Last Tuesday I woke up with a mutant head-brain-body ache which quickly progressed into full-blown Female Flu, which everyone knows is quite serious and would leave any ‘I’m fine, I’ll just take some Beechams and sleep on the train’ naysayer bedridden.
So much of last week was spent cosseted in Orla Kiely sheets, eating ice cream and watching Blair Waldorf and friends take Manhattan.
Despite feeling like standing in the shower might actually be the end of me, I still got up and dressed every day. I hate lounging about in my PJs and welcomed the chance to wear my favourite Sick Person Uniform – an oversized knit and leggings. Stylishly soldiering on in the face of flu-based adversity – I know, I’m a modern day Joan of Arc.
When I started to feel a bit better (which coincided with finishing seasons 1 and 2 of Gossip Girl… ain’t nobody got time for season 3) Home Alone Hysteria set in so I staved it off with an impromptu bed-based photo shoot. MUCH easier than lugging my tripod down the street, let me tell you.
I’m wearing a Whistles jumper, Uniqlo denim leggings, Primark socks, one necklace from Whistles and another from Etsy and a Cos ring. My bed is wearing Orla Kiely sheets via TK Maxx, a Scottish Wool blanket also via TK Maxx, Ikea cushion and fairy lights, Next wooden bunting (on the beam) and a silver stag head, which was another TK Maxx find.
What do you wear when you’re feeling under the weather?
Those pictures are so lovely! You look really pretty 🙂 Haha I love Gossip Girl, Blair can be really bitchy but sometimes it’s necessary 😀 and the clothes are amazing in that series!
Great post!
XO
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Ah you look fabulous, not ill at all! Love the bunting too, off to check it out now!! xx
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Pictures are really nice! I’ve managed to watch 7 episodes of Gossip Girl in the past two days…clearly what I get for trying to sit down and do some dissertation!
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I love your bedsheets! They’re lovely! Cute outfit too, perfect for when you’re feeling poorly… especially when curled up catching up with Blair & friends! Hope you feel much better soon!
Sophs xx
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I’m pretty much the same- anything baggy and comfy! I act like a man when I’m ill. Lots of whining, “I’m pooooorly” at my boyfriend and feeling sorry for myself. Love your fairy lights! x
I’m PJs only when I’m under the weather. It’s all I can muster up the energy for! x
Love gossip girl. I did exactly the same thing when I had a cold a few weeks backs, surprisingly i got through season one and two as well… season 3 awaits my next sicky bug. Love these pictures and your duvet sheets 🙂
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The photos look great! Love the bedding.
When I’m ill I usually don’t emerge out of bed or the bath!x
No way are you ill in these photos! You look for too fabulous! I’m normally living in my pjs, with a box of tissues superglued to my hand! Xo
Your room is so lovely 🙂 being ill in a room as pretty as that must do something to aid recovery I’m sure! Also, I wish I looked that good when I was ill (or even when I’m well for that matter haha!).
Kaz x
Looking lovely and not at all like a person with flu!
Glad you are feeling a bit better, I love your bedroom – it is so cosy!
Look after yourself! Although I have to say you’re hiding the flu face very well – I always end up looking yellowy pale with maahoosive dark eye circles. Snuggling beneath such a lovely sunny duvet must help a lot with the symptoms! I can also recommend hot honey and lemon :).
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Hope you feel better soon! If it’s any consolation, you still look fabulous 🙂 Your hair looks really nice in a plait x x
Your bedsheets are amazing, loving the print! Get well soon – though there’s nothing wrong with spending all day in your PJ’s, especially when you’re ill 😉 xoxo
I really need to get my hands on the whole Gossip Girl boxset as I have never seen any of it. Hope you’re feeling better.
Such a cute feeling-under-the-weather outfit! I must admit I rarely get changed from my pyjamas when I’m feeling really ill but you do start to feel a little gross after a while.
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Aww poor you, hope you feel better soon. I love your bedroom, it’s very stylish. I’d do exactly the same as you, I’ve just got into Gossip Girl and Blair Waldorf is incredible xx
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I love your bed sheets! <3
Hope you feel better soon! I love your Orla Kiely sheets and Gossip GIrl is the perfect pick me up!
Maria xxx
LOVING your hair right now AND your specs! Where did you get ’em? Also loving your blog – keep up the good work! 🙂 x
Hi Jo, thank you! The specs are Orla Kiely for Boots Opticians. I love them 🙂
I’m ill at the moment and I wish I looked as good as you do! My sick day uniform is far less glamorous. Hope you’re feeling better.
Love those lights 🙂
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Ahhh I love your bed linen! I adore Orla Kiely- it looks lovely 🙂
Jess
Awww I already follow your blog. Baeutiful lights and I adore cushions
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