Next Olympic 2012 Scarf

Hi lovelies..
I'm back with a slightly different post today. As the whole world is probably aware, the UK is hosting the Olympics. The whole of Blighty is going Olympics crazy.
I remember watching the Olympics every 4 years as a child with my family. We were all quite sporty and whilst other girls were picking The Spice Girls as their roles models i was picking Sally Gunnell ( The great women's British hurdler)
I loved seeing all the colours of each countries kits and flags. I loved the atmosphere that you could almost feel through the TV. I was a young sprinter and aspired to one day run at the Olympics. As i got older my competitive streak lessened and i found myself running less. But my love for the Olympics never died.
So when Next contacted me and asked if i would like to participate in the 2012 Next Olympic Scarf campaign i jumped at the chance.
All profits from the sale  will be donated to the British Olympic Association! 
So i had a think on how to style this scarf
I was sent the Paralympic scarf:

And this is how i styled it:

THE TOP KNOT

 THE NECKERCHIEF

 La lala la la, casually posing with my Olympics scarf.... as you do!

 THE BAG SCARF

 THE BUN TIE

THE WRIST BOW

And then... we started messing about... i blame Hubs!!

THE BANDIT

THE MOUSTACHE!

 And finally, 

THE SKIRT

I'm a huge scarf collector. I love how a scarf can change an outfit.
What's your favourite way to wear a scarf? Got any more ideas for me to remix mine up with for the Olympics?

PS Yes red, white and blue is back, but i blame Next the Olympics and Great Britain!!! They made me!

Inspired!

'Ello all!

Monday blues anyone? I've had a lovely weekend at the in-laws and we're all back home now ready to start the week all over again. And you want the good news? The weather man said its gunna be sunny and warm, maybe even HOT!! Yup thats right, after being cold since probably last September there is the possibility of some warm weather and with warm weather comes some summery clothes! I'm not counting my chickens just yet though, but fingers crossed. (enough about the weather already? yes? ok.)

So I mentioned that i've started pinning inspiration outfits after my Red, white & blue rut (which FYI there's a R,W & B post coming right up tomorrow, but in my defence Next made me, all will become clear soon) When i see someone, anyone, from magazines, celebs to fellow bloggers who inspire me, i pin it here. Then from time to time if in need of some inspiration i look here and BOOM.. inspired! Or more like copy cat, but hey there are some terrific ladies out there who are just begging for me to copy them ;)

Todays outfit is from the lovely Michelle of Locked Out Fashion.

 Ain't she lovely!!

I saw this and thought, my my my! I love red and mint. How lovely! I didnt have a red skirt (which if anyone has a link for one please inform me as i've been looking for a red skirt for ages!!) and my version is kinda reversed!

Whole outfit: Matalan

Apart from the shoes which are old :)

I don't own many blazers (actually just one other that's kept for really formal events which i avoid at all costs) So this red blazer is new for me. I like it!! i like it a lot. I envisage lots of wear for it in it's future!

I also like how this outfit turned out thanks to the lovely inspiration. I was comfy and felt well put together in a smart casual type of way.

And finally, as pinky promised

(yay again, thanks Stel!)

I now need to answer 10 questions and pass on the award to 5 blogs who brighten my day...

1) Favourite Colour Green, but to wear its Red (and white an blue ha !)

2) Favourite Number : 3 My lucky number. I was born on the 3rd and my childhood home was no.3

3) Favourite Animal  Ummm i think im a cat kinda person (which Hubs has just said we may be able to get a kitty soon... yay!!)

4) Favourite Non-Alcoholic Drink ~ All time fav is full fat coke! But im on a diet, so have switched to diet (which is poo) apart from that a caramel Latte

5) Facebook or Twitter  i have both but prefer Twitter these days

6) What is my Passion ~Family and blogging of course! and clothes (yeh that sounded shallow!)

7) Receiving or Giving ~ Um is it bad if i say both? Marks for honesty?

8) Favourite Pattern - i love anything retro 60's/70's funky retro, floral. I like lots of patterns, heck the more the better!

