Polkadotty-Navajo

Polkadotty-navajo, its a thing isn't it? It is now! 

Can you BELIEVE its 4 sleeps tell the big fat man in the red suit makes an apperance?!! Arrrgghh! Where the heck has this year gone? I've read a few blogs lately, reflecting on their past year and it's really got me thinking about 2012 for me too. I think i'll be doing a full reflection post coming up soon ladies. I'm still in utter disbelief that the year is nearly over. Have you had a good year?

 I bought this blouse on ebay for 99p a month or so ago. Man, i love Ebay. This blouse is in the most perfect condition and is so pretty on. I've been wearing it with jeans and jackets as well as skirts, it was a really great piece to add to my wardrobe, and at the price it feels even better!

And the cardigan is another gift from Hubby for my birthday 2 years ago. That man knows me well, he knows i'm like a little old lady who loves her cardi's! This one is like a coatigan. It doesn't get worn as much i'd like, its really thick and warm and you can't wear a coat with it, so it had to be a dry day, which fyi is a rarity in these parts lately. 

Oh and the Minnetonkas which i have been so desperately after but too tight to pay full price are also an awesome Ebay find. I tell ya, i am an ebaying demon! These came and are like brand new for less than a third of the price... yay for a good bargain!

 I didn't realise how short this skirt was until i was out doing the very last of my shopping this morning and with arms laden with lots of last minute Christmas supplies i dropped 3 rolls of wrapping paper. I had to bend over and get them as discreetly as possible, but i wouldn't be surprised if half of Tesco saw tomorrows washing...eek :/

 Cardi: Gift from Paul 2 years ago

Skirt: Matalan

Shoes: Minnetonka : Ebay

Blouse: Ebay: Originally New Look

 The Minnetonkas are so super comfy. They are a bloggers dream aren't they?! I see them on so many bloggers and have loved them from a far. And now i have them they are every bit as comfy as i'd hoped. funny isn't the power of the blogger. I find we really do rub off on each other don't we. I kinda like it, like it's a secret gang,haha! 

Anyway gang, I will be popping back in hopefully before now and the big day, so i shall see you all real soon!!

Ps Tomorrow i shall be dressing up as the Indian from this well known group, with headress and all, and raising money for Breast Cancer.... should be fun!!! Wish me luck! Off to go practice my YMCA actions ;-)

Winter Sunnies

You guys know me i do like a nice pair of specs. As an avid contact lens wearer, the glasses have to be really nice to get me to wear them!
So when Smart Buy Glasses emailed me and told me about themselves i couldn't help but take a gander. And to be honest i was shocked by how amazing their prices are for designer glasses and sunglasses! And even though its winter, i still always have a pair of sunnies in my car for that low sun that can be so blinding when i'm driving, and, to look well cool...obviously!;-)

So here i made myself a little Christmas glasses wish list.. as you do, right?!

Carrera Sunglasses :

                                                   






I am in love with these which are named Colette and Janis. I am so a big glasses lover! I think Colette (the first) is my favourite!

Rayban Sunglasses:

                                                                                                 


From classic Aviators that made a major come back to the aptly named Jackie Ohh (last but one). Ray Ban keeps producing their classic timeless frames year after year. The Jackie Ohh are the ones i'm hoping for this christmas!


It's funny really, as a young girl who had to wear prescription glasses i hated them! it was uncool to wear glasses and mine where the NHS given pair that were gargantuan in comparison to my lil face. I hated them with a passion. But glasses are now so cool!
I think its wonderful that glasses have now become socially accepted for all! And ladies, men do definitely make passes at girls who wear glasses :) *wink wink*

Smart Buy Glasses offer such great prices,s. They also have a fantastic charity set up:
When you buy one they give one! This is where they donate a pair of glasses to someone in need .. read more here!
If you are considering purchasing glasses or sunglasses this Christmas for someone please consider this scheme, it is such a wonderful easy way to give back to those in need!
So go on, treat yourself or your loved one... did i mention they also have an immense sale on?!

