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

53 days to go: Warmer Weather

The temperature's hotting up here in Blighty.
Today I was working in the prison which is too hot in summer and too cold in winter.
I wanted to keep cool and look good but in a modest way.
I dug out this dress from the "throw out pile" and realised I liked it after all especially when I paired it with a cropped jacket.
I would have loved to wear sandals but I stick to a closed toe shoe policy in the prison.
Today didn't go great but I had a lovely lunch with Jenn.
We sat in the picnic area and ate our sandwiches before taking a stroll around the perimeter fence.
Ah well, tomorrow's another day.

I wore:
Shoes - Clarks
Dress - Gap
Jacket - Matalan

57 days to go: Bank Holiday Sunshine

It's Bank Holiday Monday and the sun is shining.
We spent the day tidying the garden while the children played.
My parents came over for something to eat.
Unfortunately the sun gave way to light showers so our barbecue was moved inside.
But after we finished eating the weather seemed to stabilise and we moved outside and burned some wood on our barbecue to keep warm.



I wore...
Shoes - Clarks
Jeans - Tesco
Top - Zara
Cardigan - Primark
Necklace - Matalan

58 days to go: Relaxed Sunday

This morning was the second day of the football tournament.
It was sunny but a little breezy so I slipped my dress over my jeans.
In the afternoon the weather warmed up and we went straight to a barbecue at my husband's sister's house.
It was far too hot for jeans but luckily this dress is still a modest knee length which allowed me to soak up the sun although I had to share the sun lounger with Pip the dog.

Too Much Information has tagged me to list Seven Things You Never Knew You Wanted To Know About Me. So here they are.

1. I wrote my first book aged five called "So Did Sir" after watching my teacher join in games in the schoolyard.

2. My secret food indulgence is brown sauce butties. Two slices of buttered white bread and a dollop of brown sauce - lovely.

3. If I could change one thing about my physical appearance I would swap my bushy eyebrows for the kind I get after a painful waxing.

4. I almost died in 1996 after an ectopic pregnancy.

5. My (not so secret) crush is Enrique Iglesias.

6. People think I am very driven but it is only an act to cover up how lazy I really am.

7. I waste too much time blogging when I should be working.

I wore....
Jeans - Gap
Trainers - Nike
Dress - Joe Brown
Belt - matalan

59 days to go:A Tale Of Two Outfits

Saturday was a busy tidy-up day.
My youngest son was in a football tournament and my niece arrived form North Wales.
The day was spent walking the dog, cleaning the house and getting the room ready for two extra sleeping over.
I spent most of the day in jeans and sweatshirt but managed to get changed into something less comfortable for the evening.
Sun is forecast for tomorrow and I can't wait.



Shoes- River Island
Dress - Matalan
Cardigan - Marks and Spencer
Necklace - Top Shop

60 days to go: Freaky Friday

The last day of the working week and what a busy week.
During work today I got a phone call to say my brother's wife had given birth.
Baby Seth was born at 8.10am this morning and his brother Sidney and sister Georgia are so excited.
Tonight I am off to my friend's house for a girly get - together.
The early night will have to wait.



Today I wore....
Shoes - Clarks
Skirt - Gap
Top - Primark
Jacket - French Connection (overdyed)
Corsage - Matalan

170 and 169 days to go: Dressing with the Audacity of Hope

I am keeping it uber laid back this weekend as I prepare to meet Cat's Michelle Obama Wardrobe Challenge.
In fact I got so excited about surfing through the web images that I decided to give myself a Michelle Obama Wardrobe Challenge Week.
After last week when I spent most of my days in jeans now it is time to smarten up my act.
I have five outfits planned for each day of the week and it will be a busy one.
Monday: Working from home for my PR clients.
Tuesday & Wednesday: Working in the prison, teaching and helping with the prison magazine.
Thursday: More PR work followed by Parent's Evening for my 13-year-old son.
Friday: Back in the prison for an approval meeting with the funders of our prison magazine.

This weekend I wore:

Ugg Boots
Gap Curvy Jeans

Red Zara Top
Blue Matalan Cardigan

Black long sleeve T-shirt - Dorothy Perkins
Pink zip sweatshirt - USA Pro

178 days to go: Flower Power Part Two

Darla has posted about the green shoots of spring peeping through which may explain my current draw towards anything flowery.
I love this skirt as it can easily be worn all year round. It is stiff cotton and looks fine with boots in the winter and a strappy top and flip flops in the summer.
I am getting carried away with thoughts of summer and warmer climes.
No doubt a weekend by a wet and windy football pitch will bring me back down to (the sodden) earth very quickly!

Boots - Dorothy Perkins
Skirt - Matalan
Polo - New Look
Necklace - Next

179 days to go: Flower Power

I love the large flower print on this dress.
I acquired it from eBay during last year and it arrived as if it had been made for me - the right size, the right length and the right colour.
It is not an expensive dress. The label suggests it is from Matalan. I didn't like the self tie belt which came with it but I can wear lots of different belts instead as the neutral colours are easy to mix and match.
I wore it with:
Boots - Dorothy Pekrins
Chocolate brown tights - Autograph
Belt - Tesco