the cleaning that I had to do in the shop was horrid, flattening cardboard boxes is horrid and the start of another week feels pretty horrid too!

Today's outfit is:

Skinny jeans - Vila
Orange long sleeve t-shirt - Local Boutique
Cardigan - American Eagle
Scarf - Gift
Shoes - Primark

Saturday 31.10.

No Halloween plans for me this year! I was in work all day and we had some friends round in the evening.

This dress is a new style in the shop and I just love everything about it. It was honestly like wearing PJ's to work - I was that comfy! I was going to pair the dress with grey tights and a grey cardigan, but I thought that would be a bit dull and boring. So, I dug out the purple ones that I love!

Saturday's outfit was:

Grey satin dress - BlendShe @ i am.....
Purple tights - SkunkFunk - @ i am.....
Purple shoes - Forever 21

Review - Caterpillar Bebot Boots.

I was recently asked, by the lovely people over at Fitness Footwear, to pick a pair of shoes or boots from the HUGE range of Caterpiller shoes that they stock to review for them. As you can imagine I was more than happy to oblige.

I then spent the next hour or so going through every single Caterpillar style that Fitness Footwear had in stock. First of all I have to point out that Caterpillar boots are much better now than what I remember from the 1990’s! After having a good look I thought about what I was needing and what (if anything) was missing from my shoe/boot collection.

As you know there is a new puppy in my life and she loves her 2 walks per day no matter what the weather!This was the area that I was going to add to. I have wet, yucky weather covered with my wellie boots, I have the dry nice day time weather covered with my trainers, but there is gap for the cold, frosty, slippy weather.

I needed (as much as a person with a huge amount of shoes and boots can need) nice cosy warm boots that offered some ankle support and that had a good chunky rubber sole. In the end I opted for the Caterpillar Bebot. I chose the lighter colour which is Houndawg.

They are fabulous - I love them. They are so comfy and cosy and I think they look great with my skinny jeans tucked inside!!So far I have worn them to scramble over the slimy rocks on the beach and I did not even slip. I have worn them on very cold but dry nights and my feet and ankles have been lovely and snug. And on Sunday I wore them when we took the dog for a walk in the woods and again they were simply fabulous!

Get yourself over to Fitness Footwear and check out the range of Caterpillar shoes and boots - not to mention all the other fabulous styles that they have on offer!

Wednesday & Thursday.

I have to apologise for being such a bad blogger this week! Work and life have just got in the way! It has been one of those weeks where I feel like I have not had a minute!

But I am back and here is what I was wearing on Wednesday and Thursday.

Wednesday's outfit was:




Tunic - Mina UK
Brown Leggings - Oasis
Boots - Next
Cardigan - Primark
Necklace - Plume

Thursday's outfit was:





Trousers - Vila
Cami - Primark
Blouse - Charlotte Russe
Shoes - Barratt
Necklace - Guess

Tuesday 27.10.

I did not get a chance to post yesterday - it was one of those days that just runs away with you! I had the morning off but I got up at my usual time (Bista does not get that days off mean a lie in) I nipped into to town to run a few errands and I picked up this cardigan. Afterwards I did some laundry and other chores before heading off for a swim. When I got home I realised that I had very little time to eat and change - hence the plain Jane outfit!

However, I do love how well this cardigan works with an all black look! I had not worn this necklace for a while and I think, although it does not match (not something that ever bothers me), it looks fab with this look!



Tuesday's outfit was:

Black skinny jeans - Primark
Black long sleeved t-shirt - Primark
Cardigan - Matalan
Necklace - Ann Taylor Loft
Shoes - Old Navy

Monday 26.10.

I had a lovely weekend (well day off) and today I feel really quite relaxed. On Saturday night the weather was terrible so after walking the dog, my bf and I ate dinner on the sofa while watching Strictly Come Dancing, I then had a quick (but relaxing) bath and we then watched the X-Factor! I loved the outfit that Cheryl Cole was wearing on Saturday night, but really was not sure about what she had on last night!!

Today has been a bit of a funny one. It was lovely this morning - crisp and bright but this afternoon has been so dark and grey. The rain has stayed away which is something. I have to say that I am not looking forward to walking home in the dark this evening now that the clocks have gone back!!

Today's outfit is:

Navy trousers - BlendShe @ i am.....
Stripe polo neck - BlendShe @ i am.....
Shoes - Primark

Saturday 24.10.

Saturday again! I am looking forward to a whole lot of doing nothing this evening and other than food shopping tomorrow a whole lot more of nothing! Well other than a walk with the puppy and maybe popping out for some coffee and cake!

Have a fantastic weekend everyone!!

