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Weekend outfits & the Golden Globes!

I’m sitting here watching the Golden Globes red carpet – gee I wish I could wear a full length gown someday! The last time I wore one was probably at my graduation ball in 1992! I’ll pick some more of my favorites to share tomorrow but right now I am loving all the nude blush tones that I am seeing.

I love Michelle Dockery’s Oscar De La Renta dress:

Lupita Nyong’O blew me away in this statuesque red dress with cape – no overwhelming jewelry – just tiny earrings and a couple of rings. So stunning.

I have to say Lena Dunham totally rocked it – and as uncomfortable as she claims to be on the red carpet – she is a pure gem. I cannot wait to see the first episode of the new series of Girls tonight!

(image from http://www.justjared.com)

So as I watch the A listers arrive with Poppy – who happens to be the BEST ‘love it or hate it’ critic (she isn’t backwards in coming forwards!) – I thought I’d do a quick update on my weekend attire.

Friday was spent running errands but I was still inspired to wear a dress – even if it was a sweater dress. In fact I love my 5050s so much that I have been planning whole outfits from the feet up.

Boots – Stuart Weitzman 5050 black suede // Dress – AllSaints (old – similar here) // Jacket – AllSaints Monument jacket // Tights – Marks and Spencer

Saturday I was fortunate to hang out with Hugh all day while Poppy went swimming with her Dad. Hugh and I did some shopping at Whole Foods, cooked Korean beef short ribs, and then played LOTS of rounds of cards – the boy is obsessed and I am over it. This was one of those days though where I got dressed and LOVED how I felt – every time I wear these Mango jeans I can’t help but feel like a rock chick. Chrissie Hynde eat your heart out.

Boots – Rag & Bone Newbury classic black // Jeans – Mango // T-shirt – Zara (old) // Cardigan – AllSaints (old) // Scarf – H&M (old)

Today we headed out for lunch. After the Polar Vortex last week we are now basking in 60 degree sunshine – it won’t last. Following on with the rock vibe from yesterday, I really wanted to try something different today, so the flares came out. I loved wearing them – they really are great for leg lengthening! It was fun to have bell bottoms swishing around my ankles for a change.

Boots – Zara wedge boots (old) // Jeans – Hudson flares // Tank – H&M (old) // T-shirt – Bowie from ASOS (similar here) // Jacket – AllSaints (sale)

Hope you all had a fun weekend too! Any sale bargains bagged?

My picks of the sales.

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So the sales have started and boy it’s a mixed bag – but as ever, after browsing the sites a couple of times, lots caught my eye. Let’s just get on with it shall we? Here are my picks of the sales so far!

First good old Marks and Spencer have 30% off women’s wear. There are some fabulous coats on sale starting with my checked biker jacket reduced to £97.30. I love this coat.

Another favorite of mine that I’ve resisted to date is this coat from the Best of British collection – now on sale – this will sell out fast now it has been reduced I assure you.

This coat is a similar style to the checked coat I have – but for those of you that love leopard. If I didn’t already have a leopard coat from M&S bought a couple of years ago I would buy this.

Now for Mango – who I always think have some of the best sale prices. I have just bought the following dress and skirt. I think they are very Marant-ish and much more reasonably priced than any of the H&M collection.

This dress is just gorgeous worn in the winter with boots or with flats in the warmer weather. It’s half price at $49.99.

I actually ordered this skirt in a couple of different color ways. It is so reminiscent of the ra-ra skirts I wore in the 80’s – I had a yellow one I adored:) Again this is a skirt that can be worn in all seasons.

I love shorts all year round, and these will be great with over-the-knee boots and black tights.

Now for Zara. Some of the reductions are pretty disappointing but I did manage to grab the ballet flats I’ve been drooling over – reduced from $99.99 to $59.99. They’ll be perfect with the Mango skirts. I was really disappointed to see Zara have started charging shipping here on orders less than $50, which just means I’ll have to throw some extra items – and return them obviously!

Lastly from Zara – here’s one that no doubt most of you will hate but I LOVE this. The denim boiler suit reduced from $119 to $59.

Finally ASOS – I just can’t stay away from their site – there are so many great reductions! This dress is perfect for NYE.

