Wearing A Poncho with Green and Neutrals

When i first saw this cable knit poncho it looked comfy, i thought it would be nice to perhaps just throw on around the house, like a wearable blanket i guess. Little did i know i would actually grow to love this perfect poncho. I throw it on all the time! Its snuggly and warm and i just love the look when paired with some skinny jeans and boots. Like my favourite gilet, the poncho is ideal for throwing on when you're just going from car to shop or car to cafe in this case.

These photos were taken just after Christmas when we had gone out for some fresh air and a Costa coffee. It was pretty late in the day and the light was diminishing fast making photos nigh on impossible, so please excuse the softness as they have been tweaked to high heaven haha! But i just wanted to share my new love of poncho's. Who would have known that these would have come back round! 

Plus straight after Christmas the poncho is perfect for hiding those food babies and those pesky few pounds that have appeared around my midriff from all those choccies i consumed and the crackers, and cheese crisps, and christmas cake..opps)

Coincidentally i'm actually sat here right now wearing my poncho again.. its just so snuggly!! I actually caught my son wearing it in bed, fast asleep last night, he think a wearable blanket is awesome, and i have to say i agree with him!

Poncho: George at Asda (sale £10)

Green Tube trousers & bag: Primark

Boots: F&F (about 4 years ago)

Earrings: Yosa

 Do you own a poncho? If not, would you consider one?

Easy Pattern Mixing (&Passion 4 Fashion Linkup!!)

Casual outfits but with added interest are some of my most favourites, and easily done with some stripes, tartan and animal print.
These Joules loafers are my new absolute favourite shoes. Not only are they fun and funky but they are like wearing slippers.. Pure bliss (and incidentally, on sale if you're in the market for awesome comfy zebra print shoes!;)
Outfits like this are perfect weekend wear for me with each component easily worn with other items in my wardrobe. Perfect for when you don't want to put to much thought in to your outfits, but still want to look ok.

So end of the first week of January! How are we all doing? Have you had a good week! All my plans of being super organised and having all my posts in order have already gone out the window..
I blame Netflix!
I've just gotten in to Mr Selfridge (i'm a bit slow on the tv front) and i'm addicted. Multi-tasking ends up being multi-failing.. but i can tell you all about series one and also about re run's of Life on Mars.
I don't watch a lot of TV but when i do i seem to binge watch.. terrible habbit, but one i am not prepared to quit;)

Shoes: c/o Joules 

Sweater: old

Biker jacket & Stripe top: New Look

Scarf: Dorothy Perkins

Jeans: Topshop

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checked skirt with baby blue and black

I have had this skirt since autumn. I saw it online and added it to my virtual basket, it sold out before i had committed to purchasing (i sometimes deliberate when i internet shop and leave items in my basket for days, sometimes weeks on end, anyone else do this?) and as soon as it was sold out and i could no longer have it i wanted it even more.. of course.
So when i walked in to my local New Look branch, one of my favourite shopping haunts ( its also the home of the local Starbucks upstairs!) it was there in my size just begging to be bought finally. Delighted i went ahead and my made my purchase.
Fast forward 4 months and it was still sat on the hanger, in my wardrobe, brand new and unworn.
Its times like this that make me realise why i do the #100daysnospend!

 As much as my style has gone a little darkside of late, with the spring/summer '15 brochures and catalogues coming through my door and inbox i can't help but look towards a few pastels.
The skirt is the perfect little pastel pick me up i need without having to go shopping, as it was already in possesion. Happy Days.
Funny, all last summer i just could not get in to pastels, it sometimes take me a little longer to catch on to a trend or how to figure out how to make it work with me. Adding black in seemed to be my answer i guess!
Have you ever been late to a trend that you ended up really liking?

Skirt & Coat: New Look

Shoes & Bag: River Island

Turtle neck top: Matalan

Scarf: F&F

Necklace: Coming soon to Yosa

#100DAYSNOSPEND : The Beginning!

Hello!
Today is the day.
The 100 day shopping ban commences!
No clothes, shoes, bags or accessory shopping for 100 days.
Yes. I am crazy.
Last year at exactly this time i started out on my first 100 day no spend..
You can see my first starting post here
Midway here,
and the end here.
So i hear you ask, after all that why the heck am i doing it again?
Well my friends, i am well aware i crave new pretty clothes.
I love the thrill of the shop and the feel of new clothes on my back.
I am materialistic and if i really scrutinize myself it's not a trait i like.
I am over indulgent.
I do not need another sweater (or coat goddamnit!).
Sometimes blogging makes me feel i constantly have to buy new things to bring fresh new looks to you my lovely readers.
Sometimes i forget i have a wardrobe full of lovely, hardly worn clothes that are just begging for some air time.
Sometimes i need to just.stop.shopping.
Simple really.

So it begins; a full 100 days with no clothes shopping.
I stood in-front of my wardrobe this morning and saw a state. Clothes physically bursting out.
What i could also see were opportunities.
I saw outfits and new combinations, I saw hardly worn clothes just waiting to be worn.
I saw potential and no money spent.
I felt excited!

I know my weaknesses, i know come feb/march i will want to start buying new season spring wears and that will be my toughest time. But i shall be strong. I have done this before and i will do this again.
I hope you will come along for the journey. And if you would like to join in then it would be fantastic.
There is a hashtag on twitter for us no-spenders just holla #100daynospend and join in the hell  fun!
I've also included a linkup below for anyone who wants to join! This won't be a weekly linkup up, but perhaps once a month just to see how we are doing and to read any posts you may have written.
The one thing i learnt from last year is support is greatly appreciated.
When you are in the throws of a no-spend, its great to know you have other ladies around you in the same boat. We can count on each other for support and to vent when needed.
Don't forget if you want to join in but you aren't sure, just join! Even if you do 30 days or 50days think how wonderful it will feel to have accomplished that!

For all those joining me GOOD LUCK and for everyone else...wish us luck, we're gonna need it ;)

Feel free to grab this badge and display it on your blog post/sidebar so we can all keep in touch through the 100 days.

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