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Lazy Sundays...

Whilst it's not the most exciting outfit, this is a pretty standard look on a lazy Sunday for me. I can't be dealing with wearing anything too structured but occasionally you have to leave the house and pyjamas are not acceptable attire so this outfit is the next best thing! I wasn't going to take or share these photos but this blog is supposed to be about my everyday outfits however dressed up (or not!) I am! I last wore these leggings with my favourite oversized shirt but this long ASDA tunic top is a much cosier alternative for a lazy weekend! I got it from my friend Matilda and it goes perfectly with leggings and skinny jeans. I do always worry that I look slightly pregnant with the empire line waist but it is so comfy that I don't even mind!

Top: ASDA via Matilda, leggings: Monki, boots: c/o Duo
Please excuse my tired looking face but I try to give my skin a bit of a break at the weekend and not wear make-up. I am only wearing my Revlon's Just Bitten Cherish lipstick here and I love the lift it gives to my face. I am a firm believer in the power of lipstick and plan to wear a lot more of it this year, please send over your recommendations for which lipstick I should try next!


I have raved before about how much I like the gorgeous watercolour finish of these leggings so I won't bore you with it again but needless to say, these are pretty darned awesome and because they are velvet, they are really warm too, Paired with my trusty ankle boots, I was snug as a bug in a rug!


What do you wear on a lazy Sunday? Any recommendations for which lipstick I should try next?
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A weekend in Portishead... (PICTURE HEAVY)...

All I seem to be doing recently is travelling! This weekend, Mark, Sophie and I took a trip down to Portishead as our friends have just bought a house (!) there and they invited us down to see it. I had never been before so wasn't sure what to expect but it was lovely, very expensive looking but friendly too. Whilst we were down there, we also spent a day at the spa followed with some shopping at Street , definitely a girls' weekend cliche! The spa we went to was fab, and my neck and back massage was just what I needed to relax, after a stressful few weeks...


Portishead Marina- can I have a billionaire husband and a yacht please?! 


Lovely coloured flats at the water's edge. 


This was a some kind of animal made out of old oil and gas drums who I fell in love with, isn't he the cutest?! 


I had unfortunately dressed for sunnier climes so I had to bundle up in a scarf and gloves on top of my blazer. I found out that it gets pretty windy along the waterfront!


The rocks were a lot of fun for clambering all over, however old you get I don't think you ever grow out of this! 


Brightly coloured sculptures- Mark and I liked their weird faces....


I think this was some kind of lighthouse which looked amazing. Imagine the view you would get from up there! These stone pillars were a bit strange, we decided in the end that they were markers for lost ships. Anyone care to put me right?


After a brisk walk we popped into Chandos Deli for a quick drink where I had the world's yummiest berry smoothie. The decor was quite minimalist but these flowers added a splash of colour to each table. 


These brightly coloured oranges looked amazing in the sunshine but the smell made me all nostalgic for Italy!


More lovely apartments (can you tell I'm jealous yet?!)


We saw lots of sculptures as we were walking around the marina but this one was definitely my favourite. These 3 matchsticks were huge and I did have trouble getting them into a photo but my contortions were worth it!  I love how the metal is carved to look like wood and they looked so realistic, I almost expected smoke to come off them! 

Have you ever been to Portishead? How do you relax?
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Back to work blues...

I think everyone has found the last week or so a bit of a shock if they were off over Christmas and New Year. Going back to work is killer. Although I prefer a routine, when you have been getting up at 11 and lazing around on the sofa all day, getting up at 5 am is very hard to do. Luckily this beautiful tweed dress from Monsoon (favourite sale item?) made my first day back much nicer! I love love love the tweed and the fact it has pockets MADE MY DAY. Please excuse my dazed expression in these photos, this was about half 5 so I look completely slightly dopey...

Dress: Monsoon, sheer shirt: New Look, belt: Primark, tights: ASDA, shoes: Office
I love pinafore dresses (see here and here for proof!) and I love the fact that this dress can be worn on its own or  layered up with one of my many sheer blouses for a slightly different look. The length is perfect for work and although I felt slightly like a schoolgirl, I think this is one of those outfits where you show a bit of  personality, but it is still appropriate for a more conservative office...


Paired with my trusty black patent skinny belt (I must have about 5 of these!) and my Opi x James Bond nail varnish I managed to make myself feel more pulled together for my first day back. It's funny how just little things like having your nails painted can make such a difference isn't it? 


Hopefully by the end of this week I will have settled into a routine again. Luckily I have some of my best friends coming to stay and a birthday meal and film night to look forward to this weekend, having plans is definitely making it easier to get through the week!

What makes you feel 'pulled together'? How did you ease yourself back into work after Christmas?
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The perfect cosy Sunday outfit?

As you may have heard, the weather and flooding has been absolutely terrible the past week and living in Tewkesbury has meant that we are a hub of the bad weather. The thing is, when it is cold and grey outside, all you want to do is cosy up under the duvet in your PJs but this outfit is a suitable, (people friendly) alternative...

Jumper: Monki, bodycon skirt: H&M, tights: Sainsburys, top (not seen):  Dorothy Perkins
 As you know, I am a BIG fan of Monki, I have slowly been adding more and more of their clothes to my wardrobe and I have not been disappointed. I love the range of clothes and I think the prices are very reasonable and I tell everyone  I know, they are definitely a brand that deserves more attention!


This Sarita sweater is possibly my favourite thing that I have bought from them though; it is ridiculously cosy, I love the colour (burgundy is my favourite at the moment!!) and the cute print is just a bonus...  Word of advice though, I got this in a small,when normally I would have to have the large. It is massively oversized as you can see and I would have drowned in a larger size (not something that ever usually happens to me!)


Apologies for the close up of my face but it gives a slightly better look at the heart print and the lovely Ballistic lipstick that has been my go to recently, along with my new foundation: Max Factor Face Finity All Day Flawless 3 in 1 foundation- a ridiculous name but a fantastic foundation. I love nearly all Max Factor foundations and the fact that they are pale enough for my ghostly face too (I wear Light Ivory for reference!)


Mini hearts knitted into the jumper are just the perfect finishing touch- definitely my favourite jumper (sorry fisherman's knit!)

What do you wear on a cosy Sunday? Any brands you rave about?
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