Clothing Sizes...

Did I suddenly get bigger or did American Apparels clothing get smaller... either way clothing thoughts aside I can honestly say that the guys that work at the Curtain Road branch are fabulous!

With a trashed receipt (helped by the aid of throwing it in the bin with tea bags...) I was able to exchange my minuscule items. I was there fore able to leave with a child wearing one of their fluro pink t-shirts (thinking that he wasn't paying as he was wearing it - I did pay!!) and a heap of stuff that actually was wearable for someone over who has hit 'the teenage years and over'...

Shorts - Retro Sale, Disney Sweatshirt - Mind Charity Shop, Sneakers - Henry Holland for Superga, Sunglasses - Mui Mui

These Boots are made for walking...

...and actually they are! Hi - to the High tops... Just the thing for a Bank Holiday Monday.

Wedge Trainers - Isabel Marant, Jogging Bottoms - Zoe Karssen, T-shirt - Topshop, 

Sunglasses - Mui Mui

Today, Tumbles & Man Get Out...

So today (as I take a deep breath) was spent between the doctors and the x-ray department of the Homerton hospital...
After Mushroom took a tumble (or in fact a sliding sideways skid) at our local charity shop yesterday (at the time - all was ok I hasten to add). Anyway as the day drew to a close he was unable to put his full weight on his foot... And this morning - the same problem.

Our doctors is awesome! they squeezed him in,  printed us a form and sent us on our way to the local x-ray department.

Hell on earth sums up the experience and only the bribery of visiting a friend at his awesome Reservoir Dogs Day Care (huge recommendation - its like home from home for Jasper & Sugar but actually cooler than our home...) got us through it (that - and the fact that when I burst into tears at the hospital they finally helped me... making a chicken out of a blue latex glove).

Anyway I think the day is nearly over. Mushroom still can't walk properly and me... well like I said my day is nearly over!

Much needed Sun glasses - Mui Mui, T-shirt - Etre Cecile, Shorts - Home DIY, Bag - Kenzo, 

Shoes - Mind Charity Shop

Vintage Florals...

Two days ago I received a wee message from a fab friend who owns an even more fabulous vintage shop - The Shop (literally!) that he had a new batch of stock from a single owner and ranging from 1930 to 1970. Lets be honest, within ten minutes I was stood outside The Shop!
So having spent the last two days admiring, preening and cleaning I am nearly ready to start wearing...

Dress & Bracelet - RSPCA Charity Shop, Belt - The Shop (Cheshire St), Sneakers - Superga, 

Sunglasses - Mui Mui, Bag - Marc by Marc Jacobs

Brights & Logos (& Craft)...

The summer holidays have officially started and bliss! No driving in the morning rush hour traffic (of which I am a statistic that adds to it!), sunshine and crafty fun at home!
Of which started this morning - see Pocketees...

Dress - Mare St, Sweatshirt - Zoe Karssen, Sneakers - Superga, Sunglasses - Mui Mui

1960's Make-up bag used as purse - RSPCA Charity Shop, 

Bracelet - C/o Mushroom (Pocketees)

The School Gate & High Heels...

 For reference... Mr Happy face...

...& Mr Greedy tummy!

It occurred to me today just how much I hide behind what I wear. The more difficult the times, the bigger the sunglasses and the higher the heels! but there in lies a wee problem, I can't drive in heels and there fore end up on the 'school run' wearing beaten up sneakers. Not a problem but as 'the school gate' situation terrifies me (everyone seem so fabulous, so in control!) that I shuffle! So do I change my shoes to walk the 500 yards, continue to do what looks like the 'dodgy mum shuffle' or just get a grip?! 

Enough said - I'll get a grip! (writing anything down is so therapeutic - or just plain old scary to see how bonkers I sound!)

Skirt - Charity Shop, Sweatshirt - Zoe Karssen, Ankle Boots - Pour La Victoire, Sunglasses Mui Mui

Mushroom PJ Top - KyNa Boutique, Leggings - Olive Loves Alfie

The need for Shade(s)...

As Saturday approaches (another Pink Piggy Party - this time a picnic), the onslaught of kids (and parents) again terrifies me and so hence the sunglasses... Early starts (organising), disasters (baking) and enjoyment (making the piggy tees for the goody (going home) bags has resulted and the need for the sunglasses (bags of tiredness!)...

Dress - ASOS, Belt - RSPCA Charity Shop, Shoes - Church Charity Shop, Sunglasses - Mui Mui

Mushroom Tee - Pocketees, Shorts - Primark

Matching...

... by default we match - I reiterate - by default.

Sweatshirt - Zoe Karssen , Jeans - Current Elliott, Bag - Marc by Mac Jacobs, Shoes - Mui Mui, Sunglasses - Chanel

Mushroom Hoodie - H&M, Bottoms - Zara, Crocs - Crocs

Kiss The Future (& The Hippo)...

Come hell or high water I'll make the day shine - even if I have to blind everyone with neon!

Sweatshirt - Zoe, Neon Jeans - AG, Sweatshirt - Zoe Karssen, Tee - Hobo (Hoxton Boutique I miss you!),

 Sandals - Mui Mui

Mushroom Tee - H&M, Leggings - Olive Loves Alfie