Another gorgeous party dress is this oriental print dress.

I love the rose print on this midi-dress – really striking.

I’ve ordered the next couple to wear with either my Golden Goose or my over the knee boots – they are great prices.

This oversized shift is just $31.

This dress may not be to everyones taste but I love the layered sleeve look. Again now just $31.

Finally a t-shirt dress for the spring – yes I’m already starting to think sunshine. No one would notice if it fell in your cart at just $22.

So go on share – what have you slipped in your closet from the sales while you’re finishing up the Christmas shopping? Tell me I’m not the only one!

This week has been a party week for me. It’s been fabulous catching up with some girlfriends that I haven’t seen for a LONG time. Here’s what I wore Thursday night for a fun night out with some great girls that I’ve known since I moved to Atlanta nearly 14 years ago!

Boots – Isabel Marant pour H&M (eBay) // Jeans – Zara // Sweater – AllSaints (old – their sale is on too here) // Jacket – Zara (old)

Mango SALE alert!

Kids, who’d have ’em?

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In previous years, when the children have been in daycare in the days running up to Thanksgiving, the Husband and I have taken advantage of the the child free time and headed out for some indulgent lunches. Now both of them are out of school for the whole Thanksgiving week so we go out for a few family meals instead – just as much fun – but a different type of fun;) Yesterday my Husband surprised me by planning a lovely posh lunch for him and I on the kids’ last day at school. I was SO excited! We were just about to head out of the door when the phone rang – I could see it was school. Dilemma – run for it and pretend you didn’t see or hear it – or pick it up in case it was a life or death emergency. As any parent would (though I did pause for a second) we picked up and Hugh was sick:( Dang! Lunch out postponed to collect a poor wee boy from school with an apparent ear infection. Of course once at home he proceeded to run wildly around the house with no apparent illness, ache or pain, though he is on antibiotics now:(

So today marks the first day of our Thanksgiving Holiday and we’re off to choose bikes for them both. Santa has sent Mum and Dad a letter telling us that we have to help Poppy and Hugh choose, as he is worried about space in his sleigh this year…:) I can’t wait to see the looks on their faces when we tell them where we are going!

In the meantime here is what Mom has been wearing this week. Starting with yesterday – I was trying to channel Emmanuelle Alt by wearing a collar, and I originally had on a black tuxedo jacket for the lunch-that-didn’t-happen instead of this fabulous cardigan. I will just harp on for a moment about these Mango jeans – I’ve had lots of compliments which surprised me as they are not for everyone, and they are super comfortable – lots of stretch in the denim and pleather. In fact these blue denim ones fit a tad looser than the black denim ones I have. These are a US 6 and I would say fit true to size.

Boots – Isabel Marant Dickers // Jeans – Mango combi jeans // Shirt – J.Crew chambray popover (similar here on sale) // Cardigan – AllSaints

Thursday was spent snuggled in cashmere.

Hat – J.Crew // Scarf – Uniqlo cashmere // Sweater – Uniqlo men’s cashmere crewneck // Jeans – Gap Always skinny // Boots – AllSaints Bonny Cuban

And here was a major fail on Wednesday – not really sure what look I was trying to create – but I really did end up looking like a baby in a babygrow – I think the pink fluffy cardigan took it a step too far:) Individually I love all the items but together they certainly did not create the fashion forward look I had envisioned in my head. Ah well – we can laugh and try again:)

Jumpsuit – Zara (old – similar here) // Cardigan – Zara (similar here) // Boots – grey nubuck Newbury boots

It’s a grey, damp day here today so it maybe a day for the cashmere onesie again🙂

Liquid gold?

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Halloween costumes were mandatory at our neighbor’s party this weekend. My Husband ignored this and went as himself. I on the other hand, for the first time ever made a token effort. Can you guess what I am? The classy Dixie cup full of margarita is not part of the costume…neither is a very bemused looking Tennyson!

Yes I’m a ‘Cereal Killer’ – mwah ha ha haaa!

Today I headed off to the hairdressers. ‘Tis the Husband’s birthday tomorrow so I need to look glam.

Boots – Grey Nubuck Rag & Bone Newbury boots // Trousers – Mango (old) // Top – Zara

And the big reveal – my ombre highlights by the lovely Lauren at Plum Salon – love it!

