Frills 'n' Spills: blogging

Why can't I pull the plug?

I haven't blogged for 3 years. I haven't blogged consistently for much longer than that but there is still some part of me that is reluctant to shut this corner of the internet down.

So much has changed (Mark and I are celebrating 20 years together this year and we have a whole dog and a baby!) but there is a part of me that misses the old blogging community and sharing outfits and recipes, just because. But then again, I haven't read a blog in years so why would I expect anyone else to act any differently?

Maybe it is time to rip off the plaster and put me out of my misery but I don't feel ready to let go of something that gave me so much for so long.

I may be (definitely am) speaking to a brick wall here but there is a part of me that misses that creative outlet to tell my story rather than only doing it for brands, can anyone else relate?

A tentative hello...

Recently a lot of the bloggers I have loved and followed for a long time (many of who I am privileged to call friends) have decided not to renew their domains and I have to tell you, I was so tempted to do the same but despite only blogging once a year (max) for the last gazillion years, I am loathe to completely say goodbye to this corner of the internet just yet.

I have so many half-written posts that I just can't quite pull the plug yet. Clinging onto my youth? Nostalgia? Naiveté? Who knows! But why not pull up a chair and fill me in on how you have been?

Rusty...

Sometimes it feels like I have been blogging for years, days become weeks and sometimes inspiration is sadly lacking. As a blogger, there are hundreds of photos stored on a hard-drive, just waiting to be made into posts, some don't make the cut, due to a bad angle or less than flattering pose and others probably should have been consigned to the recycling bin on your desktop. It is interesting how blogs offer a slice of your everyday life up for perusal and yet we insist on everything being 'just so' rather than showing what you actually wear or do on a daily basis. This outfit is one of those that I wore on an ordinary day at work and although it isn't particularly fashion forward, I really like it. It is funny how our wardrobe reflects how we see ourselves and actually sometimes, what you wear doesn't have to be 'an outfit', it can just be a nice dress...

I guess what I am trying to say is that recently I have been more introverted and my clothes choices are reflecting that ;)

Dress: Gap (via Matilda), blazer: Clothing at Tesco, necklace: Topshop, shoes: c/o Spartoo

This dress came from the wardrobe of my friend Matilda and the length and colours meant that it was love at first sight. I think I suit Autumnal colours and I love all the different colours in the pattern and the gorgeous scalloped layers of the skirt.

I even managed to match my lipstick! I am wearing the Max Factor lipstain in the corally orange shade which adds a lovely bright colour to lips, topped with my beloved Ballistic lippie!

Rather boringly I went for grey accessories and the length of this blazer was lovely with the knee-length of the dress. This Topshop necklace was also a nice lengthening device, something I am always keen to do with my (rather stumpy) frame!

Owl-bert the door stop is looking pretty sad at the moment!

I love these heels and I am wearing them with yet another Autumnal outfit here! They really are the perfect height to wear all day and the grippy sole meant that I didn't fall flat on my face- perfect for when you are trying to stay incognito!

How long have you been blogging? What do you do to stay inspired?

Happy birthday Frills 'n' Spills!

Who would have thunk it?! I cannot believe that Frills 'n' Spills is 3 years old today- this little corner of the internet has gone through many changes and has provided me with so much fun and inspiration over the past 3 years. It has given me so many opportunities (which I am so grateful for) and I have met some really amazing people. Thank you for all your views, comments and tweets, here's to many more years! ♥

P.S. Apologies for the gushiness ;)

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