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Hmmm, shouldn’t have worn ballet flats.

My feet are FREEZING. After 74 degrees temps last weekend we now have the threat of snow on the way tonight. Not quite as much as you are all experiencing on the other side of the Atlantic (my friend in St. Tropez even shared snaps of snow on palm trees) – but enough to send Atlanta into a frenzy of panic buying bread and milk, and rushing to get home before the roads get bad. We are absolutely unprepared for snow and ice here. Two years ago, at this time of year, we were housebound for a week due to an ice storm. There were no gritters (not sure they’re called that here – but trucks that spread salt) available to salt any of the minor roads, plus the power kept going out due to branches falling from the weight of the ice. Nightmare. Fingers crossed it won’t be anywhere near that bad tonight. Anyway I have panic bought wine and have enough to last at least a couple of days if needed. Sorted.

Tired of jeans this week I chose my harem trousers from Zara (similar here). I’m wearing them with a Zara animal print t-shirt and the lovely Boden Must have jumper – of which there are still several in the clearance section. I love the simple silhouette of this jumper and the button detail on the shoulders is really cute. Unsurprisingly this isn’t the only one I own. The shoes are Tory Burch Revas in mouse (old) – whatever possessed me not to wear socks and boots!?

Oh I am in desperate need of a haircut too, not to mention the state of my brows, so I better had be able to get to my appointment in the morning! Keep warm and dry where ever you are!

A new bag.

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So yes I have the new Boden leather clutch in sunset…and now I have it in driftwood. My logic/justification was that these bags are so beautiful they will sell like hotcakes. I’ve already put in a request for them to make a larger tote version with handles, and a long strap too for next year – how perfect would that be! Something along the lines of these Foley & Corinna Mid City totes that I am currently lusting after.

No more bags for me though till I have saved for my bag of the year – the Alexander Wang Rocco. There are two on the Net-a-porter wish list I just emailed to MM:)

Today I opted for some color – the Zara knitted jacket from last year’s sale. It’s a fun color with a great Zebra print lining. To balance out the vibrancy of the jacket I opted for a simple square cut black H&M jumper, black Gap jeans and my mocha Pistols which coordinate fabulously well with the bag! The scarf is Boden from AW 2011.

What bag is top of your wish list for 2013?

These boots were made for walking…

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What a treat in store for me this week! After watching the Golden Globes live on Sunday it means I have Girls, Downton Abbey and some Real Housewives recorded for my viewing pleasure! In addition I’ve also picked up a new book at last – American Psycho. MM has been encouraging me to read it for some time now…I hope it’s as good as he says it is – we rarely enjoy the same books! It’s the perfect weather for staying in and curling up on the sofa with a good book – it’s wet, wet, wet here.

Braving the rain today I opted for a pair of my Frye’s. Don’t panic there are no leather soles here and all I’m doing is walking from the car to the office – not enough exposure to warrant the Hunters. These are the Veronica Slouch and they are a gorgeous dark, nutty brown – is that a good description? Maybe not. The jumper is one of my favorites from AllSaints – the Ellil in smoke. I love this jumper so much – the cut and drape are perfect and the buckle detail on the neck gives this knit a bit of edginess. I’m wearing it over an H&M vest dress for warmth – plus I find they keep some of the lumps and bumps at bay, working as a smoother or a shaper. The jeans are Hudson Collins. It’s five weeks since my last haircut and I’m desperate for one again – thank goodness I have an appointment on Friday – it’s feeling rather bouffant in this weather.

I found a photo of an outfit I wore last week that I forgot to post. I’m doing it now as it’s a rare photo of me in a skirt – the H&M Grey Concept skirt, worn with a Target belt and a Zara top. The fabulous Boden military jacket is from AW 2011. If you ever see one on eBay don’t miss out – it has the most beautiful fit and is lined with purple velvet. The boots are REALLY old Loft suede booties that I haven’t worn for years. It’s great to rediscovering items and now having easy access to them in my new closet!

Remember to check out the Boden site again this week as there is a new selection of items reduced by 20% which you can stack with my 15% discount when you click on the banner here:

Girls only.

