With the absence of my usual photographer (my lovely Mr), I decided to take a few close ups of the detail in today’s outfit. I’m really getting into the photography part of this blog and am thinking about taking a short course so I can learn more about the art of taking pictures. Fellow bloggers – how do you take your photos? Do you rope in a long-suffering snapper? Pull out a trusty tripod?

Now, I’m not one for keeping things to myself, so I’d like to share my latest obsession. My lovely friend Kel has just started getting her craft on and has opened the totally fab Silver Peacock. Her cute and kooky hair accessories make my heart melt and I can’t wait to see her upcoming peacock feather designs. Kel is a hairdresser herself so really knows her stuff when it comes to your crowning glory. You can also read her ramblings on her blog right here.

My favourites are these pretty pearlies…

Love that retro background, too!

Time to sign off for tonight, but just before I go – I only need 3 more followers to reach 100 and get my giveaway going, so any sneaky lurkers, please show your face by following! 🙂

Thrifted faux fur jacket, New Look floral vest, H&M cardigan, Primark polo neck, vintage belt, Gap jeans, Primark brogues, Primark ring, mynamenecklace.com necklace

Last night the Mr and I hit the town. We jumped in a taxi, had tea at Wagamamas (chilli chicken ramen, edamame beans, glass of wine) then strolled round the Christmas market. He bought me a vanilla cherry chocolate marshmallow – delicious!

By 9.30 we were snuggled up in a booth in one of our favourite bars, him drinking beer and me drinking Amaretto lemonades. It was such a lovely night! One thing that struck me though… there was so much bare skin on show (and none of it was mine)!

I cannot stand to be cold. At work I have a heater under my desk, trained on my feet. I wear lots of layers and always a scarf. I wear gloves to drive my car. I have an unhealthy obsession with open fireplaces. I love to be warm. So when I go out, I ALWAYS take a cardigan and a coat in the winter. I don’t understand these girls who saunter around with bare arms and legs in December… It’s December! You’ll catch your death!

Maybe it’s my grandmother talking. But for our date night, I layered up like there was no tomorrow. The vest went over a long sleeved polo neck, a cardigan went over that and the cropped faux fur jacket finished me off. I also had my vintage purple and gold scarf and my gloves on. I would’ve worn a hat as well but a girl can’t risk a hat hair situation on a Friday night. And I was toasty warm all night!

Are you brave enough to go bare in the coldest of months? Or will you join me in the queue for the cloakroom?

Thrifted sequin waistcoat, H&M tee, Primark long sleeved tee, Gap jeans, Primark pumps, thrifted ring

I’m sure there’s a rule that states you should never wear sequins in the office. They’re so inappropriate for the corporate greyness you find in offices. But, what the hell. It’s nearly Christmas and after digging it out to photograph it last night, I wondered why on Earth I hadn’t been wearing this flashy throw-over for the everyday!

I think it just works so perfectly with this casual vintage print tee and the skinny jeans. What do you think – will you be slipping on the sparkle come Monday morning?

Over the past few weeks I’ve gathered a little collection of fab awards, and I’d just like to thank all the lovely ladies who deemed my blog deserving. So here we go…

Big thanks to Laura at A Daisy Chain Dream for this one.

Merci to Pip at Pip a la Chic for this

And muchos gracias to Aubrey at High Heeled Love for the last one

You’re all such lovely girls and I really appreciate them all. As a thank you to everyone who has become a follower of my blog in its infancy, I’ll be doing a little giveaway when I hit 100 followers. So tell your friends! 🙂