172 days to go: Third Time Lucky

I think I may have got it right with the help of all your advice and tips.
Darla suggested it may be the neckline while Imogen pointed out the way it made me look top heavy.
Before I snip the ties I thought I would just tuck them into the neck and belt it with the jeans.
For those who are concerned it may be a little smelly by now - I did wash it and leave it to drip dry overnight. The other great thing about this blouse is that it doesn't need an iron!



Boots - Dorothy Perkins
Jeans - Gap Curvy
Blouse and Belt - Asos

173 days to go: That Blouse Again

I won't give up on the blouse.
Again it's not quite right but there is something about this blouse I like.
It looks better than the last time I wore it and I do have a few more ideas.
Maybe with jeans or a knee length black skirt.
What do you think?

Boots and dress - Dorothy Perkins
Tights - Autograph
Blouse - ASOS

176 days to go: Not Sure?

I'm not sure about this look but decided to post it anyway.
I feel I look a size if not two sizes bigger than yesterday.

I am wearing.
Waistcoat/Vest & Boots - Dorothy Perkins
Shirt: Asos

200 days to go: A Landmark

January 1st 2009

Not feeling too great today.
After these photographs were taken I went back to bed with a migraine - I think the past two weeks has caught up with me.
As it's a New Year I am making a fresh start.
After each post I will rate how the outfit made me look and feel.
I want to edit my wardrobe to around a quarter of its current size.
Every item I wear will be rated and if it doesn't make me look or feel great it's going.
When my year is up in July I will be able to see what works and what doesn't. I want a compact wardrobe where every item makes me look or feel great.
Today I am wearing.....
Ugg Boots (Feel fantastic at this time of year so will stay)
Gap Skirt (I love the length and cut so it stays)
Next Tunic top (under review)
ASOS cardigan (feels great but makes me look like a sack of spuds. In the pending pile)
Any other opinions gratefully received!

362 days to go: Starting with the skirt

It started with the skirt today.
I wanted to wear it.
I bought it from ASOS and sits perfectly on my knee.
I love the bow tie waistband.
But it is tricky to wear.
You can't cover up the waistband.
You need something cropped on top.
The vest is the perfect length but it needs something with short sleeves.
I love the blouse but it is sheer.
It needs something underneath which is why I chose this camisole. It is also red but not a matching shade.
I wore my red necklace.
And it all matched the big red cut on my knee that I acquired at 8am this morning after I tripped over my dog during our morning run to the beach.
Et voila!
Skirt: Asos (2008)
Vest: Oasis (2008)
Shirt (Local shop 2008)
Shoes: Tesco (2008)
Necklace: Virgin Vie (2008)
Red camisole: Marks and Spencer (2007)
Ear-rings: Gift from brother in law in Dubai (1998)
Later I swapped the shoes for flip flops (Gap Kid's 2004) when we went for a play on the beach.

Mamma Mia!

Later....my husband took me to see Mamma Mia at our local cinema in Southport followed by an Indian meal.
Great start to the weekend. This is what I wore....
Wide leg high waist Jeans, Tesco (2008)
Red and white polka dot blouse, Sarah Berman (2008)
Wedges, River Island (2008)

Over the top
Red summer coat from Boden (2007)
Snakseskin thin belt , Asos, (2008)

Day 17: Thanks Kasmira and Allison

I was inspired by Kasmira's blog about the multi-looks one strapless dress had given her.
I had this dress (picture taken straight out of the shower) in my wardrobe since 2005. I bought it because I liked it. And it was cheap. Very cheap in the Gap sale.
I have worn it twice. Once when we were on holiday in Venice and the second time to my now 13-year-old son's Leaver's Mass when he left primary school. Both times I wore the dress I spent the whole time hitching it up, hoping my strapless bra wouldn't fall down. I loved it but couldn't wear it.
Until now.

I decided to wear my aqua camisole, bought to match a wonderful necklace my friend Allison bought for my birthday this year.
I layered a sleeveless black vest and wore my faithful "Flamenco" shoes.
I also tried on all my bikinis and photographed them but I'm not posting them here.
However, I have found the answer to my previous question: "Is 42 too old to wear a bikini?"
Answer: Probably, but I have too many to throw away. Maybe I'll wait until next year for a one-piece!

Dress; Gap (2005)
Camisole (Marks and Spence (2008)
Vest (Oasis 2008)
Flamenco Shoes (tesco 2008)
Snake print belt ASOS (2008)
Necklace, Monsoon (Gift 2008)