Spring Rain...

 

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

 

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Bone-tired...

 

...wearing my bones literally! Exhausted!

 

Arran Jumper - Vintage, Leather & Neoprene Jacket, Pants - Zoe Karssen

 

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House of Hackney x ASOS x Tartan

 

It's chilly beans outside and nothing's more guaranteed to cheer me up than a dash of red lipstick and a touch of tartan... Which is my I'm so grateful for the launch of House of Hackney x ASOS.

 

1. Tartan

2. Collaboration at a tad more than normal affordable prices...

3. Velvet

4. I live in Hackney...

 

Over sized Tartan Dress (so comfy! Sort pj comfort!) - ASOS

House of Hackney x ASOS

 

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Approaching 40...

 

At the start of the year - I thought this is the year I'll be 40 and it didn't bother me, or so I thought...

Intinally I thought big party - yay!! But then I started to to think, I started to take stock of where I was (metaphorically) and actually I wasn't as happy I thought and...in different ways than I'd ever have expected.

There fore in the last month I have topped up my Botox, filled in the (smokers - that's the actual known name whether you smoked or not - dad!) lines and in 2 days time I get my hair highlighted and in 4 days get new (actually some) boobs. So for someone who thought they were pretty much ok with their lot when I sat and took the time to think - actaully I wasn't quite so.

I have also had another tattoo (and planning a new one to be unveiled in the summer), thought about my 'professional' future, made new friends, startd to draw again but mostly and rather selfishly I've done stuff for myself (which isn't a bad thing, it's not really selfish and sometimes it's just what we need to do).

 

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Cheating the Boyfriend...

 

 

I love the idea of 'boy friend' clothing so much I've started to cheat...

As I browse the menswear rails I think to myself 'would he like this?' But in reality I don't know why I bother as I'm actually shopping for myself...

Jeans - Pepe Boyfriend Style, Shirt - Lee Menswear (Hub Church St)

 

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The Alter Ego...

 

Insomnia - my enemy.

It's night, I wake, I think about sleeping but the voice starts - I try and ignore it, I give in. I start to think...

By this point, having got up, written lists, bought stuff online that's bugging me, thought about all the stuff / people / worries / insecurities in my life, I then start to online shop / dream / pop stuff in the basket...

But the amusing thing is that's like an alter ego shopping. The reality is I'm a jeans / tshirts / sneakers person (I want to say girl but hitting 40 seems to make me feel awkward about doing so...). The alter ago in me likes to think differently and might I add rather impacticly for my life...

Bottega Veneta - Matches Fashion

 

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Intrigued, Inspired, Impressed...

So I could talk about the weather, the fact its the coat-cardi-gan-thing-season but who cares when you have earrings like these! 

I saw these on Instagram, heard them being talked about, looked and thought mmmm - interesting...

But nothing made me realise just how fab these earrings are. They are so cute, so well made and so delicate and yet so punchy - sound like I'm fan?! Actually I am.

So much so, I opened the box, tried them on (obviously looked in the mirror) and went straight back online to check out the rest of the collection (and all other collections!) 

#awesome #noless #jenniferloiselle

Halloween Prep & Ordered...

... I've never really been into Halloween - in all fairness I close the curtains, lock the doors, turn the lights off and hide but having a child and seeing things through his eyes (or at least seeing it through his eyes - with my brain -get the gist....) has changed this.

And so, I have thought, looked and ordered a 'Halloween' inspired skirt - and - I love it!

Skirt - Topshop

Strange Things We Do...

Autumn has arrived and I get the shorts out - its not that I'm completely strange - just that I prefer wearing shorts and tights. Lets be honest I'd look odder wearing tights and shorts in the Summer.
No...

Shorts - Oh La La Ibiza, Sweatshirt  Zoe Karssen, Gillet - Maison Scotch, Sneakers - Superga

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

Roaring Success...

... I waited weeks for these jeans! Literally waiting for the second delivery to hit the store and boom! they were mine and I am over the moon - boring as it maybe - I love jeans, I love skinny jeans, I dislike jeans that 'bag' - but these are great! the recovery in the stretch is awesome, they are as soft as butter and as comfortable as my favourite track pants (well almost...).

