Capsule Wardrobe Day Two

It's Granny's birthday today and we are all going out to lunch.
Granny is my mother in law and she will be celebrating her 83rd birthday.
Three of her five children will be there which will be nice.
The last time all of her children were together was in 2008 for her 80th birthday.
Today I added three more accessories - the bag, the belt and the scarf.

I wore:
Dress - Marks and Spencer
Top (underneath) - Primark
Boots

Capsule Wardrobe Day One

An easy day at home today.
I had forgotten how lovely it feels to go for a morning run.
Although it is only February I can feel spring in the air.
Today will be spent taking it easy with my children who are off school, some baking perhaps and maybe a little peek at my research project which I will have to start tomorrow.
Today also sees the addition of two of my five accessories:
The necklace from Next and the gold hoop ear-rings.

Today I wore:
Jeans - Top Shop
Cardigan - Tesco
Top - Zara
Boots - Clarks
Necklace - Next
Ear-rings - gift

My Capsule Feb 14th - Feb 18th

And here we are again.
I know my wardrobe is not very imaginative this time but I plead academic woes.
This week I am not teaching but have to write up my research project as part of my PGCE studies.
For those who are interested, my project was to test the theory that an author visit can raise literacy skills equivalent to a term's work.
In order to do this I have had to mark two sets of papers - one before an author visit and one after.
I have also had to compile a literature review and some research stuff that I am still not too sure about.
It will mean lots of hot vimto, screwed up pieces of paper and night-time visits to the university library to get it done.
I need to be warm, comfortable and dressed quickly.

So here it is.
The capsule to get me through 5,000 words.
1. Shirt (Zara)
2. Tunic (Dorothy Perkins)
3. Blazer (Zara)
4. Cardigan (Tesco)
5. Martha Jeans (Top Shop)
6. Black Dress ( Marks and Spencer)
7. Black long sleeve t-shirt (Primark)
8. Black ankle boots (Clarks)
9. Black boots (Dorothy Perkins)
10. Black ballerina shoes (Clarks)

The Fourth Annual Capsule Wardrobe Challenge is just hours away

It's nearly time.
And this Valentine's Day it's time to start loving the wardrobe you have with the Fourth Annual Capsule Wardrobe Challenge.
If you complete the challenge don't forget to send me an email at workthatwardrobe@googlemail.com with your blog details.
If possible email a picture of your outfits.
A round-up will appear the week beginning February 21st when a winner will be announced.
Good Luck.

The Fourth Annual Capsule Wardrobe Challenge is Announced

Happy New Year everyone.
I apologise for the lack of posts due to my studies.
However, it is time for another capsule challenge.
I have a week off in February which I'd like to devote to the challenge.
For old timers and newbies alike there is a recap below.
The date is week which begins on Monday, February 14th.
If you are planning to join us, please let me know in the comments box.
The rules are simple.
Choose ten items of clothing from your wardrobe and mix and match them for five days between Monday February 14th and Friday February 18th.
You can have any combination of shoes, dresses, skirts, tops and jackets as long as it adds up to ten individual items.
You are also allowed five accessories which include jewellery, scarves, bag, belts etc.
Underwear and hosiery do not come under the ten items and five accessories!
If you are joining the challenge please blog about it and if you want to appear in my Capsule Wardrobe Challenge round-up the following week then please email your pics to workthatwardrobe@googlemail.com
And finally, I will award a prize for the most creative participant in the 2011 Annual Capsule Wardrobe Challenge.
Happy (Closet) Shopping.

Happy New Year

Family + Friends + Meal + Board Game + Music = A Happy New Year's Eve.
My warmest wishes to everyone for the coming year.
Let the magic begin.

A Happy Christmas To All

Happy Christmas to everyone.
2010 has been a challenging year but on the whole it has been a good one.
Nobody ever said life was going to be easy and while there have been sad events throughout the year; there is still much to be grateful for.
School finished on Friday and while I wasn't feeling very Christmassy; I was looking forward to the time off with my family.
At 6pm my children were all out and my husband had just come home from work.
We settled down to watch Macbeth with a large glass of red wine each when we noticed something flickering through the blinds.
It was snow.
I love the snow.
The children all came home safely and then at midnight we took the dog for a walk.
The snow was still coming down and it was like something out of Narnia.
We went to bed cold, happy and full of Christmas cheer.
My dad would have loved it.
It has been minus 15 here but still I won't complain.
I love the snow.
I love the way people help each other.
I love the way the world slows down.
I love how beautiful it all looks.
Despite everything - it is still a beautiful world.
I may not have as much time to blog while I continue my studies but I will be stopping by to wish you all a Merry Christmas.
I wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.