This is a collaborative post. The seasons are changing once again and it’s now time for some earthy colours and textures. Autumn and Winter are great seasons to play with different textures that are both functional and practical to wear in the rain and hail, maybe even snow. The contrasting styles of this season give… Read More
Knowing what to wear in autumn can be tricky, because it is such a transitional season. You might have put away your summer dresses, but then you could get a sunny and warm day, with a cool and windy day the next. September and October and be pretty temperamental in terms of weather, so you… Read More
It’s definitely chilly now, this is my favourite time of year here on the South Coast; warm enough to head to the beach or onto the downs for a stroll without the risk of frostbite! I’ve been keeping warm on the school runs in a super warm fleece from Protest, and I tell you it is the… Read More
I’ve been a fan of backpacks since my youngest was born – it suddenly seemed so much easier to pop all the stuff I needed for two kids under 2 years old in a backpack than a proper changing bag that was always swinging off my shoulders and bashing into things, or making me walk… Read More
It’s definitely winter, the temp has dropped and we had our first frost recently too. It’s definitely time for a winter wardrobe update and I’ll be needing lots of layers in New York when we visit in a few weeks too! Lily Lulu has so much to choose from, with a great selection of jumpers… Read More
This is a collaborative post, all words and opinions are my own. Kids aren’t cheap, and they grow super fast too, and often don’t take good care of their clothes either. Here are some tips on how to spent a little less on your child’s clothes. Ebay , Facebook Marketplace & Charity shops Ebay is… Read More
This is a collaborative post. This week I packed away my birkenstocks and got my parka out of hibernation which can only mean one thing: Autumn is upon us and Winter is just around the corner! In turn, that means it’s time to swap all my clothes around! I’ve not worn a summer dress in… Read More
Collaborative post. I am off to New York for my birthday in January – and it seems like ages away but I’m sure it will be upon us before we know it! New York is notoriously cold in winter and often snows, with an average of around 4 degrees celsius during the day plus wind… Read More
Since summer ended I have been managing (just about) with a capsule wardrobe. I found it so much easier to think about and plan autumnal outfits and feel like 6 months is a decent amount of time to try and make it work – and it does I think! I moved everything that I wanted into my wardrobe and hung it up – including T shirts that would normally live folded in a drawer. My current capsule wardrobe consists of:
So I’ve been pretty quite about my exercise and healthy eating journey that I so enthusiastically started early in the year… because I gave up. But then a new gym opened up near me and had a really low monthly price for people who joined up early and I did in the summer and then… Read More