Blushing Flamingos!

Hello lovelies,

Did you have a nice weekend?

Yesterday was Mother's Day here in the UK, so i had a lovely day off from normally daily chores, hubby became a little house hubby for the day and my darling step-daughter bought me a beautiful flamingo scarf. Apparently she saw it and new i'd love it straight away. Girls got taste! Pink flamingos? Yes please!

Scarf: Gift from Mia (from Next)

Shirt dress: Joy on sale

Jean: Old from Next

Shoes& bag: Matalan, both on sale (shoes were £7 and bag £3.50)

So this was my mother's day outfit :) pretty and casual for all that lazing about i did, and a quick pop to the shops.

The shirt dress is so comfy and this gorgeous coral/blush colour, and currently on sale for £15.

And my new Matalan Mary Jane shoes are super comfy, they are that ideal shade that goes with lots.

If you follow me on Twitter @RachelTheHat, you may have seen that last week i dabbled in a bit of crafting with my lovely sis.

She has set up a gorgeous fabric and habadash online store The Sewing Boutique and we decided to do some crafting out of some of her stock

And fabric backed Holly Hobbie Picture for my nook

Self made skirt

Hubby and Mia thought the skirt looked like a picnic blanket, but i love it anyway! Its the first time i've made anything, obviously with A LOT of help from my sis, but i am totally hooked. I've picked out 3 more materials from her shop that will be making my next few projects. I've got the crafting bug!

Will keep you posted....

Well Hope you all have a great week, i have lots of posts lined up for this week so will see you very soon!! :)

Ps: have you entered my THANK YOU GIVEAWAY. Go on, go on, go on!

Linking up with the lovely Monday Mingle ladies over at Bon Bon Rose Girls

Guest Post

Hey lovelies I guest posted over HERE today, would love you to pop on over and say hi! Plus Elizabeth's blog is lovely!

Ps. Happy St. Paddy's Day to all who celebrate!Hope you're all having a cracking weekend!

A Thank You Giveaway!

Hello lovelies, the weekend has rolled round quickly again and i am so glad its here.

Have you had a good week so far? 

Yesterday i noticed i am nearly at my 100th post! 100 posts of me rambling on and posting photos of myself in outfits. If you've been with me for a while, Thank you for sticking around. If you're a new friend then Welcome and Thank you!

I also released between GFC and bloglovin' there's over 200 of you lovelies who have hit that follow button. I can not tell you how much happiness you guys have all brought me and what a wonderful encouragement you all are by just being here.

So as a HUGE thank you and a celebration of 100 posts and over 200 new friends i would like to host a lil' giveaway of a couple of pretties!

So there we have it! 

A pink spot infinity scarf

and

A Beautiful Green and gold bag

Both from the lovely Dorothy Perkins.

If you would like to be entered to win these pretties, all you have to do it:

* Follow with GFC or Bloglovin' and comment telling me how you follow, if you already follow just let me know which way*

For extra entry:

* Follow me on Twitter @RachelTheHat, leave an extra comment to let me know*

Simple Right??!!

This is open to ALL!! So GOOD LUCK!!!

I will draw and post the winner on Friday 30th March!!

Wishing you all a lovely weekend!

Ps.. Doing my first guest post tomorrow over at Rosalilium Blog, will let you know when it's up!

Meet my new best friend

Hello lovelies, Nice weekend? Well we made it down to london and back with the 3 kiddos, and we're still all in one piece...just. I am shattered. I feel like i was on constant red alert as to make sure Neo, my crazy toddler son, wasn't trashing the joint. He did manage to kill a plant, jam 3 coffee coasters into the cd rack (and they are well and truly stuck) and turn the tv on and off about a Gajillion times! 

But amongst all that there was lovely homemade Mediterranean food, playing football in the park and even a little afternoon snooze for me and hubs. Thank god they're relatives as we left their house like a bomb had gone off. But that's what families are for right??:D 

Wanna meet my new Bestie?

Here she is... Mrs  Pretty Tea Dress. 

I heart this dress!

*ahem, excuse blurry pic, but wanted to show you my flower brooch*

Dress: c/o Next

Cardi: New Look

Booties: Very (about 3 years ago)

Headband and brooch: Sunshine And Carousels

When next emailed me a wee while ago and allowed me to pick something from their site, let me tell you, i was like a kid let loose in a sweet shop. 

This was my choice as it was something i probably wouldn't have gone in to the shop an purchased straight off, but i really liked it so thought this was the perfect opportunity! And oh my goodness, i have been wearing it at least once a week since i got it. Its super comfy and bright and cheerful and i have remixed it over jeans, with different cardi's,with leggings, flat shoes and knee high boots(not all at the same time i assure you!) 

Its become my day time, casual but pretty, go to.  Since getting this i now have a tea dress thing. I seem to be zoning in on them when i window shop.

These booties, i like the look of, but my goodness gracious me, they are so un-comfy. I don't know why, but they cripple me. Every time i wear them out i always have a sneaky pair of flats on my person somewhere (or normally stashed in the car for feet emergency's!)

Anyway folks, i have rambled on for quite long enough so i will love you and leave you for now.

Wishing you all fabulous weeks!