Go West

 

I love the cowgirl appeal of this shirt which I picked up from the sale section at Gap Kids a few years back.

It is a boy's shirt, aged 9-10 and much roomier than my size (UK) 10 shirts.

Although I am petite (5ft 1in) I am quite top heavy which means finding shirts particularly difficult.

 

If I size up then they are just too big on the shoulders.

If I wear my true size then the buttons strain and leave unsightly gaps.

I have some lovely tailored shirts but I have to wear a cami underneath which makes them look a little bulky.

 

 

Thanks to Gap Kids I don't have that problem today.

 

I wore:

Boots - Boden

Skirt - Noa Noa

Shirt - Gap Kids

Body - Marks and Spencer

Welly Wednesday

I never thought I would go to work wearing a pair of wellies but here I am.

The grounds around the college are quite hazardous with snow and ice and we have a number of buildings outside the main building where my office is located.

I "bought" these wedge wellies with my Tesco Clubcard vouchers just before Christmas.

They are so comfortble, it is not like I am wearing wellies at all.

 

The wedge gives a shorty like me a much needed lift in the heel department and the mock croc pattern gives the boots a style boost.

 

I wore:

 

Dress - Marks and Spencer

Shirt - H and M

Wellies - Tesco

Cardigan - Tesco

Winter White

 

I like to wear a lighter colour by my face as darker shades seem to drain me.

This pearl collar was perfect for the dress and matches the cuffs from my thermal layer.

This cream one is from Tesco and just as good as Marks and Spencer.

Better in fact because, at £8 it's £6 cheaper!

 

I think the snow is finally leaving us.

 

How is it down your way?

 

Boots - Clarks

Dress - Boden

Thermal t-shirt - Tesco

Collor - Asos

The Party's Over

 

The party's over and it is back to reality with a bump.

It snowed for most of the day today so I wanted comfort clothes.

This Karen Millen cardigan is fast becoming my comfort blanket.

Thank you so much for your kind comments about my mum's party - she had a fabulous time.

 

I wore:

Boots - Clarks

Jeggings - Marks and Spencer

Shirt - Boden

Cardigan - Karen Millen

Grandma's Party

Despite the worst weather of the winter so far more than 30 family, friends and relatives travelled over to our house to celebrate my mum's 70th birthday.

 

Here's a snapshot of the snapshots we took!

 

 

 

 

Mum wearing her birthday outfit chosen by the John Lewis stylist.

 

 

 

 

Mum with my sons, Sam and Ben and niece, Georgia.

 

 

 

Mum, me and Georgia.

 

 

 

Joe holding the birthday cake he baked for mum together with mum, Sam and Georgia.

 

 

Joe with my nephew, Seth and Georgia.

 

 

Mum with Georgia and my daughter, Briony.

 

 

 

Joe and my nephew, Sidney.

 

 

 

Happy 70th Birthday Mum

 

I will be gone for a few days as we celebrate my wonderful mum's 70th birthday.

Have a good weekend.

 

Jane X

9 to 5

 

Or should that  be 8.30am to 4.30pm?

 

Either way when I came in from work last night I fed the kids and then made a mad dash to collect my mum and get into Liverpool for 7.30pm where we had tickets for Dolly Parton's musical, 9 to 5.

 

I had seen the film many moons ago and was looking forward to a song and dance extravaganza.

I wasn't disappointed.

It was such a strong cast with Bonnie Langford's song and dance number stealing the show.

How can a 48-year-old look so amazing in basque and stockings.

And do the splits?

Incredible.

If you  get the chance to see it then take it.

 

It was worth the mad dash.

 

I wore:

 

Boots and Dress - Boden

Leggings - Tesco