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As you may know I love hosting competitions, especially ones with a great prize! The generous people at Kaleidoscope are offering one fab accessories bundle, shown above, containing two scarves for bright but chilly spring days, a pair of stylish sunglasses, a trendy necklace and a fashionable bag to one lucky reader! Woooo!
Kaleidoscope offers a stylish range of ladies fashion and footwear as well as beautiful items for your home. Whether you shop online or by catalogue, our latest collection is bound to have the perfect outfit for you, no matter what the occasion.
All you have to do to enter is leave me a comment with the name of your perfect item by Kaleidoscope to transition your outfit from Day to Night. It could be a pair of shoes, a bag, some jewellery? I’ve created some moodboards below for inspiration! Extra entries can be added via the rafflecopter :)
With Easter fast approaching my thoughts are turning to all things springy; crocuses, lambs, bunnies and erm…. snow?! I wanted to share these fab necklaces by fashion jeweller Tina Lilienthal with you because I just love them :) They come in a variety of different colours and are a seriously cool accessory to brighten up any outfit. Her designs are worn by some serious fashionistas, including Kelly Osbourne, Keira Knightley, Alexa Chung and Davina McCall.
Seriously inspired, Tina creates amazing jewellery. If you haven’t heard of her why not take a peek at her collections… Astral – space themed, Lash and Little Lash (hey that sounds familiar!) – knotted, Cherries, Skulls, Strawberries… gorgeous!
Wow we’ve had sunshine this week! And what a difference it makes :) I’m feeling all spring like and cannot wait to get into some lighter, brighter clothes.
The mummy blogger
has a fabulous competition running where one lucky blogger can win up to £200 worth of goodies from the White Company. To win you simply have to style your spring outfit, no problem I shout! I’ve styled Littlelish in some gorgeous white stretch jeans from £24 and a lovely petal pink sparkle jumper £28. I think you’ll agree this is a pretty adorable combo – sweet as pie!I just love The White Company for their understated chic and beautiful muted shades. I want to be soft, feminine and light in the springtime so I think you will agree this striped linen sweater £60 and curved linen t-shirt £45 worn with a crisp pair of white cropped jeans £80 would be ideal. Fingers crossed for a win! I’ll keep you posted…
Valentines Underwear set by Playful Promises up for grabs!
If you are anything like me, nice underwear is something I used to concern myself with years ago, before the arrival of Littlelish. These days it is a luxury I don’t seem to permit myself. I grab whatever I can find that is clean and am pleasantly surprised if it actually matches in colour! I think it is not an understatement to say I am wholeheartedly ashamed of my underwear drawer.
Well I’ve let it get far enough. Enough I say! I’ve realised that the last couple of years I haven’t been looking after myself properly. Since the separation I’ve had a little more time to myself and I’ve realised just how much I haven’t permitted myself since being a mum. Time spent on grooming or exercising has vanished and as for treating myself , well that is well and truly a thing of the past. I kept telling myself it was superficial and happiness is to be found elsewhere, yet there is nothing quite like feeling good about yourself and your appearance. It just lifts your confidence and lets you approach the world head on rather than shying off into the dark corner so no-one will see your unkempt eyebrows!
And so ladies, I’ve been underwear shopping! And I’ve discovered this wonderful lingerie brand, designed in London called Playful Promises who in their own words: “mix quirky, directional design with all things playful, flirty and even a little bit dirty.” I like, alot!
What I liked so much about the underwear designs from Playful Promise is that they are sexy and womanly without looking tarty (which I cannot stand!). They have unique designs that are grown up yet flirty and I especially adore the retro twist. Gorgeous, I think you will agree!
So you lucky mummies (and daddies/partners!) the very kind team at Playful Promises have offered one beautiful Valentines Underwear Set (first picture with this post) to giveaway including brief or thong (your choice), suspender belt and bra in your size (from 32a – 36dd and xs – xl). The winner will receive their prize just in time for Valentines day which means you don’t have long to enter so what are you waiting for? Entries through the rafflecopter please! Gooooooooooooooooooooo! (UK residents only, sorry!)
We take a look at the snuggest jackets, coats and knitwear from Next
The cold months mean one thing and one thing only in the UK: wrapping up. Not being prepared for the change in seasons – which is just starting to sharpen up and kick into gear – can lead to colds and discomfort for the whole family. And especially when you’re more than you, taking care of the little ones and protecting them from the cold is imperative.
So that’s why today we’re looking at the top winter warmers for the whole family; from winter coats for women to kids cardigans and mens leather jackets, this is all about the best cover-ups and snuggly outerwear for every member of your family unit.
