Back To Black (Again)

 

The weather has taken a turn for the worst.

When I took the dog for our morning run today it was raining.

Ah well, summer was lovely while it lasted.

 

I wore:

Shoes - Clarks

Jeans & Jacket - Tesco

Top - Matalan

Necklace - Marks & Spencer

Wild

 

While we did manage to get most of the garden tidied there is this wild patch at the bottom of the garden.

The fence is rotting and I am stood on a slab where the children's playhouse used to be.

Not the most photogenic part of the garden  but there is this beautiful blossom I couldn't resist.

Back to work today and it looks as if it will be a lovely day again.

Who knows the mercury may reach 20C.

If we blink our summer will have been and gone.

 

I wore:

Shoes - Clarks

Jeans - Tesco

Top - Top Shop

Jacket - Tesco

Bag - Clarks

Nikhedonia

 

I love discovering new words.

My latest favourite is nikhedonia : The pleasure of anticipating victory or success. Etymologically from Nike, the Greek goddess of victory; plus hedone, pleasure.

This is how I am feeling today as I prepare to spend the day gardening and transform the overgrown lawns, weeds and moss into something lovely to look at.

 

I wore:

Shoes - Clarks

Jeans - Tesco

Top - Boden

 

 

Blossom

The blossom is late this year but it has been worth waiting for.

Last night we had friends for dinner and I am sure the blossom in my garden influenced my choice of outfit.

I wore:

Shoes - Clarks

Jeans- Tesco

Top - H and M

 

Coral Friday

 

Today will be a good day.

After work Sam is taking us for a meal to celebrate his new job.

It is also the last day of the working week and the start of a 3 day weekend.

What's not to like?

 

We have friends round for dinner on Saturday, my youngest son's cup final on Sunday and (hopefully) gardening on Monday.

What are your plans for the weekend?

I wore:

Shoes - Clarks

Jeans - Tesco

Shirt - Zara

Necklace - Marks and Spencer

Camis - Marks and Spencer

Breton Boden

I love my new Boden top .

I have had another wardrobe clear out and eBay sale.

I am planning to use the proceeds to replace some of my tired staples with better quality clothing.

This top cost £25 and has a lovely sheen and weight to it .

It also has a great curved shape at the bottom which means it looks lovely tucked in or left loose.

And because of the quality it looks perfect at work and will be a useful weekend addition to my wardrobe.

I wore:

Boots - Clarks

Skirt - Ralph Lauren

Top - Boden

Spring Jumper

 

 

I love a Spring Jumper.

I am so nesh (translation: wimpy about the cold).

I am still putting my electric blanket on before I go to bed.

I like to be warm.

This jumper is light in colour but with a thermal tank makes it lovely and warm for this transitional season.

 

Here's a bit more detail of the sweater that was chosen  by the John Lewis stylist. 

 

I wore:

Shoes - Clarks

Jeans - Tesco

Jumper - Warehouse

Necklace - Marks and Spencer