Bye bye 2011, heellooo 2012

Wishing you all a very happy, healthy 2012 from this crazy fashion forward little fella .....

And from me :D

And this little fashionista

And this little lovely face

And the handsome hubby

All done!

Belated festive tidings to you all! 

Hope you all had a great time... for me, honestly... i am shattered! i have not stopped! Im still on project clear up from all the mess. if you follow me on Twitter, then you may have seen me moaning.. Seriously, how can 3 kids and 2 adults make so much mess? It looked like id had some crazy 3 day rave in my house. 

As bar humbug as this sounds, i am glad its over this year. Neo had a stinking cold (again) and was a miserable sod all day. he was up from 12.30am till 4am christmas eve night, and that made for a moany little boy the next day.Plus Hubby is still a bit poorly so none of us were really feeling the festivities. 

Having said that i got and gave some lovely pressies this year, and was really chuffed with the beautiful things people spent the time to make/purchase for me. 

Anyway... here's a few snaps from the few days...

Ive been meaning to do an outfit post every day... but for the first time in a very long time, i have made zero effort! Its been refreshing! I am actually sat in a tracksuit (and lets face it, you and i both know, it isnt for jogging!!) Also i woke up Christmas morning to realise one of my contact lenses had departed my eye! Its so annoying... i dont mind glasses... but i much prefer contacts... 

reasons for which are:

When you open the oven your specs steam up and you cant see!

It rains lots here and my lenses are constantly covered in rain 

Neo tries to grab them off my face, which he finds highly amusing

i cant cwtch up properly with glasses on my face

when i wake up i forget i need to out them on and then feel like i have "pissed vision"

i can probably think of a ton more, but wont bore you. 

if you're a four eyed friend, you'll know what im blabbering on about.

Anywwhhoooo.....

I did wear my fav xmassy dress on the day. Its a beautiful tartan number that i have worn the past couple of years as it personifies christmas in a dress, to me. however, no piccies really! 

I have so many lovely items i can't wait to wear, the sales and christmas have been kind to me :D

I'll be back real soon with an outfit post, pinky promise!

Right now im off to finish some cheese and crackers with dips and all the other yummy christmassy bits and bobs that need to be eaten!

Bestest Festivie wishes

Rachel

x o x

Red Riding Hood

Happy Christmas Eve Eve lovelies....
Are you all ready? Im at the point where if anything has been forgotten, then too bad! We're having a very chilled, laid back Christmas. No big events, just us lot, and instead of a big Turkey dinner, we're doing an italian meal, some bucks fizz and lots of cheese n biscuits... which its taking all of my will power to not start now (as they would all be gone in one sitting!)
For me tomorrow is the start of, hopefully, a relaxing few days with my nearest and dearest. 
Shame we're not having a white christmas though! Just rain and wind!

wiiinnnddyy

Rain drops keep falling on my head....

and in my eye

Shirt dress: Very

Scarf: New Look

Belt: New Look

Boots: Next

Coat: Matalan

Ohhh this weather makes it soooo difficult to take outfit pictures... seriously i may have to emigrate just to make this work. I took the raining photos first, and then asked hubs to take some more once i came back from the shops and the rain had subsided for 5 minutes.

I've been going through my wardrobe and finding loads of old-ish things that i cant wait to re style and wear. And have you noticed how many good sales are on?? I have bought a few things, that i liked when full price and have now got half off! Result!!

I've  also been wearing lots of reds and festive colours... i tend to do this on the run up to christmas, i'm one of those festive dressers! Are you dressing festively? Do you dress up on christmas day or stay in your pjs chilled to the max?

I always don a frock for Christmas.... its a tradition.

Right i'm off to crack open the christmas biscuits and a cold bottle of Corona....a liitttlllee piece of heaven!!

 Cheers all!

Rachel 

x o x

And the winner is....

As promised... i actually stuck to date for once and i'm not late!
The draw literally just took place with the assistance of my lovely step daughter....
We counted up all the entries for each person and put them all into a hat

 My lovely Assistant picked out the winning entry

 And the winner is....

ASHLEY at FLATS TO FLIP FLOPS!!! 

Hoorraaayyyy


Massive Congrats Ashley of Flats to Flip flops!!
Her blog is lovely if you dont already follow, go check her loveliness out!
Email me or DM me on twitter with your details and these little lovelies will be winging their way to you across the pond!!

Hope you like them....:D

Hope to be back tomorrow with an outfit post. Last day in work 'till 3rd Jan! wooohooo, let Christmas commence!

Take Care all

Rachel

x o x