Styling Balloon Jeans - Chic & Stylish Linkup

Morning my friends. 

Hope your week is going well. 

Are you watching the football? It’s the World Cup which is being played in America. I normally dislike watching games on telly but have revelled in these. I’m fully supporting England, but I’m not holding my breath for them to do well. Yesterday’s game was alright, with the 4.2 win against Croatia going down very well with the fans. They played really well in the second half but the first wasn’t what I expected professional players to be like. So let’s see how the next games go. 

I’m excited for the weekend or more importantly Saturday night. For my birthday last month David arranged a table at Gordon Ramsey’s London restaurant The Lucky Cat in Bishopsgate. I watched the documentary about how it was put together and fancied going and now I am. I think his advertising company is spot on. What better way to attract customers than do a television program about the adventure. It seems to have really taken off and is hard to get booked in. We went on the waiting list and fortunately it came up after a few days. I so excited to go there and can’t wait to see the setting, it overlooks London, and enjoy the atmosphere of the Asian inspired restaurant. I wonder if Mr Ramsey will be there! I’ve not planned my outfit but will do a post and possible Instagram story sharing my evening. 

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White Wide Leg Trousers With a Yellow Top.

Happy new week to you all. 

Did you have a good weekend?

Mine went well with lots done. Friday was the first dancing in a few weeks. We started the foxtrot and I picked all the step up quite well. I’ll try to download the video so you can see how I did. 

Saturday was a busy one. I took the car to be cleaned before returning home to mow the lawn. With perfect conditions the grass had grown long, however it was that straggly stuff that didn’t have much to it so I’d got it finished in no time. I then did an Airbnb clean and came home to address the strimming. I’d been putting this off for a while because I needed to roll new cord onto the spool. After three attempts (it kept unraveling at the last minute) David came to the rescue and did it for me (it took him a couple of go’s too) I did all the edges and marvelled at how neat and tidy it looked. I’d cleared and tidied a few bits in the garden so felt very pleased with my efforts. 

David and I were in the new build chatting about the bathroom fittings and how the layout would be. We’ve more or less got that sorted so will be checking out bathrooms & showers in the next week. I’m starting to get very excited because the pipe work is nearly finished on the top and middle floor. David has been doing it, which I’m so impressed with. He really can turn his hand to anything. We’re getting a plumber to fit the boiler and connect the pipes up but it certainly saved us a bit of money. I’ve helped out where I can, pulling pipes and holding tools, so feel every little bit helps!

The girls came round in late afternoon to try on bridesmaid dresses, which was lovely. They’re all still undecided on a style but Sophie has the colour she wants which is a start! I need to get looking for mine, I’ve seen a couple of dresses online but need to find out where I can actually try some on. I’ll keep you posted my friends. 

Read on to find out how the rest of my Saturday night and Sunday went, this was the outfit I wore. 

Items marked with * have been gifted to me, however these are 100% my own honest comments. 

Halara Wid Leg Jeans - Chic & Stylish Linkup.

Morning all. 

Hope this post finds you well. 

It’s been a relaxed week so far. I even felt a tad lost on Tuesday because there wasn’t much to do! I got lots of washing done and even did some clearing out and adding bits to Vinted. My balance is looking rather good at the moment as I’ve been adding a couple of items every so often and they seem to be popular. There’s no rhyme or reason as to what’s going to sell so it’s just a matter of adding stuff and seeing how it goes. I’ve bought a dress on there recently which I’m waiting to see what it’s like when it arrives, it for the hen weekend so colour and style is under wraps at the moment!

I took a trip up to Westwood Cross on Tuesday, I wanted to get some shorts for David in TK Maxx and found just the ones he wanted. You might know they sell designer clothing at a fraction of the original price and I bagged two pairs of Polo Ralph Lauren shorts for just under £50 each!! I also had a wander around River Island and came home with a lovely pair of white wide leg trousers that were on the sale rail. The price tag if £29 was very appealing so I sealed the deal and purchased them immediately. I’ll style them soon so you can see the white beauties. 

Items marked with * have been gifted to me, however these are 100% my own honest comments. 

My Weeknd in Keswick, Lake District.

Hi there,

How you doing so far. 

My weekend went really well, but the week went really quickly. It doesn’t seem that long ago that I was up in the Lake District enjoying time away in Keswick with David just having a really nice time wandering around the lake, catching the water boat, lounging around the hotel and eating gorgeous food whilst enjoying lots of fizz. 

