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The JohnnieB fur gilet.

You may remember my quest for the perfect fur gilet. Well I happened to be browsing the Boden site the other week what should I notice but the JohnnieB fur vest back in stock in the 16+ size. I swooped, ordered and instantly fell in love. It is really soft and a great neutral color that goes with a lot of the black, tans and greys in my closet. It does fit large and I may even have gotten away with a size down.

Boden currently have a diminishing discount to celebrate their 22nd birthday, so if you’re lucky you can nab yourself one with 22% off (till the 14th November) using this link. Enjoy:)

Boots – Isabel Marant Dickers // Jeans – Dorothy Perkins coated jeggings (currently on sale) // Top – Zara colorblock tee // Scarf – Boden (old) // Fur vest – JohnnieB

Belated birthday night out.

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On Friday my lovely Husband got to celebrate his birthday at last. On the 30th I was so full of a cold that we decided to postpone till I had more ‘get up and go’. That happened on Friday. We went to Abattoir – absolutely our favorite restaurant to dine at here in Atlanta. There is a new chef and I was thrilled to see the steak tartare back on the menu, along with oysters. If you’d asked me five years ago if I’d be craving raw beef and oysters I would have heaved – how tastes change! If you get chance to go you must try the duck empanadas – they are to die for!

I’ve been waiting for an opportunity to wear my Zara harem jumpsuit – unfortunately as I swaggered into the living room feeling happy with my attire, my Husband had to quickly change his plans to wear his harems – we’re not ones to go out coordinated like Posh and Becks:)

As it was his birthday I decided not to wear a tank underneath and show a little cleavage. I don’t think he noticed…though he did notice my fabulous new AllSaints Monument jacket. I ADORE this coat – it’s so versatile and warm.

Shoes – Nine West (old) // Clutch – Boden Canonbury clutch // Jumpsuit – Zara // Jacket – AllSaints Monument jacket

He even got his birthday cake – thank you Abattoir for another stella night.

Jeans and Jumpers.

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I was a poorly girl last week and felt rubbish with a really bad head cold. So rubbish in fact my poor Husband got a Chinese takeaway for his birthday dinner instead of going out. That’s how you can tell I’m sick – when I can’t even face getting dolled up and having a few cocktails – proper poorly:) It’s taking me a while to get out of this funk and make the effort to get dressed again. A week at home in sweatpants was heavenly. Fortunately for those that work with me in the office I have graduated to jeans and jumpers. There is something so reassuringly comfortable about skinny jeans, a snuggly jumper and a pair of boots.

There are some great knits available as ever and here are some of my favorites. I have to say in my eyes Boden still do some of the best quality jumpers.

I promise myself a cashmere hoody every year and have still to invest. Maybe Santa will oblige?

This handknitted cable sweater is relatively new on the site – and I love this color way – it’s a great update on an Aran jumper.

The Off Duty jumper maybe my all time favorite jumper. I love the boxy cut and the merino is super soft. They do fit large though – I ordered a Small this year and it is perfect.

The St. Ives jumper in this colorway sold out really quickly but I noticed today there are some odd sizes available so keep checking for returns. I sized up to a US10 in this for a looser fit.

The Westbourne jumper is another favorite of mine this year. Really soft with contrast stitching on the front and back. Again it’s a lovely boxy fit yet not too overwhelming. I went for a size 8 in this and it is a great fit. They also wash really well.

My Nanna used to knit me Aran jumpers – this saves me having to get the knitting needles out – not that I could ever knit a sweater!

This is also TopShop and I love the color, contrast sleeves and dropped shoulders.

So how are you dressing now the colder weather has arrived – are you searching for inspiration too?

Yesterday I at least tried to wear some fun trousers.

Boots – Isabel Marant Dicker // Trousers – Mango // Jumper – Boden St. Ives

Coat – Mango

Today I’ve done the same – these Boden skinny jeans fit perfectly – the rise is great – not too high or too low.

Boots – Grey Nubuck Newbury boots // Jeans – Boden // Jumper – Westbourne sweater Boden // Scarf – H&M

I must learn how to use my camera on the tripod – either that or train the kids to use it:)

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My first attempt at HACing!

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So following on from my post yesterday where I rashly promised photos of my attempts to Highlight and Contour, here’s my first attempt documented with the good, the bad and the down right ugly!