Today's outfit is:

Purple knit dress - Mossimo Target
Grey footless tights - Primark
Belt - Next
Necklace - Forever 21
Bangles - Forever 21
Shoes - Forever 21

Friday 23.10.

First of all I need to point a few things out today!!

1. It is Friday - YAY!!
2. I really need to get my other brown boots to the shoe repair man - I am going to wear these out.
3. Denim leggings (or "Jeggings" - hate that made up name) - never thought I would be the girl to wear them, but it looks like I am !!

Every time I go to see one of my supplier he tries to make me order a box of denim leggings - I ALWAYS say no! I know my customers and I know that I would be left with more than half a box of denim leggings.

So, last time I went to see him he was trying his hardest to get me to take them again. When he offered to give me a pair of the samples free of charge to wear in the shop and see it anyone comments on them. I have had them for ages and not worn them. This morning I had no idea what to wear when I remembered I had these and this woolly tunic that I almost never wear.

I have to say that I am not sure about them. They are leggings, but not as comfy as leggings - I am still not sold on them! However, I do like the denim with this plain tunic! This has to be one of my all time favorite scarves - it goes with almost everything.

Today's outfit is:

Denim Leggings - Vila

Cami - Topshop

Tunic - Topshop

Scarf - Forever 21

Boots - Next

Necklace - Plume

Thursday 22.10.

I loved this skirt and cardigan all summer when wearing without tights, but in the back of my mind I always thought that it would be a great outfit with the addition on purple tights! I am glad to say that I am not disappointed with how this looks!

I could not find my usual purple and yellow scarf this morning (I think it is in a handbag) but I have to say that I do like this little Coach number with this look! Also in the past I have added my yellow bow belt, but this morning I felt that it was not needed.



I must keep in mind that I have these fabulous shoe boots in grey as well as black - I go to the black ones quite often. These are still like new because they get worn so little! I am not usually one for shoes and bag to be matching, but when I got these shoe boots out this morning I could not help but think that I would be nice to have a nice grey bag in buttery soft leather!



Today's outfit is:

Grey skirt - Vila
Yellow vest top - H&M
Grey cardigan - Vila
Scarf - Coach
Tights - Primark
Bangles - Forever 21
Shoe Boots - Armani Exchange

Wednesday 21.10.

My fabulous mum gave me the day off yesterday and I had a stinking migraine headache!! YUCK!!
So, Bista and I got the duvet and snuggled and slept on the sofa all afternoon - it was bliss (well kind of - the migraine part was not bliss.....).

I feel a bit kind of lost with my sense of style at the moment for a few reasons - one of those being that I have really not taken anything new from the shop for a while and I am not finding my wardrobe very interesting!

I truly love this dress and I love seeing other bloggers put sweaters or cardigans over dresses to make a skirt and top look! I kind of thought that I would give this a go with this dress. I have to say that I am just not sure about this look! I do not love it but I do not hate it either!!!!

Today's outfit is:

Tribal pattern dress - Vila
Charcoal cardigan - S'nob
Tights - New Look
Belt - Primark
Necklace - Primark
Wedges - Faith

Monday 19.10.

Monday again?? How did that happen??

After a very busy and outdoorsy Sunday I really struggled pulling myself out of bed this morning. Taking the dog out for her walk and getting soaked did not help matters! As well as the rain the wind has a real chill to it.

So, a scarf was a must as was a comfy Monday outfit. Black skinnies I feel always fit the, comfy yet work smart, bill! I quickly decided on a monochrome look with a black t-shirt and my lovely French Connection cardigan!

Today's outfit is:

Black skinny jeans - Primark
Black long sleeved t-shirt - Primark
Cream cardigan - French Connection
Scarf - Forever 21
Shoes - Old Navy

Saturday 17.10.

Saturday again and not too long until it is time to head home! We are off out for dinner with friends tonight and I am looking forward to it! I am going home to have a nice long bath before I decide what I am going to wear!

Thought I would add some tights to a nice bright spring summer dress and I have to say that I think it looks great! I love the way that the bright pink pops against the black. I did not plan on wearing these shoes today but in my rush I could not find the ones that I wanted to wear. I must try and organise!!!!

Today's outfit is:

Dress - Max C London
Cardigan - Primark
Tights - Tesco
Necklace - Funky Junk Jewellery

Friday 16.10.

I apologise for being a bit of a bad blogger of late - things have just been getting in the way.
As I mentioned my days off were all messed up this week (and I think they maybe for some time) so I had my half day on Friday.

Our weather is gradually getting cooler so I thought it was time to break out the knee socks to add another layer to my outfits! I really like the way that this outfit turned out, I feel that it is comfy and cosy yet still quite smart. I must get these boots into the shoe repair man. I slipped 3 times on my walk to work. I wore these so much last winter that I have worn the rubber (non-slip) part away.