Our weekend break started on Saturday morning. Quite an early start as we wanted to get the most out of our time away. The journey tool roughly 6 1/2 hours so not too bad. We didn’t even need to stop en route which I’m actually quite proud of. You see for years I’ve suffered from irritable bladder and am always in need of the loo, or so I thought. It seems it’s mind over matter, as when I’m sitting down or in a different situation my mind is occupied elsewhere and I don’t even need the loo! I was the same for the return journey on Monday, so I’m trying to practise not going to the loo unless I REALLY need to go. 

So back to Saturday morning. We left home at 7am with a car packed up with everything we’d need for our two night stay (yes I know I packed for a week in all honesty).

David had studied the route and worked out we’d be passing Appleby, which is the well known gathering point for gypsies and travellers to gather for the annual horse fair. It’s got more personal meanings for David as his Dad had many friends that went there and as he’d visited a few times in his later life meant it was a bit of a holy grail for David to go to. We dropped in that afternoon. With lovely hot weather and a quiet setting we spent a wonderful hour wandering the riverside and pathways which, I’m sure, David’s dad had walked. We saw horses being washed in the river, horse deals being struck and horses with carts being run up and down the little roadways. It was quite a spectacle and very humbling. It turned out to be really emotional and a big reminder of my beloved father-in-law and his exciting excursions. 

Items marked with * have been gifted to me, however these are 100% my own honest comments. 

Paradox Shoes & Bag - Chic & Stylish Linkup

Good morning my friends. 

Hope June is going well. 

Since getting back from The Lake District I’ve been a bit blue! I keep telling myself I’m lucky to have been away but I find it so hard to get back to normal duties. Do you ever feel like that? I seem to feel like it every time I go away nowadays!

Wedding preparations are in full swing with bouquets being put together and some more bridesmaid sample dresses being sorted. I’ve seen a few MOTB dresses but haven’t committed to anything yet! Sophie has got everything under control and I’m so proud of everything she’s done so far, she definitely knows what she wants and deserves the best. 

I’m working on a post about my weekend in Keswick soon and will publish that asap, but today I’ll show you my new shoes and bag. They’re from a company called Paradox London, and I can confirm they’re extra comfy, made with exceptional fabrics and their website has loads of pretty choices, I’ll keep them in mind for wedding shoes once I’ve got the dress. 

Items marked with * have been gifted to me however these are 100% my own honest comments. 

May Review.

Good morning. 

Hope you’re well today. 

Welcome to the first post of June, the beginning of Summer. Let’s hope we didn’t have that last week in those few hot days! 🤭

Apologies for being late, I've been away over the weekend and just didn't get a chance to blog! I hope you saw my stories on Instagram as It was a super little break, I plan to share next week if you missed it though.

As it’s the first Monday  Tuesday of the new month, shall we look back on what I wore in May for the … May Review.

With temperatures rather low at the beginning of the month I was dressed in layers rather than anything befitting sunshine.  I took full advantage of the sun with my new co-ord here. This khaki green two piece was a bargain from Primark.  It only cost £20 for both items, I consider that a brilliant buy.  The wide leg trousers have an elasticated waist and pockets so makes it a versatile piece suitable for shopping as well as a lovely travelling suit.  The matching top is just so easy to wear.  It slips over the head and sits just below the waistband or can be neatly tucked in.  The colour is good as it'll pair nicely with gold pumps and trainers but can also be worn with heels for a stylish evening look - how would you wear it?

Halara Linen Feel Pants - Chic & Stylish Linkup

Hello everyone. 

How’s it going?

The last Thursday in the month! Can you believe it?

We’ve had a mini heatwave here in the UK! It’s been crazy hot and I’m tempted to say that’s our Summer! lol No but really I hope it isn’t and even though I can’t seem to handle the heat now, I really hope it stays. 

I’m away for a couple of nights at the weekend. David and I are spending a well deserved break in The Lake District. I’ve never been before and can’t wait to embrace the beautiful scenery around the hotel that I think is situated near one of the lakes. I’ll share some piccys on Instagram over the weekend, so you can see what it’s like. 

I’m planning on a little capsule wardrobe for my trip. I’ve got a stunning new bag from Teddy Blake and plan on taking photos while I’m away. Here’s a little clue as to what colour it might be, it’s very bright so will be perfect for Summer. X

Items marked with * have been gifted to me, however these are 100% my own honest comments

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Style not Age share outfits From Spring to Summer.

