All about the girl...

Happy Monday Folks,
You all had yourselves nice weekends?
I'm still on my week off and its been going really slowly... which is bizzare. I normally feel like life is wizzing past me and i'm constantly begging for more time! I've had the best time just being chilled and reading and sewing and taking outfit photos and LOTS of playing cars with Neo. It's been FAB! I could quite easily be a lady of leisure.
So can i just give you a quick intro to this outfit.
It may be my favourite outfit to date!! I KNOW! Out of all the clothes in all the worlds, this hits home with me. Twirly skirt, cute tee and wedge shoes equals: AWESOME!!

Tee: Dorothy Perkins
Skirt: Next Sale
Shoes: New Look
Vintage re worked Bracelet from Catherine's giveaway
Bag: Nica

I've worn this t-shirt so much since i bought it 2 -3 weeks ago. I love its quirky girl with her little hair bow. I normally wear it with jeans just casual, but love it with this skirt. The skirt is so twirly and fun, with yellow hearts alllll over! You know me, i can't resist a heart print. Plus on sale! Double plus, i reckon it will be great in winter with some thick tights :)
Do you ever put an outfit together and just down right feel great?
Right i'm off to go enjoy some more down time!

Psss i have some DIY posts coming up! Rachel, DIY?  i hear you think. why yes! Are you excited!!?? you should be. *actually dont be too excited.. its not a landing on Mars or anything, which, btw, did you see? 

Monday Mingle is at the lovely MOMtrends

If You Go Down to The Woods Today....

... you'll find me!
well, thats a fib, 'cos this was actually yesterday, we were out walking Holly in our lunch break at this lovely little woods down the road from my office. I have to say having a dog has been so lovely. We go out walking so much more and take a break from the office for a walk and fresh air. It rained just as we got back, lucky enough!
Now, if you are currently in a country that is enjoying the hot weather, please pretend that i am an Antipodean and that i actually reside in a cold country that is currently having winter, as i certainly look like im dressed for it.
In the mornings its chilly, by mid day its so humid but yet that damn rain keeps coming! whats a girl to do??

Dress & Boots: Next both  quite old

Cardi: So old i dont remember 

Bag: Matalan

Belt: Vintage from El Vintage

Sorry about the photo bomb, i was having a tough time picking my favourites, which honestly? Never happens! I normally pick the best of a bad bunch, you know when your looking at photos of yourself, i always see the flaws! But i just love these photos, the contrast of my browns and creams against the beautiful greenery is just lovely. 

So i'm officially on holiday for the next week or so! Being your own boss has advantages (like taking your doggy to work and walking her at lunch time!) but it can also be a bummer as i still have things i gotta do, pay the bills, man the accounts, you know, the rubbish stuff. But i hope to be a leeeettlle bit free from it for a few days! ooooo i feel giddy with the possibilities of things i can do, read, make, plan. ... I'll let you know how that goes!

xxx

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Chilled in Chinos

Pretty much spent my weekend as the title says, chilled out in chino's. i am really liking teal and tomato.. who'd have thought those two would go.

I find when i wear lots of dresses i do look forward to some trouser time. This weekend was spent at the park, dog walking and shopping. 

I had a horrible feeling this weekend that i may be getting old, reasons being:

I bought the new Newton faulkner album and have been listening to it non stop. My 9 year old step daughter sings all the songs word perfect. I sing along and get all the words wrong! i remember my parents doing that and thinking," Gaaawd they just don't get it"... yup i'm now that parent!

Secondly, a new supermarket (Sainsburys) opened just down the road and i was so excited!  Thats really sad isnt it!? Whats even worse was i really REALLY enjoyed my little jolly there and couldn't stop talking about how lovely the new Sainsburys is. 

So this weekend has made me conclude

a. I'm officially old

b. My life is quite pathetic.

Least im old and happy;)

Chinos: Topshop sale

Light knit: Next

Wedges: New Look

Bag: Matalan

Glasses: c/o Firmoo

Couple of weeks ago Antonio of Firmoo ( the world's most popular online eyeglasses store where all fabulous four eyed people shop daarrling!)  contacted me and asked if i would like a new pair of specs. As an avid contact lens wearer i thought, heck yeh, i'll give it a go. And d'you know what? I LOVE them. They are wonderfully comfy and they arrived within 5 days with my prescription to a tee! They have some great styles and currently they are doing Free Glasses! If you are blind as a bat like me  and always a bit frugal with your well earnt cash or would just like to look realllllyy coool in some new specs  but dont want to spend loads , then go check them out! I'm already eyeing up this pink pair and i really need some prescription sunnies too, which i've been putting off... but no more!

So have you had a lovely weekend? Tell me the good stuff so i can live vicariously through you!! ;)

* i was given these totally groovy glasses but obviously i totally dig them and opinions are all my own, honest, Guides honour! 

MONDAY MINGLE is over at the glowingly gorgeous Glamamom this week!

Poser

Happy Monday folks!

Looking in to by crystal ball i for-see a great week ahead of us. With big fat sunshine forecast and temperatures of 26 degrees Celsius. I predict smiles all round, summer dresses, long walks and happy days. Just call me Mystic Meg!

Dress: Falmer @ Matalan

Tan Wedges: New Look

Clutch: about 10 years old from Warehouse

Jewellery: Lola rose and various

Nail Polish: Barry M

Holly The Dog: all her own style

So we have a part time dog. Mia and Talyn (my step kiddos) have Holly the Dog at their mums house. When there's no one home we have started having her over our house. Neo is in love. He absolutely adores her.

She's a gentle old girl,  and turns out a bit of a poser. She loved the camera when i was taking these outfit pics! I mean not that im a poser, standing in front of a sheet in my garden having photos taken, right?!

I wore this outfit for a lovely trip to Margam Park. But alas the photos just didn't turn out well. It was middle of the day, the sun was too bright and Neo and Holly were running circles round us. Outfit photos weren't happening! Shame really as the park setting was beautiful. But alas it did not happen. So i rigged up a vintage throw on my washing line instead.  Do you ever go to lovely places but just cant get good shots?

Right then lovelies.... see you all in a couple. I'm off to enjoy this sunshine before it makes an exit!

MONDAY MINGLE