Guest Post: Jessi from Haircut and General Attitude

Hey Lovelies, as i mentioned earlier on this week i'm a bit

 pre-occupied this weekend. We were planning on the family trip to see the in-laws in London but turns out Neo has come down with a nasty tummy bug.. 

Thankfully the lovely Jessi offered to guest post for me, she's gorgeous and has amazing style. Go check her blog for more, but for now, here's a little taster of that fabulousness.

Hello, friends! This is Jessi from Haircut and General Attitude!  I'm so so honored to be guest posting for Rachel today! I love her super cute style! We have pretty similar taste. I love all things vintage and girly so her blog was a quick favorite for me.

Where I live the weather has been sunny and happy lately! Spring is definitely here and we have beautiful trees blossoming all around! Perfect for pretty photos!

I had my cute hubby snap these on a nearby street in our neighborhood. He was more embarrassed than me at the cars driving by...haha.

 I'm wearing some of my current favorite things (obsessions), lace, long skirts, mustard and wedges. I also want to brag a little that I made the bracelet I'm wearing. Maybe some of you are excessively crafty but it's quite the accomplishment for me!

Is everyone excited for Easter weekend? I know I  am! I hope the weather stays so warm and gorgeous! I'll be headed to the mall Saturday for an afternoon of shopping and Sunday will be spent coloring eggs with the hubby and having dinner with my family. Hope everyone has an awesome weekend! And thank you Rachel for the wonderful opportunity!

Outfit Details:

lace top and necklace - Forever21

mustard skirt - Urban Wear

lace-up wedges - Forever Young Shoes

bracelet - Handmade

Thanks again Jessi! 

Loving this outfit.

Happy Easter to you all, hope you have amazing weekends and i will be back soon! 

Lego Lady

Hi lovelies,
Happy Monday to you.. i'm running so late today, normally i like to post at lunch time whilst Neo sleeps, but i'm still mid spring clean and so its consuming every minute when i'm not watching the little guy.
The epic wardrobe clear out has gone well! i'm so pleased, i feel less cluttered and i only have the clothes now that i truly love and wanted to keep. I also realised a few things whilst doing the sort out.
I had 63 belts! 63 for crying out loud! who needs 63 belts?! and that doesn't even include the ones already on dresses in my wardrobe. i had 6 red belts,  a few other random colours and then the rest were shades of tan. And d'you know what i really struggled to get rid of them! Ridiculous i know.
I also own a hellova lot of cardi's. Cardigans are an integral part of my life.And lastly i have approximately one thousand pairs of tights, mostly navy and black.
So i've finished the wardrobe and there are 5 bags for charity and a huge box load i'm gunna ebay. The de cluttering has made me think that anything i buy from now on has to be really something special that adds to what i have... we'll see how long that lasts though ;-)

Now i mentioned on Friday that our good friend was throwing her sons a Lego themed party. The invite said wear lego colours if poss. It was aimed at the kids but i do love me a theme!

close up of the trusty con's

CHHHEEEESSEEE :-)

 Yellow Top & Red Converse : Next
Green Cardi: George (asda)
Blue Jeans: Tesco
Necklace: Super old
Brooch:Sunshine and Carousels

I kinda LOVE this outfit. Probably why i'm grinning like a cheshire cat in these pics.
Lego party or not i'd totally wear this again. The bright colours make me smile and the added kitsch-ness of the red necklace and brooch gives it a massive thumbs up from me and apparently my step daughter too, she thought this outfit was fab. Two thumbs up!
Also, I've been honing in on lots of bloggers wearing cons lately and taking inspiration from the outfits they make with them. Chucks are an integral part of my wardrobe. As a mama there are lots of days in parks and play gyms etc and sometimes the heels just don't cut it...

Ok folks, i hate to love you and leave you so abruptly but hubby has just told me we have Game of Thrones awaiting us on sky plus! Oh my giddy aunt i'm excited! did you watch the first series? What a spectacular show!

Will be back super soon, do you have nice plans for the week? Its a short one work wise, woop woop!!

Take care all



Ps excuse my roots in these pics, a mixture of the light and my natural  mousy brown colour (plus some annoying greys)  made me kinda look like a badger. i was tempted to call the post Lego Badger, but resisted. I'm so lazy... must go dye hair, maybe after Game of Thrones! ;-)

PPS: Is anyone available/interested in doing a guest post for me for friday/saturday this week?
We have an impending trip to London for easter which means i will be away from my beloved laptop.
If you're interested drop me an email: rachelturone@gmail.com 




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Edit: Submitted this into July's EBEW as its one of my fav fav fav outfits :)

Boho Vibes and Give away winner!

