Tuesday, 7 July 2009

Paint a smile upon my face each time you hurt me.....





It was meant to be Sports Day at work today - but it got rained off!! So back to normal lessons!!

Went to the Supermarket after work - picked up a skirt - it was in the kids section but it fit me perfectly well - I've nabbed a few bargains from there over the years :D

Final Dress fitting 2morrow :D :D Can't wait to try it on again!!!!




What I wore today:

Trousers: Florence and Fred @ Tesco.
Top: New Look.
Belt: Vintage (Mum's)
Boots: Barrett's.
Hairband: Claire's Accessories.
Necklace: Asda.


Song Title: The Heart of a clown.

Monday, 6 July 2009

Vintage Queen.



So Last night we went for dinner at Mum and Dad's - We were sorting things out for the charity shop after tea.. when we found a load of mum's old things from the 70's in a wardrobe. So I tried a load on and quite a few came back with me :D



Including this Skirt! The vest/waistcoat also came from there, but was mine when I was growing up!



Haven't done a lot today so far - an am not really planning on doing either - Have done some chores and watched Lauren's last episode in The Hills (My guilty pleasure!)

Look out for more mum's vintage coming soon :D

What I wore today:

Skirt: Vintage, thrifted from mum : Chet Separates.
Grey top: Cherokee @ Tesco.
Vest: Unknown.
Shoes: M+S Limited Collection.

Title song: Goldfinger - Vintage Queen.

Chase you down until you love me .. Pa..pa... Paparazzi!




So I'm a day late with my 4th of July inspired outfit!! But wanted to wear it anyway!
On Rantings of a fashion addicts blog she had done a few paparazzi inspired shots .. so I thought I'd have a go, haven't got as good a camera as she obv has but they came out ok :D













Also I washed my hair in just conditioner A'la Charlotte -

It was ok yesterday - But today it's quite unmanageable so may not try it again .. espesh if I'm needing to go out the next day!!

What I wore today:

Shirt: Cherokee @ Tesco.
Jeans: Dorothy Perkins.
Shoes: M+S Limited Collection.
Scarf: Vintage : Thrifted from Mum.
Flower in hair - Unknown.
Bag: Jane Norman.

Title Song: Lady Gaga - Paparazzi.

Sunday, 5 July 2009

Viva Chez Vegas ....




Didn't do much in the day Saturday - But at night I met up with one of my best mates and we went out for a few drinks and a dance - Had such a good time - Just what I needed really :D




Here we are - very sweaty Betty's after dancing the night away :D

What I wore:

Dress: Matalan.
Bandeau under dress: Free with Magazine.
Shoes: F.A.X.
Necklace: Asda.
Earrings: Asda.
Choker worn as Bracelet: Claire's Accessories.

Friday, 3 July 2009

What doesn't kill us .....




Today I woke up in a good mood - and had an appointment with a doctor - however for reasons I shall not go into on here (Just say a work issue) I came out in tears!

Feeling more positive now though as what doesn't kill us - Lets just say I'm not just going to sit back and take what they throw at me .. I will not be a pushover :(

Tonight were going to go to a friends house for drinks!

And I just had a lovely visit from next doors cat, it's the simple things in life which make us happy :D




What I wore today:

Skirt: New Look.
Top: Unknown had for years.
Shoes: M+S Limited Collection.
Flower in my hair: Claire's Accessories.

Feeling hot, hot ,hot.....







We had a heatwave warning yesterday - so knew it was going to be a hot one :D It wasn't wrong - it was unbearable in the classroom so we went and sat outside under a tree for the afternoons lesson :D



What I wore:

Skirt: New Look.
Top: Dorothy Perkins.
Shoes: New Look.
Necklace: Lucky symbol given to me from my mum when I did my university exams :)

Wednesday, 1 July 2009

Lazing on a sunny afternoon!

Such a gorgeous day today perfect for lazing in the garden and reading a book ... Had a few chores to do this morning but after dinner was allll mine!!

So had lunch, painted my nails, read my book and ate ice lolly's all sat in the lovely sunshine!

This is the life ....




Of course some posing had to be done also ;P




Getting through Jodi Picoult's - My sisters Keeper now.




Smile!!









What I wore today:

Denim skirt: New Look.
Flowery Top: New Look.
Necklace: Gifted.
Bracelets: Gifted.
Flip Flops: Old pair I've had for years?????