Meet my new best friend

Hello lovelies, Nice weekend? Well we made it down to london and back with the 3 kiddos, and we're still all in one piece...just. I am shattered. I feel like i was on constant red alert as to make sure Neo, my crazy toddler son, wasn't trashing the joint. He did manage to kill a plant, jam 3 coffee coasters into the cd rack (and they are well and truly stuck) and turn the tv on and off about a Gajillion times! 

But amongst all that there was lovely homemade Mediterranean food, playing football in the park and even a little afternoon snooze for me and hubs. Thank god they're relatives as we left their house like a bomb had gone off. But that's what families are for right??:D 

Wanna meet my new Bestie?

Here she is... Mrs  Pretty Tea Dress. 

I heart this dress!

*ahem, excuse blurry pic, but wanted to show you my flower brooch*

Dress: c/o Next

Cardi: New Look

Booties: Very (about 3 years ago)

Headband and brooch: Sunshine And Carousels

When next emailed me a wee while ago and allowed me to pick something from their site, let me tell you, i was like a kid let loose in a sweet shop. 

This was my choice as it was something i probably wouldn't have gone in to the shop an purchased straight off, but i really liked it so thought this was the perfect opportunity! And oh my goodness, i have been wearing it at least once a week since i got it. Its super comfy and bright and cheerful and i have remixed it over jeans, with different cardi's,with leggings, flat shoes and knee high boots(not all at the same time i assure you!) 

Its become my day time, casual but pretty, go to.  Since getting this i now have a tea dress thing. I seem to be zoning in on them when i window shop.

These booties, i like the look of, but my goodness gracious me, they are so un-comfy. I don't know why, but they cripple me. Every time i wear them out i always have a sneaky pair of flats on my person somewhere (or normally stashed in the car for feet emergency's!)

Anyway folks, i have rambled on for quite long enough so i will love you and leave you for now.

Wishing you all fabulous weeks!

I'm off..

Welcome to the weekend folks! yippee :) 

Just a flying visit from me, I'm off to the in-laws in London this weekend so i'm running around like a loon trying to pack for 5 people and one particular person needs a whole shed load of stuff (neo that is , not me, although i always over pack, i can't help it, i don't know what i'm going to want to wear when i wake up so i take a lot to give me a choice;)

Green Jeans: George, Asda

Bird Blouse: Very

Shoes: Matalan, about 6 years ago

Yup, i've jumped on the green jean band wagon, is it a blogger thing? i dunno, all i know is they are green my fav colour, they are comfy, and they go with soooo many things in my wardrobe. Who'd a thought it!

Well i'm off to go run round a bit more and try and not forget anything or anyone!

Hope you all have fabulous weekends and i'll see you on the other side!

Take care!

Hearty Sailor

Ah hoy there matey's (is that what sailors say?)

Hope you're all having a great week so far. i cant believe we're nearing mid week already! 

I have absolutely nothing of any interest to say today, so i will bore you a little with the reality that is my life today...

i got a fringe trim today, which is nice, hellooo world i can see you again!

i felt like a sailor in this outfit, a pretty girly one who wears hearts on her skirt

i could not wait to finish work today(but thats the same as every day i work)

i have taken waaaayy to long editing these pictures and done my own head in!

that is all.

Jumper: Topshop

Skirt: Next

Shoes: F&F, Tesco

i had a guest come out to see me have photos done

this boy loves to outside (and in his slippers too!)

he cracks me up, 2 seconds later he legged it up the street!

Couple of cool things:

Lots of people in bloggy world talking about no heat curling, well i did it from this video, and it worked AMAZINGLY! i awoke excited to see the results and then proceeded in taking off the headband thinking it may not have worked, but to my surprise the curls were gorgeous and bouncy. I'm addicted! No heat, little effort and 5mins of time equals my perfect hair style!

This was the end of the day and they had dropped a bit to wavy curls but still held out all day .

When i went to the hairdressers to get a fringe(bangs) trim, she was impressed. I impressed a hairdresser! i gave her the link and told her to try it. I know some people have tried it and not been impressed but i have thick frizzy hair so it works a treat for me.

And my other groovy news:

After a little Tweet conversation with Joy they featured me in the Kitty jumper on their blog! Have you guys seen their stuff? Seriously good! I think i have my eye on a least 6 things! its mothers day, my wedding anniversary and easter coming up so i think i may send specific links to hubby to see if he gets the hint!

Annnyyways enough about me how are you??

Much Love

New Look!!!

Well Hellooooo!!

How do you like my brand spanking new online home!

Welcome to 

Rachel The Hat!! 

New name and a face lift. Still the same URL so i won't have lost any of you thankfully, and i hope you enjoy the new look as much as i do.

This handy work is by the loveliest lady My Girl Thursday. She has an amazing talent and the patience of a saint and i may have been a nightmare customer, but she did not let on once! ;)

So the name, ye..., it was none of the options i originally thought of, but it was a suggestion from the hubby. I may have mentioned before but will explain!

Before marrying my Hubby and changing to his Sicilian surname, my maiden name was Bowler. Now when you tell people this name for some reason they look at you perplexed. The name would then always come with a description:

"hi my name is Bowler as in the Hat"

When i met my now hubby he nicknamed me Rachel The Hat and it became my user name on lots of sites and then stuck. Its nice that it pays homage to my maiden name. I'm also a big hat lover, so that helps!!

Content will be the same as always with a few new additions such as ;

Spotlight on: A monthly favourite which could be a shop, blog, etsy or brand, anything that may have caught my eye that month.

Catch up: Monthly chin wag with you my lovelies about what's been happening that month.

So without further a do... here's my first outfit for Rachel The Hat

Jumper:  from Joy
Skirt: Peacocks on sale £4.00
Shoes:Next last year
Bag:Matalan

What can i say, i love animals on my clothes and this is the most purrfect (ha, sorry couldn't resist!) kitty jumper. I mean, the kitty has glasses! how cool is that! D'you ever get something and feel like you want to wear it all.the.time. Well that's me and the kitty, i could quite happily wear this most days!

And the skirt? I have been longing for a vintage  skirt like this for yonks, but could not find one anywhere, and then i found this non vintage but lovely one for £4! and it fits like a glove and the length is just right for me being a clumsy mama!

Well then folks, i will love you and leave you for now, but hope you like all the changes and would love to know what you think.

Much love

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