1.Boys: Fairisle Patterned Cardigan
This is a great knitted cardigan for young boys – its pattern looks cool and trendy, but more importantly for mum and dad, it’s very warm and can easily be worn under a larger coat or layered with scarves and hats to protect against wind and snow. The red Fairisle Patterned Cardigan (pictured below) is a real Christmas keeper too!
2. Ladies: Navy Luxury Parka
A longlined coat with excellent coverage, a big faux-fur hood and pockets is the ideal for weekends, walks and long trips away with the kids in the colder months. The navy colour of the parka is also great for staying clean and fresh-looking.
3. Mens: Red Hooded Jacket
A very stylish present if your boyfriend or husband is having a birthday in the next few months and you want to buy them something practical as well as a la mode. The dark brown/red hue of this jacket is very on-trend, but the rest of the story is all about warmth, practicality and utility. Hood keeps out the cold and the high collar also works to prevent any draughts getting to the neck or chest.
4. Girls: Quilted Jacket
There are several quilted jacket styles to choose from but these are great for the young ladies in your family – lightweight but extremely warming, and available in several colours, from a black to a blush pink, with or without hood.
5. Mens: Tan leather jacket
A classic winter warmer that lasts well into the spring and the next autumn, this stylish tan leather jacket is perfect if you’re looking for a slightly light alternative to the winter coat.
Good morning. It’s time for Moodboard Monday again! This week Jen and I chose to do the theme of James Bond. Have you seen the new one yet ? I haven’t… but went on the hunt for some image stills from the movie. It was mostly action shots, 007 style but I wanted to create something original and fashion orientated. Hmmmm…
Then I stumbled across this gorgeous picture of Adele and a wonderful rooftop still from the movie and I was inspired! I adore the soft, muted colour palette, with a touch of warm coppery tones. It gave me the feeling of mystery, intrigue, softness, sophistication, luxury and understated glamour. Perhaps essential qualities for a bond girl?
I set to work collating items that captured the mood which is so much fun to do, especially when there is no budget. I figured I could splash out a bit this week and I think I’ve found some real beauties to strengthen this board. The top photos are in fact the moodboard itself, setting the scene for the tone, colour palette and look I wanted to create and underneath I have translated the look into tangible pieces to wear. I think you will agree it creates a sophisticated, soft, mysterious, glamorous look.
Are you inspired to make your own James Bond moodboard too? Or a moodboard on any other theme? Great! Hunt around for some inspiring imagery to set a mood. You can stop there or you can add a fashion or interiors slant on it. For more tips check out my tutorial on how to make the perfect moodboard.
It doesn’t matter what kind of blogger you are… fashion blogger, design blogger or mummy blogger – feel free to link up with us! Moodboard Monday is a collaboration between me and the very lovely Jen over at Love Chic Living. The rules are below, and don’t forget to grab the Moodboard Monday badge from the sidebar!
Moodboard Monday is a fortnightly feature where we create a moodboard inspired by a certain theme. The linky is also run by Jen over at Love Chic Living. But that’s not all…. Moodboard Monday is also open to you!
- Create your own Moodboard by either following the theme this week or using your own ideas. The Linky will be open for 2 weeks.
- You can create your Moodboard any way you like, with an actual magazine collage scanned in or photographed or using the computer ie. photoshop, picmonkey, olioboard or Polyvore. You could even use a selection of photos/images in your blog post separately to create your Moodboard.
- You may want to focus on interiors one week and fashion the next, you may want to use your own photography or images – anything goes, feel free!
- If you would like some ideas about how to create your moodboards check out my tutorial on How to create the perfect moodboard.
- Post your Moodboard on your own blog and then link up below.
- You can also link up at the Love Chic Living Moodboard Monday feature too.
- Grab the Moodboard Monday button from the sidebar and include it in your blogpost.
- Comment on others that have linked up and share some Moodboard Monday love!
Keeping warm is all about wrapping up and layering on the clothes until you look like an Eskimo, isn’t it? So how do you stay warm and look sexy? With thermal underwear? Really?
Sexy is perhaps not the first word that comes to mind when you think of thermal underwear but then you might not have seen Bella Di Notte yet! Bella Di Notte are a British company who work exclusively with an artisan family business just north of Milan to create stunning thermal underwear from natural Merino wool.
Bella Di Notte sent me the very beautiful Rosella long sleeved vest to review. The vest arrived perfectly gift wrapped in tissue paper and a lovely burgundy box complete with ribbon which made me really excited. It is so special when it’s all wrapped up gorgeously isn’t it? But the real surprise was waiting inside. I was delighted!
Made out of a mix of merino wool and silk the first thing I will tell you, it is soft, veeeery soft, I couldn’t wait to get it on! As soon as I had it on I received several compliments from my admiring husband ;) The shape is very flattering with a wide deep V neck. The stunning Italian lace details adds a really special, modern, feminine touch.