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One of my New Year’s resolutions is to go out with the girls more often. Sometimes life can get in the way of spending time with friends, and prioritizing time gets tricky. But life also raises issues that are best shared with girlfriends over a glass of wine and a good laugh, hence my resolution. I put it into practice last night and headed out with Cristin. We had a fabulous night catching up over a couple of bottles of unnecessarily expensive wine:)

I wore my black jacket again from Zara over the Dita t-shirt dress (yeah right – dress that barely covers your butt!) from AllSaints. The trousers are the coated jeggings from Dorothy Perkins (currently on sale) which have turned into my favorite ‘going out’ pants – they fit amazing and feel sexy! I busted out the Buster boots from Nine West. They’ve been sitting in my closet for a while now after I bought them at a bargain price before Thanksgiving. Not sure why I haven’t worn them till now – I think I was concerned about tottering around in really high heels – but they turned out to be the most comfortable ‘going out’ boot.

So after putting a New Year’s resolution into practice I also broke one. My new Boden folded leather clutch arrived. I just couldn’t resist it and I’m glad I didn’t now – it is just beautiful. The leather is buttery soft and it is incredibly roomy without any bulk. The color could be pink, orange or red depending on what you wear it with, and the detachable strap is genius.

Make me feel better and tell me you have broken a resolution too by day 12!

Oh and talking about Girls – don’t forget if you are in the US the new season starts tomorrow 9pm on HBO.

Back to normal.

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So with school going back on Monday I was a bit worried about short tempers and bad moods in our household this week – but all in all I’m pleased to report we’ve all eased back into a routine relatively easily. So far no homework grumbles or getting out of bed complaints (I just huff and puff a bit – hate it!). I’ve started trying to plan my clothes the night before again, as at 6am I am totally lacking inspiration. The only problem is our weather is so wacky right now. It looked freezing this morning so I was planning to wear my Boden Off Duty jumper in grey that finally arrived, but on my way back from the gym I realized it was in the 50s and the forecast is now for the 60s this afternoon, climbing up to the 70s next week! It’s still January!? So back in the closet went the polo neck and out came a t-shirt and jacket.

The t-shirt and jeans are both really old, but really comfortable Gap items that have worn and washed incredibly well. It’s odd – some of my longest lasting items are from The Gap yet I never shop there these days – it just all looks a bit bland to me. The jacket is the oriental print bomber jacket from Zara (no longer online). I love this print and actually own the scarf (reduced to $20) and the trousers (reduced to $40) in it – never to be worn all together mind you! I think it’s the pink, grey and black combo that I love. The belt is Gucci – a present from MM a couple of Christmases ago – the fab news is it fits again! That spare tire is deflating! The boots are of course my Newburys that I keep harping on about…

I started the week in Zara too. Both the cardigan (reduced to $50) and the trousers (reduced to $40) are Zara, t-shirt is the same Gap one as above (washed I promise) and the boots are the Isabel Marant Dickers.

Yesterday I got the Vince Camuto boots out – I’d better wear them often before these temperatures rise! The jeans are Hudson Collin skinnies and the tunic is H&M – a bargain when I got it – I think they were on sale buy one get one free, and I got a black one too. The scarf is a REALLY old Accessorize one that I used to wear for work in The City – see I’ve always loved leopard print! The jacket is Boden‘s leather jacket from Spring 2011.

I’ve been struggling with a cold this week and there are lots of warnings on the news regarding the flu outbreak here – so better late than never I’m off to take the kids for flu shots later – dreading it…send me some good vibes!

Boden Spring Picks

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After the launch of the Boden Spring 2013 season yesterday, I spent quite a lot of time surfing the Boden site – well it would be rude not to. I’d briefly seen the preview site late last year but chose not to order then – my wants/needs/wishes always change so even with the 20% discount I wasn’t tempted. It was lovely to navigate through the new season at my leisure.

My first impressions after a couple of hours surfing the site are:

1. I LOVE the color palette used – the yellows, blues and soft reds really speak to me for Spring and Summer.

2. I love the knits like the Notting Hill jumper – just a shame I can’t wear them here in the spring when it’s already climbing to the 80s.

3. Where are all the tunics? – Normally my staple, go to items for summer dresses and so far only two styles to choose from:( The Breton tunic does nothing for me with the contrast pockets I’m afraid – the pockets are an unnecessary distraction. I’d probably take it in all 4 colors if it weren’t for the pockets!

Unusually for me – my top picks are mainly accessories. I’ll take the leather folded clutch in every color please! What a fantastic, versatile bag for all occasions. The Greengage, Sunset and black are top picks for me.