1. The tools of the trade

2. Straight out of the shower – pimples and dark circles included!

3. Moisturised and then applied L’Oreal BB cream, eyes done using L’Oreal Infallible liner with a smudging brush, MAC Brun powder used for brows, and L’Oreal Volumising mascara.

4. Blush applied on my cheek ‘apples’ using my finger tips and some contouring done with the bronzer – but NOT blended yet – you can see my right cheek looks a little orangey still.

5. Blended bronzing powder and then Maybelline highlighter applied around the eyes and down the nose using a concealer brush. Revlon super lustrous lip gloss in Pinkissimo applied.

6. Hair dried with a round brush and the ghd dryer and voila!

The verdict – well I certainly need some practice – especially in the application and blending of the contour/bronzer powder – but I love how it has shaded around my nose and eye sockets. It feels lighter than using foundation, but takes a little more time and patience. Have you tried it yet? Let me know how you get on!

And now…with full face of makeup applied we’re off to another swim meet! Happy days:)

Sneakers – Golden Goose // Jeans – H&M boyfriend jeans // Jumper – Boden Westbourne sweater // Scarf – H&M (old)

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You just never know who’s reading!

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First published on my Husband’s birthday a year ago – Happy Birthday Honey – I barely recognize myself – or my closet!

After another summer of sizzling in the sun (with SPF of course), this morning I headed to my dermatologist for my annual check up. There I am sitting ‘nekid’ with a sheet around me when in comes my lovely doctor who immediately asks me ‘do you have a blog? I’m sure it’s you on this style blog I’ve been reading!’. Aaargh – now if I was dressed I’d have no problem saying ‘yes of course it is!’, but at that moment all I could focus on was the huge amount of fluff my socks had left on my sweaty toes – I was not by any means feeling like the writer of a so called ‘style’ blog. I giggled nervously and tried to be witty by saying ‘of course it’s me – you must have been googling for ultra stylish women over 40’ – ‘don’t be silly’ she replied – well that’s me told. So hello all in the dermatologist office – thank you for reading and don’t take too much notice of these ‘hangovers’ I refer to occasionally:)

It’s flippin’ cold and windy here though I am not complaining after seeing the state of the North East this morning. I feel dreadful for all those suffering with flooding and no power. On a more superficial note I’ve also been thinking about all those runners who are in limbo after months of training – I’m suspecting that the NYC marathon will not take place this weekend as not only can people not get there, but the streets of NYC are apparently filled with cars that ‘floated’ away from their parking spots!

In order to face the cold today, and make stripping off at the doctors easier, I am wearing my Boden leggings and layering with a bordeaux Zara t-shirt and my AllSaints Wasson pullover dress. All finished off with Frye Veronica Slouch boots, an H&M scarf and Zara quilted leather jacket. The dress is lovely and lightweight – it wraps over at the back creating a V shaped hemline – it’s really unusual.

Here you can see the detail of the wrap of the dress at the back…:

Now to prepare for this evening’s fun for MM’s birthday! We’re off out for dinner and I can’t wait:)

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Halloween celebrations.

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As with Christmas, Halloween celebrations seem to creep earlier and earlier each year. I’m often buying Halloween costumes (yep buying – I am not a crafter – though I may surprise you this weekend) late in September, to avoid the slim pickings that are left in the penultimate week of October. I think Halloween is growing on me – I don’t mind watching the children enjoy it – but it is still one of my least favorite ‘Holidays’ – just a smidgen less despised than Valentine’s Day.

Fortunately my Halloween celebrations began with a new delivery – though some of you may think these trousers should be relegated to a Halloween costume. I love them. I present to you the black Mango pleather/denim combi trousers. These are the black – but yes I have the blue denim too. The pleather is lovely and stretchy.

Colorblock jumper – Zara (similar here) // Knitted jacket – Zara // Black pumps/court shoes – Zara (old) // Sneakers – Golden Goose // Trousers – Mango chaps

I wore them last night to our local Halloween party where the children dressed up and rode a bucking pig. Oh yes indeed, you read that correctly.

This morning was Fall Festival and this afternoon we have a Halloween party across the street. It’s the perfect Fall day for hanging out with friends. I promise a photo later with my Halloween costume:) For now here’s what I’m chilling in.

