Hit & Miss

On Sunday we took Ben to Liverpool to find a new guitar.
Santa needed some help so Ben tried out some guitars at his favourite shop.
It was a lovely way to spend a Sunday.
After we had spent a couple of hours in the shop my husband brought Ben home and I continued Christmas shopping alone.
After ticking off gifts from my list I allowed myself the indulgence of shopping in Hit & Miss or H&M as it is better known.
There are two H & M stores in Liverpool and both remind me of a Jumble Sale.
You can, if you look, secure some great finds but generally you have to wade through a lot of rubbish.
I spotted this dress which is the same style as my snakeskin print dress and it is so easy to wear.
For £12.99 I couldn't afford to leave it behind.However, Christmas being Christmas there is a gift for you if you want to snap it up as yesterday it was reduced to £6.49 - check it out here.


I wore:
Boots - Whistles
Dress - H & M
Scarf - Marks & Spencer

No students + Inset Day = Jeans

I love wearing jeans to work.
When the students are not in college we can wear what we like.
Before the students started college in the summer there were lots of teachers showing off their tans in shorts.
At this time of year it is all about layering to stay warm.
The day was spent sharing good practice.
I picked up some lovely tips on Kung Fu Teaching and using decorated lollysticks for role play.
A good day all round.

I wore:
Boots - Clarks
Jeans - Gap
Shirt - Marks and Spencer
Sweater - Top Sjop
Bag - TK Maxx

Strapless Dress To Work Day

One of the best things about winter is that I can wear my red strapless dress during the day.
It is made of a very soft cord and lovely and warm.
It is my favourite winter colour and always cheers me up - even on a Monday morning.
Even the Principal remarked how nice my dress looked today.
I wore:
Dress and t-shirt - H & M
Scarf - Tesco
Boots - Clarks

Stripey Friday

It's Friday and after a migraine yesterday I feel washed out and can't think what to wear.
Time to fall back on an old favourite - a stripey top and black skirt.
Hope your December got off to a great start.
We are Christmas Shopping for a new guitar for our youngest son tomorrow and I am looking forward to that.
What plans have you got for the weekend?

I wore:
Boots - Clarks
Skirt & Top - Primark

December Will Be Magic Again

I have struggled with the thought of Christmas this year.
It was always the most chaotic time in the calendar with carol services, nativities, drinks, parties and the large family meal.
Not to mention the dawn chorus of "Has he been yet?"
Last year was the first Christmas without my dad.
My mum went to stay with my brother and his family.
And we spent Christmas Day with my sister in law and mother in law at a local restaurant.
This year my mum is going away to my brother's again.
My mother in law who suffers from dementia is now in a home and my sister in law will be spending time with her new boyfriend.
After making Christmas Dinner for up to 14 people, this year there will be just six of us.
Our teenagers will probably stay in bed until lunchtime and be itching to get out with their friends by evening.
As my children are all in High School or university there will be no nativity plays, no Carol Services and no Christmas Meal with the mums who I never see at the school gates anymore.
I was feeling down about Christmas until I read eek's Post about a Christmas Journal.
I used to scrapbook a lot but ran out of time.
I realised that I would have more time this Christmas and that I could put it to good use by remembering Christmases Past in the Christmas Present.
After reading this I began to feel excited about Christmas again and I decided to set up a blog to chronicle the Journal.
My Christmas celebrations began with making some Christmas decorations from an old shirt of my fathers - this was one way I could include him in the Christmas festivities.
I also made a couple for my mother too and she was very touched.
I have no idea how this Christmas will pan out by I believe very strongly that December will be magic again.

Today I wore:
A red dress to celebrate Christmas.
Boots - Clarks
Dress & Shirt - Tesco

Creature Comforts

It is cold today.
Our office takes an age to warm up and I had lots of work to do.
I wanted to be warm and comfortable and snuggled up in my current favourite go-to outfit.
My cozy scarf.
My tan boots.
My black midi skirt..
My Zara Jacket.
It might not win any style awards but I know I will feel warm and comfortable today.

I wore:
Boots - Clarks
Skirt - Primark
Scarf - Liverpool Shop
Jacket - Zara

Up or Down?

As I am growing my hair again I keep experimenting with my hair up and down - which has to be the best part of longer hair - the choice!
Today I can't decide. Up or Down?

I wore:
Boots - Clarks
Skirt - Marks and Spencer
Top - Tesco
Cardigan _ Dorothy Perkins