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

All things French...

As Paris Fashion Week wraps up it only seemed fair to honour my favourite Paris 'things' of the moment. Firstly my obsession with Etre Cecile - best T-s ever (and with sweatshirts on order - soon to be sweatshirts!), secondly the French Bulldog (second to the Schnauzer - I have to love own pooches best!) and thirdly - 'French Navy' the best colour after black and before navy!

T-shirt - Etre Cecile, Blue-note Jeans - Current Elliott

My 'Current' Obsession...

...I love them 'boyfriend jeans'

The Slouchy Stiletto Mid-Rise Relaxed-Skinny Jeans... 

...a mouthful but worth it!

Winter Coat...

I'm not giving up, no way but all suggestions welcome...

The search for a Winter coat is on. So far I have ordered, payed for, had delivered (I rarely leave East London) several dozen Winter coats and so far - too big, too small, too swampy (its a word!), too flimsy, too delicate and some too cold!!

And sent them all - back!

The only coat so far  that has worked is the Topman parka that I bought again this year (last years survived one winter of child 'stuff' and dog walking and then gave up on me - ripped, torn and tattered) and this year its gone one better! it has a detachable lining! So thats Autumn and Winter covered (literally) in one! but not kind-a-smart...

Parka (minus lining) - Topman, Cardigan - RSPCA Charity Shop, 

Cotton Top - The Shop (Cheshire St), Jeans - Current Elliott, Sneakers - Superga

Sales Shopping & The Leather Trouser Search...

Normally a month or so before the sales I start to think about what pieces I'd love but cant justify (afford) the price. I draw up a list - items, designers and internet shops (I rarely get further than Islington - and thats only about a mile away!) but admittedly as the discounts become greater a few (unnecessary) items fall in 'the basket'.

So far this year I have succeeded in sticking to my plan! (there's always time to deviate... but I digress). High on my list were leather trousers - I have trawled websites high and low (cost) to find 'the' pair even selecting and trying on a pair of Saint Laurent leather trousers - heaven on the model just not the fit for me (fabulous to have tried on anyway!) and was giving up. Then, a sale item appeared. The last pair and in my size - mine - I 'grabbed' them in to my 'basket', signed, sealed and delivered they can always be sent back but no! These babies are staying!

Which also leads me to the boots - Acne - Discounted - and - truly Awesome!

Jeans - Current Elliott, Cardigan - Primark, Shirt - Charity Shop Find, Boots - Acne (Start Boutique)

Leather Trousers - Marc by Marc Jacobs (Matches)

Mix-Matched, Patterns & Prints...

Back from our holiday and already caught up in the bedlam that is called our home - nothing serious (in fact like most homes) one where you never know the name of whom your talking to - so go through the list of everyone that lives there (and friends that don't!!). And so thoughts of what to wear  (for me are not on the list today) and strength to demand both shoes match (again) can't be summoned...

There fore...

Sweatshirt (Coffee stains additional) - Primark, Jeans - Current Elliott, 

Driving Shoes (So grown up!) - Church's (Very grown up!!), Tee - Vanessa Bruno

Mushroom Tee - Birthday gift (From Princess Grace), Joggers - Zara, Crocs  - Crocs, Dancing - Optional

Prada & Mui Mui Outlet...

Space (or spaced out!) - 4 hours later... exhausted, rather poorer, happy, leaving rather more stylish than having previously entered and with a full tummy (the cafe is rather fab for a fashion cafe - it actually serves real food!). Yes! we have been to the Prada and Mui Mui outlet store in Montevarchi AND I would like to add these are not all my bags!
If you find yourself in Florence and your a fan of Prada and / or Mui Mui I wholly recommend a trip to the outlet store Space. Huge discounts labeled 'special prices' (shoes at 75 euros) are worth the visit alone, well that and the rather fabulous cafe...

Bottoms - Primark, Sweatshirt - Current Elliott, Trainers - Veja (Hub - Stoke Newington)

Tate Night...

Tonight is Tate night... i.e Date night at the Tate.

Denim Jacket - Acne, Boyfriend Jeans - Levis 80 Days, Shoes - Michael Kors, Sweatshirt - Current Elliott

Todays conversation...

So the conversation goes as follows -

Me - Babe, do you want to take photos?

Mushroom - Yes! I take camera...

Me - Maybe not...

Mushroom - Please!

Me - ...with both hands?

Mushroom - Yes!

Me - Yes??

Mushroom - Oops...

n.b I have a second lens - but it doesn't zoom - hence first photo... got to love them!

Jeans - Current Elliott, Tee - Whistles, Over sized Tank Top - Mind Charity Shop, Sneakers - Superga

Mushroom Tee - Pink Piggy Party Birthday Gift, Bottoms - Zara