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Fun in Forever 21

It was a wet, drizzly morning here so after spin class I didn’t quite know what to do with myself. What I should have done is finish painting the spare room for when our guests arrive in 2 weeks – what I did do was head to the Mall. Now it is always dangerous for me to head to the Mall when I am on a spending freeze (self imposed after the Golden Goose purchases). It is rare I can escape the Mall without something getting lodged in my head screaming ‘buy me! buy me!’. In order to try and mitigate a complete failure I thought Forever 21 would be a safe destination, firstly because everything is so young I would be in complete mutton territory, but secondly if there was to be something screaming at me it might just be a teeny tiny $20 scream that no one would notice.

Friday morning is the BEST time to be in Forever 21 – full racks and empty changing rooms. It is essential to try everything as they don’t do refunds here – only exchanges – not sure if this is the same in the UK? Of course, after muttering ‘spending freeze’, within the first 2 racks I found items that I thought I should try – for the sake of research of course – I’m helping you girls out! Half way around the store a lovely man said ‘you look like you need this’ – and handed me a bag. Now some of what I picked up was honestly just for a giggle – if I was going to try things I might as well have some fun.

First up was this denim dress – now I did quite like this when I picked it up – I thought it might be fun with my Dickers or with sandals. Hideous on and the poppers gaped with my boobs.

But wait it gets worse – next up was this ‘dress’ – on putting it on it has to be a tunic – you could even see it was time for a bikini wax again! And yes – just confirmed it is a tunic looking here on the Forever 21 site – I’m obviously losing my mind. Regardless it still made me look incredibly top heavy…

Now I didn’t try the following with the intention of wearing them together, but I had to nip and get my bag of other items, and I wanted to spare the other customers the sight of me in my control underwear. I do really like both items separately. I probably need a large in the top – but it was a great sweatshirt material with embellished shoulders – great with jeans. I also loved the skirt – a gorgeous pattern – but Forever 21 are cheap for a reason – the quality was not good. The pattern wouldn’t sit straight – for some reason the waistband was crooked, it would have driven me nuts.

Now we’re getting to the ridiculous – a playsuit. I started to sweat when I realized getting this off was more difficult than getting it on…panic set in when I knew there was no over the head option.

Now this skirt – you may think is complete mutton – but there was something about it that made me take a second look. With the right top and shoes I think it could be quite nice – I just really struggle to like lace. The leopard print top with it makes me look like I should be behind the bar at The Rovers.

Next are two tops I LOVED and damn it I can’t see either online – which is probably good as I may have ordered them. I really liked these t-shirts and I would have bought them were it not for not wanting to spend money. This one was lovely but I needed a medium – the large was just a tad too big, though would probably shrink in the wash – just $10 – brilliant. (Update online here).

This was my favorite – a gorgeous drapey knit. Sorry about the rubbish photo – I got all excited because I liked it so much. It drapes at the back too and the marks are on the mirror not the top.

So a lot of fun was had by me this morning. I did go and buy more paint so maybe that can be considered painting progress?

Finally I must thank School Gate Style – she very kindly went out of her way to buy and send me this dress from Ted Baker. It arrived yesterday and is simply gorgeous. It helps to have good friends around the globe:) It is sold here but is completely sold out online. Some Bloomingdale’s do have concessions though. There is also a gorgeous scarf available in the same print here.

Some punk inspiration.

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I walked into the kitchen this morning to the sound of ‘You’re my favorite waste of time‘ – not sure if it was the Owen Paul version or the original version, but here’s the Owen Paul version from ’86, which I remember well.

After a bleary couple of seconds wondering why Nick Jr. wasn’t on the t.v. yet – I realized it was my lovely Husband’s way of reminding me that 22 years ago today, over a couple of Newkie Browns in The Central Bar, he announced he was ‘infatuated’ with me. I remember the whole day so vividly – from bumping into him in the library, to the Moscow Mules, to the shock and delight of discovering he ‘was into me’ (I told the story here last year). He was, and still is, the antithesis of every other guy I had dated – non-conformist, smart, sensitive and charming (not sure how many of my exes read this – they might not anymore!) – I had a pretty good feeling this one was a keeper.

As the summer of ’91 progressed, our relationship hit the fast track. Within a couple of months we were planning our first vacation together. He was studying for his PhD in Byzantine History so it seemed natural to head for Turkey – somewhere I had never been before – but I was excited to have my personal tour guide. Our first overseas adventure was thrilling – back packing down from Istanbul, via various Roman ruins (and bars), to Side on The Mediterranean, where we drank Efes in the sun. It was the trip that sealed the deal for me – he was the ‘one’ – oh and he was hot too – look at the hair and those soccer playing legs!:))

These next photos made me giggle. They are some of the very few we have from the early 90s as most of our photos were stolen, along with other items, from the container when we moved here. My love of harem trousers must have come from him – here we are at my Graduation Ball in 1992 – he was dressed in Turkish, tailor made, harem trousers with a tailcoat – and had more jewelry than me:)

Love the photo bombers in the back:)

So today, unintentionally, I realized I could be accused of channeling one of his favorite bands – The Clash. Happy ‘when we started dating’ anniversary my lovely…

Jacket – Zara // Trousers – Zara tartan trousers (old) // Sneakers – Golden Goose // Polo shirt – Matalan

Where’s my whistle?

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So it’s a special day today – I’m wearing my new Golden Goose sneakers. For many of you, when you see the price, you will think I have gone absolutely stark raving bonkers, you might even consider it irresponsible to spend so much on a pair of sneakers. But before you start tssking let me just say this – I am fortunate that my work/life situation means I don’t need to wear suits anymore. When I was in the corporate world I would have to buy suits and then clothes for outside of work. Now I can wear all my clothes for any occasion – nothing is deemed inappropriate in our office – anything goes basically, as long as you can handle the ridicule that may ensue if you take it to the ridiculous. So I feel am able to justify spending a little more on items that I know I can wear everyday and anywhere. These fabulous sparkly shoes will be worn for work and play – with jeans, dresses and shorts – I am actually struggling to think of an item in my closet that I can’t wear them with. In addition to this they bring me pure simple joy. Justification done.

These glitter Golden Goose were bought from Barney‘s and they have some sizes left. I went for a Eur 39 and they fit perfectly – I’m normally a US 8-8.5 so ignore the fact that all the GG size charts claim that a Eur 39 is a US 9. One of my favorite retailers, James Perse (best known for their fabulous tees and cotton clothes), has also started selling Golden Goose and they have just received a shipment of the new SS 2013 collection. I personally LOVE the Francy in peach – gorgeous with sun kissed legs and shorts.