Friday's outfit was:

Purple shirt - BlendShe
Black cami - Primark
Leggings - Forever 21
Grey socks - ??
Boots - Bakers
Necklace - Bakers

Wednesday 14.10.

It is the middle of the week and I for one am happy about that! I have a day off tomorrow and I have to say that I am even happier about that!

I decided to go for something nice and bright and breezy today after not loving my look yesterday! I am happy to say that this has worked for me - I love this skirt and I do like the way the pink vest top clashes just a little with the colours in the skirt!

Today's outfit is:

Skirt - Matalan
Vest top - J.Crew
Cardigan - Vila
Tights - ??
Shoes - Christian Louboutin
Necklace - Sukie Lau @ i am.....

Tuesday 13.10.

This outfit looked way better in my head - but once I had it on and realised that I was not that keen on it I did not have enough time to change!
I think it is the leggings that are annoying me. Next time I am going to try it with brown tights and my other brown boots (that I must get to the shoe repair man).

I am just about to shoot off to visit the bf's brand new nephew - he was born last night! It is baby fever around here at the moment!

Today's outfit is:

Denim Dress - BlendShe
Leggings - Forever 21
Cardigan - Primark
Boots - Next

Monday 12.10.

Monday has been my day off for a while but I had to work today at short notice. It is lovely and autumnal (crisp and bright - perfect) outside so I decided to go with comfy, cosy layers!

I have not worn this cardigan for a while (I had kind of forgotten about it) and it turns out the reason for that is it was at the very bottom of the ironing mountain! All is well in the world again now that I have conquered it!

Today's outfit is:

Skinny Jeans - Vila
Vest top - Hollister
Cardigan - Vila
Scarf - Local Boutique
Shoes - Tod's

Friday 09.10.

My plan this morning was to wear this dress but wear a jumper or buttoned cardigan over it and make it look like a skirt and top! However, I could not find my stretchy black belt and it just did not look right without it! So instead you get the winter look of this dress!
I love this dress so much - I get compliments whenever I wear it and people still want me to try and get them one!

I am going home this evening to get as much of my cleaning etc done so that my weekend is free for chilling on the sofa under a duvet with my bf watching 80's movies - we may venture out to a new Deli/coffee shop in town.

Today's outfit is:

Print dress - Vila
Black cardigan - Vila
Black tights - SkunkFunk @ i am.....
Wedges - Faith
Necklace - eBay **

I thought I would leave you all with a picture of Bista at the start of the week. She has a love of old shoes - this was one of my dog walking trainers, but she has chewed this one something terrible and the other she has in the garden!! So there is no way that is going back on my foot!!



** This necklace has fallen apart since taking this picture! 3 little strings of beads have snapped and made a big mess!!

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Thursday 08.10.

It has been a funny old week so far - mainly because my days off of work have been the wrong way around!

The weather is definitely cooler now which I like (but only for a week or so, not the 4 months that we have ahead). Tights are still a bit of a novelty (I know that will not last). I do not wear these brown tights enough I love the simple pattern on them, I am going to try and wear them more over the coming months!



I wore this outfit for the first time in the spring of this year and I still like it as much now! I really do like the un expected colour of the scarf/belt with the leopard print and denim.



Today's outfit is:

Denim dress - Vila
Leopard print cardigan - Forever 21
Scarf - Vila
Brown patterned tights - Tesco
Shoes - Primark

Tuesday 06.10.

Just a quick post today as I am about to head home.

I could not resist wearing my new boots again today, I love them so much. I think that they work really well with this little boho tunic too!

Today's outfit is:

Tunic - Mina UK
Leggings - Oasis
Necklace - Armani Exchange
Boots - Next

Monday 05.10.

I did not sleep well last night - I woke with a fright around 4am and then had a very active mind for an hour or so. I really could not think of anything worse than getting up this morning when the alarm went off. Hence the very comfy casual outfit for today!

I have kind of surprised myself with how I have jumped from bare legs (trying to hold onto summer) to tights and polo necks!! But it is just so exciting finding all the winter goodies (it kind of feels like new clothes).

I have nothing much planned for this evening and that is a rather nice feeling. I will pop round and visit my friend and the baby on my way home from work and then after dinner I have to try and catch up on my ironing mountain (it stopped being a pile some time ago).

Today's outfit is:

Skinny Jeans - Vila
White half sleeve t-shirt - Tesco
Grey poncho - Monsoon
Shoes - Tod's

Saturday 03.10.

