Navy and Lace

Well i'm back with an outfit post, and it's an outfit i actually quite like.
I think the problem of sometimes going through a wardrobe transition, you can feel like you know what you want to look like and what to wear but you have a huge wardrobe already of things that have nothing wrong with them really, but yet they just don't feel like you any more. I've decided to try and make my wardrobe work with my growth and change and this is what i came up with for a little date day with the hubbster.

I donned a dress for the first time in a wee while to go on a little day date with hubby to see Iron Man 3 whilst all the kiddos were at nursery/school. It was a nice rarity to have some time together, Paul has been working so hard lately, 6 days a week, and with the move that took way longer than we anticipated, it was just lovely to have some down time together, oh and Iron Man 3... Awesome.. Robert Downey Jr... um, amazing!!

 I know this may seem like nothing different to my 'normal' blogging style, but i guess its more a feeling, like a place you want to be. Like i mentioned recently, i have been wearing lots of jeans lately and i've been really happy with that, but putting on a dress felt kinda nice too. I guess it made me realise that even though i want to look a certain way in my mind i dont have to rule everything out, thats just narrow mindedness on my behalf. I figure this probably sounds like babbling,haha! Babbling is all part of my processing process,lol!

If you're wondering what the heck i'm talking about in regards to where i want to go clothing wise, i have been dreaming of less colours and more pretty fabrics. 

Things like this tunic top,

 drapey cardigans in greys and nuetrals, maxi dresses with broderie anglaise, and boots with simple dresses.

I guess in a nutshell i am wearing less bright colours, which to me is a little different.

 I hope you stick around to see the changes, i am yet to get back in to a good blogging rythmn, but blogging a bit ad hoc has felt rather freeing and less pressure.. im all about the stress free life right now!

Have you ever been in a transitional phase with your style?

Dress: Tesco

Lacey tunic/vest: River Island (last year)

Boots: c/o Matalan

Necklace & Bag: Next

PS theres still time to vote for meeee in the matalan style project, all you have to do is comment on the matalan blog here saying rachel to win... SUPER THANKS IN ADVANCE!!

Beggin'

Its the last few days of the Matalan Style Project that i was very happy to be part of this month, so i am on the scrounge for some votes from you lovely ladies.

Outfit: c/o Matalan

All you have to do is go HERE and leave a comment saying your vote is for me (Rachel The Hat)
Lord knows i would l-o-v-e to win as the boy needs new shorts and mama needs a new dress, hahaha, did you hear, a heatwave may be coming..fingers crossed!
Anyway, if you could help a girl out that would be simply marvellous! And d'you know what? I even have another outfit coming up real soon that i'm super happy to share with you all!
You guys ROCK!
Over and out xxxx


Also as its friday i had to share this with you for a giggle... British comedy at its best:
ENJOY!!

Blog Sale Extravaganza!!

Round two off the selling begins.

I just want to say a quick thank you to all who have purchased and left such lovely comments. You are guys are totally awesome!!

If you have paid for an item from the last drop then they will have been sent (unless ive emailed you!)

So here goes!

Postage is: 

£3.50 UK

£7.00 International

Please leave a comment below with the name of the item and your paypal address and an invoice will be on its way to you!

Summer Birds Dress

£7.00

Size uk 14

 Tealy Nice Dress

Size UK 14

Dorothy Perkins

 Floral Shirt Dress

Dorothy Perkins

Size UK 14

£7.00

 ICHI Sweater

Size L (more like a M)

£6.00

Louche (Joy) Shirt dress

£8.00

Size UK 12

 Louch Floral Dress

Size uk 14

£10.00

 Jasmine Guiness Sweater

£5.00

Size UK 12

 Bird Blouse

Size UK 12

Has slight tear on back button but could very easily be fixed and would then be unnoticable 

£5.00

 DP Floral Dress

Beautiful on!

£8.00

Size UK 14

And we still have the Irregular Choice shoes available Here

And whilst you have your purse (paypal?) open, have a look at these wonderful ladies lovely lots for sale!

Donna at http://www.polkadot-pink.com/ Amy at http://www.cocktailsinteacups.com/ and Kirsty at http://indigobuttons.blogspot.co.uk/ Erica http://www.imbeingerica.com/

Changing...

 Hellooo, remember me? Im that blogger who used to blog 3 times a week, regularly prancing around in pretty dresses? Ring a bell?
Well, i have been forcing myself to write this post for a couple of weeks now and it's just not been happening. Actually, blogging in general just hasn't been happening for me. I have felt like i have had absolutely no urge to blog whatsoever. I've also had no urge to don my unsual attire of dresses and peter pan collars either.  If i'm honest i don't quite know how i feel right now. So far 2013 has been so full of change that i feel myself changing in every aspect...

 So thats basically why there has been no regular blog posts from me, i feel like im still going through a transitional period and i'm yet to find out where my final destination will be.
But i'm happy. Like, seriously happy. I'm in a good place even if i don't know where that place is. I'm really loving our new home, work is good, and time with my son is just wonderful. I've been taking long baths, drinking glasses of wine and reading great books. Not only have i not blogged but i have also spent very little time online,and no endless surfing the virtual world. I've been very much unplugged and its been refreshing.

I considered walking away from this little blog i have worked so hard at for the past (nearly) 2 years, but i don't want to. I still love this blog and i love the blogging environment with such wonderful like minded positive strong ladies. I'm just still considering what to do next i guess.  

 Style wise, it has been unbelievably casual, again something i am very much enjoying. Lots of jeans, skinny and boyfriend type, and lots of pretty blouses or shirts. I feel like my style is changing and i'm saying good bye to lots of my old dresses ( another BIG sale will be up on Thursday with some other lovely ladies also doing some selling too.. stay tuned for that) and welcoming some pretty lacey blouses, denims and casual pieces. Maybe its because compared to last year, my whole life situation has changed. I wear a smart uniform for work now and then on my days off its with Neo mostly. Also having a uniform means i need a lot less clothes, and i find my self shopping a lot less.
Maybe it's that i'm 29 this year and life is a constant cycle of change... who knows. But i do want to continue seeing you guys and i do hope you will stick with me whilst i figure myself out.

So thats that. Enough about me, how the devil are you?

blouse: vintage

jeans: next

shoes: c/o lotta from stockholm

Ps the giveaway for a beautiful pair of earrings is still open... be sure to enter  here!!!