The oil cloth bag is another favorite. I bought my first Boden oil cloth tote last year and it has turned out to be the best bag ever – easy to keep clean and dry, stylish and Tardis like in it’s ability to hold everything – a true Mary Poppins bag. I love this season’s irregular spot and have my eye on these two to use for my various trips this year. I also think the folded leather clutch will drop easily into either of these so you can carry a bag for all occasions.

Given all the Boden in my closet I only own one dress – the cream sixties dress from a couple of years ago. I struggle with their dresses given my boobage and lack of hips, plus I don’t wear a dress very often anyway. Having said all that I LOVE this drop waist dress. It’s almost the antithesis of Boden given the muted colors and absence of pattern – but I think it’s really youthful and looks a really comfortable, yet sassy dress. I’d like this in grey and black please.

Finally a beautiful neutral scarf – with my 15% off it might be worth nabbing now at just $23.80 – the chincilla color is lush!

What have you seen that you’ve ordered or are lusting over? Don’t forget to click on the banner here for 15% off plus free shipping – grab them while they are in stock! Oh – and some new items are on promotion this week with 20% off and this 15% code stacks! Apparently there will be a different selection of items every week with 20% off – I love it! Take a look at the short rainy day mac (gorgeous in yellow) or the palazzo jumper for example!

Boden Spring collection, and a great alternative to the Newbury.

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A quick post to let you know that the new Spring range from Boden is out! Use this link or click on the image here for 15% off plus free shipping. Enjoy!

Also, I’ve had lots of questions regarding my Rag & Bone Newbury boots and I have found an amazing – dare I say – ‘copy’ from another of my favorite brands, Vince Camuto. Take a look at the Hadley bootie here. Currently they are reduced by 33% at Nordstrom making them just $106.49 – what a bargain! Who would be able to tell the difference? Not me that’s for sure!

Vince Camuto Hadley:

Something old, something new.

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Phew I made it to Friday – my last day home alone with the children. Seriously, I admire all stay at home mums/moms/dads – their job is so much more difficult than going to the office. As a treat for our last day together I took us all out for a late lunch at a local taco restaurant. It was fun and the skinny margarita was a nice treat for me.

Organizing my new closet has reminded me of some lovely pieces I have that have been stored downstairs since the renovations started. I found this lovely J.Crew jumper yesterday from 2010 – it has a lovely slit neck and is 100% cashmere. I have to admit it looks far better without a t-shirt underneath but it was freezing yesterday and I felt the need for an extra layer. It’ll look even better after I lose the last few pounds around my middle. I’ve been in the gym every day this week and and can feel it starting to have an impact – I’ve even signed up for a free weight orientation next week – I’m going to start pumping iron!

Anyway – the J.Crew jumper is the something old – the something new are the Newbury charcoal suede boots. No I have not broken my New Year’s resolution already – they have in fact been in my closet for over a month unworn. After buying my leather Newburys and loving them to bits – I actually vacillated between the Isabel Marant Dickers and these suede Newburys. I ordered them both and darn it ended up keeping both. There is something really special about the Rag & Bone Newbury – which accounts for it’s immense popularity. They are incredibly comfortable and worn with these black Gap jeans they made my legs feel like they go on forever. Even though they are ‘charcoal’ they are much more of a ‘black’ suede and I love the contrast of the wooden heel.

Before heading out I put on my Boden Chic leather biker jacket and my H&M sparkly scarf. Lovely and toasty.

Mr. UPS turned up in the afternoon with my fabulous sales haul (again bought before the end of the year!). It was like Christmas all over again!

My Vince Camuto fawna flats are just gorgeous! If you are in the US I encourage you to order on the Vince Camuto website – I discovered an Extra25 code off sale items! I had initially ordered them from Nordstrom – but one pair was canceled before shipping due to lack of inventory and then the pair that arrived were really disheveled looking – not happy but they are responsive on Twitter so the CS is making up for it. These are the ones that arrived directly from Vince Camuto – with the code they were just $33 each! Obviously I ordered the croissant color (pink/silver) too and they are on their way.

Caramel fawna:

Cloud fawna:

I’ll post on my other bits and bobs soon but needless to say the J.Crew velvet jeans are gorgeous as are the Hudson Leeloo tuxedo jeans that I found reduced on Zappos.com!

Happy weekend!! x

Festive red – and a t.v. interview!!!!

