The Jumpsuit And A Hello!

I've been neglecting my blog for the last few weeks, I apologise.  We had a week away, a few trips to hospital (one planned for one child, one not - what can I say, the second is just one of 'those' kids that just gets herself into pickles) and I've just not had the head space in all honesty.  I have lots to say and share but not the mojo to crack on with it.  Then a dear friend messaged me today telling me she visits here daily to see what I've writen and it gave me the shove I needed, despite thinking I wasn't ready to start back again.  This was supposed to be a more substantial post but I'm all for short and sweet tonight and to break me back into the swing of things slowly.  Enough on the neglect, here is my first ever jumpsuit (not counting any childhood ones).

Hat; Forever 21
Jumpsuit; River Island
Sandals; Next

I placed an online order from River Island a while back in search of the 'Winter wedding in the sun dress' and when I returned everything to store there was lots still left in the sale.  So I did what any decent shopping Mummy would do, I handed my youngest a bag of raisins and what ever else I had on me and grabbed 10 minutes.  This was £15 and it took a few weeks to be brave enough to wear it for some reason but since then I've worn it several times.

It is very comfortable and not tight in the wrong places.  Not fab to iron but I can't grumble, the fit, comfort and style factor makes up for it.  I kept it simple style wise, I felt it was enough on its own so just added a little light print with my sandals and then my sun hat.  Happy me - just some more Summer please UK?

PS Thank you T for inspiring my return and being a lovely loyal friend, love you x

London Baby!

Forever 21 £7.40
A little bit of Audrey - My own!

Well Oxford Street was soooo hot!  But fun to have a walk around mid week minus huge crowds.  We didn't do so well with the choosing things for each other to try on.  I decided to shut my finger in the boot of my car and break it a few days earlier so save bashing it around, only serious contenders were tried on! T did really well in Forever 21, she has a enviable shape and the clothes seemed to be made for her long, slender legs.  I did manage to find a fab hat in there (was on my 'to buy' list from previous blog) for those bad hair day school runs.  I wore it the next day and got lots of compliments (which was nice considering my barnet was so greasy underneath!).  At £7.40 I thought this was a great price.

Zara £12.99

H&M £12.99

I also decided to up the quality stakes on my much loved long sleeved stripe Tee's.  My Primark ones have done me proud but as I have discovered my love of stripes appears not to be waning, I thought it was about time I tried out some made to last a little longer.  I opted for a Zara with 3/4 length sleeves in cream and navy and a H&M one in white and orange.  I liked the button detail on the H&M one especially.  Interesting discovery for me (I am a little simple at times) is that the thin stripes on me definitely are more smart/casual than just casual.  Thin stripes from now on in!

H&M £12.99

Whilst browsing H&M (the Regent Street one is HUGE!) I found a great every day Summer top which I have worn already.  This time though, the stripes were vertical, love a change!  I always keep tags on new purchases and hang on a special hook on the inside of my wardrobe, if they've not been worn in 2 weeks, it's a return (unless purchased in advance for a specific occasion).

No 'party frock' was found, same old 'when your looking for something you never find it'!  So that's still on my list to hunt down as my next night out is now 2 weeks away and I don't think the husband can cope with another wardrobe malfunction.