Shoes that make you go Oooo #Giveaway with Mastershoe (& #Passion4fashion linkup!)

Happy Friday 13th Ladies.. unlucky for some but not today.. Fancy winning some shoes? Keep reading.

Shoes that make you go oooo, yep i love a good shoe. I would in fact say that i do have a bit of a thing with shoes. You see shoes never judge, they always fit and inevitably always look good.
It's probably why i have the entire storage under my bed filled with shoes. Shoes to me just make the outfit. Whether they be fabulous sparkle numbers like these Irregular choice babies (oh hello sparkle sparkle.. and they come in red too, Dorothy eat your heart out!) or really great practical boots like from Oak & Hyde shoes are what brings the outfit together.

Mastershoe are one of those rather marvellous online stores that stock all the brands you love and need. Want something quirky? Irregular choice have it, Practical? How about some on trend Vans, or walking the dog, well they've got you covered with a whole load of wellies to choose from with Hunter and Joules being favourites.
And what else is marvellous about Mastershoe is today they're giving away to one lucky reader a Pair of shoes from the rather gorgeous new brand Oak & Hyde.. Check these out:

The perfect Autumn /Winter boots that will go with just about everything!

The only decision is what style and colour will you go for?

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An InLinkz Link-up

Lets talk underwear: Feel good factor

Undies, knickers, panties.. Today I'm gunna have a bit of girl talk with you all (hope that's ok) and talk about the item of clothing we wear every single day: Underwear.

I've had a funny old relationship with underwear over the years, often opting for cheap plain and boring undergarments that leave me feeling, well, they leave me feeling nothing if i'm honest.Neither good nor bad, they're a non thought. Often they're comfy but they are most definitely not anything pretty or to write home about.

When i saw fancy underwear stores and online boutiques i would wonder what the point was,
my pants are all the practical.

But then one day i was feeling particularly crap.
I was going through a real low phase and disliked how i looked and felt, it was a feeling that emanated outwards but started deep within.

And on that morning, instead of wallowing i changed a few things.
I reached for a gorgeous set of underwear that i usually just kept for best.
I spritzed a glorious evening scent on.
I swiped on a splendid red lipstick.

I felt like i was playing the part of someone else. Someone confident, someone who had their shit together, someone who was happy.

Through the day i could feel the delightful soft fabric of the underwear underneath my clothes and gently brushing my skin. It felt good.
Without realising i was smiling.
I felt like a different person, or me but upgraded.

Such small acts made me realise that happiness comes in different guises. And whatever it is that makes you happy or even just momentarily puts that smile on your face is worth doing surely?

I invested in more nice underwear. My husband appreciated it (obvs😂) which made me happier again. But ultimately its a small act that i do for me. In this life where I often feel like my identity is somewhat consumed and gobbled up by the many roles I have to play (hello motherhood, cleaner, cook and negotiator extraordinaire) its vital to have something for me.

And yes underwear made me realise that.
Who knew underwear could be so profound 😉
And even though some nice underwear didn't change my life it has helped change my mood. It has helped me smile from within.

Do you treat yourself to nice underwear? 
What things do you do when you're feeling low to lift your spirits?


Underwear above thanks to Fantasie Lingerie

Vlog: My Top 5 Style Items for Autumn

Hi Guys

Today's vlog is my top 5 style items for Autumn. Now you know me i dabble with on trend fashion items but at heart i am a classics girl. It took me a long time to realise that and except it comfortably. But its a case of learning my style and what i like and most importantly enjoy wearing!

So these are the 5 things i'll be wearing on repeat this season!

Don't forget to subscribe (if only to urge me on to get better at this whole vlogging malarkey, ha!)

and drop me a comment on what your fave items for Autumn are!

Autumnal Dress Love

Oh how i love love love to wear dresses in Autumn, and a dress that is autumn personified is even more perfect in my eyes.
So that's what i'm wearing... Autumn in a dress!
And i'm blogging about it over on the lovely lovely Laura Ashley Blog

-I'd love you to come have a read here-