Have you got the Friday feeling?

Afternoon .... hope your Friday has gone smoothly and you're looking forward to a restful weekend, but whatever you are doing have fun!

Today enjoying the sunshine that has re-energised my body, and is relaxing my mind, all ready for a weekend to chillax with my princess and enjoy a birthday BBQ.  I'm so looking forward to it.

Visit to the dentist today - urghh!  Everyone hates the dentist, but it must be done to have healthy teeth.
I have made a little purchase today, well I took something back and exchanged it for a cute little blouse!!!  I needed a white blouse.  After going through my wardrobe this was on my list - so when I saw this one I just had to have it.  With beautiful details on the sleeves I knew it would be perfect to match with a skirt I'd bought in Matalan a few seasons ago.  They look great together and I'll be showing you these in the next few days as I'm planning on wearing this to the BBQ.

So here's what I wore today - with no children at home to take on job of chief photographer, I've opted for a flat lay.

The skirt I wore reminds me of an Aztec design.  Neutral colours worked well for me today and I even couple a comment on how nice it looked!

I matched a cream Matalan blouse with the cream and black skirt, this was from Select and I've had it years, still looks as good as new though.  Dune espadrille wedge sandals finished off my look, these are now so pleasant to wear, however when I first got them they were so tight I had sore feet whenever I wore them!  I pushed some big winter socks into them which stretched them so I could fit my fat little feet inside.
They fit really well now, but look a bit 'old' now - isn't that annoying!

So, hope you like today's outfit. 
I have a bottle of prosecco with my name on it, so I'm off to have a taste - just to make sure it's alright - honestly!!!

Bye for now. X


              Jacqui B.

My husband is sleeping with a younger woman tonight!

Hi all,

My husband is sleeping with a younger woman tonight - ha ha not really, he's sleeping with me and that's our little joke because my grey 'highlights' have magically disappeared!!
OK, I admit I've been to the hairdressers and had my roots coloured!! I think I look younger - woo hoo.
Feeling so much better now after my visit, and I can actually see from under my fringe!

Took my little princess with me today, just for a short while and she went from chatting every second to not saying a single word!  Very shy and quiet and not at all the princess she normally is.  To be fair this only lasted about five minutes and when my middle daughter collected her, she snapped out of her muted self and chatted as normal - why do they do that?

So on to my OOTD...
I woke up with no idea of what to wear, normally having some sort of inspiration conjured in my head - nothing came to mind.  Short of wearing my fluffy pink dressing gown all day (yes it is a bit bright), and defo a no no.
I quickly spotted my silver necklace - my Australian opal in a silver mount.
A present from the children a few years ago, but so special each and every time I wear it.
The colours are amazing, turquoise with a 3d effect of tiny iridescent shiny stars, that reflect the light.  It's such a beautiful piece set in a silver tear drop shape, on a tiny silver chain, stunning.
I teamed this with the only item I possess with turquoise involved - this cute little top from Matalan, with white, navy and pink splodges for want of a better word over it.  This went well with my Next jeans, skinnies to be exact and not too hot for the cooler day our weather allowed here!  No I'm not really happy about the cooler weather :-(

My much loved blue espadrilles from Deichmann were getting another airing today - similar Here from Dune for a snip at £40!

You might have spotted this white band I'm wearing, It does have a bling effect over it, but can't really see this from the photos.  I bought this imitation swarovski in Majorca for a mere 10 euros, its a fun bracelet, at a throw-away price!

So until tomorrow it's been great chatting. X


                                Jacqui B.

Butterflies.

Hello Ladies,

How's the week going so far?

Today more gardening is on the cards.  Having been out for dinner ingredients already, I've just had time for youngest son ... aka David Bailey!! Shsss don't tell him to get some photos.  Actually so pleased with how they are looking so far, he's doing a fabulous job, need to get the others trained for when he's not around. Ha ha.

I've chosen my spring season long tunic top today.  It came from Apricot and you can read about it Here 
Wearing it with white skinnies from Matalan, I feel they lighten up the dark top, by way of picking out the cream butterflies - it gives the outfit a brighter feel. 
I picked out my shoes first and worked my way up, these pewter flat pumps with a bit of bling by way of some jewels, are past season from M and S,  find similar Here for £12.99.
I have to say these are not the most comfortable flats I own being rather narrow and pointed for my fat little feet, but they fit the outfit perfectly and I only needed to pop to the shops, any longer and my feet would have been really squashed.  All in the name of fashion lol!

Okay have you got any new season clothes yet?  Spotted some great colours in store yesterday.
Old classic colours such as red and navy blue looked stunning together as you would imagine.
Lots of olive green around which I love and can not wait to get started with buying some pieces.
I especially like the olive green peg style trousers I saw in New Look recently, so watch this space within the next month we shall see how that goes.
I also spotted some lovely suede boots in Debenhams, can't find them on line, but will endeavour to get a photo soon.

