Monthly Archives: January 2013

Snow Day "chic"

19th January 2013

Cat Print Tunic: New Look
Leggings/trousers: Primark
Slipper socks: Gift
So, like the rest of the UK we woke up to a coating of the white stuff yesterday; actually, when I woke up at 5am we had none but by 7 we had quite a thick layer and the chaos started.
I’m proud to say I refused the chance of a whole day off work and made it in for the morning thanks for my dedicated Mum who braved her hatred of driving in such conditions. It was a most odd morning- none of the GPs were able to get to our surgery so we had to send patients to our other site, we had a nurse, a HCA and five reception staff…power to the admin people?
I was allowed to leave at lunch time as I really wasn’t needed and we weren’t sure how easy it’d be to get me home by the evening (snow and crutches anyone?) so I indulged in a lazy afternoon slouching around in the kind of clothes I usually reserve for sick days and enjoying it greatly. As soon as I saw this cat print tunic I needed it, it’s not really my style but it has cats on and is warm which was good enough reason for me to purchase…I am easily swayed.
I spent a lot of the afternoon watching Mae sound her disgust at the snow coated garden, she went outside a couple of times but mostly stayed near windows growling and looking put out, she’d never seen snow before (I don’t think) and certainly hadn’t been outside in it and I think she was a bit confused; not hard to confuse this cat.
I think I finally have some good news on the foot front too, after an appointment last week left me with a probable diagnosis of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome my wonderful GP is starting me on some specific pain medication that should make it a lot more comfortable to walk and I am hoping that now we’re sure there is no serious injury I can ditch the crutches, the only thing keeping me on them is the pain on weight bearing so if that’s not there and I can re-educate my foot on correct posture this could be the turning point. I knew 2013 was going to be a positive year!

Well, happy weekend, got plans to play in the snow? I’m hoping it hasn’t turned in to an ice rink outside so I can get some fresh air safely at some point!

xxx

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daisy chain dreaming: oh my love

18th January 2013
Georgia Black Eyelash Lace Open Back Dress: £45

Alysha Black PU Straps Sweetheart Skater Dress: £45

Rita Black Crinkle Foil Cold Shoulder Dress: £39

Layla Black Embellished Neckline Racer Back Skater Dress: £39
All pictures from the Oh My Love facebook page
I appear to suffer from a style split personality- one day I’m all over floral and pastels, the next I’m craving an all black ensemble with straight cut lines. Today is one of the latter days and the cause of my desire is the new arrivals over at Oh My Love (who also have some rather fabulous and colourful pieces too). Topping my “I need it” list is the Rita dress- it’s black but not boring and at £39 I am sorely tempted to ignore the angel on my shoulder telling me to wait until payday and go ahead and buy it.

I’ve never shopped at Oh My Love before so I can’t vouch for the sizes or customer service; I’d be interested in hearing what you think. What I can tell you is that they are one to watch, there are some seriously stylish dresses to browse through alongside gorgeous blouses and perfect for this weather fluffy knits. I’m wishing I was back in my student days as I’d be able to bag a cool 20% discount (now I feel old, my student days are long gone…)

What’s on your wish list this week? 

xxx

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happy/sad

17th January 2013

Tights: c/o mytights
Dress: Jane Norman (old)
Boots: Yull
Hat: New Look
I’m going to preface this post by saying how much I hate how the photos I have come out; grey days and grey moods do not make it easy for my already lacking photographic skills but I also lack motivation to retake them…

Anyway, since I have re-found my love of tights I was pretty damn excited when mytights.com e-mailed me and asked if I’d like to select a pair of tights to feature on this here blog.
I had a good long browse through their amazing selection before finally settling on these rather fantastic (if poorly represented by myself) happy/sad face ones by Pamela Mann. They are so cute and fun to wear, I’m a bit worried I’ll ruin them really quickly as they are so sheer, but I do find Pamela Mann tights are quite hard wearing and I never begrudge the price tag (£8.99 for this pair) as they aren’t a one wear and they’re buggered kind of thing.

Have you shopped with MyTights before? Take a little look and let me know which pair you’d have chosen. I can’t wait until I’m a) in a better mood and b) the weather improves so I can have a proper play around with these.

Until then you’ll find me spending as much time as possible in ridiculous hats, drinking tea and trying not to feel sorry for myself. Good days are ahead. They really are.
xxx
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16th January 2013

Mustard top: Bershka
Tribal cardigan: Matalan
Skinny jeans: Oasis
Boots: c/o Sarenza
This outfit was a result of Monday afternoon “can’t be arsed” type thoughts. Tired from a morning taking blood and freezing cold I just pulled out whatever clothes looked like they might go together and hoped for the best.
I don’t know why I don’t wear this cardigan more, it’s so warm and snug. I struggle with the draping- some people make it look so effortless but I just find it awkward.
I’m so happy it’s mid-week, it feels like the weekend was forever ago. It’s been an oddly satisfying week so far though, in a way I can’t really explain. I’m starting to feel a bit more positive again too although whether that will still be the case the other side of my 7:15am start at work remains to be seen.
I’ve spent my spare time lately browsing the new arrivals on all the clothing websites I frequently haunt, my wish list is growing by the second and I am happy to see florals will once again reign supreme.
What have you spied that you hope to buy for the new season? I’ve never really planned ahead before but I’m starting to rethink that…a slow and steady influx of stylish basics can only be a good thing, right?

xxx

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daisy, daisy

15th January 2013

Dress: New Look (old)
Tee: Peacocks
Boots: c/o Sarenza
Bracelet: c/o Charmed Soul
I should probably start this post with an apology to the lovely Abigail at Charmed Soul for providing such a rubbish photo of the gorgeous bracelet that she created for me. As a new company she’s doing a great job of making 100% one off jewellery at affordable prices, making the perfect personalised present or sneaky treat (go on, you deserve it!). I love my  bracelet a lot, it really reminds me of Spring flowers and that alone makes me a very happy girl!
This dress is an old favourite from New Look that I coveted for ages, put off buying and then bagged for something stupid like £7 in the sale. I do love a dose of shopping karma. It’s a bit too small now but on days where I don’t mind not breathing at full capacity it’s a fun feel good. I wore it during the day on Saturday that mostly involved chilling out and doing some food shopping with the bestie before heading to a belated Christmas gathering with some of my oldest and dearest friends- where I proceeded to forget all about acting my age and reverted back to my 18 year old self, yeah…I won’t be repeating that in a hurry!

I’m seriously counting down the days to Spring now, after thinking I’d got away without my dose of January blues and feeling super positive about the world it seems they have hit…that’s not to say I’m not still positive, it’s just a little harder to see some of the time.

Take care all, and keep warm!

xxx

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