Casually Bright

 Sometimes, when the weather is super cold and i'm feeling super tired from a really busy week, i like to don a pair of comfy jeans and a cosy knit.  But just because its winter I still love to inject a bit of colour, heck i don't think i can dress in any other way. Bright's all year round are just what i looovve to do.

Do you like to wear bright's all year round?

 My mum and dad recently bought this lovely jumper (sweater) for my birthday, an boy do i love it. It has cute little pockets on the front and is such a fun colour and so cosy to wear.
And i guess i just can't help but add these booties to every outfit, i love how they just add a little sparkle to even a casual outfit. I'm not entirely sure how i'm going to feel about glittery sparkly boots after the holidays as i'm not normally a glittery person, the holidays must bring it out in me. But come january we shall see!

Jumper: Matalan (gift from the 'rents)

Jeans: Tesco (from the summer)

Shirt: Next

Boots: new Look

 We are in for a super busy weekend! Talyn my gorgeous step son has his birthday party on Sunday and i have a lot of wrapping and preparing for both birthday and Christmas to do! I have to admit, i am finally getting a little excited!!!

Have a Wonderful Weekend!!!

xox

Yippy Dada Giveaway!

I had the pleasure of receiving a wonderful baby changing bag recently from a brand called Yippy Dada.
I only wish  i had discovered these wonderful bags 2 years ago when i had first given birth to Neo.
You see, as a girly girl i do like a nice bag. I like it to be striking and beautiful but also able to hold the two tons of crap that i carry around with me on any given day. On the days i have Neo with me also, times the crap tonnage by two.
Even though we are out of the bottles and baby food stage, he still needs a fair bit. This boy goes through sooo many nappies and juice. We always carry spare clothes and we always have a good few toys, wet wipes and other toddler paraphernalia on hand too.
So a good bag is essential to me as a lady and a mama!

 Bella Baby Changing Bag in Red

When i first had Neo i bought myself a basic nappy changing bag, but then didn't really love it so i just opted for bigger normal bags and kinda muddled on through. The amount of times in a sleep deprived state i thought i'd lost my keys/purse/phone in the big old bags, it was pretty bad! The Yippy Dada makes things soooo much easier,with lots of compartments and sections and even a detachable key chain to attach your keys on to whilst they are in your bag (which in my eyes is genius!) this makes outtings with babies MUCH easier. 

This bag is definitely Neo approved ;-)

Since receiving the Yippy Dada bag i haven't stopped using it! Even on the days i'm without Neo i have been taking it out with me as it is just such a great size and so well organised. I choose the red as it goes with my personal taste and most of my outfits! But i also love their Highlander satchel and this funky Buttercup bag!

They also do a rather fabulous clutch range:

The bags come beautifully presented in a Yippy Dada box and each bag comes with a dust bag too.

The bag comes complete with:

• shoulder strap
• bottle insulator
• changing mat
• clothes pouch
• keyring attachment

I was stunned by the superb quality of the bag and i have to say, even as Neo grows out of nappies in the next 6 months i will still be using this bag as we potty train him and long after that!

And good news!!

The lovely people at Yippy Dada are giving Rachel The Hat readers the opportunity to win one of the fabulous bags! Not a mama, but know someone who is or expecting, well what a superb gift this could be for them?

All you have to do is:

*Be a Rachel The hat Follower and hop on over to Yippy Dada and tell us in the comments below what your favourite bag is

*LIKE Yippy Dada on their Facebook Page

*Follow Yippy Dada on Twitter Here

Simple right? Thats 3 entries per person. Please leave a separate comment for each to be included as a vote!

The winner will be drawn in 7 days from today

They have also set up a fantastic 20% discount for all Rachel The Hat readers: just enter RACHELTHEHAT at the checkout (valid till 20th december, just in time for a great Christmas   present!)

Good Luck!




This bag was given to me by Yippy Dada but all views are my own... and Neo's ;)