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Off out in the garden now, happy Wednesday and see you soon.X


                              Jacqui B.

I've got the blues!

Hello my lovelies.

How have you been?

No, it's OK I've not really got the blues - I'm wearing blue!
Today after a busy day in the garden, a quick trip to the stores, and then dinner with my princess and her family.  Here's what I wore and OK it was only a top with blue flowers on but hey, they were blue, don't hate me! lol.

I choose white knee length shorts that are years old, but a good comfy default item. Mine are from M and Co, but I've found these similar shorts from Next  Here, these are so wearable throughout the summer and on through the transitional period into Autumn. White is fab to team with just about any colour - and I often do.

Here's a close of a much loved TK Maxx Blouse top.  Its a silky smooth material with half jersey back, a lovely scoop neckline with sleeves that give great coverage to my arms.
With an elasticated hem line that sits just on the waist band of my jeans, therefore no need to tuck this top in making it cooler with no bulky material bunched into the waist of my jeans.
Running around in my blingy flats from Florence and Fred previous season, similar Here finished off today's "blue" look - hope you like it....

Having been to another wedding over the past weekend,  I'd love to show what I dressed in.

You may remember I went shopping for one dress and purchased two a couple of weeks ago.  Wearing one last weekend to the wedding I attended.  So last Saturday attending another wedding I decided to wear the second dress.
From the stunning collection at Jacques Vert I came home with this gorgeous dress.
The knee length dress is a fairly fitted shift style, with flattering wide wrap design across the bust line giving a lovely outline that suits my shape.
A silver grey background made the peachy pink and white flowers  stand out beautifully. The subtle, yet striking pattern, making the dress look very feminine.  It fitted like a glove and I felt very stylish wearing it.
I complimented Saturdays look with my White peep toe, cork wedge sandals - I have to say they are still so bloomin' comfy and a joy to wear! 
Rounding off my style with my Nine West clutch bag, enhancing the silver colour in the dress. So happy with my choice, hope you agree.

In case you're wondering - yes that's my bottle and glass of Prosecco. ;-)

Why not nip across to check our the Jacques vert site Here, see if you can bag a bargain like mine, you'll be guaranteed to feel amazing, stylish and super confident!

Anyone bought any new season items yet?  I'm not quite ready to shop for next season yet, but I feel it wont be too long.  Probably when the weather changes ,I'll be chomping at the bit to buy, buy, buy the new colour choices that will be splashed about in the stores.


Until tomorrow Ladies - it's been fun!

                           Jacqui B.

Fabulous Friday.

Congratulations you've made it to Friday, fabulous.


The weekend is just around the corner, and it's well over wine/prosecco o'clock!

Yesterday was just what the doctor ordered - when feeling a little down, there is nothing like a little princess to lighten up my mood and my day.  I took my little granddaughter for a visit to feed the ducks whilst her mum had an appointment. 
We had such fun feeding the ducks and the birds, they made such a rabble, screeching and screaming which had my little love playfully laughing whilst throwing her head back and putting her hand over her mouth - I see she's copied her mum, her aunts and even her nanny!
She's at the stage now where she repeats everything that's said, I took her in the cake shop to buy a treat - asking which one she wanted - she just repeated each time I said "this one", "this one" or  "this one" well it's how they learn and she's definitely like a sponge, picking up words daily.  It's fun to see what new words she's learnt each day.  One little, problem we do have to take care what words we use in front of her. ;-O
Onto the park, where we met up with mummy.  Having a swing, slide and a walk on the wobble board/stepping stones - she loved all three, she even let her cuddly toy dog have a ride on them as well!

So with the sun still gracing us with her presence I'm thinking this stripy sundress will be a terrific option for running errands and shopping today.  It makes me feel cool whilst still being classic and stylish.
I opted to wear my classic style white, peep toe cork wedges - I love how these make me feel, tall enough to feel graceful and with the cork wedge still fashionable.  I wondering if they still are available in the tan!!!! Stop it I don't need any more sandals!!!

Now it's defo time for a glass or two ...... see I told you it's a fabulous Friday - Cheers!

Cheers. X

               Jacqui B.

Throw back Thursday.

Morning all.

Throw back Thursday by way of wearing a really old blouse, that I've worn on many Thursday's - does that count?

This Matalan blouse is from quite a few seasons ago, I just love it!  Just recently received it back from someone who borrowed it and it's like getting something new again - I can't wait to wear it!
So today was the day to re-kindle my love for it, I'm sure it will be repeated again and again throughout the coming months!
This has a drop waist with slits up the side - giving just enough covering for my large behind!  The paisley print is a lovely mixture of mauve, black, cream and tan.  With a deep v neck I feel safer with a t shirt underneath so have opted for a white one to match my three quarter jeans.
Five little buttons run down the front and are really for decoration, and work really well.  It does have belt loops for a black tie belt, but I don't use this very often, either leaving it without or picking one of the colours to match it with.  Maybe a black belt if I'm wearing black jeans or tan if wearing corresponding accessories.