Happy Bank Holiday Monday. 

How are you?

Last week of May which means as it’s Monday I’ll be sharing the post with Anna, Emma and Hilda for the monthly Style not Age challenge. 

Before I share the prompt let me tell you about my weekend. It started on Friday with a return to dancing after a week off. We’ve been learning the waltz and I’m loving this one (I know I say that every time) but it really was a beautiful routine with lots of turns and sways making it look very pretty, I just needed a full skirt and bouffant hairstyle. 

Saturday morning I was up early and set about trimming the hedge, yes that hedge. It’s an ongoing saga that needs doing soon after I’ve finished the last bit - a bit like the Forth bridge! I’d cut the grass first which wasn’t too bad as without much rain recently its not grown very much. I got it done fairly quickly to be honest. The hedge is another matter, I have to get up on a metal podium to reach over to the back, it’s a tough job and I don’t honestly know how long I’m going to be able to do it! The most annoying thing is the straggly branch’s that hang over the neighbours garden! I can’t reach them and often wait for them to cut them off, but until now, they’ve never touched them! I reckon it gets my OCD going!!

Yesterday I didn’t do too much as I was really achy! I ended up doing a few jobs in the house along with cleaning the Airbnb. That didn’t take long the hardest bit was trying to find a parking space! The town was packed with plenty of day trips enjoying the sunshine, have you ever been to Whitstable?

In the afternoon I went to my daughters for a BBQ as it was her husband’s birthday. With plenty to eat and drink whilst sitting in the sunshine was wonderful, the weather was amazing and very hot! My tan is gradually making a very small appearance … lol!

So back to the prompt, Anna set the challenge and she’s chosen a very apt topic of  … From Spring to Summer. 

Halara Trousers - Chic & Stylish Linkup

Hi all. 

How’s it going?

Thursday already, where did the week go?

Not much to report this week. I’ve done my usual gym classes and am off to ballet this morning, but other than that it’s been very quiet. I had planned on getting a few photos taken this week, but for one reason or another it didn’t get done! I’m needing some new Spring/Summer items to add to what I’ve already got in the wardrobe, but the shops aren’t offering much up. I need to go into town to get a new eyeshadow so will have a look to see what I can find. 

I’ve been selling on Vinted recently and am doing fairly well, it’s quite contagious getting rid of my charity piles and even if something only sells for a couple of quid it’s nice to know somethings getting a new lease of life. I’ve also bought a few bits. I found a fab pair of white wide leg jeans from H&M on there and snapped up the bargain for only £10. Such a shame when they arrived and they’re too small! So annoying because I’ve got the same pair in light wash denim which fit beautifully - why does white denim always come up small? I also found a pair of black culottes and paid only £6 for the brand new with tags item, I wore them on Monday to a funeral. I share them with you soon and tell you how the outfit was born. 

Do you love a comfy pair of trousers? Then this is just the post for you. 

Items marked with * have been gifted to me, however these are 100% my own honest comments. 

My Birthday!

Hi there everyone. 

Well that was the second busy birthday weekend!

It was mine on Friday followed by Amelia’s, my granddaughter who was 12 and yesterday it was my sons!

Friday was lovely. I really felt very spoilt with lots of family and friends stopping by in the daytime and all the kids joining me for a couple of drinks and a takeout in the evening. I got some beautiful cards with lovely words written in them. I so appreciate having cards with nice comments in them, something I love more and more as I get older. David is taking me to The Lucky Cat in London which is one of Gordon Ramsey’s chain. I watched the documentary about him getting it ready and was eager to go see it for myself - what a great gift? The kids gave me a super co-ord, the same as the one I shared last week, but this is beige. 

Amelia was 12 on Saturday and it doesn’t seem two minutes ago that we were running down their road after she was born early at home! She growing into a beautiful young lady and for her present I’m taking her to Bluewater for a shopping trip followed by dinner in her favourite restaurant. Girls trips are the best aren’t they. 👏

Yesterday was my eldest son Jake’s birthday. He was taking his daughter to a gym competition in the afternoon so we went for breakfast with him, his family and my other son. The girls couldn’t make it but we still had a super time. I managed to embarrass him with a celebration cake made by Sophie which the waitress presented to him complete with candle and a chorus of  “happy birthday” 🎊 Do you ever embarrass your children?

So this is what 62 looks like!