In order to treat my hair kindly and take care of my fabulous new color I bought some gorgeous Bumble & Bumble shampoo and conditioner – but blimey it is priced like liquid gold so I better keep it for ‘best’!

Okay off to wrap presents now before everyone gets home!

Shop this look!

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!:)

Leather pants.

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I love a bit of leather and I am in ‘need’ of some great leather trousers. I had some AllSaints leather jeans, but I wore them to death, and with my yo-yoing weight they stretched beyond what could be considered a flattering fit. I have been hunting for some time and I am still none the wiser as to which I should buy.

I have two conundrums when looking for leather trousers:

1. Leather vs. pleather. I am all for trying a good pleather trouser, but it was suggested to me the other day that it might cause some unpleasant sweating where you least want to sweat – I’ve since thought twice about pleather. Also if I am looking for great leather trousers, then shouldn’t I invest in a brand known for their real leather trousers – now not necessarily Balmain (unless my Husband is buying of course), but maybe Theory or Helmut Lang?

2. A trouser with fly vs. legging. Part of me wants a great leather jean with a fly and 5 pockets so I can wear shorter tops and sweaters without the fear of a camel toe on show. On the other hand wriggling into a pair of leather leggings maybe easier, and they are often far cheaper than a leather trouser.

Camel toe and sweating – makes me wonder if I should just avoid the leather pant thing altogether?

So here’s a run down of what has appealed to me so far…

These Ted Baker leggings are not cheap at $600 but knowing the brand they will be fabulous quality. They also have a side zip and the added stretch will help keep them in shape beautifully.

I love these Warehouse leather trousers for something a little different. They aren’t really loose like Christine Centenera wore, but they have a bit more shape than a regular skinny trouser – and I love the cross over fly. I am sorely tempted by these.

And just so we can dream about what it looks like to ooze style – here she is herself…

Sticking with the peg leg theme – these are a great alternative to leather from ASOS. You have to use your imagination a little but I think they are great styled correctly.

These Vero Moda trousers are a great price and a classic cut with a side zip. Can’t really argue with the price here at all for real leather at $213.

These Helmut Lang leggings are in my basket on TheOutnet.com. I am almost at the point of placing my order. A great price at £292 – they normally retail for £800. Why am I hesitating? I’ve no idea!

Now these are a definite love it or loathe it item. They are a copy of the R13 Chaps. I am obsessively waiting for them to appear on the US Mango site. Mango have assured me via Twitter that they will be there soon – if you are in the UK you lucky beggars can order yours now! Take a look here at how amazing Eve looks in hers.

Finally just for fun here’s what I ordered today. At $27 I thought they were worth the risk…we’ll see when they arrive…I present my faux leather harem trousers from eBay.

I’ll leave you with today’s outfit taken by my lovely man as we were rushing out of the door for a cheeky child free lunch:)

Boots – Dorothy Perkins // Jeans – Express (old – similar here) // Tank – TopShop Camisole // Cardigan – Marks and Spencer (old – similar here) // Bag – YSL Roady

Wedge booties.

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I’ve been in love with Isabel Marant boots for some time. The iconic Dicker boot has become a staple and I love it’s casual coolness. I also love her dressier boots and I have my eye on the fringe bootie from her collection with H&M that will launch in November. I just hope I can get online before the inevitable hm.com meltdown on the 14th.

Another boot I have fallen for is the Scarlet wedge boot but at $1500 they will never be justified. However, my new high street love, Mango, has come to my rescue with their ‘tribute’ to the Scarlet. At $189 they are too good to say no to I think.

We’ve had a fun packed weekend as the kids have been home for Fall break and Simon visited us from Stockholm. My Fall break started on Thursday night with a great night out with some other Moms from school. Lots of laughter and chat.

Jeans – Diesel Fayza Jogg Jeans // Boots – Grey nubuck Rag & Bone Newbury boots // Sweatshirt – AllSaints

Simon arrived on Saturday night and I grilled steaks…wearing a ‘statement necklace’ – see I’m trying my accessories!

