Here's one I made earlier .....
Thursday, 21 June 2012
Pink Alix Freshwater Pearl Bracelet
And this is my view for the next few days ....
Dining room cum workshop
Fingers crossed and wish me luck please.
- WAHM* - (Work At Home Mum). Acronym borrowed from Chocolate cookies and candies
- Anyone wanting to know more about Susie Ho jewellery please feel free to contact me at princesstingting1@hotmail.com. I don't bite. Honest.
- Anyone just wanting to contact me for any reason at all - feel free. It makes the day go faster than ... cooking, ironing, entertaining and looking after small people.
It's above 10 degrees ...
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
I'm getting my knees out. I'm putting a dress on. I'm gonna live a little and flash the toes.
But today the sun is shining and my little H&M t-shirt dress which I picked up a few months back, when I thought summer was coming, gets it first outing today. On shorties, it's a dress. On giants (over 5ft 4), it's a tunic. Either way, it's a bargain. I don't mind spending £7.99 on a dress which I won't get that much opportunity to wear given the temperament of the British weather this year. It's quite thin, very plain and looks like nothing on a hanger but I liked it so it came home to live with me. And despite being thin, teamed with a longer length cardigan, my wobbly bum does not offend anyone from behind. Sorry, there are no links but the Cardigan was a 2009 buy from Uniqlo but there are lots of white boyfriend cardigans out there at the moment in the shops. The H&M dress is not on the website though it was in store last time I looked a few weeks back and the Primark sandals - well I think they've well and truly sold out. I think they came out briefly in March and disappeared just like that (a bit like the sun).
Anyone else giving their legs an airing today? Before going back to the jeans tomorrow?
Uniqlo 2009 White Linen Cardigan
H&M Tshirt Dress
Primark Tan Wedge Sandals
Fine stripes today
Red, white and blue, the boys love you ....
Because it's forecasted rain tomorrow .... again.
Anyone else giving their legs an airing today? Before going back to the jeans tomorrow?
Stripes
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
.... it's all getting a little out of hand. I can't resist stripy clothing. I have striped jumpers, striped tops, striped dresses, striped kids. See!
And even the Grump Meister is finally conceding to the whole stripes thing. He pointed at a stripy top the other day and said "Do you think that will suit me?" which has come on leaps and bounds from the days when he used to declare "stripes make me look fat". Infact the only living thing in my house not doing the stripes thing is the cat.
For some reason I really like buying stripes but that's not to say I want to wear them all the time - once or twice a week is okay otherwise stripes everyday would a dull girl make me. Even if it is a classic. Anyway, I was going to say, as it's summer and everyone is blogging about their stripes - I thought I might as well join in. I decided to have a nosey through my wardrobe (and the overflow boxes) to see how many garments of stripy clothing I actually own and the results are as follows... brace yourselves.
Excuse 1. Can I mention at this point that this collection has been amassed over a number of years before anyone starts wagging their fingers at me. I am 41 - I have time behind me.
Excuse 2. I do look after my clothes so they tend to last quite well hence the fact they don't seem to wear out and why I have so many. Even though 5 of the 6 jersey tops were (erm cough cough) bought this year, at least 3 of them were under £8 each. So it's not that bad.
Excuse 3. The 9 jumpers. I feel the cold ... a lot.
I did think about photographing them all but then decided I would be sectioned under the mental health act by Grump Meister for even considering such a thing and also the mere thought of having to get 23 items out, ironed and photographed - it all felt too much like an Ebay session about to happen. But I did decide to photograph 5 jersey tops as they were obliging and folded quite neatly for my purpose.
And model 1 of them.
So I really should stop buying stripes now shouldn't I? Because there is no more room in my overfull wardrobe for any more stripes apart from any reddish/raspberry hued stripes and I don't know how I managed to make such an omission. But don't worry, I'm on the case and these three are rather nice ....
So, any preferences any one?
George Dude & Ben Meister
For some reason I really like buying stripes but that's not to say I want to wear them all the time - once or twice a week is okay otherwise stripes everyday would a dull girl make me. Even if it is a classic. Anyway, I was going to say, as it's summer and everyone is blogging about their stripes - I thought I might as well join in. I decided to have a nosey through my wardrobe (and the overflow boxes) to see how many garments of stripy clothing I actually own and the results are as follows... brace yourselves.
- 6 x jersey long sleeve tops
- 2 x t-shirts
- 9 x jumpers
- 3 x cardigans
- 3 x dresses
Excuse 2. I do look after my clothes so they tend to last quite well hence the fact they don't seem to wear out and why I have so many. Even though 5 of the 6 jersey tops were (erm cough cough) bought this year, at least 3 of them were under £8 each. So it's not that bad.
