Mistakes happen

Happy first of the month everyone...December, what a great month! The weather seems to have finally gotten cold too which is much more fitting to my winter wardrobe. This mild malarky was making my knitwear feel neglected.
I have had a pretty rubbish week.. Neo has been super poorly and it's been awful seeing him like it. He seems to be half back to normal, he's been causing mischief this afternoon. But still off his food and generally upset a lot.. Tough days! I've hardly gotten either of us dressed except in to clean pj's. And i have felt exhausted..
So to try and ward off the cabin fever i got myself dressed and headed to the supermarket.
Now as the title states, this outfit may not be right for me. Its one of those ones that looked far better in my head. I love each part individually, but it needs removing from each other and placing with other members of my wardrobe family. And the hat, well i love the hat.. it was raining and not a drop touched my face thanks to my fantastic hat. Looks were given though, this small town isn't ready for fabulous hats!

Tweed jacket: Vintage Ebay
Cord Flares: Monsoon
Scarf: Primark
Hat: Next
Boots: F&F

I think i would like to belt in the jacket a la Kendi, and change it to some skinny jeans rather than these brown cords , 'cos the chunky monkey look isn't really one i would like to portray.


Anyway peeps, this is just a quick visit... My birthday in 2 sleeps and counting aannnndd i promise the next outfit will be a better one! Pinky promise!
Have a lovely evening/day, and yay! its practically the weekend, cakes all round!!

Rachel

x o x

Ps... this was a lovely brief escape from the reality of snotty noses and sickyness.... thank goodness for tinternet!

Dear santa...This year I've been an extra good girl!

So here is my birthday (seeing as it's on saturday, woohoo) and  Christmas wish list all rolled in to one :)


This perfect plaid vintage skirt from Etsy shop Vintage and Gee Shop

These beautiful Poetic Licence shoes from Very

This blazer is just begging to me be mine.. I mean look at those awesome collars! And from a wonderful etsy vintage seller El Vintage

I'm always on the hunt for a perfume that smells just right. I fell in love a little bit when i sniffed this... and how pretty the bottles of Marc Jacobs always are.

I don't need any more coats... but if i were to get another, this would be my fav.. the sixties sweet note of this Oasis coat is just so adorable!

And this 60's vintage bag would go so perfectly with the coat... i would look swingingly sixties... amazing!Revolving Styles is another wonderful Etsy Vintage shop that i love perusing.

A birthday/ Christmas staple dress is always needed and this Oasis dress from Asos would see me through nicely.

A festive brooch and would still be beautiful after the festive season. The maker/ Owner of Sweet Williams is also super lovely and just launched her website and has a fab(hugely generous) giveaway going on right now.

I also love this tote from her site...infact i could buy a gazillion things from her.

And lastly i've just created my own little nook... a cosy chair for one and books... this sign would be perfect from Jolinne Etsy shop

Well.... i think i'm done!aha! 
So Father Chrimbles, the economy sucks, its been a tough year but if you could make my christmas wishes come true i would be grateful forever and i promise to leave extra mince pies and goodies in exchange.... deal? Great ;)


Do you have much on your christmas list this year?

Rachel

x o x

Me and my techni-colour cardi

Hello all


You all had nice weekends?
I am shattered!! my Neo is on the go constantly and i am drained by the time his bed times comes. I wish i had an ounce of his energy, it would knock the socks off Red Bull!
So now i am sat with a lovely glass of Magners on ice and hubby is cooking us a yummy steak dinner. This is a nice time of day!