Hey lovely ladies, hope all is well this Friday!

I have had a super dooper productive day! See, i have been going through a right lazy bum phase where i don't feel like doing anything and generally just tired allll the time. On our anniversary the other day hubs and i got to chatting and we both agreed that we need to kick ourselves ad each other up the backsides and start doing more. Since then we have. Today i walked to the supermarket and back with Neo and a pram laden with food, then i have started the EPIC task of sorting my bedroom and all my clothes. So far i have 4 huge bags filled for charity and also a whole other pile for Ebaying. And d'you know what? It feels so good, i feel good having gotten rid of so many un-needed/wanted clothes, shoes, bags etc. Excessive amounts are just un-necessary. This hoarder may be changing her ways!! I'm still right in the middle of it so there's still more to go tomorrow but its good! I'm getting there. Once done we are treating ourselves to a nice new bed which is much deserved!

So life feels good right now..

 Maxi Dress: River Island

Shoes: Blowfish via ASOS

Hat: New Look

Necklace: Vintage

I really love maxi dresses/ skirts. They are just uber comfy and practical. Chuck on some wedges and a floppy hat and i am good to go. I like easy peasy outfits. 

Weather is forecast to change this weekend with cooler spells and showers so i'm glad i made the most of the nice weather whilst it was here!(knowing my luck that was probably our summer! British weather... so un-reliable, pfft!)

Enough chit chat, thank you all so much for entering my giveaway, I'm such a softy i truly wish i could give everyone a prize as i really truly appreciate you all coming to my little blog. So big virtual hugs to you all!

And the winner of the bag and scarf is:

I used Random generator gadget thingy but then lost the widget (yehhh i'm useless!)

there were 41 entries and 17 was drawn. This is the gorgeous Laura! Well done lovely! will be in touch to get your deets to send the lovelies your way :)

I am going to be doing this regularly as i really want all you guys to have a little something from me to you so watch this space as shortly i will be have some new goodies up for grabs.

Well you all have lovely weekends! do you have nice plans?

 My real life and blogger friend is throwing her sons a joint party. She throws the most amazing parties ever, last one there was a fairly land and an ice cream parlour! She blows my mind with her ideas. You can check some of them out over on her crafty blog where if you're looking for party ideas, she has lots!

See u soon lovelies!

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Monday Mingle

Honey's I'm home!!

Well helllooo you lovely bunch of ladies, I'm back from my little jaunt (which by the way, did not turn out as planned at all, such is my life, but i had a super lovely time with hubs anyway!)
And first off i would like to say thank you so much for all your lovely words about my 2 year Anniversary post... when i posted it i never expected so many people to comment, but your words really made me smile so much... you gals are truly a wonderful bunch of people! So big thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Secondly, am i glad to be back. Being away made me realise what a home body i've become! I used to be a little traveller and enjoyed going anywhere and everywhere ( i used to be a travel agent) but getting older and having kids has made me realise i like being with my family at home.. i may moan that i dont get to go away much any-more but really deep down i kinda love it. I like my home, my bed and my wardrobe
 :-)

Vintage blouse bought from the lovely Marisa in her Vintage etsy shop Ally Hoot Vintage.
Vintage bag: Charity shop (£3.00)
Vintage Brooch: Anniversary pressie from Hubs
Skirt: Miss Selfridge sale (£10)
Shoes: Poetic Licence ( via Very)

Now i just need to say how lovely is is to find a vintage shop that sells sizes that accommodate a curvier girl! So often i try to buy vintage and the sizes are teeny tiny! But Ally Hoot has sizing that fits me like a glove, i've already earmarked a few more pieces, Marisa  has truly fantastic taste and its great that there is vintage out there for all!

This brooch is one i've been after for a while, and whilst me and hubs were shopping in Cardiff we spotted this in a lovely vintage shop... hubs bought and i was thrilled. Another one to add to the ever growing collection!

Right then folks, i am off to go eat some thing yummy! I've indulged too much lately! Diet starts tomorrow, right?!

Have a lovely evening/day and i'll be back tomorrow with the winner of the giveaway,will draw tomorrow evening (british time) so you've still got a day to enter!
Good luck!

xxx

Ps if you fancy seeing a little more of me today i'm guest posting over at the lovely Lauren Ella blog. I warn you; the legs are out like milk bottles and the dress is a tad short!!