Dress, Boots, Done

What a glorious weekend its truly been friends! Yay for sunny days. 

What a difference a bit of warm beautiful weather can make to the mood hey. Has it been lovely where you are in the world?

 I have had a lovely few days over here. Starting last Thursday with a wonderful meal with wonderful friends, then time with my son in the garden who is finally kicking is poorly-ness. Then today i tackled the mammoth task that is my new allotment. It felt so good to be outdoors lapping up as much of this sun as possible.

 The allotment is going to take SO much work, but im happy to put the effort in, and other plot holders are super nice! We've already had lettuces, runner bean and onions plants given to us to start us off. I can't wait till we can harvest some of our own home grown veggies...!
It was also even nicer because my parents came down to help me. My dad has major green fingers and can get anything to grow, so i called upon their assistance. I can't tell you how lovely it was to spend time with them and start this allotment together. So often i'm just dropping Neo off to them or picking him  up that we don't spend much quality time together, so this little venture of ours is also wonderful for bringing us together. Neo also got stuck in bless him, copying everything his Bampa did, it was the sweetest. I'm on a mission this week to get him a little spade and trowel of his own. It excites me to think he will be growing up outdoors helping grow our little veggies.

 So as the title suggests, dress, boots and i'm done! This is pretty much my standard uniform these days, which makes me happy. Did i mention i'm pretty happy? haha! Yep, you may see this boots, dress, formula a lot coming up. I just find it so so easy and practical.
Don't get me wrong, i didn't go digging in the dirt in this pretty dress but i spent all day Saturday in it, and this evening for when we went for an evening stroll making the most of child free time!

 The man behind the lens, hates to be infront of it,lol!! I feel very lucky to have hubby to take pictures for me. I just found this lovely big field/common 5 minutes from my house! Its beautiful here, i'm thinking picnic sometime soon!
Anyway enough of me, how are you? Did you have a wonderful weekend? I do hope so!!

Dress: Gap (last year)

Boots & Denim Jacket: Matalan

Sunnies: Dorothy Perkins

Aztec

 Well ain't life grand when your in an outfit you love. I felt so , well so very me in this outfit and i just love that feeling. Comfy, cool (as cool as i get anyway) and practical. I did start the day in tights but it got super warm and muggy and not long after we took these photos the heavens truly opened. It feels like we need a big ol' storm to clear this iffy weather we've been having! Bring on the warm sunshine i say!! Lord knows these milk bottle legs need some vitamin D ;-)

 (hello unwelcome sock lines...  you can tell i'd just been inside with my socks  on around  the house haha! True fact, im not a lover of being bare foot. My husband loves it.. me not so, slippers, socks or both majority of the time.. weirdo i know)

 This jacket was an absolute bargain, marked down in the New Look sale from £39.99 to £11! It's the perfect Spring coat and khaki was just what i was after. I do love a good bargain.
The dress is actually from March, i got it what feels like ages and ages ago, and havent really worn it much. I've actually lost a few pounds in the old weight department since buying this so i kinda wish i sized down, but never the less it is comfy and belt-able so its all good.
Speaking of weight, Slimming World is going well. SO far 2 weeks in and 6lb down and weigh in is tomorrow so fingers crossed for a couple more off. I'm already feeling a bit better, maybe its that i know that i'm finally doing something properly about it rather than just moaning at myself that i wasn't happy. It's funny really, it's taken Slimming World to make me realise that i had to completely change my lifestyle and how i eat. No pre-packed meals/jars etc, its been mostly cooking from scratch which also feels great. If you have any good Slimming World recipes i would love to hear!  Or slimming advice in general, i've still got a way to go yet so any help would be gratefully received.

Well, its been lovely but i shall love you and leave you. Half way through the week folks, woop woop! I am looking forward to a meal with a best friend tomorrow and a weekend off from work, yippeee.
xxxx

Dress: Dorothy Perkins

Jacket & Hat: New Look

Belt & Boots: Matalan

 Well another week has flown by in what has felt like a blink. We have been hunkered down over here all pretty poorly in one way or another. Its like the house of lurgies at the moment.. if it's not one thing its another! First Hubs, then Mia, and Neo now has the worst case of conjunctivitis which  is just horrendous. So its a house of poorly people right now. I hope we're getting all illness out of the way now for a nice healthy summer.

 So its messy hair and outfits thrown on to run errands here. Nothing too taxing. Maxi skirt, denim jacket, messy hair, sunglasses to hide the eye-bags and i am good to go.
I wanted a green maxi skirt last summer so when i saw this in Primark a couple of months ago i picked it up for a very small amount. Maxis are so versatile aren't they?!

 And i love this new Matalan necklace that adds that lovely pop of colour, i kinda want to put this with every outfit right now, its such a great statement.

 Too tired to even stand for outfit photos... lazy, lazy rachel :(  haha

 So bank holiday weekend's a coming.. are you looking forward to it? Any nice plans? lets all join hands and pray the weather Gods for sweet warm sunny days, yes? Amen!! 

Top: Next

Skirt & Shoes: Primark

Jacket & necklace: Matalan

Rachel The Hat : News

 Well hey there, how've you been?
I have had a blissful week off work where not a lot but a lot all at the same time has happened, no what i mean? So i thought i'd give you a little news update (no, there isnt a bun in the oven, pahaha)

 First:
The week has mostly been spent at home potty training Neo. He's taken to it SO well. I can't quite believe it. A couple of small accidents, but on the whole hes been spot on every time. He's completely shocked me, i thought he wasn't ready/that we would struggle 'training' him, but nope, as always (and happily so) that boy proves me wrong.. he's ace.

 Second: I have started Slimming World and im really enjoying planning my food. Granted im only 3 days in, but im already enjoying it. Both my mum and sister have done/are doing S/W so its perfect for me as i can ask them questions etc. Its my first time, so i'm still getting to grips with the b choices etc, but so far, so good.
I am however slightly impatient, 3 days in and i want to physically see the weight loss,haha!
Fingers crossed i stick to it and get to my goal weight. I don't speak about my weight much on here but in all honesty i have been really upset with where i am right now body wise, so finally my head is in the right place to do it!
Have you ever done Slimming World? Did it work for you?

 Thirdly:
 I'm halfway through Couch to 5K and absolutely loving it. I used to LOVE jogging, but life, kids etc got in the way and i haven't jogged/exercised/gotten off my lazy arse in over 6 years...yup! So i'm now 5 and a half weeks in and it feels soooo good. I love it, love it, love it!
 Have you done couch to 5 k or are you a regular jogger?

 Fourth and finally :
We have an allotment!! Im so excited about this.Its something ive wanted for years but they can be so hard to get and have 5 year long waiting lists a lot of the time. But in the small town we have just moved in to they had available plots so i am now the official renter of an allotment right up the road. I can not wait to start growing our own veggies and fruit. I'm even looking forward to the hard graft of turning it all over, as it needs some work before we can plant. Im hoping the exercise will help me too! Have you ever grown any veggies or fruits? any tips? I am a complete novice. Thankfully my poppa bear is severely green fingered so hes coming down to help out.. i cant wait!

Pretty boring outfit, but d'you know what, sometimes i like boring. The pretty lacey top is my favourite right now, and jeggings are my new best friend (why did no one tell me how amazingly comfy they are!!?!) For a week at home its just been the perfect casual outfit.

Cardi/Cami top/Jeggings: Matalan
Jewellery: Primark
Boots: New Look

But enough about me, how are you? Any news? I'd love to hear! (seriously i would... tell me all the goss with you, grab a cubba and lets chat, yes?)