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Monday 24 December 2012

Life - New Balance



Recently I have been absent from my blog and I have let life get in the way of posting. Over the past year I have developed pain in my left foot which has become progressively worse, and, finally has resulted in me requiring surgery to repair the damage, which occurred last week. 

The pain became unmanageable and started to prevent me from doing the things I love; dancing, blogging and wearing heels, of all heights! Even my go to comfy high tops with inbuilt heel became too much for me to endure. That’s where my sartorial problems started. 

I didn’t realise quite how restricted I would be without a heel. I found myself stood, staring perplexed into the depths of my wardrobe hoping for inspiration to strike me. I hadn’t realised how integral heels were to my outfits and suddenly I noticed the void in my footwear, that is the lack of flat, winter appropriate shoes.

This lack of boots and shoes has left me flummoxed and my attempts to adapt and adjust outfits have fallen short. Silver ballet pumps, whilst pretty and a versitile summer staple have proved, neither warm, waterproof nor supportive for a foot injury, and I feel are best left for a warmer climate.
So in an attempt to rectify this absence of appropriate shoes, I followed in the footsteps of other bloggers (a few months behind I admit) and purchased a pair of retro new balance trainers.  While suede is not the perfect material for rainy weather it is a step in the right direction to warmth and comfort. Hopefully these will help me bridge the gap and begin to fill the deficit until I can get back into my heels.

Tuesday 18 December 2012

Life - Happy Birthday!


I've been at home to celebrate my (not so) little sister's birthday, who turns twenty two today. Happy Birthday Charlotte! What better way to celebrate her than by showing her off on my blog. She arrived home from Birmingham the other day rocking this outfit. Love the burgundy details, the cosy hat and studded shoes.

As a birthday treat we enjoyed afternoon tea at Langdale Chase hotel in the Lake District. The cakes and treats were divine, which we enjoyed with some pink fizz in front of a roaring log fire, in the imposing wood panellled hall. Langdale Chase is a country house hotel with beautiful gardens situated at the edge of Lake Windermere, with amazing panoramic views, and was featured on the ITVs The Lakes. We enjoyed a lovely afternoon at the hotel, staff were attentive and friendly and food delicious. If you are in the area I would recommended a visit.

Jacket - Warehouse
Blouse - Topshop
Jeans - H+M
Shoes - Zara
Hat - Topshop

Monday 17 December 2012

Obsessions - Christmas Jumper Wish List

Christmas Jumper Wish List

1. Topshop Geek sweater 2. Isabel Marant wool blend sweater. 3. Mary Katrantzou intarsia sweater  4. Stella McCartney Reindeer sweater 5. Zoe karssen Bah Humbug sweat shirt 6. Ted Baker Fairisle Sweater 7. Topshop Chunky knit sweater 8 Mango Bicolour jumper 

Its that time of year for Christmas knits and cosy jumpers. Above are a few of my favs. Lets hope Santa is reading my blog! 

Friday 14 December 2012

Fashion - Sparkles





Last week I went out for a lovely meal with my husband and some close friends at Rockliffe Hall. We ate at Kenny Atkinson at the Orangery and enjoyed the 7 course festive tasting menu with wine pairing. As we were celebrating friend’s birthdays and a job promotion we started the evening with cocktails in the lounge. I chose an amazing cocktail created for the diamond jubilee; it was a champagne cocktail with a sugar diamond dropped in when served to create a fizz.  The meal itself was fabulous, the flavours and combinations were a taste sensation and the pianist created a lovely atmosphere in the restaurant. Highlights of the meal for me were the partridge terrine, goose, cheese course (obviously) and the plum sake, which smelt of Christmas! We ended the evening with more cocktails and coffee and lots of delicious sweet petits fours.

For a splendid evening of celebration and indulgence, an outfit of equal prestige was required.... and so the big guns came out... The Manolo Balhniks. The Sedaraby d’Orsay pumps were a dream of mine, until a trip to New York close to my twenty first birthday, when my dream came true. The elegance and femininity of the shoe is perfection, coupled with the dazzling sparkle of the buckle, they make my heart melt. The dress is by Cos and to increase the glitz and glamour I accessorised with my most twinkling jewellery.

Dress - Cos
Shoes - Manolo Balhnik

Charm Braclet - Thomas Sabo

Thursday 27 September 2012

Fashion - Autumn Attire







The weather has just been terrible this week and travelling to work was slow and a little scary at times! Thankfully the rain has gone... although it's due again at the weekend! (I knew I should have invested in some Hunter wellies!) This colder, wetter, windier weather does mean it's time for cosy jumpers and coats though....and this coat definitely is. I wore it so much last year and it kept me toasty all winter. I'm sure it will be getting plenty of outings again this year.

Coat - Zara
Dress- Zara
Boots - Topshop
Earrings-  (old) from street market in Florence

Sunday 23 September 2012

Fashion - Spots






This spotty dress was another great item I picked up at H+M! Loving the black and white outfits at the moment and this is a great transitional piece to go from summer to winter with.

Dress - H+M
Belt (old)- Dorothy Perkins
Shoes - Zara
Necklace - Dorothy Perkinss

Fashion - Peachy






I am loving these trousers from H+M. I have been looking for a perfect pair of chic joggers to rock the sporty trend and these are they. In a lovely nude cream they will easily dress up or down... just what I was searching for!

Trousers - H+M
Shirt - Zara
Shoes - Office
Neclace - Dorothy Perkins
Bag - Zara

Wednesday 12 September 2012

Fashion - Bright Blue

I was off to a wedding reception tonight and I had planned to take some photos of the outfit before leaving. Unfortunately the weather had other ideas! It was absolutely chucking it down! So here are a few quick snaps taken in my kitchen, hopefully I'll be able to take some better photos of the dress when I wear it again soon.

Dip Hem Dress - Zara
Shoes - Jimmy Choo
Necklaces - Topshop
Purse - Urban Outfitters

Fashion - Changing seasons


The temperature has dropped this week and today was a day for jumpers, jackets and boots. I'm sad that summer is over but I am looking forward to embracing the autumn/winter trends.

Jacket - Zara
Jumper - H+M (old)
Skirt - Zara
Boots - Zara (old)
Necklace - Dorothy Perkins

Friday 31 August 2012

Fashion - Burgundy










I am absolutely loving the burgundy coloured clothes hitting the shops for winter.  The shade of these trousers didn't win me over on the website, but in the flesh they are such a lovely plum colour. Perfect to wear day or night.

Trousers - H+M
Top - H+M
Shoes - Office
Necklaces - Topshop

Fashion 6 - Treble cleff











Today was spent relaxing on my day off.  A simple outfit of jeans and a black top.....classic.
(Please excuse the foot accessory. A trip to the physio will do that to a girl!)

Top - River Island
Jeans - Zara
Shoes - Office
Necklaces - Topshop
Belt - Mango

Saturday 18 August 2012

Obsession - Alabama Shakes




I got this album for my birthday and I am love, love, loving it! If you have not listened to it yet then do! Her voice is amazing and the sound is so different, southern and bluesy.....I'm obsessed! 

Check out the website here




Monday 13 August 2012

Fashion 5 - Pop of red










Tonight we went out to celebrate a friends birthday and I thought this would be a perfect time to wear my birthday shoes! The skirt from Topshop is really comfy and versatile. I have worn it non stop recently! The belt is old but a favourite and along with the jacket makes the look a little edgier.

Jacket - Zara
Top - Topshop
Skirt - Topshop
Belt - Dorothy Perkins (old)
Neclace - Tophsop
Shoes - Zara