9) Favourite Day of the Week ~ Um Sunday and possibly (dare i say it) Monday, Fresh start and all that

10) Favourite Flowers ~ Sunflowers. Had them for me wedding and they always remind me of that

I now pass the award on to 5 blogs that brighten my day 

(ok i want to share it with all of you... seriously i do!!)

But in the honor of the award i'm gunna pass it to 5 blogs who i love and would love you to check out!

1. http://bittyandbunny.blogspot.com This girl CRACKS ME UP! and she dresses puurrddyy!

2. Locked Out Fashion for being a fabulous inspiration

3.Notdressedaslamb Catherine is a HUGE source of constant inspiration in the pattern mixing department

4. Shades Of Monet Because Marisa is a vintage dream and lovely gal!

5.Deliciously Yours Laura is just darling! 

Ok folks hope you enjoy your weeks and i'll be back super super soon!!

Monday Mingle

Orange Legs

Hello lovelies,

Friday's here woohoo. We're off to Hubby's parents down London way and just about to set off. I always hate the 4hour journey, but enjoy it when we get there, and after the week i've had i'm looking forward to some down time, including afternoon sleeps and long park walks.

Dress: sale Dorothy Perkins
Cardi: Clothing at Tesco
Tight: Newlook
Bag & shoes  & necklace: Matalan
I first thought the pattern on this dress was little umbrellas, but looking at it now i see they are flowers! Silly me! I also see that its a tad short! At 5'6" and with a lot of junk in the trunk this dress is a little toooo teeny tiny. Perhaps leggings would be best and retire my "you've been tangoed" legs.
I dont have many specs days these days, i'm an avid contact lens wearer, but with a mixture of hayfever and unbelievable tiredness i had to give my eyes a rest from contacts. I love that glasses are now "fashionable" and you can get some awesome frames, but i just dont feel right in specs, which is strange as i've had them since a teenager.
Anyway i will love you and leave you (i haven't forgotten the award to pass on folks, i'll do it Monday, Pinky Promise!!)
I'm in such a rush, lots to do!!
Have a wonderfully happy weekend lovelies!

Ps i haven't proof read this, so if there's a gazillion errors, forgive me, im rushing around like a mad woman!)

Bugs Life

Hey Lovelies,
Monday has arrived way to quickly again. I've had the most wonderful weekend (Happy Mothers Day to all the american Mama's out there)
The thrifty gods must have been looking down on me as i have had a number of lovely finds, i think its thrifting karma. Friday i gave 3 huge bags away to my local charity shop, and in return i found some lovely cups, saucers, plates, gravy boat and casserole dish (vintage kitchen ware is my favourite!) and a couple of vintage broaches to add to the collection.
On top of visiting the charity shops and a huge car boot sale, we went to our favourite park, Margam Park, with the kids on Saturday and the weather was beautiful! We had an impromptu picnic with just some bits and bobs bought that morning and had a really lovely time. Not all my weekends are this lucky nice, normally it's housework and rain, so this was so refreshing to be out in the sun and thoroughly enjoying it. Its raining cats and dogs here today however!?!
So this is from yesterday

Cardi: Clothing at Tesco
Skirt: (old) Primark
Top: worn back to front: (old) Dorothy Perkins
Bag: Vintage
Necklace: on sale £2: New Look
Shoes: (old): Next
Cats Eye Sunglasses: Very

So this is all quite old as outfits go. I have issues with buying "summer" clothes as British weather is sooo temperamental. The amount of summers when we barely have any nice warm weather is the norm here. So when we do get this nice weather i become a bit clueless!
This top is supposed to be worn with the buttons down the back, but i cut the little tag off and turned it round to create a collared open buttoned type look. Think i actually prefer it this way as i was never keen on how it sat before.
And these glasses, oh how i love thee! I'm working on getting a pair of genuine vintage fabulous sunglasses, but these do me nicely for now!

Anyway back to the rat race today, food, dishes, laundry, all that wonderful stuff, and then work tomorrow... Oh the joys!!! Not to wish time away but roll on Friday ;)

Have yourselves a lovely week!!


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THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
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