Think & You May Find...

... After perusing the internet, flicking through magazines and generally (given the weather) assessing the weather (cold / wet August?!) I started looking at all the faux fur.

All low and behold within the same week I find this super cute, over sized comfort blanket (aka coat)...

... so ok I'd like a little more summer (I mean hey - its August!) but then I'm ready...

... Hi Autumn!

Faux Fur Coat - Mind Charity Shop, Jeans - Vintage Levis, Shoes - Mc Queen

Paris Jewels...

...recent trips always result in sparkles!

Jeans - Customised - rhinestones added to Pepe Jeans, Shirt - Paris Free 'P' Star (Paris Vintage Shop), Hand Embroidered Jacket - Mind Charity Shop, Bracelet - Paris Flea Market, Slides - Scholls

Beach Fun...

 

... Ibiza

 

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

Mushroom Shorts - M&S

 

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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 Rain...

 

...I'm not actually wishing for rain but it allow me the dream of the perfect mac...

 

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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 day before...

 

Tomorrow I'm getting a new tattoo! I'm swinging between 'yay!!!!!!!' (Excitement) and 'omg' (Freakin!). I heard that if you eat chocolate before hand it curbs the pain - that and then excessive adhrenaline rush...

Jeans - Notify, New Order Tee - Mind Charity Shop, Jacket - Current Elliott, Nerves - My own!

 

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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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The Big Clear Out...

37 bin bags of clothes and 5 bags of shoes later Mushroom believes he has his own adventure park and I can now sit down - job done!

So the only thing we had to do now, was wait for the fabulous owner of Strut to come and take it all away! Where he will sort through what's good enough to sell (and his customers would like) and what is not for him but to give back to the charity shops.

Part 1. of clear out done. Now to clear up the chaos I made whilst debating - keep or clear out...

Part 2. tidy up.

Part 3. anything I find from now on that doesn't fit or work will immediately go into a 'give to friends / charity / sell' bag.

Part 4. breath...

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There is nothing Dusty about this Vintage...

Although it is labelled as 'Dusty Fingers - Hackney's new vintage night market', I can say there is nothing (nothing) dusty about this vintage market!
Whilst Mushroom is occupied (under supervision and not home alone!) I sneaked out to meet a friend and have a quick mooch before my hair appointment - I wish I'd had more time! Brilliant collection of jewels, home wear, clothing (weighted more for the ladies) and generally an awesome selection (and in great condition) of vintage (yes vintage and not tat...).
So if you fancy checking it out - its the first Tuesday of every month 2.30pm (that's coffee and vintage time for me) until 9.30pm (that's bedtime for me...) - see you there!

The Round Chapel, Old School Rooms, Powerscroft, Lower Clapton Road, E5 0PU

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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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