Longing for Spring.

Good morning all. 

Thanks for joining me today. 

**Late Edit **

I forgot to hit publish yesterday! Grrr … so annoyed with myself!

Hoping you’ve had a super weekend. I spent Saturday working in the new build. The plasterboard is going up fast so we’ll be needing the chaps to come and plaster the rooms ready for second fix and painting, well not the whole house, just the top floor and first floor. I definitely need to get looking at bathrooms now, along with tiles. I’ve got lots of ideas floating around my head and on my Pinterest board which I can’t wait to start putting into practice.  

Last week I noticed, through the raindrops, some branches showing signs of blossoming! It got me thinking about welcoming Spring. When I get to January it’s all dark and dismal in the garden and I stupidly think it’s going to stay like that for many months, but as we all know time carries on waiting for no man and the seasons begin to change right in front of our eyes. It won’t be long until Easter is here and before long the hotter weather will be with us and Summery clothing is what we’ll be reaching for. X

Now for me I’m only hoping for better weather today I’m sharing a look I recently wore that is trying to entice the Spring. 

Barrel Leg Trousers - Chic & Stylish Linkup.

Good morning everyone. 

Happy Thursday. 

Can’t believe it’s the last month of the year, it’s flown by SO quickly hasn’t it. I think my time goes so fast because I’ve go so much to get done. I’m still helping out with the school run, doing my gym classes, Christmas shopping & planning for the festive period, and helping David in his work so with blogging, Instagraming and doing the housework there’s not a lot of time left to do much else. I’m hoping things will settle down after Xmas and I’m looking forward to the ‘down time’ over the holiday. 

I’m showing an outfit I wore to lunch last week. My sister and I took our mum to a local coffee shop for a bite to eat on Thursday and this is what I picked to wear. 

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

Styling linen trousers - Chic & Stylish Linkup.

Good morning my friends. 

Hope you’re having a brilliant first day of the new month. 

Another busy week and I’ve been trying to get into town to change a pair of trousers. There always seems to be something else to do! Anyway, I’ll let you know how I get on next Monday. Oh and don’t forget as it’s the first Monday of the month it’ll be time to review April!

So you all know I’ve been following a Keto diet since January, well I’m pleased as punch to say I’ve now lost a stone! I can’t even say it’s been hard work because with the meals David and I have prepared - it’s been okay. I’ve been allowed Prosecco as long as it’s included in my calories and have had the odd cheat when I’ve eaten cakes and sweets along with some bread etc when I’ve had a takeaway curry. But wow wee when I’ve been scanning piccys I’ve really noticed how well I’ve done. Not only that I feel so much healthier, my tummy is happier and my fitness has improved no end! I’m more or less at a weight I want to try to maintain and one of the main reasons is some saggy skin that’s become quite noticeable! I’m conscious of it but am too nervous to have anything major done so for the time being I’ll try to stay like this! 

When I popped to my local supermarket yesterday I had a quick look around the clothes section and along with a couple of other pieces I like, spotted these fab casual trousers. At only £19 I figured they were a great price so popped them into my basket - in a smaller size I might add! Imagine the joy when I tried them on at home and they looked like this. I felt amazing in them and really wanted to share just how different I reckon I look, do let me know what you think (scroll for photo)!

Style not Age do Full Skirts.

Good morning everyone. 

Hope you are well. 

Hands up who’s put their tree up? I’ll go first … 🙌 yep I put mine up with the help of Max who put the baubles on, yes I re-arranged them when he went to bed! It looks beautiful with so many pretty decorative ornaments over it, on nearly every branch! I try to pick one or two up when I’ve been away for special weekends or out for days near Christmas. I bought three on a trip to Scotland a few years ago and two on my long weekend to Baden Baden with David and our four good friends. It’s nice to come home with little keepsakes, they make lovely memories and it’s nice to recall buying them. 

Back to Friday. I went to a friends for a girly evening with some other friends was to celebrate her birthday and we dined on chillie, followed by cheese and biscuits and a couple of glasses of fizz.  It was nice to chat and catch up along with marvel at her stunning new house that over looks the sea. It was an early night, so no sore head the next morning. That was a good idea for me as I went to paint the last bit of my daughter’s house. Carpets are being finished off in the next few days and the kitchen is being installed today! The move back home is getting ever nearer, but I’m hoping they’ll still be here for Christmas - fingers crossed for that. 🤞

So today is the last Monday, and it’s my turn to choose the prompt. I saw that voluminous skirts were hitting the headlines so opted for the title …

Full Skirts. 

Monochromatic Green - Chic & Stylish Linkup

Good morning everyone. 

Thanks for stopping by. 

How’s your week gone? Another few days that have been a whirlwind, but without anything major happening!

I’m still getting used to my new gym classes. They seem to be going well and I’m getting settled into the new routines, trouble is one of the classes I’ve been going to for ages that has the same instructor is still as hard as when I started it. I did an exercise on Monday that had my feet against the wall facing out in a straight arm plank, moving backward into a bear squat and then forward to a press up! Well honestly it’s one of the hardest exercises I’ve ever done and yesterday I was still struggling to walk properly! I look like a 90 year old, wobbling around and needing to push myself up from even sitting!!! What’s that all about, I thought I was fit!!

Last night I just had to watch the football last night, the thrilling game had me on the edge of my seat, in fact the whole family were in a frenzy at times. We did it!  I'm not quite sure how, but we did it! England are through to the final , so I guess we all know what I'll be doing on Sunday now! Did you watch any of the games? 

Today’s outfit started off with a watch, my new watch it be exact and I’m thrilled with the design and colour. 

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

Cornflower Blue Midi Dress - #Chicandstylish #LINKUP

Morning my friends.

Apologies for no post on Monday - photos are still my issue!

So starting to think there might be light at the end of the Lock-down tunnel lately.  Although it can't come quick enough can it.  With over 65's being called for their vaccine my age is still on target to have jab's by mid April hopefully, possibly sooner would be great eh! Have you had yours yet?

I've still been enjoying wearing my lounge wear with jeans thrown into the mix every so often - but I'm more and more thinking about my Spring 21 wardrobe and having a look at what to buy.  I've already bought some faux leather jeans and culottes & I can't wait to style and share them with you.

I'm always on the look-out for a flattering dress though!