Jeans – Diesel Fayza Jogg Jeans // Shoes – Vince Camuto (old) // Top – Zara (eons old) // Necklace – Macy’s (old)

Last night we headed out to a steak house – yes I got my protein in this weekend! Plenty of great Italian red and a fabulous filet brought the weekend to a great end.

I cannot say how much I love this Zara dress – the fabric is just brilliant – slinky, stretchy, supportive, easy care – and I love the color. Just a great, great dress and I plan to wear it with leggings in the winter.

Dress – Zara // Jacket – Zara tuxedo jacket (old) // Shoes – Marks and Spencer (old) // Clutch – YSL Belle de Jour

So now it’s time to enjoy the amazing weather we have and head to the park for Columbus Day before our routine returns tomorrow!

Some H&M treasures.

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It’s been a crazy week. Mostly spent cleaning and preparing to host all of the kindergarten parents, then cleaning and recovering! The party was fun though and I was relieved to find that many of the parents are as odd as we are:)

This morning I had my annual physical so after being prodded, pricked and poked (oo-er misses) I was in desperate need of some retail therapy. I headed down to Atlantic Station to our big H&M store, convincing myself that it would be a great place to find a present for a party that Poppy is heading to today. Of course I had to take a peek at the women’s section which conveniently you have to walk through to get to the kids’ section! It’s actually a bit of a minefield choosing clothes for someone else’s eight year old, especially as I am basing my choices on Poppy’s current obsessions. She loves anything with animals or leopard print (I wonder who she takes after?) and H&M have animals in abundance!

So before heading up to the children’s section here’s what I found myself with – nothing I wore goes with what I bought – forgive me – not how I plan to style them!

This great shaggy gilet may not be everyone’s cup of tea – but I love the fact it is longer and shaggy – though we’ll see how much dust and dirt gets trapped in it! I used to have a coat just like it bought on Portobello Market years ago that my Husband loved! I can’t see it online right now but it was $69 and there are similar here. Oh it’s big too – this is a small.

This is also a small – again $69 – a great coatigan with a cocoon shape. I think this will look great with skinny black jeans and ankle boots.

Finally I loved this sweater with a silky print front. I love the greenish color of the snake print – it coordinates with my petrol newbury boots perfectly! This is a medium – I think H&M sizing is definitely on the large side! Again sorry I can’t see it online.

And here is what I wore today! Probably still too warm for a jacket but I wanted to wear it!:)

Trousers – Mango (old) // Top – TopShop camisole ($10 from Nordstrom!) // Jacket – Zara (old) // Shoes – Lotta from Stockholm clogs

I’ve been a bad, bad girl.

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I’ve been spending again. Some items just haven’t been worn till now, others are brand spanking new. Want to see?

Okay first up is a little gem from Fiona’s Avenue57 blog shop. This is a beautiful silk dress and it comes in navy, mocha, black and plum. I have all four ooops. Reason being that buying all 4 was still cheaper than buying one similar style dress from AllSaints. Justified? Pah what the hell. I ADORE this dress! Fiona will ship to the US too so make sure you take a gander on her store – there are some gorgeous items at brilliant prices!

I’ve worn it here with Rag & Bone Newbury boots, an old H&M scarf and my AllSaints Boston cardigan (old).

Next up – the Diesel Jogg Jeans. These have to be the softest, most comfortable jeans I have ever worn. Expensive – yes – but I bought mine with a 30% off coupon which recently expired – but it just goes to show that Diesel do offer discounts so sign up for their newsletters in case another one appears!

The jumper is Zara and did you notice the boots? Err ehm. Okay so my wicked friend Martha messaged me to tell me about the La Garçonne sale last month. These petrol Newburys were heavily discounted so I sealed the deal. They are a fabulous green/blue – well petrol color!

Okay so now the recent purchases. Mango delivered super quick. Remember I was quite taken by these coats the other day?

Well what should arrive last night? I love them. Mango US sizing is off – they have tried to account for the larger US woman – but it just ends up being confusing. So a US Large is a UK/Euro Medium. I ordered a US Small/UK Medium in the leopard coat – it is oversize but it is meant to be – I think I would lose the drama with the US XSmall.

