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Countdown to Thanksgiving

It’s really starting to feel festive here – not necessarily Christmassy – but the preparations for Thanksgiving are well underway. Thanksgiving is probably my favorite Holiday. It has all of the magic, food and family time associated with Christmas, but with none of the pressure of gift giving. The children are off school all week so I’ll be off work too which is lovely. We’re planning lots of lunches out, and trips to the park and movies. On Thursday we have great friends coming over to eat and give thanks with us. They are Bulgarian so have no family here either, and I’m really looking forward to drinking and eating way too much with some other ‘new Americans’.

In the meantime I’ve been far from thankful, a little resentful in fact that I didn’t get my hands on the H&M Isabel Marant fringe boots!!! I’ve decided my life is not complete without them (see how I can go from deep to shallow SO quickly). Tonight while nursing a cold in my onesie I am bidding on eBay in order to win myself a pair, at what I consider a reasonable price. Wish me luck my friends!

Today consisted of 2 outfits, okay 3 if you count my cashmere onesie that I am sitting here writing in (and the shame – I did go to the bus stop in it after promising it was only for indoors!). I started the day in jade J.Crew café capris (bought in the sale back in January) but my ankles quickly turned blue. I do love this coat though from Markses.

Coat – Marks and Spencer // Trousers – J.Crew Café capris (25% off with code WINTER) // Sweater – Boden Westbourne sweater // Shoes – VInce Nina

Here’s what I ended up in later with puffier eyes as I quickly deteriorated.

Jeans – Black Gap skinnies // Tank (layered) – H&M // Top – Zara grunge top // Boots – Isabel Marant Dicker

Okay off to demolish a bucket load of clementines and chocolate orange – it’s all Vitamin C no?;)

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New pyjamas/pajamas.

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One of the problems with blogging is it can be disastrous for your saving plans. When you read a post by a blogging friend and see something you like you know you have to act quickly – you snooze you lose. Being 5hrs behind of the UK can sometimes be a pro and other times a con – I can shop while the UK sleeps and while new stock is loaded on websites, but conversely something can be sold out by the time I wake up. So yes I hold my hands up – I am guilty – I ordered Rosie’s cashmere trousers as soon as I read about them in Kat’s blog last night. It’s great that my UK friends can keep me abreast of new lines in M&S, River Island and TopShop for example – but imagine how much I’d save if they didn’t!? Oh well they’re winging their way to me as we speak.

Unfortunately being on the M&S site spells disaster for me. ‘While I’m there’ I tend to nip to various other categories – just to see if there is anything new – you know – just in case…Darn it of course I migrate to one of the most expensive items on the site. Don’t laugh but I bloody need these – perfect for curling up in front of the telly on a dark winter evening. I’m flabbergasted at how quickly they are selling out – at £199 a pop too! I am cruising the site every hour or so just in case the grey medium comes back – obsessed much – yes indeed.

Now there must be something in the air as I am also cruising the Zara site every couple of hours to see if this beauty has arrived. Assured by Kat that it is not a onesie – it has a belt – I am convinced it can be glamorously styled for winter nights out. Stand by – I know there are doubters out there – so let’s see what transpires…

Now my obsession with comfy knitwear led me to start thinking about sleepwear. The Rosie trousers are really more loungewear than sleepwear, and in my mind it seems a bit ridiculous to lounge in cashmere only to change into a 5 year old nightie from M&S, slightly greyed from washing, shrunken and totally unflattering and definitely un-err-are-you-up-for-it-tonight-honey as I usually wear them with big knicks – TMI I know…but I try to keep decent around the house for my son’s sanity.

So this afternoon the hunt for sleepwear began. Nordstrom as ever came up trumps.

These Steve Madden pjs are super fun and I love the pink trim.

I love a good night dress (is there a way of saying that without sounding 90?) and this is my favorite – again I love the pink and grey.

And here’s what I ended up ordering:

Almost a onesie, but not quite – this is from Splendid – I think it perfectly straddles (poor choice of word I realize) comfy yet sexy-ish (though I’m already slightly concerned about logistics with an all in one…).

And these pjs from Eberjey look lovely – I hope they are. What’s my fascination with grey marl though?

So there we are – new loungewear and new sleepwear. I can now throw out those greying cotton nightdresses and my velour sweats…my Husband will be thrilled – we’ll see how he adapts to the onesie (sorry Mum!).

Talking of M&S again I wore their new checked biker coat yesterday. Their shipping service to the US is great and it’s free – this arrived really quickly – about 5 business days I think. It’s gorgeous – very English looking according to my friends and really soft and warm.

I’m totally in love with my pink Boden boots – perfect for cheering up a grey day. I am normally a US 8 and these are a Eur 39 – if anything they fit slightly on the small size so size up if in doubt. Don’t forget their 22% discount finishes Thursday night.

Boots – Boden // Coat – Marks and Spencer // Jeans – Hudson Collin // Tank – H&M // Sweater – Boden Westbourne jumper // Scarf – Marks and Spencer (old)

The JohnnieB fur gilet.

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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.

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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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!

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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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The hairdryer is bloody brilliant!

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Yes I used it for the first time yesterday and my goodness talk about hairdryer innovation – I don’t often I promise – but the ghd dried my hair to silky, smooth perfection – with volume – in a matter of minutes. I used my round brush and honestly I didn’t even feel the need for flat irons. Which is a good job as they are only working intermittently, much like our oven which, is far more distressing with Thanksgiving around the corner!

Yesterday was a fairly lazy day, after spin class that is! I headed to Whole Foods to collect my ingredients for Moussaka. I’ve been talking about making it for literally months and now the air is cooler here it’ll be the perfect post swim meet meal – if it all goes to plan that is – fingers crossed the oven works for me:)

So for running around doing errands – here’s what I wore.

Trousers – Zara (old) // Sneakers – Golden Goose // Tank – H&M // Sweater – AllSaints serpent jumper (old)

Thanks to all of you that bought off my blog sale – they are now in the mail.

Also stay tuned for some exciting Boden news!

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Note – this is not a sponsored post – I paid for the ghd hairdryer and these are my opinions.

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Tag Archives: Zara

Countdown to Thanksgiving

Coat – Marks and Spencer // Trousers – J.Crew Café capris (25% off with code WINTER) // Sweater – Boden Westbourne sweater // Shoes – VInce Nina

Jeans – Black Gap skinnies // Tank (layered) – H&M // Top – Zara grunge top // Boots – Isabel Marant Dicker

New pyjamas/pajamas.

Boots – Boden // Coat – Marks and Spencer // Jeans – Hudson Collin // Tank – H&M // Sweater – Boden Westbourne jumper // Scarf – Marks and Spencer (old)

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

You just never know who’s reading!

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

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

The hairdryer is bloody brilliant!

Trousers – Zara (old) // Sneakers – Golden Goose // Tank – H&M // Sweater – AllSaints serpent jumper (old)

Coat – Marks and Spencer // Trousers – J.Crew Café capris (25% off with code WINTER) // Sweater – Boden Westbourne sweater // Shoes – VInce Nina

Jeans – Black Gap skinnies // Tank (layered) – H&M // Top – Zara grunge top // Boots – Isabel Marant Dicker

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

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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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