I've been thinking about my little old blog lately and then look at many others, and often feeling like mine is far from up to scratch. The beautiful pictures, the amazing outfits, perfect hair and make up, just made me think that perhaps what i'm doing here is a little... well... pathetic? 
Then Hubby chatted with me and made me remember why i started this. 
I am a working mummy, with limited time and funds, but still with a love of style. I haven't got all the time (as much as as i'd sometimes love it) to get myself ready.. i haven't got the perfect back drops for my photos as they are often done during work hours or baby nap time. i haven't got the perfect skin and hair due to sometimes sleeping in make up and not having time to do hair. and i most definitely haven't got the perfect body, since having a baby my whole body has changed (and besides from that it wasn' perfect pre baby ha!)
So this is me... busy, stressy, messy haired, just about pulled together... but still loving style and putting my best (and prettiest shoed) foot forward :)
I Love blogging, i love reading blogs of all different types, fashion, food, family and vintage and through this media i have "met" some amazing people! 
So instead of feeling not good enough i am going to feel inspired, by you all! My blog may never be perfect, but neither is my lil ol' life :)


Okay okay enough of all that (just felt like i needed to get that off my chest, ooo feels beter already!)
wanna see my new favourite outfit?

Cardigan: on sale from Monsoon for £40.00

Roll neck: Newlook

Wide Leg Jeans: Next

Shoes: Seychelles via Modcloth

Necklace: On sales, half price in Tesco, F&F

Hubby told me to swish my hair like a L'oreal advert... this was my attempt and finding it highly hilarious!!!!

me, serious? never!! :):):)

I love this outfit, easy and funky.The retro missoni-esque knit is perfection. Do you ever wear an outfit and think, "yep, this feels just right!" well i most definitely felt that today and man does that feel good! 



And as always here's a few snaps from our weekend. Been trying out new camera effects and really loving it!

Ultimate bed head

been rearranging my kitchen this weekend

wanted his trough style bib on as an accessory

some very old favourite piccies of me and my lovely sis

one of my fav wedding photos on my pin board making me smile

one of the guys i work with has an amazing wife who crochets me gorgeous things! this is my latest present! I love it and snuggle under it every evening.
I's really made me want to learn how to crochet!

As always, hope you have had a lovely weekend.. and here's to a great start to the week * raising my cider to you all* 

Rachel

x o x

Thankful Thursday

Hellooo all,


hope you're all well?
I've finished my working week and I'm feeling good. Had a very productive 3 day work week getting lots accomplished and proving to myself that sometimes, when i apply myself, im actually good at my job (shame its so utterly boring!!!)
I'm also super happy because it's my birthday in just over a week, we have lots planned every weekend and so much to look forward to, such as: a christmas films every saturday night with the kids on our family film night, my bday celebrations, a beautiful christmas market day out in Bath, my wonderful step sons  6th birthday  5 days before christmas, our works doo, and then shutdown over christmas from work, which means i get to completely relax! I offically allow myself to start feeling christmassy from Dec 1st. I can not wait! I'm also hoping to squeeze in some shopping, a steam railway winter visit to father Christmas and a trip to the winter wonderland in Cardiff. I Can Not Wait!! 


So this is a little something i wore today:

Tunic: F&F

Cardi: New Look

Leggings: Next (the hold you in type, which are great!)

Boots: 6 years old and i cant remember where from

when i sais "a little something i wore" it really was little! I didn't realise how short this tunic was until i put it on today, i felt like i kept flashing my bum to the world even though i had super thick leggings on.

These boots are great, hub's bought them for me about 6 years ago. They're a lovely bottle green. After i had Neo i couldn't get them up my calf's, so i was super pleased when i was having a bit of a purge this week(after hubs found my secret stash of shoes) and they fitted again! yay! In the purge, 9 pairs of shoes and 6 bags were sacrificed. I plan to ebay them to then fund a little bit of shopping! 

I should have named this post " i forgot to brush my hair today" it was kinda obvious all day too... it happens a lot lately. If i keep going like this i may well be rocking unintentional dreadlocks by next year, lol!

I've been having so much fun with the kids lately... things just seem real nice *quickly touches wood*

these two are gunna be so mischievous, i love it!

I LOVE this picture, as this little boy does not keep still for 2mins usually

reading

The hat she had to have and loves

the duck that wanted to come home with us

Just wanted to wish All a Happy Thanksgiving if you celebrate this holiday. I think it's wonderful to take time out from the rat race to be with loved ones and to give thanks for what we have.... I for one am very thankful for all i have (even when im being a moaner!)

Weekend starts tomorrow, woohoo!

Take Care all!

Rachel

x o x