Mum on the Run- holiday day 4

At least the sun was out today.  I say at least because that, together with the increased wind meant that the waves were great and we were out bodyboarding by 8.30 am.  Boy was it cold - really cold.  At one stage I lost sight of one of the children - not great really.   I was near the shore and she wasn't - not only that but she was the other side of a rather large wave which obscured her from view.  There was a moment of panic but then she appeared.  So that was good.

The rest of the day was spent on lots of different beaches, eating ice cream and crab sandwiches, waving the children off as they went off flying and generally having fun.  Our youngest has added to her repertoire of bad habits by taking her trousers off and pulling her pants up her bottom as if she is wearing a G-string.  She thinks it's funny.  I wonder who she's copied it from because it's definitely not me - personally I can't stand the thought of the things.

Anyway, to today's outfit - having been in the sea first thing I was really chilly, so I layered on a vest, shiny new long sleeved top, denim shirt and navy trousers. I am so glad that I didn't bring anything decent as the youngest seems to have taken to wiping her nose or ice cream face on whatever I am wearing, or wiping her dusty feet on me.  The bag isn't even my own - it belongs to my friend who has many more stylish pieces on holiday with her  - but she has only one well behaved child who is nine and who she can fend off before she gets too close with her sticky fingers.  Anyway, I liked it so thought that it ought to make a guest appearance.  It is navy moc croc and is from Banana Republic.  All I can say is I hope that she has some more pieces for me to pinch tomorrow - I am starting to get perilously close to having to start recycling my outfits - oh well, I am certainly doing my bit for the capsule wardrobe.  Trouble is I think that the emphasis might be a bit too much on "capsule" and not enough on "wardrobe"!    

 

Mum on the Run - Silk and denim

After work today, I did the school run on foot so wore straight leg jeans, converse and a silk printed shirt (which isn't as shiny in real life as it looks here). I like that whole silk and denim thing - a bit of luxury and a bit of scruff often works!

Mum on the Run - A windy weekend in Wales

We had a great weekend away in Wales.  The weather is unpredictable, our plans are liable to change at the drop of a hat and of course there is always the risk that we will see Wills and Kate at one of our favourite restaurants, so we have to look our best (!) 

My trusty Cos navy peg trousers, which are a great alternative to jeans, meant that I could wear my denim shirt, which does a good job of keeping me warm.  Double denim never really did it for me, I have to say.  I layered a pink top underneath and added my new printed Zara scarf, which pulled all the colours in the outfit together.  Turquoise converse and my oilcloth Cath Kidston bag were practical and colourful additions.  Oh, and not forgetting the oh so cool knee length M&S socks - in grey!  There are so many of us in our house wearing black socks that I have had to resort to grey so that I can identify mine easily.  So chic!

Outfit: Trousers Cos, Long sleeved top Gap, Denim shirt Next, Converse Jones, Bag Cath Kidston

Mum on the Run - The practical look

I had a great time last night at the Radisson hotel in Birmingham, doing a style evening with some of the city's top PA's.  They were a lively chatty bunch, which was fantastic.  Earlier in the day I did a Wardrobe Consultation with a lovely client.  As we sorted through her summer clothes she pulled something out and proclaimed "Great, the dog's bandana" - I have come across some unusual items in people's wardrobes but that is the first dog's bandana that I have seen.  Cool dog!

Today I did some shopping - for me!  I have spent the last month or so shopping for everyone else but today it was my turn- not that I am wearing any of it below!

As it was such a lovely day we did the long walk to school and back, hence the converse.  I also wore navy peg leg cotton trousers and my striped H&M top.  None of earth shattering but it did the job as I truly was a Mum on the Run and a Mum in a rush today.  Just so that you know, I am giving myself a day off tomorrow, returning Sunday.  Have a great weekend!

Mum on the Run - Sequins again!

As it was such a sunny day I decided to wear my new sequin T from Topshop again.  I was invited to be the guest speaker at a fund-raising lunch for St Mary's hospice and I wore the sequin T with my navy peg trousers and red patent shoes. As there was no one around to photo me (well apart from a room full of women having lunch that is) I took this photograph myself to show how I accessorised the top with a pendant and leopard print belt.  Thanks to the lovely ladies who came along and thank you for the bouquet of flowers.

Outfit: All from Topshop apart from the necklace which was from Jigsaw

Later on in the day I decided to walk the three mile round trip to get our eldest from school.  I swapped the trousers for jeans, the red patent shoes for converse and left the necklace at home.  I didn't have time to change my navy patent LK Bennett bag though so that had to come along for the walk.

Outfit: Converse Jones, Jeans Gap, T Topshop, Bag LK Bennett

Mum on the Run day 33 - Daytime sequins

I can't believe that it is Monday again - my favourite day of the week as I get a day at home with our youngest which normally means swimming, seeing friends, trips to the park and the kinds of bizarre conversations that you can only have with a three year old. 

The weather for the day looked promising and I just felt that it was time to break away from the clothes that I have been wearing all winter - so I looked to my new Topshop cream sequin top for a bit of sparkle.  Because it is fairly delicate looking I didn't want to over power it with a bold scarf so I chose a pale pink jersey one. I also layered a long sleeved white top underneath and a navy cardigan over the top.  Jeans, coral converse and my orla kiely tote meant that I was sorted.

Outfit:  Gap jeans long and lean, Topshop long sleeved white top, Topshop sequin top, Warehouse cardigan, Converse Jones, Orla Kiely bag online

Mum on the Run day 20 - High Jinx

What a beautiful day it was today and for me that can only mean one thing - being outside.  Monday is my day off with our youngest, so we can usually be found swimming, at the park or at home baking.  We did the baking but today swimming was abandoned in favour of the Botanical Gardens and later the park.  This was followed by a trip to ballet and then walking to school to collect one of the other two.

There was a lot of pressure on today's outfit - I needed to be able to walk a long way comfortably; I needed  to be cool enough after pushing the pushchair up hills but warm enough to walk back from school at 5.00pm when the temperature had dropped.  I tell you, those stars in LA have it easy - constant temperature plus never walking anywhere!

So the footwear had to come first and I felt that it was time to dig out the faithful pink converse.  They have served their time but they are still a firm favourite.  Gap jeans together with two long sleeved tops layered on top of one another (one pink stripes, one plain grey) a navy v-neck jumper and my cream leather jacket did the job for me today.  I also added a spotted scarf (which double up as mittens for the youngest on the way home) and a cocktail ring -which is completely out of sight!  I got as far as taking off the jacket whilst walking but the rest stayed firmly on.  Nothing could persuade me to lose another layer - not even the people wearing shorts!

Outfit: Shoes: Office, Jeans Gap, Striped top Gap, Grey top Jigsaw, Navy jumper White Company, Jacket Oasis, Scarf Boden