Change It...

... Its one of those days. 

Life seemed generally a tad more at odds with me today...

The jeans I'm wearing were in the 'charity shop' pile (and yet I choose to wear them knowing they don't make me feel great!)

And guess what - I didn't feel great in them.

But once someone said to me - 'Don't talk the talk, walk the walk'...

And it stuck - which unlike the white strips - they didn't!

Jeans - Hudson, Vintage Jumper - The Shop (Cheshire Street), 

Faux Fur Gillet - From The Jumble Walk (Nationwide Summer event), Sandals - Salt Water

Crafting / DIY / Mending...

... Call it what you will but our current obsession is patches / badges.

And what fun! Literally ordering from Amazon they are coming worldwide - some in days, some are taking weeks. Its a lottery of patches!

Initially the intention was to iron on...

...mmmmm

Mostly iron on stick but not always with standing a wash. So its 'iron on' and then 'sew' but what ever the method the end result is fab and addictive!

Vintage Levis - Paris, Patches - Amazon, Tee - Adolescent Clothing, Sandals - Sea Salt

Sue Townsend...

... I'm sure it was meant as a compliment...

Today I managed to group together in one outfit the following,

Sandals and Socks.

The 90's revival Bodysuit.

Dungarees (on a 40 year old)

Collectively I was called - Adrain Moles Mum...

Dungarees - Frame Denim, Body - Base Range, Sandals - Sea Salt, Socks - M&S

Kimono Love...

... or in actual fact  - Furisode.

The dress worn beneath a Kimono.

Which double sup as a super fabulous coat dress / shift.

Furisode - Etsy (Japan), Shoes - Acne Studios

Time for Tea...

... With a tea-dress, quite literally the prefect dress - with or without tea.

Nothing beats the timeless shape and a vintage 1940s print...

... on second thoughts - cream tea please!

1940s Dress & Leather Jacket - The Laundrette (Broadway market), 

T-bar Shoes - See by Chloe 

Isabel Marant & Macaroons...

... Its fair to say that Isabel Marant and macaroons are two of our families favourites things.

You have Parisian designers and then you have Isabel Marant...

And now...

You have macaroons and then you have macaroons from Lenotre! (Paris)

Jeans - Isabel Marant (over dyed), Jumper - Vintage Escada (Marys Living & Giving - Islington), 

Shoes - Acne, 

Workwear...

... nothing beats denim.

Hardwearing, easy to wash, resilient to dogs, little fingers, ink, smudges, sticky fingers and so comfy!

All-in-one - Vintage Levis (The Launderette - Broadway Market), 

Turquoise & Shoe Lace Necklace - Mind Charity Shop

Etsy Ace...

... I Love Etsy!

Not only does it allow to gather inspiration and shop, it also offers this world wide and in the easiest way possible.

Vintage Embroidered Jacket - Etsy (Hmong Tribe - China), Blouse - Paris Flea Market, 

Jeans - Current Elliott, Shoes - Acne

Kimono Glory...

... As if I couldn't add any more patterns.

But yes! Will the help of my addictions...

 - Browsing Etsy (for myself and clients and myself again!)

 - Shopping (again for myself and clients and... again!)

 - Textiles

I found these wonderful Kimonos! So stunning and so easy to throw on!

Kimono - Etsy, Jeans - Isabel Marant, Sandals - Sea Salt, 

Sun Glasses - Mary's Living & Giving (Primrose Hill), Stripe Tee - Whistles

Meet...

...the new photographer in town!
Little minx Mushroom has taken on a new role - photographer! having received a hipstamatic camera and having used it with enough skill to produce photographs he's taken on the dubious task of photographing me...

Jeans - J Brand, Haori - Japan, Shirt - Vintage

1 Euro...

... Pants.

Yep a euro and just perfect for a zoo trip. Purchased from Free P Star in Paris - cheap, cheerful and perfect for keeping up with a 4 year old...

Sweatshirt - Whistles, Vintage Combat Pants - Free P Star (Paris)

The Sneaky Scrunchie...

... Never far away the scrunchie becomes a wrist accessory...

Cardigan - Isabel Marant, T-shirt Dress - RSPCA Charity Shop, Shoes - Acne

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

Never say Never...

...So only a few months ago I found myself in a conversation about dungarees. Without too much thought I found myself saying - yep true, I'm 40 they aren't for me...

...I take it back - 2 pairs of denim dungarees later and a couple (or more) all-in-ones - I stand to correct myself.

Denim All-In-One - The Launderette, Broadway Market (Saturdays), Tee - Whistles, 

Shoes - Lucy Choi London

Double Take...

... For us to be extras in a 'comedy horror' film.

No reason for the long / serious / 8 weeks into the school holiday faces...

Jacket & Jeans - Vintage - The Laundrette, Broadway Market, Saturdays.

 Mushroom Top - KyNa Boutique, Leggings - Olive Loves Alfie 

Frills, Spills & Reinventing...

...A day will come when I'm wearing 50's style petticoats, I'm sure.

To be fair they aren't 50's style - they are the genuine item - 1950s petticoats.

However I digress (I do that a lot nowadays).

Due to an active 4 year old, 2 monkeys (aka mini schnauzers) I'm back to denim (plus to fair isn't denim all the rage...), so they have been relegated to curtains.

Well, perhaps more a pelmet. 

Pre Patched Jeans...

... As new season jeans arrive in store and we finally embrace Autumn - I'm making the most and the last of shredded jeans before a patch them and move them to a new season...

Jeans - Light Before Dark, Jacket - Hub (Church St)

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

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

I Love School Holidays...

...And I mean that.

But.

Once, on a return trip to school from a half term - I mentioned how tired I actually was to another parent and received this response...
'didn't you know your holiday is during school term time and within school hours'.

To be honest it passed through one ear and to the other (I was truly tired) but on reflection with reference to my wardrobe - its true.

Where as normally I can run in heels, get jobs done, catch up on emails, interview tenants and generally 'get by'...

..Summer holidays - no chance.

I am running - literally in Nike Frees...

Playdates / food / more playdates / more food / even more food / the odd bath / summer holiday fun!

I wouldn't have it any other way!

Jeans - Current Elliott, Body - ASOS, Shoes - Goodness knows!