Thrifted skirt, H&M tee, New Look sandals, name necklace, Me and Zena ring
Monday 24/05 – pleats, patent and prints
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Sunday Smile #8
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Zara maxi dress, H&M shirt and belt, thrifted bag, New Look sandals, Primark ring and bangles, Tim the dog
The Mr walking with Tim and Geri (the dogs)
Cricket
My gorgeous Sister in Law to be (also Jenn, but with 2 ns) and me, enjoying a Sainsbury’s picnic and pink champagne
The Mr’s parents’ house backs on to a cricket field, so summers are spent in cricket whites, with dogs in tow and frequent cries of ‘howzat!’ (which I still don’t understand the meaning of). After the game yesterday, we travelled back to Leeds and met friends for alfresco dining and a raucous game of Cranium.
Today is a little cooler, which suits me just fine. I’m spending it with my lovely friend and her wee one – there’ll be lots of gossip and a 99 cone, I’m sure. Have you been frolicking in the sun this weekend? Share your stories, tell your tales – you know I love to hear them.
PS – Have you voted for me in TK Maxx’s Frock Me style challenge yet? No?! Off you pop then!
Americana and elsiebelle
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Floral skirt from blog sale, Primark tee, H&M shirt, River Island tights, Primark belt, TK Maxx shoes, elsiebelle necklace
I’ve been a long-time lover of the fabulous elsiebelle, so when I found out they’d had a bit of a nip and tuck over on their website, I couldn’t wait to check it out. And what a treat it is! I adore the vintage styling and sweet tweeters peeping out from all corners.
What’s really rather delicious about this particular makeover is the oh-so generous folk at elsiebelle are offering a whopping 40% off absolutely everything in store until midday Saturday. Hello, new jewels! You’re so pretty! I suggest you nip on over, enter the code HOMESWEETHOME at the checkout and get your grubby mitts on something, stat!
Honey, Honey necklace, £14.95, My Little Petit Pois necklace, £9.95
In other news, if you follow me on Twitter you might’ve seen me tweeting about TK Maxx’s Frock Me challenge on Facebook. Every week they put Facebook fashionistas to the test with a style challenge based on a certain theme. This week’s is Americana, and the prize is a trip to NYC! You know I’m all over that! If you could take a few moments to vote for me I’d love you forever and always. You can also upload a photo of yourself rocking the Americana theme and be my competition – go on, I won’t be that angry! 😉
A tailored moment
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eBay trousers, Gap tee, H&M belt, New Look sandals, elsiebelle necklace, thrifted bag, Rayban sunnies
Between the ages of 11 and 17 I wore nothing but jeans. Jeans are easy. They go with everything, they’re comfortable and when wearing them you’re in the fashion safe zone – you’re neither edgy nor tragic. Your denim-clad behind sits happily on the fence.
When I started uni I branched out into skirts, dresses and shorts, but I always went back to jeans in the end. My faithful friends never let me down. Even now, denim is a wardrobe staple and I build so many of my outfits around a pair of classic blues.
But recently, I’ve had a flirtation with something else. My love affair with tailored trousers feels like more than a fling. Whether fitted, hareem, flared or cropped, I think trousers and I will be firm friends for life. Although jeans will always be my little bit on the side…
Do you wear tailored trousers for everyday outfits, or are they languishing at the back of your wardrobe, waiting for job interviews, jury duty and meetings with your bank manager? Are you surgically attached to your jeans? I’d love to know!
Going grey
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Topshop jeans, thrifted chiffon top, Primark blazer and bag, TK Maxx shoes, thrifted ring, Super Duper Things brooch
