Seven on Sunday 0.6

I've had a lovely week with a family member who came to stay. We did lots of days out and lovely lunches so it's been a busy and fab week, but also it means its been lots of time away from my beloved internet.
It's always refreshing to have time away from this old keyboard and have your eyes opened to you surroundings once again.
So back to the grindstone this week for me, but its with refeshed vigour and enthusiasm, which is nice.

This week from around the world wide web i have been loving:

0.1 French connection. A brand i have been very partial to over the years, and this season they have some beauties, in  particular this shirt and in the all black too. I can see so much wear could be had from this style..

0.2 ..Particularly with these that i've just bought. I love a bit of faux leather.

0.3 Its getting cold here so its casserole season.. i've brought out the slow cooker and am currently looking for new recipes ( do you have any slow cooker recommendations?) I'm cooking this today.

0.4 Makeup this week has seen me set to my usual kit, but i'm on the look out for a new contour powder as mine i have at the moment is more of a summer bronzer. I've heard good things about this one, so may pop to get that tomorrow.

0.5 I love a good link up party and as well as hosting them i lvoe to join them. It's sucha  great way to find new blogs and inspiration and like minded lovely blogging ladies! Ann has just started one, which is brilliant. She showcases her style stories from her week, which i just love! Go join in if you can, its great to participate and support other bloggers.

0.6 As i mentioned in 0.3 its definitely getting chillier here, after a long stretch of some freakishly mild weather. Right now i'm all over the knitted dress. I have one from primark that i love, but I also have my eye on this one for a possible cheeky purchase this week.

0.7 I'm addicted to my Star Scarf, its been everywhere with me lately. Neutral in colour but my favourite print.. can see it being worn a lot this winter!

What have you been loving this week? Any suggestions for me?

Also vlog numbero duo is coming this week! I have some amazing questions from my lovely blogging friends. If you have anything you'd like to ask me, then feel free to leave a comment below and i will be answering them this week!

Happy week to you all!
Rxx

Ps.. most of my instgram pics this week appear to be of Cassy my dog. I apologise from the puppy spam.. i just can't help photographing my little buddy!

Instaoutfits 0.2 And #Passion4Fashion Linkup

Last month with trepidation, I brought to you my daily outfits from Instagram. Trepidatiously because they obviously aren't the usual type of photograph that this blog has become synonymous with.

However i thoroughly enjoy sharing my daily outfits on IG, the daily downs and the little outfit details from my run of the mill, average day to day life.
You see i still love getting dressed every morning (more so now that i don't have to wear a uniform any more, did you see yesterdays uniforms post?), so being able to share that makes me happy and also accountable to the point where i don't end up in joggers every day (as tempting as it is! They're just so damn comfy!)

Anyway I was so pleased that you guys liked seeing the daily outfits too!
So here i am with the September/October edition!
Last month's edition saw the end of summer, this month is all about autumnal threads.

Couple of favourites this month:

• My grey Warehouse skirt (above and below). Now i think i would get some wear out of the tan too.
• My Whistles Loop Shirt (4 photos down and blogged about it this week) has become a firm favourite. 
• And my simple but so so comfy Great Plains red &navy stripe top (2nd photo down) I can't stop wearing that top. I've remixed it with black, navy, grey and camel so far. Its just one of those no-brainer tops. You know those mornings where there's not a moment to think? Its definitely my top for those days (which i apparently have a lot of)! 

Great plains have 20% off at the moment with the code: GPOCT20 so its a great time to pick up that lil something you may have had your eye on.. I already have of course....Patience was never my virtue. As soon as the sale started, my order was placed.
Snooze you lose is my motto when it comes to shopping. And i am no shopping loser ;)
This beauty will hopefully be winging its way to me this week! I know, I know.. MORE stripes?!
But yes. I love them. Not sorry ;)
Man, i'm sounding harsh.. Big talk from me today, think i've had one too many coffees . Shall be shaking in the corner by 3pm i'm sure.

What have you been loving and wearing this Autumn/Fall so far?

An InLinkz Link-up

Travel & Style

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You may know if you've been here a while with me that my background is in Travel.
At the tender age of 17 i entered in to my first career in Travel at a travel agency in the Welsh capital where i learned the trade of tourism.
For as long as i can remember i have loved to travel.
I was fortunate as a child to go on a lovely summer holiday abroad every year, and even though it was the same place every year, i didn't mind.
From the moment my foot stepped on the airport turf i was ecstatic, looking around taking every moment in.

