Blushing Flamingos!

Hello lovelies,

Did you have a nice weekend?

Yesterday was Mother's Day here in the UK, so i had a lovely day off from normally daily chores, hubby became a little house hubby for the day and my darling step-daughter bought me a beautiful flamingo scarf. Apparently she saw it and new i'd love it straight away. Girls got taste! Pink flamingos? Yes please!

Scarf: Gift from Mia (from Next)

Shirt dress: Joy on sale

Jean: Old from Next

Shoes& bag: Matalan, both on sale (shoes were £7 and bag £3.50)

So this was my mother's day outfit :) pretty and casual for all that lazing about i did, and a quick pop to the shops.

The shirt dress is so comfy and this gorgeous coral/blush colour, and currently on sale for £15.

And my new Matalan Mary Jane shoes are super comfy, they are that ideal shade that goes with lots.

If you follow me on Twitter @RachelTheHat, you may have seen that last week i dabbled in a bit of crafting with my lovely sis.

She has set up a gorgeous fabric and habadash online store The Sewing Boutique and we decided to do some crafting out of some of her stock

And fabric backed Holly Hobbie Picture for my nook

Self made skirt

Hubby and Mia thought the skirt looked like a picnic blanket, but i love it anyway! Its the first time i've made anything, obviously with A LOT of help from my sis, but i am totally hooked. I've picked out 3 more materials from her shop that will be making my next few projects. I've got the crafting bug!

Will keep you posted....

Well Hope you all have a great week, i have lots of posts lined up for this week so will see you very soon!! :)

Ps: have you entered my THANK YOU GIVEAWAY. Go on, go on, go on!

Linking up with the lovely Monday Mingle ladies over at Bon Bon Rose Girls

Bird is The Word!

Firstly please please please view this  video, you will then want to kill me as it will be in your head for days! Annoy all friends and family by passing it on.

So yes, Bird is most definitely the word. It's had an early presence in the shops and carries on now in to A/W. Personally I do love a nice animal print/motif and own quite a few animal themed pieces (reindeer jumper, owls necklace,rabbit and squirrel jumpers)
Some of the newest prints are really beautiful

Here are a few of my picks for birdie style fashion:

Top Row L-R
 Orange bird dress and white belted dress Newlook £21.99,
Maxi red dress from the Coleen collection at Very £79.00
Red and white bird dress Dorothy Perkins £29.50 ,
Black and white dress- Lipsy from Next £50.00,
Black and white belted shirt dress Miss Selfridge £37.00,
Black and white bird top, Topshop £18.00, Cream Floaty dress, Yuki also from Topshop £59,
Brown pussy bow dress is Vero Moda from Asos £28.00
and White pussy bow blouse, £35.00 also Asos


My Favourite is the Brown Vero Moda blouse (worn as dress on model) It looks like it will be a lovely stylish piece for A/W. Don't think I'll get away with wearing it as a dress(hello tomorrows washing!!) but can picture it with some lovely indigo Flares, tan boots and a 70's style hat, Tres chic!!


However, if full on feathered friends is a bit much  but you fancy dabbling in the birdie trend you might like one of these little treats:

From The Top L-R

Head band,Newlook £3.99,

Gold Reiss necklace Asos £27.99,

Pink bird scarf River Island £13.99,

Bird Kilt Pin, Cath Kidston Asos £20.00,

Earings Asos £6.00,

Black and blue scarf, Linea House Of Fraser £8.00

Tan clasp purse, Topshop £12.00

Yellow Vintage style bird scarf Topshop £16.00

These are all so pretty and can be re-mixed in lots of ways and are perfect for experimenting with a little of the latest fashion.

Me in my Birdie Shirt from Marks & Spencers, bought in June (now sold out) 

I like this look, my work is wear what you want really, Casual/smart is what I aim for.This outfit hits those buttons :)

Move over David Blane, and Dynamo I can levitate too!
 

Damn my shoe! giving me away!!

Meet the Birds!

So, are you a Bird fan? 

Rachel

x o x