Life Lessons

 

I woke up on Saturday morning to a Facebook posting from a wonderful acquaintance of mine, Kiki.

The post was about Regina Brett who wrote an article about the 45 lessons life had taught her.

She has been wrongly reported as being in her 90s and is now in her late 50s.

You can find out more here.

I found this list intriguing especially as I am fast approaching my half century (47 in February).
It has made me think about the lessons I would choose.
 

 

As for today's outfit.

Yes, the Loulou dress again.

Unfortunately, after this photo was taken the zip on my boots broke.

I have phoned Clarks who have asked me to send them back.

I will let you know how I get on.

What life lessons would you choose?

 

Boots - Clarks

Dress - Boden
Thermal layer - Marks and Spencer

Code Red

Last day of the school holidays and it is a chilled out day.

It's time to pack up the Christmas decorations for another year.

This red jumper is perfect for rockin' around the Christmas Tree for a few more hours.

Talking of wearing red, check out Avril's latest competition here and you could win a Radley bag and help save lives too.

I wore:
Boots - Clarks
Jeggings - Marks and Spencer
Jumper - New Look

Green Leopard

And one final picture in front of our other Christmas tree.

We always have a fake tree and a real one.

The fake tree satisfies my chaotic sentimental urges with decorations made by the children from years back along with the cheapy baubles my husband and I first bought back in the mid-80s.
Together with a collection of posh baubles we have been given as gifts over the years.
The blue fabric heart shaped decoration with a red heart in the centre was made out of one of my dad's old shirts the first Christmas after he died.

 

The real one has a more sophisticated colour theme.

Taking a cue from the tree, I have been looking for a shade of green that suits my colouring and think I have finally found it.

 

Pistachio?

 

Not sure.

Whatever the shade is named I love it even more layered over this animal print thermal body from Marks and Spencer.

I think I am starting to finally embrace winter.

 

I wore:

Boots - Clarks

Top - Tesco

Body - Marks and Spencer

Hooked On Classics

 

Making the most of my last few days in front of the Christmas tree.

I love the classic denim shirt especially when paired with a bright red top.

To me they are classic laid back shades.

To brighten the outfit up I added a sparkly necklace.

Have you still got your Christmas decorations up?

 

I wore:

Boots - Clarks

Leggings and red layer top - Marks and Spencer

Shirt - Spanish shop

New Loulou

 

Here is what I found lurking in the Boden sale.

My favourite Loulou dress in my favourite pattern - stripes.

I have to say I am not that impressed with my photography skills in this picture as it looks much better in the mirror.

And if I hadn't been in such a rush I would have swapped the belt for a thinner one and belted it a  notch tighter.

The colours are charcoal and caramel which blend well with a lot of my winter shoes and boots.

As our British weather is pretty foul I expect I shall get at least 9 months a year wear from this dress.

As I ordered this in December it won't come out of my 2013 clothing budget.

 

Today I am off to John Lewis in Liverpool as I have booked an appointment with the stylist for my mum who will turn 70 on January 18th.

I gave her vouchers for Christmas and my daughter and I are hoping to find the perfect outfit for her party.

 

I wore:

Boots - Clarks

Dress - Boden

In The Pink

This sloppy Joe is so easy to wear as the waistbands tighten and the Christmas Cake shaped lumps and bumps become more prominent.

As ever, my new healthy eating regime will not begin until I go back to work (January 7th)  and I have "cleaned" up all the Christmas fayre in the house.

I love the way Christmas shakes up the regimented days of work for a while but I always look forward to the discpline of a new regime and with a half marathon lined up for March I have just the incentive I need to get back on track.

Until then I will be enjoying the indulgences of the festive season for a few more days.

How about you?

 

I wore:

Boots - Clarks

Leggings - Tesco

Jumper - River Island

Shirt - Boden

New Year's Day

 

All is quiet on New year's Day

 

Turning my back on 2012.

Saying hello to 2013.

 

Hope yours is a good one.

 

Shoes - Clarks

Dress - Karen Millen

Belt - Asos