For may years if any one asked what i wanted to be when I grew up i always replied a Flight Attendant (although back then their title was Air Hostess).
I adore flying (my husband does not however.. slightly problematic for my love of flying) I love the feeling of take off, the surge, the momentum of being pushed back in to your seat whilst you take to the air, the travelling thousands of miles and landing back down to solid ground. I just love it.

I remember looking at the gorgeous air hostess', and thinking they were so glamours, so tidy and so friendly.
And with those flights my passion for travel was cemented.
I never did end up with my career literally in the air, but i have worked in Travel for most of my adult life.
With that i've seen so much change, and the one thing that always excited me most? The uniforms!
Where Fashion meets the Skies.

The Travel industry and Fashion have always been very closely linked. Take the lastest Chanel S/S16 Paris show... Fashion mastermind, Karl Lagerfeld created Chanel Airlines. 
The catwalk was a departure lounge and the fabulously dressed models wore stunning ensembles sauntering with luggage around the Chanel airport.
Pure Genius.

Now i have had some rather (un) fabulous uniforms in my time, the best had to be a blue blouse with luggage labels all over it!
I've also had blazers with big shoulder pads, name badges with 'what can i do for you today?' which, honestly you wouldn't believe the responses we got to those from customers (thankfully they changed that pretty quickly)
Then there has been lots of navy and blues and a bit of orange too.
Funny but each stage in my travel career i remember what uniform went with it.
My last with Tui (Thomson) was rather nice, plain navy well fitted dress, a neck scarf and a navy comfortable blazer, designer influenced, it was the nicest uniform that was both comfy and smart for day to day wear.

Recently Cheapflights released a rather marvellous infographic of all the designers that have worked on travel uniforms over the years. Take a look

I never realised how many designers were on board when designing the uniforms.
Style meets the skies.

What did you want to be when you grew up?And do you remember any uniforms from along the way?

Shopbop (sale!) Wish list

Ohh i LOVE a good discount sale so when i got the email from Shopbop to say they were having a 3 day discount sale, well i headed straight over to my favourites list and had a look what purchases i would perhaps treat myself to.

First up

 I have a new found love for Free People. 

I first started looking through their collections last month as their shoes are to die for, but after swooning over their shoes i found myself looking at their clothes. 

There are so many good items. 

My favourites are the above maroon Tree Swing top, the Sleepin' in Stripe shirt and the Herringbone Coatigan. 

How sweet would the little swing top be with some faux leather trousers? Ugghh Love!

Next up is Equipment.

The star blouse had me hook line and sinker as soon as I laid eyes on it.  Equipment is renowned globally for its modern well fitting shirt, and well.. it has stars all over it. What's not to love?! Wear on its own with some leather trousers and heels or layered under a marron sweater and dark wash jeans. 

Then a firm favourite for me. Zoe Karssen.

The bat motif sweater. Contemporary day wear. My favourite type of clothing.

I'm sure it would be well worn and loved this winter and make me a firm favourite in my sons eyes, haha!

Next up.

Rebecca Minkoff Bags

I have been banging on about Rebecca Minkoff bags for months now. I feel like they're only just gaining momentum here in the UK but mark my words, i think they will become really, really popular here. Great styles and colour ranges, excellent quality and good price point for an entry level designer bag.

I'm also in desperate need of a nice new purse.. the black stud wallet is divine.

And finally some footwear: 

Ash Sneakers

Sorel Boots

Splendid Navy booties

I think these three boots could quite easily see me through autumn and winter.

Ash sneakers.. perfect for the school run

Sorrel boots: Snow? No problem, plus perfect for doggy walks.

Navy boots. I have established lately i have a navy boot shaped whole in my wardrobe. A number of outfits lately could have done with being finished off with a navy bootie. These Splendid boots would work perfectly.

Don't forget your code.. (you can click the image to take you through.. yes i know, i'm a terrible enabler, but if i'm shopping,. i'm taking all of you with me ;)

So there we have my wish list...
Can you guess which items i've bought? Let me know in the comments below!

Is there anything you're lusting after? 

With 25% off it would be rude not too, right?!