Passion for Fashion (Link Up) & Hot Pink Coat, Leopard Print And Stripes

HAPPY FRIDAY LOVELIES! 

I am starting my weekend early and have some grand plans for the next couple of days :) It's my weekend off from work and hubbys birthday tomorrow, so i am thoroughly looking forward to that. Today im starting with coffees with the bestie and then tomorrow we are going to do a photoshoot outdoors with the kids (weather permitting), plus some party fun for my aforementioned besties son. fun fun fun:) :) :)

I thought i would give you a little update on the #100 day shopping ban!(if you don't know what we're doing be sure to check that link, and then feel free to call me crazy!!) , my friday PFF co-host Lena and then Donna, Debbie and me have formed a great little twitter group to support and count down together. Theres still time to join us if you so dare, today is a great day, we are at day 89! 11 down 89 to go...
Thoughts so far? Well being January i am well and truly poor until payday rolls around, so i don't think i could have bought anything anyway so far this month, but i have been doing a lot less web window shopping, i haven't been reading any of the tons and tons of 'shop now' emails (accept the New Look ones, 'cos i like to keep and eye on the trends mostly) and i feel ok. Don't get me wrong there is already a ton of stuff i would love to buy, and i am making a list for in 89 days time for me to hit the shops with, but its ok.. right now , not shopping feels ok. It might sound silly, but because i am in a good place so far this year, i haven't felt the need to shop. I shop when i'm stressed, depressed or down. Kinda like cake or chocolate to some, shopping for pretty dresses was my thing, my anti depressant.
Being happy so far has helped. But the road is never smooth so i shall keep you posted on it all, the highs and lows. But as for the past 10 days, i think we can say:
In Rachel V's Shopping...Rachel won this round;)

This is my winning face, paahahaha!

On another note, i have been *trying* to experiment with a little bit of a variety of make up this past month, this is my pinky look that i'm loving right now! I wish i'd done an eyes shut shot so you guys could see more detail! I am no pro at make up but if you would like to know what i did/used then just drop me a comment and i'll be sure to get that posted here.

Dress: Dorothy Perkins

Coat: Marks And Spencer

Boots: Ebay

Hat: Matalan

 Show the world what you've got, flaunt your style ladies!

 Fashion is for everyone. 

Whether you're single in the city or a stay at home mum from the country...
we all have a passion for fashion!

Every Friday Lena & I will be co-hosting a fashion free-for-all linkup!

Anything fashion goes!

Link up your outfit posts, a fashion recap, a fashion wishlist, get your kids or hubby in on the fun... if you've got a passion for fashion, this is the place to be!

Celebrate your style with us every Friday!

We'll be pinning our favourite looks to our Passion for Fashion boards on Pinterest!
You can find the board HERE 

Follow both hosts Lena and  Me so we can come visit you!
If you could link back to us via text link or button and help spread the 
Passion For Fashion word. 
The more ladies the merrier!

Then go visit, blog hop, follow and comment on all the fabulous ladies you are meeting!

{this linkup is very NEW we would love for you to help us spread the word! }

 Tweet us / instagram us with the hashtag #PassionForFashion

 with your outfits, 

Lets spread the Passion For Fashion word, the more the merrier!

get everyone involved!!