The puffer is a US Large – so a UK XL!! These fit small – and I ordered the US L as there were no mediums left – I probably could get away with a US M but have decided to keep the large so I can wear it as I have here with my denim jacket under it, or a blazer.

So what do you think? I should be pretty much done now for the winter! A Zara box and an H&M box have just arrived for the kids too so that will be fun when they get off the bus today!

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Weekend outfits & the Golden Globes!

Boots – Stuart Weitzman 5050 black suede // Dress – AllSaints (old – similar here) // Jacket – AllSaints Monument jacket // Tights – Marks and Spencer

Boots – Rag & Bone Newbury classic black // Jeans – Mango // T-shirt – Zara (old) // Cardigan – AllSaints (old) // Scarf – H&M (old)

Boots – Zara wedge boots (old) // Jeans – Hudson flares // Tank – H&M (old) // T-shirt – Bowie from ASOS (similar here) // Jacket – AllSaints (sale)

My picks of the sales.

Boots – Isabel Marant pour H&M (eBay) // Jeans – Zara // Sweater – AllSaints (old – their sale is on too here) // Jacket – Zara (old)

Mango SALE alert!

Kids, who’d have ’em?

Boots – Isabel Marant Dickers // Jeans – Mango combi jeans // Shirt – J.Crew chambray popover (similar here on sale) // Cardigan – AllSaints

Hat – J.Crew // Scarf – Uniqlo cashmere // Sweater – Uniqlo men’s cashmere crewneck // Jeans – Gap Always skinny // Boots – AllSaints Bonny Cuban

Jumpsuit – Zara (old – similar here) // Cardigan – Zara (similar here) // Boots – grey nubuck Newbury boots

Liquid gold?

Boots – Grey Nubuck Rag & Bone Newbury boots // Trousers – Mango (old) // Top – Zara

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

Leather pants.

Boots – Dorothy Perkins // Jeans – Express (old – similar here) // Tank – TopShop Camisole // Cardigan – Marks and Spencer (old – similar here) // Bag – YSL Roady

Wedge booties.

Jeans – Diesel Fayza Jogg Jeans // Boots – Grey nubuck Rag & Bone Newbury boots // Sweatshirt – AllSaints

Jeans – Diesel Fayza Jogg Jeans // Shoes – Vince Camuto (old) // Top – Zara (eons old) // Necklace – Macy’s (old)

Dress – Zara // Jacket – Zara tuxedo jacket (old) // Shoes – Marks and Spencer (old) // Clutch – YSL Belle de Jour

Some H&M treasures.

Trousers – Mango (old) // Top – TopShop camisole ($10 from Nordstrom!) // Jacket – Zara (old) // Shoes – Lotta from Stockholm clogs

I’ve been a bad, bad girl.

Boots – Stuart Weitzman 5050 black suede // Dress – AllSaints (old – similar here) // Jacket – AllSaints Monument jacket // Tights – Marks and Spencer

Boots – Rag & Bone Newbury classic black // Jeans – Mango // T-shirt – Zara (old) // Cardigan – AllSaints (old) // Scarf – H&M (old)

Boots – Zara wedge boots (old) // Jeans – Hudson flares // Tank – H&M (old) // T-shirt – Bowie from ASOS (similar here) // Jacket – AllSaints (sale)

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Boots – Isabel Marant Dickers // Jeans – Mango combi jeans // Shirt – J.Crew chambray popover (similar here on sale) // Cardigan – AllSaints

Hat – J.Crew // Scarf – Uniqlo cashmere // Sweater – Uniqlo men’s cashmere crewneck // Jeans – Gap Always skinny // Boots – AllSaints Bonny Cuban

Jumpsuit – Zara (old – similar here) // Cardigan – Zara (similar here) // Boots – grey nubuck Newbury boots

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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 – Dorothy Perkins // Jeans – Express (old – similar here) // Tank – TopShop Camisole // Cardigan – Marks and Spencer (old – similar here) // Bag – YSL Roady

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Jeans – Diesel Fayza Jogg Jeans // Boots – Grey nubuck Rag & Bone Newbury boots // Sweatshirt – AllSaints

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Dress – Zara // Jacket – Zara tuxedo jacket (old) // Shoes – Marks and Spencer (old) // Clutch – YSL Belle de Jour

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