Jumper – Boden Off Duty Merino jumper // Jeans – Diesel Fayza Jogg Jeans // Sneakers – Golden Goose

One last thing – here’s me trying on the beautiful Zara woolen wraparound coat. I have this in a Large which I think is similar in sizing to a UK 12/US 8 – it is gorgeous and so soft.

Enjoy your Halloween celebrations this weekend! I’d love to know what you go as for some inspiration for me for next year!:)

The cold has arrived.

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Yes that wintery blast from the North has arrived in Atlanta and I have spent the last two mornings fighting with a stubborn five year old about wearing a coat. I question what I am actually achieving in addition to making us both mad at 7am, and proving to him that I can be as stubborn as he is! It drives me nuts, and I know he can be OCD – but he chose his coat from H&M and therefore he should be happy to wear it! His sister, on the other hand, has a plethora of winter coats that she has been eagerly anticipating wearing. Like mother like daughter. She wore this little gem today from Target (currently on sale at $32) – I want one.

Yesterday I ended up wearing a puffer coat and scarf for the first time this year. The Mango coat is great – warm but not too heavy, and easy for layering, though it does fit snug.

My mirror is cleaner than it looks here – promise!

Boots – Rag & Bone Newbury boot in petrol // Trousers – Zara (old, similar here) // Sweatshirt – AllSaints // Jacket – Mango // Scarf – Zara (old)

Last night my new Gap jacket arrived – I love it – very collegiate, especially with the hi-tops. It’s pretty cosy too without being bulky.

Jeans – Diesel Fayza jogg jeans // Sneakers – Golden Goose // T-shirt – Boden long sleeved essential tee // Bomber jacket – Gap

Make sure you check out the Boden sale again today – many items are now reduced by 50%!

Bubblegum pink

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What better to cheer up a dreary day than bubblegum pink shoes?

Shoes – Boden // Jeans – Gap (old) // T-shirt – Express (old) // Jacket – Zara (old) // Scarf – School Gate Style shop

So go on tell – what have you ordered in the Boden sale?:)

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Great offers from The Gap.

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A quick news flash for you today as I have heard many fellow bloggers lauding Gap’s fabulous knitwear selection this season. In the US for today only you can save 40% off regular priced items using GAP24HR and in the UK Save £20 on £75 or more until Friday using SAVE20. Two brilliant offers which I plan to take advantage of for my Fall closet.

Here are my favorite picks from their selection.

The Gap striped crew neck jumper:

I love both colors – the trim really makes it special for me.

The Sweater zip cable:

LOVE this in cashew crunch – great design with zip closures and perfect for layering in the Fall.

This turtle neck is gorgeous and an online exclusive – I love the boxy cut.

Finally I had to throw a cardigan into the mix – love this drapey cable knit in grey.

So what tickles your fancy on the Gap site?

I’ll leave you with a couple of outfits from this week so far.

Monday for work I wanted some comfort so opted for oxfords and cashmere.

Jeans – H&M boyfriend jeans in grey // Shoes – Clarks Hamble Oak // T-shirt – Zara (old) // Cardigan – Boden cashmere Limited Edition sparkle pocket (old)

And yesterday for our first teacher conference of the year – a glowing report was delivered thankfully!

Boots – Sam Edelman Petty // Jeans – Boden pear drop skinnies ($31.20 in the sale!) // Top – TopShop cami // Jacket – Zara

I’ll be back soon with some reports on some new deliveries!

The search for the perfect fur gilet.

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I didn’t think I wanted a fur gilet last year. That was until I saw everyone wearing them, by which time here in Atlanta choices were limited. It’s not really cold enough here for fur until December, by which time everything is sold out! I started to fall in love with them once I realized their versatility. I love the idea of layering one over a denim jacket, or under a trench for extra warmth. I did end up buying one from Target and I like it – sort of – but the shoulders still are a bit too statement for me – I feel too 80s, or too military, or just too daft in it. This year I am on the hunt for the perfect neutral gilet, and I’ve seen a couple. The one I REALLY want is the one I just bought for Poppy. It is adorable and I had to prise it off her this morning telling her 70 degree heat was no weather for leopard print gilets.

I also snook this in the order for her – it is gorgeous – not so much a coat as described on the Zara site – more of a long coatigan. I am sorely tempted to try both in the largest size just in case I can squeeze in them – doubtful with Zara though! She did wear this today – much like her Mom she can’t wait for Fall clothes!