Jeans - Frame Denim, T-shirt - Mind Charity Shop, Sneakers - Superga

Second day running...

... I know some people don't wash denim - its not that I mind whether people do or don't - I just always have but I fear through default I may stop.
These 'boy friend' jeans are sooooooo comfy that I can't see myself taking them off - which means theres no time to wash. In fact the bagger, dirtier they get - the more I think I love them...

T-shirt - Etre Cecile, Jeans - Pepe, Jacket - Isabel Marant, Sneakers - Superga

Two Words...

I've always loved t-shirts (call me a basic dresser) but now I'm in love...

Two words - Etre Cecile = Two things...

The perfect fit for a t-shirt,

And a perfect logo...

Which = T-shirt addiction! 

T-shirt - Etre Cecile (Start London Boutique), Jeans - J Brand, Shoes - Whistles

First Day Excitement...

And so the school gate beckoned - my days of school are well and truly over - or so I thought... and then I realised that as a mum - no they weren't! 

Even though it wasn't our first day at the school or even my first day, I still felt the nerves. So as the school doors got closer Mushroom started to rub his tummy - 'you ok?' I asked...

'Tummy ache' was the reply.

I thought on my feet (and quickly) there were two ways to tackle this situation - 

a. I could have said 'nerves, baby but'll be fine / ok / great.'

or

b. 'Oh babes! thats excitement!' which is exactly what I did. 

The rational behind this, is that fear and excitement are easily mistake at times for each other. I don't want him to not do things for fear - I want Mushroom to do things because they are exciting. I want (and I say want) him to live his life to the fullest, to take enjoyment from every opportunity, to see good, fun and exciting times in everything that is presented his way.

Fear will at times raise its head and yes we will deal with it but as the book says 'Feel the fear and do it anyway!'

Top - Frockbrokers, Trousers - J Brand, Sneakers - Superga

On reflection / Our Summer...

And so, Summer comes to a close. 

As we left the school gates at the end of term there was talk of 'school camps, tennis clubs' and other assortments of fabulous (and for me equally scary) things! I thought to myself eeeck have I made a mistake - I have a 3 year old, two dogs and 10 weeks - and most importantly nothing organised.

But - I am happy to say that with a handful of fantastic play-dates, some great friends, a few wobbles, a subscription to the zoo - we have had a fantastic Summer! 

Just note to self - don't wear sneakers all next Summer as they leave odd and rather unsightly tan lines...

Jeans - Current Elliot, T-shirt - Whistles, Shoes - Emma Cook (Start London), Bag - Etsy

Mushroom PJs (Curent daywear...) - Ava & Luc (KyNa Boutique)

Dots, Stripes & Nerves...

The penultimate day before Mushroom goes back to school and the nerves have started to set in - mine not his!

Jumper - Louche, Shorts - Topshop (Originally jeans till I took the scissors to them!), 

Boots - Beau Coops (Start Boutique London), Sunglasses - Mui Mui, 

Olive Oil in Hair - Optional...

Clashing Prints & Dashing Around...

A day of ideas, potential opportunities, park play dates, a rare (but short) time to think and some good (and needed) laughter.

T-shirt - Million Hands, Trousers - Isabel Marant, Sneakers - Superga

It's not that I'm stupid...

...it's just that sometimes I don't get!

For example - comments / posts on Facebook (I end up testing friends to explain!!)

This t-shirt - I'm guessing the irony is I'm the story but truthfully I don't have a clue - but what I do know is that people like it - People (neighbours) that never raise a smile, stopped and talked to me (about this t-shirt!), a rather fab mum commented that I 'must' have worked in fashion previously (I did!) and then a man ran out of the local deli with a coffee for me - although lets be honest I look shattered (I am shattered) but hey! I'm going to put it down to the t-shirt...

T-shirt - Etre Cecile (Start Boutique), Skirt - American Apparel