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I finally feel like the Holidays have started. Poppy is off school for two and a half weeks – oh joy – and that’s not sarcastic either! With the school day normally starting at 5.45am, ready to leave the house at 7am, it is bliss having an extra hour or so in bed. It’s a girls day today as Hugh is still at pre-K and MM is working till lunch tomorrow. Unfortunately it is also absolutely chucking it down with rain outside so activities have been curtailed and we are snuggling in front of Christmas movies all afternoon. I’m wondering when it is appropriate to crack open a bottle of wine?

I’m feeling quite proud of myself at the today. After gaining some weight through lack of running, I’ve managed to lose 10lbs in 4 weeks with some healthy eating and working out daily. I’m taking bets how long it will take to regain them over the Christmas week – 2 – 3 days maybe? Especially after a trip to Trader Joe’s where I have stocked up on cheap plonk, Christmas cookies and cheesecake…”all in moderation” must be my mantra for the next couple of weeks:)

INTERRUPTION ALERT! As I was sitting here typing, and contemplating the wine, there was a knock at the door – dogs go ballistic etc…I open with trepidation wondering who on earth is stopping by on a wet Thursday afternoon…go on guess who – I bet you can’t…

…it was Aaron Diamant…you know him…? No? Not native to Atlanta? Well he is a lovely investigative reporter from Channel 2 Action News! Oh yes he had heard all about my blog and wanted to interview me for a huge national t.v. feature. NOT. Less than glamorous – he wanted to interview me about the sewage leak that occurred behind our house last spring. THANK GOD I was dressed and had make-up on! I will be on the evening news in a ‘set up’ piece apparently about the City being fined for taking so long to identify the problem. Unfortunately I didn’t have chance to check for bogeys or food between my teeth so apologies if they are highlighted on HD. Hopefully I hid all evidence of our sinful lifestyle from the camera – of all places they wanted to film with the kitchen behind me!! Thank goodness MM keeps it spotless!

Phew excitement over – must get that bottle of wine now…

So here’s what I will now refer to as my ‘t.v. outfit’. I am wearing the Boden smocked tunic dress with Boden tights (sold out) and the VInce Camuto Autumn wedge boots.

I then added the Boden jersey scarf from the sale last summer.

Finally before Poppy and I headed to the library this morning I popped on my fabulous Boden red Iona coat – just $135.80 now in the sale. I have the black too and adore them – great for just throwing on when you don’t want bulk or a heavy coat.

So look out tonight for a mad English bird talking about stinky sewage on Channel 2 Action News – Coverage that you can count on – I expect they’ll be hiring me soon to be their evening news anchor.

Sparkling.

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Sequins are everywhere right now but I have to say I’ve not ventured into the land of festive sequins yet. I have to admit sequins make me a bit nervous. I have an Express sequined sweatshirt that I like – because it really is a sweatshirt I can wear it casually during the day – in fact I last wore it here back in the summer when I flew to the UK.

In lieu of sequins I’ve been sporting quite a few items with sparkly thread in them. I find this kind of ‘sparkle’ much easier to wear. It also lends itself to being worn throughout the year – especially when the garment is a scarf or a casual piece of knitwear. The scarf I wore on Monday is a blush sparkly H&M scarf that is still available in my local stores, though unfortunately can’t be found on the US or the UK website. I paired it with an H&M knitted dress – one of my favorites as I love the asymmetrical hemline, my Zara snake skin trousers – they are very loud indeed, and my Ash Bowies. Even when worn with nude colors like these the sparkle provided a bit of festive fun.

Today I am wearing my favorite winter jumper – the sparkle Skye jumper from Boden, where there is currently up to 50% off until January 6th in their winter sale. It is a gorgeous taupe/parchment color with gold thread running through it. I love the cut of this jumper – it’s short so not overwhelming, but it’s lovely and slouchy – I even sized down in this. I’m wearing it layered over a brown Target tank, with my Zara red skinnies, Acne Pistol boots and an oldish H&M scarf.

It’s the last day of school today for the Christmas break – hooray – we can all lie in bed a little longer tomorrow. What with finishing the IKEA closet, wrapping presents and packing for a quick jaunt to NYC it’s going to be a busy break.

What are your plans for the Holiday?

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Hmmm, shouldn’t have worn ballet flats.

A new bag.

These boots were made for walking…

Girls only.

Back to normal.

Boden Spring Picks

Boden Spring collection, and a great alternative to the Newbury.

Something old, something new.

Festive red – and a t.v. interview!!!!

Sparkling.

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