Excuse 3. The 9 jumpers. I feel the cold ... a lot.
I did think about photographing them all but then decided I would be sectioned under the mental health act by Grump Meister for even considering such a thing and also the mere thought of having to get 23 items out, ironed and photographed - it all felt too much like an Ebay session about to happen. But I did decide to photograph 5 jersey tops as they were obliging and folded quite neatly for my purpose.
All nice and neat
All fall down (been round the kids too long)
And model 1 of them.
I forgot I was wearing the 6th one
So, any preferences any one?
We're going to the zoo, zoo, zoo .....
Sunday, 17 June 2012
............actually, we're just going to Grandma's house.
Parrot 1 & Cat 1
Dog 1 and Chicken 1 & Chicken 2 of 10
Parrot 2 and Cat 2
..... but it sometimes feels like we're going to the zoo.
And do you know how scary and difficult it is to take pictures of a huge big beaked parrot?
Parrot Out Takes
Especially when it flies at you?
..... oh and did I mention Dog 2 and Dog 3 were a bit camera shy today? So once again, we're going to the zoo, zoo, zoo, how about you? you? you? ......
Anthropologie. I love thee...
Saturday, 16 June 2012
.... when you have one of your fab sales! And then I can finally justify buying a couple of your eclectic and highly covetable and quirky items of clothing.
The Anthropologie sale kicked off this week. I was very good and very restrained. I had previously held off buying various bits as I was waiting to see if anything I had my eye on was going to come up in the sale and lo and behold, for once, the things I wanted were in the sale and in my size (as well as much more) but I was good'ish - I only went for the items I'd marked out previously. One can get a bit basket happy when online - it's okay as long as you don't click the pay now button before doing a final edit! It's probably even better if you don't click the pay button at all but that is not the way to happiness and new clothes.
So I have 2 dresses winging their way to me and both were half price and under £30 each so that's pretty reasonable even for those on a budget. The intention is that only one dress will fit and then I won't have to keep both and spend more money than I need to. But as luck will have it - I will probably love them both. I need to get ebaying again!
And here are some other goodies I also spotted whilst browsing .....
The other good thing about Anthropologie is that they have a continuous Sale section and my first stop off on this site is the tab labelled 'fresh cuts' where anything they have just reduced gets dropped in here - seriously, I have seen £90 cardigans going for £5. I'm also the first to admit I have more expensive tastes than my budget allows (who doesn't) so any discounts and promotions I can find are very welcome. I still think I have a working salary when in fact I don't so I've had to tailor the way I shop over the last few years. Kids have this strange effect on bank balances - they bleed you dry and the high street has indeed been my saviour (thank you Primark and New Look) for every day wear but every now and then I like a little something different and when Anthro have a sale - I can indulge in a little something different and fabby at a pretty reasonable price.
... last minute update ... the dresses arrived! One is a possible but not instant love. One is a not in a million years. Methinks a trip to the Post Office is on the cards in the next couple of day! I don't need another summer dress when we don't even have a summer here. I'm going to save my pennies!
The Anthropologie sale kicked off this week. I was very good and very restrained. I had previously held off buying various bits as I was waiting to see if anything I had my eye on was going to come up in the sale and lo and behold, for once, the things I wanted were in the sale and in my size (as well as much more) but I was good'ish - I only went for the items I'd marked out previously. One can get a bit basket happy when online - it's okay as long as you don't click the pay now button before doing a final edit! It's probably even better if you don't click the pay button at all but that is not the way to happiness and new clothes.
So I have 2 dresses winging their way to me and both were half price and under £30 each so that's pretty reasonable even for those on a budget. The intention is that only one dress will fit and then I won't have to keep both and spend more money than I need to. But as luck will have it - I will probably love them both. I need to get ebaying again!
And here are some other goodies I also spotted whilst browsing .....
Reverberation Tank £39.95 Tussie Tank £49.95
Not Your Boyfriends Cardigan £49.95 Oversized Stripe Tee £39.95
Electric Vines Skirt £49.95 Cascading Waves Dress £99.95
See - I do like bright colours - I just like grey hues more!
... last minute update ... the dresses arrived! One is a possible but not instant love. One is a not in a million years. Methinks a trip to the Post Office is on the cards in the next couple of day! I don't need another summer dress when we don't even have a summer here. I'm going to save my pennies!
Ding Dong
Thursday, 14 June 2012
Don't you just love the sound of the doorbell which says the postman has arrived with presents!
