Farewell 2011

It's been a good one.
But it is also a time to look forward as TS Eliot observed:

For last year's words belong to last year's language
and next year's words await another voice.


Here's wishing a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year to you all.
Whatever you do tonight, I hope you have fun.




Final outfit of 2011
Boots - Clarks
Skirt - Gap
Top - Primark

Radiant Red

"I notice you have been wearing lots of red lately...it looks absolutely wonderful on you. Did you get your colours done or are you naturally gravitating to what suits you?" asked Jo, before adding that she was enjoying my red outfits.
I have to confess this was a happy accident.
I had worn red a couple of times in December and couldn't quite work out why some outfits seemed to make me look more alive and brighter while others drained the life out of me.
Then I looked back and noticed that all of my best pictures had one thing in common - I was wearing red.
So Christmas Day I made a conscious effort to wear red and then the next day and then the next day.
I can't say I will always wear red but red has certainly replaced pink in my "get up and give me a lift go - to colour."
What colour always works for you?

Today I wore:
Red/Orange top - Primark
Skirt - Gap,
Boots - Clarks

Bank Holiday Tuesday

Another lazy day followed by an evening out with friends.
During the day I dressed for comfort (watching films and a little gentle tidying) while in the evening I wanted to make more of an effort.
This annual Christmas evening out to our friends Kevin and Denise began way back in 2000 when our youngest son was just 9 months old.
Denise and I met at a toddler group before our eldest children had started school.
Today our two eldest children are both at university and the rest of our children are all at High School.
Nothing like Christmas to chart the passage of time.

I wore:
Day
Skirt - Boden
Top - Joules
Boots - Clarks
Evening
Dress and Wrap - Tesco
Boots - Clarks

Boxing Day

After all the fun of the past few days it is time to sit back, take it easy and enjoy a film or three with the family.
This calls for some low key dressing for comfort.
Don't forget there is still time to enter your Christmas Day outfit into my gallery just email me your pic to workthatwardrobe@gmail.com by midnight tonight.

I wore:
Boots - Clarks
Skirt - Matalan
Vest - Tesco
Shirt - Primark

Christmas Day

Well after much angst here it is - my Christmas Day outfit.
All remixed and worn before.
The dress is at least three years old, as is the wrap.
I had a fabulous day and the outfit was perfect for the early morning Christmas present unwrap, the trip to the nursing home to see my mother in law, helping my husband to cook the dinner, games of Charades and Scattegories before collapsing on the sofa to watch AB Fab.

Don't forget to send your Christmas day outfit to me at workthatwardrobe@gmail.com then I can compile a blogger's gallery.

Hope your next few days are as restful as mine are planned to be.

Happy Holidays.

I wore:
Boots - Clarks
Dress - H & M
Blouse and Wrap - Tesco

My Christmas Wish For You

My Christmas Wish for you is:
love, laughter, health, happiness and great clothes, today, tomorrow and always.
Happy Christmas.

And don't forget to send me a pic of your Christmas Day outfit.
Just email me your pic to workthatwardrobe@gmail.com before midnight on December 28th and I will post the gallery and winner's name on December 31st.

Today I wore:
Boots - Clarks
Skirt - Boden
Top - Primark
Cardigan - Tesco

Christmas Day Competition

A very busy day today.
After walking the dog and spending an hour in the gym I took my daughter and niece into town to get their Christmas nails done.
While they were otherwise engaged I completed the Christmas shopping before coming home to cook, tidy and get ready for a few Christmas drinks with my old friends.
It was gone 1.30am when I finally got to bed.
Thank you for all your tips on Christmas Day outfits.
I would love to compile a Christmas Gallery with a random (sartorial, of course) prize up for grabs.
Just email me your pic to workthatwardrobe@gmail.com before midnight on December 28th and I will post the gallery and winner's name on December 31st.

I wore:
Day
Boots - Clarks
Jeans - Top Shop
Striped Top - Dorothy Perkins
Gilet - Primark

Evening
Boots - Clarks
Skirt - Gap
Top - Boden
Cardigan - Tesco