These fab photos are the work of my youngest son, and I'm so pleased with how they've turned out, that and the little play around on my new computer, having found how to achieve some fade and focus additions, for me I'm very happy with the result.  Learning something new every day - now isn't that true!

Out today with my princess, either to the park or to feed the ducks, maybe both if the weather stays fine!

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So long lovelies .... X



                        Jacqui B.

Good evening Wednesday!

Hiya all, very late with my blog today. Been in the garden and I'm pleased to say I got loads done.  Strimming cutting and clearing, although sad to say it doesn't really look any different!

I won't post a picture of me in my gardening gear - to shocking to show you all!  Suffice to say I did clean up for my trip to the supermarket.

Here's the choice I made for said shopping trip.

I felt very summery in this outfit, albeit only for my shopping trip and to walk my lonely little Roxy See yesterdays blog Here why she's lonely.
I popped on my super comfy skinny Next jeans, available now both on line and in store - see Here for an amazing £24.  I wear a size 12  regular, and they fit fabulously, very generous in size because I sometimes wear a 14!  Great news for me.
My white beaded vest style top, has been with me for a year now.  I bought this in the Matalan sale for a snap at £8, I love the bead detail with white, grey and a little bling too.  No sleeves are just great for me at the moment - keep getting those dam hot flushes which are driving me mad!  Keeping me cooler when the sun is shinning and catching a bit of tan too.
I've teamed this outfit with a white belt and my recent purchase of these gorgeous white peep toe shoes with my favourite cork wedge.  See Here, now for a mere £16, be rude not to grab these beauties asap!

Hope you agree this is a super cute look, and great for many occasions - especially walking the dog and shopping amongst other things.

Until tomorrow - Good bye.. X

                            Jacqui B.

Remembering my Candy.

Happy Tuesday Morning.

This post is somewhat different from the normal,  I wanted to share with you a little acknowledgement for my little dog Candy.

Its been a sad few months for our family.  Friday last week, was an end of an era for our 8th little family member.

Candy came into our lives some 15 years ago.  Having lost my much loved father-in-law, my husband decided it would be a great idea to get a puppy,  he wanted our children to grow up with an animal around them as he had as a child.  I was totally against the idea, having already got a house full with five children, I didn't need the hassle, upset and mess of a dog!  When I was a child I did also have a much loved dog, but it always fell upon my mother to care for her, and knew it would be the same for me. 
After much persuasion and nagging along the lines of " they need a dog in their lives"  "I'll bring a puppy home and you won't say no", eventually I agreed and said go ahead.
Bad move on their part as I fell in love with Candy and she was my baby, my Candy-girl!
Coming downstairs in the morning it would sound like this.
"Morning" in turn to all the children and hubby, but when greeting Candy.....
Hello my lovely, how are you, stroking, playing, how are you, how's my girl, my Candy -girl???
For anyone who owns a dog, you may understand this and appreciate the response I got.  Tail wagging, licking, barking, running for her toys and jumping up and down.  She truly appreciated me.

Candy

Many stories have been repeated over the past few days, of how she would attack my youngest son's feet - for no apparent reason!  He could be sitting far away from her, but she would always aim for his feet!
When she was much younger the kids let her creep into their beds at night, but soon regretted this as by the middle of the night, she was comfortably settled between their legs above the duvet.  They, however were pinned down and not able to move, and if they did she would go for them.
If she didn't do this, Candy would snuggle up so close, they'd be on the edge of their bed and she would have all the rest of the space!  Fun times.

Candy 2016

Candy-girl

I was told by the vet about a year ago, Candy had dog version of Dementia, she started just plainly weeing on the floor, then throughout this past year got progressively worse, with symptoms such as getting 'stuck' by an obstacle that she couldn't get past, or work out how to turn around.  She had gone nearly blind and couldn't hear me call her.  Flinching if I picked her up, wandering around in a world of her own.  It was so very sad to see my little Candy, gradually loosing her vigour for life and merely existing.
This recent hot weather seemed to speed up the disease, leaving her unable to find and drink her water, nor eat her food.  I knew that the time had come to say farewell to my darling, but It was still such a horrible decision to make. 
As having a large close family, we always discuss important family issues and this last week was no exception. It became a very emotional subject, and also an important one.  We decided the time was right and I made the heartbreaking call to my vets.
Last Friday will be etched on my brain for ever, Candy made such a mark on me and my family and things will never be quite the same again.

We have her daughter Roxy, who is wandering around, slightly lost without her mum, but she will be totally spoilt, by the family, especially me!
I think it's time for walkies now!
So long my Candy-girl..xx

Roxy 2016