Me and the postman are like that. Thick as thieves. Not really. My postman is really quite grumpy and doesn't smile much. I don't actually think he even likes me. When I open the door to him, I put on my biggest smile and say in my cheeriest voice "Good morning!" and he always looks a little taken back and then returns the greeting most begrudgingly. Whatever happened to the old adage about smiling and the whole world smiles with you? Not in the case of my postman. I have to say he's getting a little better because he knows I will grin manically at him till he grimaces back at me. I do it also because I'm a bit that way out. It has taken four years to get this far in our relationship. Grump Meister says I should leave him be.
Anyway, ding dong, forced smiling and and the handing over of a parcel happens. Now this is a strange parcel today - it's a Boden parcel.
I have never ordered anything from Boden before till now. Why? Err .... just haven't. Maybe because I've always regarded Boden as being the fashion equivalent of a Volvo Estate? Loads of people are probably up in arms right now but just remember - there's a lot of fashion out there and what is right for one is not right for another. Anyway you can't hate me - I now have some Boden items of clothing in my possession!
It started with me seeing a lovely grey jumper on a blogger and finding out it was from Boden. Jaw drop. The blogger is cool and hip and wearing a Boden jumper. I had to check it out. Besides I love grey jumpers. The jumper looked nice and looked even better with a discount of 20% off and free delivery.
It's a really nice jumper - I'm keeping it. It's not exciting and it's not high fashion - it's just a good jumper. You know when you just know something is right. The fit is perfect. It's a nice summer weight. Doesn't cling over the bagel belly and doesn't look like it will pill like a crazy thing. It has some nice but not naff button detailing. And I love the pistachio contrast colour details. Boden named it most appropriately as the "must have" jumper.
Reminded me of a Margaret Howell striped jumper I already own with grey and pistachio tones. After all I am a creature of habits. Oh and I should get loads of wear out of this - it's grey after all. My favourite colour.
Plain, simple, versatile and wearable. What more do you want?
Pistachio Ribbon Trim
Grey & Pistachio Margaret Howell Striped Jumper
And because I was browsing the Boden site, I had a look in the Johnnie B section for teeny boppers and this Breton dress caught my eye. Being a titch means I can raid the children's section every now and then. There has to be some benefits to being vertically challenged (VAT free clothes springs to mind).
I'd been eyeing up a couple of similar dresses in Whistles but the fit was a little bit off for me and if you are paying in the region of £80 for a jersey summer dress - you want it to be right. I ordered this Johnnie B dress in a size large (for reference, I'm a size 10) and I don't think it's too bad for overall fit and length though this is one of those dresses where I have to remember to curtsey rather than bend over. The dress is £21 which is pretty good value. Thinking of holiday abroad, shopping along cobbled streets, straw trilby, basket tote, donkey braying in the background? Oh yes and I think I can even live with the little embroidered dog emblem on the hem - he's almost cute.
I have to admit to being pleasantly surprised by Boden - they really are on the ball with their customer service and constant promotions. In my parcel, they included a welcome card with an extra 15% off the next purchase as a thank you. How canny is that? So I ordered the navy colour way of the dress too. Now I can't decide! The navy stripe is very traditional and classic but the ivory and blue is fun and summery. Which way should I go? I have a year to make up my mind - now that is some return policy!!
So what does this mean? Am I a Boden convert? Not yet. My choices this time are quite basic and do not scream Boden all over them. I hear they are upping their game for Autumn/Winter 2012 and getting a little more "edgey". This remains to be seen. However, my first time shopping with Boden has not been unpleasant. We may cross paths again some day. What I have learnt though is that sometimes we get stuck in a mindset about certain brands. In my case I just needed to take the blinkers off and look beyond all the prints and the oh so happy clappy models because sometimes, just sometimes .....there might just be the odd little gem in there waiting to be found.
At least he's not pink.
I have to admit to being pleasantly surprised by Boden - they really are on the ball with their customer service and constant promotions. In my parcel, they included a welcome card with an extra 15% off the next purchase as a thank you. How canny is that? So I ordered the navy colour way of the dress too. Now I can't decide! The navy stripe is very traditional and classic but the ivory and blue is fun and summery. Which way should I go? I have a year to make up my mind - now that is some return policy!!
Decisions, decisions!
So what does this mean? Am I a Boden convert? Not yet. My choices this time are quite basic and do not scream Boden all over them. I hear they are upping their game for Autumn/Winter 2012 and getting a little more "edgey". This remains to be seen. However, my first time shopping with Boden has not been unpleasant. We may cross paths again some day. What I have learnt though is that sometimes we get stuck in a mindset about certain brands. In my case I just needed to take the blinkers off and look beyond all the prints and the oh so happy clappy models because sometimes, just sometimes .....there might just be the odd little gem in there waiting to be found.
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