So it passed the looks test with flying colours but did it keep me warm? Did it! It was fantastic :) I never realised how good it feels to be super warm and cosy at skin level without sweating in 5 layers! I put the Rosella vest to the ultimate test and wore it underneath my outfit that I wore for the charity Halloween carwash this weekend. Outside, washing cars for nearly 4 hours with cold water and those UK based readers will know how chilly it was on Saturday! Amazingly though I was not cold at all, the only part of me that felt it was my poor little fingers!
The Rosella vest can be worn in a variety of ways, as sleep wear, underneath a cardigan or other outfit, it is even gorgeous enough to be worn on its own! I did not own a single pair of thermals but if they look and feel this good I might have to start adding to the collection.
They really do make a difference and I think this piece is going to be totally invaluable going into these winter months, sooo looking forward to staying snuggly and warm and looking hot!
The lovely team at Bella Di Notte are offering the chance to WIN one long sleeved Rosella vest in your colour of preference. Just in time for the cold weather. All you need to do to enter is follow the instructions on the rafflecopter below and share with your friends. Leave a comment for an extra entry and tell me your winter warming tip :) Good luck everyone.
The trend for lace is not going anywhere… in fact it is even spreading to our face! This Halloween why not opt for a stylish take on dressing up with some facelace of your own? We made our own DIY facelace with black facepaint and a fine brush. You could even use an eyeliner. Make up a pattern or take inspiration from the very beautiful original facelace available at www.harveynichols.com
Team your facelace with a little black dress and add a touch of Halloween with a skull necklace and these FAB skulls boots by Jeffrey Campbell now available at Office. Cool, classy Halloween. Now this is the kind of dressing up I like :)
 Sale Black Swan Feather Hair… $24.00
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 Octopus Tshirt, Tentacle tee… $21.00
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 Anemone lace headband black $29.00
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 Kumihimo Bracelet Beaded Red… $25.00
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 Halloween decoration, photog… $30.00
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 vintage red and black plaid … $20.00
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 Halloween Old house Photo, M… $25.00
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 Anatomical Ribcage Necklace … $24.00
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 The Romantic kiss photograph… $24.00
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 Red Heart Necklace $28.00
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 Vintage Bra, Black Lace Bral… $15.00
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 White Glitter Love Skulls Ea… $13.00
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 halloween photograph, Dark R… $125.00
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 Red and Black Dress Backless… $44.00
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 Wings – 11×14 Original Print… $35.00
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Well I’ve made it to the middle of FrOctober and worn a dress every day – go me! If you’re wondering why I am applauding myself for wearing a dress (strange woman) then check out my earlier post about FrOctober and how we (myself and many other mummy bloggers) are raising awareness (and hopefully donations) for Post Natal Illness charity PNI ORG UK.
The lovely team at Lands’ End UK heard about our fundraising efforts and kindly offered to send me one of their beautiful dresses to review for FrOctober. I was delighted!
I received the beautiful crepe jersey wrap dress in purplette (£59.95) which is perfect for my office days. Feminine without showing off too much flesh, I loved the modest and flattering length which stopped just at the knee. The low but not too low V neckline is flattering and gives you the chance to wear a lovely statement necklace or scarf with it (as pictured on the Lands’ End site). The fluid stretch jersey is lovely and it really does skim over my ‘ample’ curves/belly ;) It feels very comfortable to wear and most importantly it is nice and thick/warm for these cooler Autumn days.
I absolutely love the purple which is of course THE colour for Autumn, all the shops are going berry mad! I decided to style it with brown/tan boots and tied the waist tie (which is normally at the front of the dress) behind so I could accessorise with a small tan belt. This worked well and added an extra element of colour which I like. The necklace is one from many many moons ago but I love all the tiny different coloured stones on it which again just inject an extra bit of colour. (I do like colour, can you tell?).
Sorry for the slightly akward looking photo, I’d make a rather rubbish model wouldn’t i? It was absolutely FREEZING outside and my husband was doing the photography. He has the patience of a flea, took 2 shots and that was my lot! Oh and we desperately need a new camera…
Thank you very much Lands’ End. I was really pleased to add a flattering, comfortable dress that is suitable for work, easy to pop on and look good. If you want to know what else I’ve been wearing this month, check out my instagram. A month is a long time so I’ve had to be somewhat creative, dragging out dresses that haven’t seen the light for quite some years!
Please remember all this dressing up is for a very good cause. PNI ORG UK is a charity that offers vital support to women suffering with post natal depression.
I’m a freelancer in creative marketing with a background in design and styling but when I'm not working I'm doing the most important job in the world, being mummy to my beautiful little girl! I love to create and craft and have a passion for colour and beautiful detail. This blog is all about my life, my amazing daughter, my inspirations and creations!
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