Summer Fun / Coat Shopping...

...So its Summer and I'm holding an umbrella not a parasol and last night I felt rather silly assessing the Autumn / Winter coat selection online...

...and now, I feel rather justified.

Shorts - Ibiza Hippy Market, T-shirt - Charity Shop Purchase

Beach Fun...

 

... Ibiza

 

Shorts - Current Elliott, T - Charity Shop, Bag - Boutik Ibiza

Mushroom Shorts - M&S

 

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New Term, New Start...

...I can't help it. I'm not at school any more (clearly) however, having a child means when they start a new term I can't help but get that new term feeling.

So back to photographing myself and documenting (i.e. shaming myself into not wearing a tracksuit) begins again...

Making Jewels...

 

...take one charity shop charm bracelet,

a handful of earring pieces (make your own!)

and a pair of pliers...

11 odd earrings - pick and mix...

 

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Spring...

 

...scarf...

 

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Monday, Funday...

 

 

... As a stay at home mum coming towards the end of the holidays I'm not feeling so fun... I want structure! I want nursery to start again (I only feel a tad bad saying that).

It's very easy to lose structure when you are your own boss. It's easy to fall into sloppy ways. I actually miss nursery not because the kids go back but because its a reason to be up and out, a reason to think a tad more about my wardrobe, a reason to start a list (I do love a list!).

And, in advance of the 'school gate' and my resolution not to wear sneakers everyday, I've invested (sales) in some Toga Pulla shoe-boots (new school term, new shoes...)...

 

Shirt - Mind Charity Shop, Cords - Current Elliott, Shoe-boot - Toga Pulla

 

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Yin and Yang...

I'm dreaming of this... And sunshine... And flawless skin...

Parbal Gurung - The Outnet

I'm wearing this... Warm... Cosy... Comfort... Hiding...

Mens shirt - Mind Charity Shop, Jeans - Current Elliott

 

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The School Gate...

As Mushroom and I stand at the school gate I feel ok - sounds odd? but actually its taken me 4 weeks into the third term to realise that everyone waiting outside the gate feels awkward at times (if not for 2 terms and 3 weeks like me!). I know I stand out, I intrigue people, I don't conform but I'm ok with that - for today...

Jacket & Old Military Shirt -  Charity Shop, Leggings - Current Elliott, Sneakers - Kenzo for Vans

Stripes...

 

So, is it the weather, the fact the (online - I don't get out too much) stores are full of autumn/winter or the fact (dare I say it) I'm over summer... But I'm feeling rather autumnal!

In fact today I bought a mohair cardi-coat (think Isabel Marant but at £15!) - thanks RSPCA (and the person who donated it!).

Sweatshirt - Zoe Karssen, Shirt - RSPCA Charity Shop (Clapton)

 

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Sunday, Funday...

Wow! The clothes cull continues and as fabulous as it feels its pretty exhausting! I've bags of stuff to give back the charity shops, bags for friends and already unexpected house guests have had a good haul (real people not mice etc...). So on with the scruffs on and out to walk Jasper & Sugar (our mini schnauzers) before more Funday Sunday sort outs!

Jeans - Current Elliott, Sweatshirt - Zoe Karssen, Sneakers - Superga

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White Shoes...

White shoes... I'm undecided - good or bad or does it actually matter. While I quietly dwell on such a trivia matter - I'll wear them...

Dress - Sandro (Mind Charity Shop), White Shoes - Russell & Bromley

 

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The day I went to the zoo...

... Lesson in life - take advice! And go the zoo with a pro!

Mushroom and I were invited to go on a play date to the zoo, armed with our annual pass we arrived. Play date start 10am - and thank goodness it was 10am (or let's be honest - thank you good friend and play date for suggesting such a time). There was already a line of parents - not pushy parents but savvy!

We had an amazing time! The kids got on, us mums managed a snatched but great conversation and I arrived home with a sleeping child, a cold coke from the fridge and to find a copy of Vogue had been delivered! #bliss

Dress - Vanessa Bruno, T-shirt - Mind Charity shop, Sneakers - Superga

 

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Floral Details...

So today was back to practising or experimenting with the iPad mini...
Mushroom was up at 5.30am - thanks babe! And so we hit the park early! I thought why not take the iPad and see if I could edit / photograph whilst out (hey I'm not that great with technology!) and guess what you can!
Obviously I didn't want to freak anyone out by asking them to take a full length photo but details and on the go stuff works brilliantly (if I must say myself!)
N.b I did keep an eye on child as well...

Vintage Cotton Dress - The Shop, Sneakers - Superga, Moroccan Belt - Ages old (Sienna Hobo Days...), Amazing 'chuck it all in' beach bag - M&S

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Don't they say...

...never work with dogs & kids... All I wanted was a photo with Jasper & Sugar! I think the ball was too exciting! Jasper was almost as excited as I was to find my new T-bar shoes in the charity shop...

Pig T-shirt - Etsy, Dress & T-bar Shoes - Mind Charity Shop (Church St)

Miniature Schnauzers - Adorable! 

Peeping...

I finally get it! Yep the open toed ankle boot... Initially an odd concept for me but now - converted!

Dress - Charity Shop Find, Boots - Pour La Victoire, Belt - Mui Mui Outlet, Necklace - Mind Charity Shop

D' Accord...

Now, as a thought when considering crab fishing think, sensible clothing (check), hat (check), fishing stuff! (I'm a city girl! check) and whether the tide is in or out...

Cut Offs - Old Jeans (DIY), Sweatshirt - Zoe Karssen, Sandals - (H&M) Charity Shop Find

Mushroom Sunshine Tee - KyNa Boutique, Shorts - M&S, Crocs - Crocs