I have found a coat similar to this that I love – the Mango blended wool coat. I’m confused by the sizing though and not sure why it only goes to a Medium on the US site – it’s supposed to be oversize so is a Small really a Medium? Regardless maybe I’ll try it:)

Oh and I digress further – I am smitten with this puffer from Mango – a blazer – I love how they have styled it – again I think it would be fabulous layered over or under other outerwear.

Okay back to fur gilets. There are several that have caught my eye including these from Next – and they do ship in the US via FedEx just use the Next US site here – perfect!.

I’ve ordered the Boden JohnnieB gilet to see how the largest size fits. It hasn’t arrived yet and I’m not convinced by the collar but I will model as soon as it drops on my door mat.

Here are some others that caught my eye – I particularly love the Mint Velvet gilet and the Asos version. Which is your favorite? Where should I continue my search?

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The JohnnieB fur gilet.

Boots – Isabel Marant Dickers // Jeans – Dorothy Perkins coated jeggings (currently on sale) // Top – Zara colorblock tee // Scarf – Boden (old) // Fur vest – JohnnieB

Belated birthday night out.

Shoes – Nine West (old) // Clutch – Boden Canonbury clutch // Jumpsuit – Zara // Jacket – AllSaints Monument jacket

Jeans and Jumpers.

Boots – Isabel Marant Dicker // Trousers – Mango // Jumper – Boden St. Ives

Coat – Mango

Boots – Grey Nubuck Newbury boots // Jeans – Boden // Jumper – Westbourne sweater Boden // Scarf – H&M

My first attempt at HACing!

Sneakers – Golden Goose // Jeans – H&M boyfriend jeans // Jumper – Boden Westbourne sweater // Scarf – H&M (old)

You just never know who’s reading!

Halloween celebrations.

Colorblock jumper – Zara (similar here) // Knitted jacket – Zara // Black pumps/court shoes – Zara (old) // Sneakers – Golden Goose // Trousers – Mango chaps

Jumper – Boden Off Duty Merino jumper // Jeans – Diesel Fayza Jogg Jeans // Sneakers – Golden Goose

The cold has arrived.

Boots – Rag & Bone Newbury boot in petrol // Trousers – Zara (old, similar here) // Sweatshirt – AllSaints // Jacket – Mango // Scarf – Zara (old)

Jeans – Diesel Fayza jogg jeans // Sneakers – Golden Goose // T-shirt – Boden long sleeved essential tee // Bomber jacket – Gap

Bubblegum pink

Shoes – Boden // Jeans – Gap (old) // T-shirt – Express (old) // Jacket – Zara (old) // Scarf – School Gate Style shop

Great offers from The Gap.

Jeans – H&M boyfriend jeans in grey // Shoes – Clarks Hamble Oak // T-shirt – Zara (old) // Cardigan – Boden cashmere Limited Edition sparkle pocket (old)

Boots – Sam Edelman Petty // Jeans – Boden pear drop skinnies ($31.20 in the sale!) // Top – TopShop cami // Jacket – Zara

The search for the perfect fur gilet.

Boots – Isabel Marant Dickers // Jeans – Dorothy Perkins coated jeggings (currently on sale) // Top – Zara colorblock tee // Scarf – Boden (old) // Fur vest – JohnnieB

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Colorblock jumper – Zara (similar here) // Knitted jacket – Zara // Black pumps/court shoes – Zara (old) // Sneakers – Golden Goose // Trousers – Mango chaps

Jumper – Boden Off Duty Merino jumper // Jeans – Diesel Fayza Jogg Jeans // Sneakers – Golden Goose

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Boots – Rag & Bone Newbury boot in petrol // Trousers – Zara (old, similar here) // Sweatshirt – AllSaints // Jacket – Mango // Scarf – Zara (old)

Jeans – Diesel Fayza jogg jeans // Sneakers – Golden Goose // T-shirt – Boden long sleeved essential tee // Bomber jacket – Gap

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Shoes – Boden // Jeans – Gap (old) // T-shirt – Express (old) // Jacket – Zara (old) // Scarf – School Gate Style shop

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Jeans – H&M boyfriend jeans in grey // Shoes – Clarks Hamble Oak // T-shirt – Zara (old) // Cardigan – Boden cashmere Limited Edition sparkle pocket (old)

Boots – Sam Edelman Petty // Jeans – Boden pear drop skinnies ($31.20 in the sale!) // Top – TopShop cami // Jacket – Zara

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