Basically.

Basics.
Essential for every wardrobe and something I totally fail at. In an ideal world I would own a drawer of neatly folded, well cut t-shirts and own a couple of pairs of perfect fitting trousers, and perhaps a shift dress and pencil skirt to complement this.

In reality, I don’t. Partly because I’m attracted to prints, hate buying trousers and just generally get carried away whilst shopping…but also because I never seem to find those essential items.

Trousers never hang right, either so low cut you can see everything, or so high I channel Simon Cowell. Skirts are always an inch shy of too short, or too long..and shift dresses never sit quite so. We won’t start on how fussy I am over t-shirts; in the past I’ve dismissed them for being too thick a cotton, too thin, too clingy, not clingy enough….it goes on.

It’s back to school time, and whilst my school days have long gone, it does seem an ideal time to get my wardrobe sorted for a new start….

So my question for this sunny Saturday is….where oh where do you find your basics? Am I the only one who struggles, or am I simply the wrong shape, the wrong height, or too damn fussy?

Is it worth spending more on the plainer items in life?

xxx

Friday, I’m in love

Summit of Courage , Walk Gently, Happily Ever After

Gorgeous, inspiring and Ethical jewellery from Avasarah, a site I don’t even remember how I found, but I am so glad I did.
I have a soft spot for quotes and meaningful jewellery and once they are taking orders again I totally plan to treat myself, probably to the Happily Ever After necklace as a constant reminder.

My thoughts are with the folks behind the store, currently closed due to family emergency. I’ve e-mailed with them a bit and they really are wonderful.

xxx

flowers

Anyone who has read my blog for any length of time will know what my obsession with florals is like! When the lovely Sue at Yuju.co.uk 
sent me a preview of the new collection (it launches today!) and asked me if I’d like to pick a piece I was instantly drawn to this leather triple flower necklace.
The colours work perfectly with most of my workwear and livens up plain dresses and tops perfectly. I’d also like to give bonus points for the beautiful packaging…sparkly tissue paper will forever win.
A couple of other favourite pieces from the new collection:

I hate to mention the “C” word so soon…but Santa, if your reading…

What do you think of Yuju? I’m compiling a wish list AND a present-buying list as I type!
xxx

summer?

I know from Twitter that I wasn’t the only one mourning the cold temperatures yesterday. This was the first of THREE outfits I had on trying to stay warm whilst not looking like I was dressed for Autumn. I was horribly over-ambitious with this one but it’s still August, which means Summer…right? Clearly not. I am bitterly disappointed with the frankly shit weather we have had this year. Anyone want to emigrate with me?

(Matalan dress, Pretty Polly tights, Yull shoes).

Back at work today after an extra long weekend, a three day week almost makes up for everything else.

How are you dressing right now? Is it time to admit defeat with Summer clothes? I’ve not even had chance to wear some of my purchases!

xxx

P.S. Giveaway open until Sunday!

Yes

Time to re-evaluate and make some changes. Proper, not half hearted changes.

How do you cope with making changes? I need to get my ass back on track before I face losing what I’ve worked so hard for.