Saturday is finally here - I am so pleased! This week had been so hectic what with work, puppy walks and then straight out to the hospital to visit my friend and the new baby! At the moment it looks like they are getting home today, so tonight should be a nice chilled night on the sofa with a take away!

The weather is awful today, we have had high winds all night and they are still going strong now. I decided that my nice bright orange skirt was just the way to brighten up a dull day! Although I did wear this skirt bare legged in the summer, I do prefer the look with black tights!





I hope that you all have a great weekend, whatever your plans are!

Today's outfit is:

Orange skirt - Dorothy Perkins
Black cami - Primark
Ruffle blouse - Forever 21
Black footless tights - H&M
Black shoeboots - Armani Exchange
Necklace - Gift

Friday 02.10.

Friday was a slow miserable day yet somehow I did not manage to post, thankfully I did take pictures. I am glad that I did as I really liked what I put together yesterday!

The waistcoat was part of the SkunkFunk Spring Summer range and it did not sell too well (I find that very in your face pattern either sells very well or goes straight to sale). When I was marking them to half price in the Summer sale I decided to put one aside for myself - thinking I could surely work it into my autumn wardrobe some way!

I am glad that I did as I really like the look of the waistcoat worn as a dress/tunic. A lot of the check detail is black so I decided to go with black underneath and my fabby new brown boots! I am sure that you will be seeing this look again soon!



Friday's outfit was:

Check waistcoat - SkunkFunk
Black leggings - Primark
Black long sleeved t-shirt - Primark
Boots - Next
Belt - New Look
Necklace - Armani Exchange

Baby Lili

This beautiful photo shows just how worth it my, very, busy day yesterday was.

This is Baby Lili getting cuddles from her very proud big sister Hollie. I picked Hollie up from school yesterday and we hung out together until it was time to go and meet her new sister. She was an absolute star and I am sure she is going to be a fabulous big sister!

I did manage to get a cuddle of baby Lili too - she is just too cute!

Thursday 01.10.

Wow, what a day yesterday was. It was all go from the second I got up until I crashed on the sofa at around 10pm last night! It was hectic, it was manic - but it was all totally worth it, as my best friend had a beautiful baby girl at 4.12pm. She is healthy (7lb 4oz) and just perfect.

The temperature is starting to drop a bit here and I am now glad that I have decided to dig out the tights. I wore this outfit quite a bit last year and loved it and I still feel the same way. I love the check detail on the shorts as well as the length and cut of them.



I am not a huge fan of the waistcoat look (on me - I think it looks kind of weird) but I decided to give this one another go before possibly donating it! I think that all of this together looks good, but I am not sure ow to work this into my wardrobe more often.
First wear of the black wedges for a while - they have been living in the shop for ages (saves me lugging them in and out in my work bag) and it seems that I need to take them home and give them some love - ie. polish!



Today's outfit is:

Shorts - H&M
Long sleeved t-shirt - Primark
Waistcoat - S'nob
Tights - Tesco
Wedges - Faith
Necklace - Guess

Wednesday 30.09.

Just a very quick post today! I am finishing up here in 20 minutes, then heading home to quickly let the puppy out. I then have to head into town to pick up some bits and bobs for my friend, before collecting my god-daughter from school. It is going to a very busy day and I have no idea what time I will get to sit down or fall into bed!

Today's outfit is:

Black skinny jeans - Primark
Cream and black top - BlendShe
Shoes - New Look
Necklace - Plume

Tuesday 29.09.

Wow, so that was September?!! I really can not believe how quickly this year has passed! But I suppose that means that it is not too long until we are off to Orlando!!

I spied this skirt in my wardrobe over the weekend and decided to give it a winter make over! I have to say that I like it a lot with the black, the tights and the scarf!

Oh, and yes I have finally given in and got the tights looked out! So far I have to say that it is not too bad! Still its a long time until the legs will be bare again!!

Today's outfit is:

Skirt - Topshop
Black vest top - Tesco
Black cardigan - Vila
Tights - SkunkFunk @ i am.....
Scarf - BlendShe
Shoes - Old Navy

Saturday 26.09.

OK, OK!! I give in - I think it is officially time to say goodbye to pale and pasty legs and dig out all of lovely tights and boots! There I have said it! And now next week my wardrobe will take on a whole new life!

I decided to go for quite a plain look for today, but I did not mean to go quite this plain. I have left the house without picking up my heels or my necklace (I assume that they will be on the hall table where I left them this morning!).

I just love the ruffles on this skirt, it really does make an otherwise bland dress a bit more exciting! These shoes are starting to look a bit worse for wear and i am so sad about that - they go with EVERYTHING! I have no idea what I will do if they fall apart on me!





Today's outfit is:

Dress - H&M
Cardigan - Vila
Shoes - New Look