14 days to go: In or Out?

I have been thinking about proportions quite a lot recently.
And even more so after Imogen's post about the Fib formula.
But I still can't decide.
Should the t-shirt be tucked in or out?
That is the question.

Shoes - Clarks
Skirt and t-shirt - Gap
Necklace - Matalan

Capsule Holiday Workout

Life is tough at the moment but there are three things that keep me sane - exercise, music and writing.
And boy did I need some exercise today.
However, after my family left for school and work this morning I realised I was locked in.
What do I mean by locked in?
No, it wasn't a prison day - thankfully.
What happened was my husband and two sons went off with all the keys for the house.
Until they returned I couldn't go out because I wouldn't have been able to get back in.
I had planned a 4 mile run but was now stuck at home.
Yet if I didn't exercise I would be like a caged animal when they returned.
Determined to rid my body of some residual frustrations I decided to get my ipod and work out a circuit using one exercise per music track.
To warm up I started on the trampoline. (Will Young's Leave Right Now)
Next, Hula for a track (I kissed A Girl by Katy Perry)
Then skip for a track (Don't Stop til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson)
Then I rolled out my exercise mat and did some squats and lunges using a broom(I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker by Sandi Thom)
Back on the trampoline (She's So Lovely by Scouting For Girls)
Some More Hula's ( Billie Jean by Michael Jackson)
More skipping (Hips Don't Lie by Shakira)
Then cooldown to Ben by Michael Jackson and finally a handstand for a few minutes.
I checked my heart rate monitor and my workout had lasted just over 40 minutes with an average heart rate of 141 which is around the same as a slow 4 mile run.
Job done and apart from the trampoline I can take everything else on holiday with me as my hula hoop breaks up into sections.
Yesterday I was planning my capsule wardrobe for my holiday next month.
I hadn't really thought about my holiday routine as I normally just take my running shoes and go for a run.
But last year the heat was so intense from early on I had to rise at 6am to get a run in.
Now that is one less problem to deal with.

15 days to go: Geranium Top

It is much cooler today.
And wet.
And grey.
Which means I need some colour to brighten up my day.
I love bright scarlet geraniums like the ones in my hanging basket.
I acquired this top from the sale at LK Bennett.
I got the funds from selling two dresses on eBay.
From now on I will call it my Geranium Top.

I wore..
Shoes - Clarks
Skirt - Gap
Top - LK Bennett
Necklace - Virgin Vie

16 and 17 days to go: Le Weekend

Another busy weekend.
Apart from the usual running around getting ready for next week and taking children to their various friends/parties/activities I had a meeting with a group of friends and two barbecues to attend.
On Saturday I got together with some of the mums I met around 10 - 14 years ago at various ante-natal and nursery schools.
It was good to catch up on the news and plan another walking trip in the summer holidays.
On Saturday evening there was a barbecue to celebrate the end of my eldest son's football team after ten years.
From September the boys will be 17 and 18 and many will move on to new teams.
We dodged the showers and managed to make the most of the sunshine when it peeped through the clouds.
On Sunday my husband, the Cub Scout leader was running a Wet Day at Southport's Marine Lake and he took our youngest along with him.
They all had a great time sailing on rafts and canoeing.
Next weekend my husband is leading a Cub Camp so in the afternoon he had to check all the tents were in good repair.
To round the weekend off we had another barbecue with our good friends, Kevin and Denise.
I just love the flexibility of a wardroe full of dresses and am always on the look out for more ladies dresses.
We did manage to cook outside but the rain was so bad we had to eat indoors.

On Saturday I wore...
white capr pants - Tesco
Shoes - River Island
Dress - Matalan
Wrap - free with a magazine
Necklace - Principles

On Sunday I wore..
Dress - Ciel
Shoes - Clarks
Belt - Principles

18 days to go: Freebie Friday

I am a little behind in posting because it has been so busy.
It was Sport's Day on Friday for my youngest and little Ben won all three of his races - the sprint, the obstacle and the relay races.
I was so proud of him.
Today I am wearing a collection of free gifts.
The vest is currently free with August issue of Elle magazine.
The bag came with last month's Instyle.
The sunglasses with May's issue of Tatler and the hat came free with a bikini and sarong I bought at Tesco (with my vouchers).
The only things that weren't free were my sandals form Clarks, the belt from Tesco and the skirt from Marks and Spencer.

19 days to go: Eternal Summer

I had a lot of running around to do on my bike so I wore this dress over these shorts.
I want to put it on record that I am not complaining about this hot weather.
I love it hot.
I can't bear the cold.
My dream is to spend my life in eternal spring/summertime.
I'd live April to September in the northern hemisphere and October to March in the southern hemisphere.
Maybe I'll try it one year.

I wore....
Shorts and Belt - Tesco
Dress - Matalan
Sandals - Clarks

20 days to go: Venice Revisited

It is still hot here.
So it's about time to dig out some holidaywear.
The last time I wore this dress was in 2006 when we went to Italy.
We stayed at a campsite called Union Lido and spent the day in Venice (see below).
I bought the dress from Next.
In the sale, of course.
It cost £14.99.
I wore it a lot that summer but it has a very low back and there are no visible means of support available - if you know what I mean!
So now it only comes out on hot days and holidays.