Winter Warmers

During the long cold days, sometimes i dont want to don a dress, sometimes i just want to feel all warm and snuggly. And seeing as wrapping a duvet around myself and calling it an outfit isn't acceptable attire i will settle for some cute knitwear!

Everythings Coming Up Posey

Anything with a posey on it sounds pretty enough to me. Nice with jeans or a skirt.

Cat Eyeglasses Sweater in Red

I have this in the blue and i love it. It always puts a smile on my face and everyone else who happens to see me wearing it. Its just a very happy sweater. And in red?! Even better!

Fuzzy Business Sweater

Anything with chevrons on has a thumbs up from me, this looks ideal for slouchy days, with skinny jeans and a nice scarf, laaavvleyyy!

Best In Bow

I used to have a miniature schnauzer called Colin. I think i need this awesome sweater in his memory!

Intarsia Sweater

Cosy loveliness right here!!

In It to Penguin It

Penguins! Mama and a baba penguin! Just too cute!

I see a theme here, do you spot it?  Animal motifs anyone? 

Do you have any favourite pieces this winter?

Do share!

Bowler Hats and Bikes

Well Hello there Ladies!

Thanks for the lovely comments on last weeks post, we are remaining positive and trying to keep our heads up and trundling on.

I haven't been wearing solely pj's and eating nutella (although a fair bit of comfort eating has been happening). 

I decided that i need to put on my happy clothes to cheer one's self up. As we all know that if you feel like you look half decent then its certainly a step in the right direction of feeling ok!

 Please excuse my teeny tiny eyes. With large amounts of stress (and tears) i had managed to give myself some kinda burst blood vessel on my eye!! red bloodshot eyes are soooo not attractive. So i gave my peepers a rest from make up to aid recovery.

 Dress: A Beautiful Mess (from their last collection)

Cardi: F&F (spring '12)

Shoes: Hush Puppies via Very (last year)

Bowler Hat: New Look (old)

Blouse: Peacocks (last winter)

Hubby's beast of a bike out of its 6 year hibernation.

Its amazing when you cant shop what you find amongst what you already have.  This outfit is entirely made up from things i have had for a long while. I always feel a certain sense of accomplishment when i pull something together like this. It reminds me that i do not have to constantly shop (as much as i love to as a hobby, haha!) it reminds me that i have A LOT of really cool stuff. It reminds me i am lucky :-)

Do you get a kick out of remixing old stuff like me? Or are you a newbie favourer?

We Are Family...

Hi folks
I am currently in the middle of one of the worst weeks....ever.
Running a business in a recession is the hardest thing i have ever had to do. This all might sound a bit random -sorry.

In these tough times its family that keep you going...

Colourful bunch arent we 

"cccccoooooooooowwwwwwwwws, mooooooooooo"

We are family :)

All i feel like doing right now is wrapping myself in my duvet and hiding from the world. I dont feel like wearing pretty dresses and nice shoes. I want to wear pj's and eat Nutella out of the jar.
The next few weeks may be very hard.
I'm going to try and continue getting up and at least getting dressed each day.
And if you dont see me within a week....send for help, the tracksuit brigade may have gotten me;)

Take care lovelies and really hope to be back with positive news and happy dresses soon.
xxx
Ps send good thoughts for my little business wont you... the more the better. Some good thoughts right now, could go a long way.

PPS these photos were taken about 3 weeks ago when we didn't have torrential rain and i was still relatively sane :-/

Three Easy to Wear Autumn Fashion Trends with John Lewis

Greetings Ladies, 

Autumn is upon us, wouldn't you agree! It's fantastic. Shall we take a look at some autumnal trends? Yes? Excellent!

If you feel head-to-toe leather, PVC cover-ups and psychedelic prints are a bit much for a trip to the local shops, here are three easy ways to inject on-trend autumn style into your everyday outfits. Over to the John Lewis trend spotter for some top tips…

Belt up

Burberry Prorsum defined waists in on heritage skirt and jumper outfits with cute tan bow bands at the autumn/winter catwalk shows. And elsewhere Clements Ribeiro and Scandinavian label Acne were among the top name fashion houses to cinch in jumpers and coats with chunky belts. Choose a smaller size belt than that you’d use to hook through your jean loops, so it fits neatly around your waist with no trailing length, and pair with everything from daring dresses to cosy cardigans. Leopard spots and multiple-strap styles are hot right now, and offer an easy way to buy into the animal print and biker trends.

Image R - L: Burberry Prorsum and John Lewis

Faux fur

Full-on fur was featured on gilets, snoods and jackets at autumn/winter fashion weeks, and was also used as trim by many well-known designers. There are a wide range of faux fur coats and jackets on the high street, but if you feel that such a cover-up is a bit much for the day, look to accessories to help inject the look into your outfit. Stoles, gloves, bags and boots all boast faux fur details this season, and can help add a touch of glamour if you’re taking your look from day to night.

Image R - L: Christopher Kane and John Lewis

Bowling bags

There’s one key handbag style that all the top fashion brands have bought into this season – the bowling bag. This Fifties-inspired handheld bag has become the new must-have piece for fans of Burberry, Mulberry, Marni – the list goes on – and more affordable versions have also become readily available. The wide design of the bowling style means that it makes for fairly roomy bags, but make sure that your choice can comfortably house your everyday essentials so it can join you everywhere. And look out for patent, animal print and fabric details to hit on those all-important trends.

Image R - L: Rochas and Somerset by Alice Temperley for John Lewis

All catwalk images courtesy of MPDClick.com

So what do you think ladies? 

What trends will you be partaking in this Autumn?

This is a sponsored post on behalf of John Lewis and the lovely people compensated me for this fabulous piece... Kind huh!!