I keep seeing everywhere outfits where there is a complete contrast in the patterns and textures of the different items, for example a striped breton t-shirt with a floral skirt. I am mentally compiling different looks from items in my wardrobe and new ones that I need ha, ha. I think that this is more of a spring/summer look and can imagine this working well when there is less need for coats and tights.
Until then I thought I would mix it up a little bit and as we were off to see my lovely friend and her babies I put on a simple striped blue t-shirt which I had a few years ago from a little range at Whistles (I forget the name) and my 'boyfriend' (should that be husband?) fit jeans. I popped on my chunky floral necklace, which has similar pastel colours, and was good to go. Or at least I thought, in the 5 minutes before we left the house the twins pulled on the necklace about 50 times so I took it off to save for a more practical time, boo!
Now I have actually worked out how to post off my phone I suppose I'd better update you of my outfits for the past few days then! I can't edit the photos as well on here so bare with me!
I wore this outfit for a spot of shopping the other day which reminds me, I must share some of my sale finds! It is the skirt I had from White Stuff for Christmas teamed with the pink boots I am re-loving as you know, a purple Primark tshirt and a hot pink Gap cardigan from the outlet shop.
I wore this outfit that I have actually posted before but think is really cute for a day with my Mum, it wasn't until I got in the car I realised I had baby sick on it! Oh well, the perils of twins!!
I have to admit that I stole this outfit idea from another blogger. I love to read other fashion blogs and sometimes get inspiration from them. A couple of days ago I saw someone wearing a pink skirt and realised that I have the very same one. I have only worn it a couple of times and really like it. I decided that I could fashion a similar outfit. She had styled it with a turquoise necklace which looked really nice but as I don't have one I felt that this floral necklace would work well.
The skirt is from Zara a couple of years ago, the t-shirt is Boden and the necklace Primark. I also put on my navy tights which have socks in the feet, they are a great idea and so comfy. Such a simple idea but really handy!
We didn't have anything planned today so those pesky twins and I spent the day inside playing (and doing housework for me - yawn) and putting up the Christmas tree. I am so excited for our first Christmas as a little family and the twins have been thoroughly spoilt!
I put on my baggy old boyfriend jeans from Next years ago, a grey t-shirt from Uniqlo (similar) and an old pink White Stuff vest. This was completed with my lovely Minnie Mouse slippers! And to add a little bling, just to make me smile on a dull day, my sparkly ring from Primark.
Off to lovely yoga in a few mins so a short and sweet post tonight.
Just for a change today I went shopping ha, ha. This time I went with my sister and we visited a craft fair at the Nottingham Contemporary Museum which was excellent. We then did a little bit of Christmas shopping before meeting hubby and the twins for some lunch. They had also gone to town but we went our separate ways so that they could buy me tonnes and tonnes of presents, come to think of it they didn't seem to have any with them when I saw them!? We had lunch at Thea Caffea which is a lovely restaurant who specialise in afternoon tea but also have a breakfast and lunch menu as well as a selection of cakes. They are very child friendly which always helps.
I decided to go leopard print today and started with some tights, unfortunately they do not seem to have shown up on the photos. I wore a black Boden (similar) skirt from a few seasons ago and a pink and orange leopard print cardigan from Clements Ribeiro at Tkmaxx. I popped on a necklace I have had for ages and have posted on here many times from Primark.
This morning we popped to a Christmas fair in Derby. There was plenty to look at but other than a loaf of bread and a jar for my sister I didn't get anything. I am still on the look out for the right Babies First Christmas decoration which I really want to choose with the hubby for the twins. I'm still hoping I will see something we like in time.
I wore a tunic dress from Tesco, a striped Boden t-shirt and leggings. I decided to team it with a flowery necklace from Primark as I thought that it made a nice contrast with the flowers and the stripes. I was going to wear this 'coatigan' and belted it with a leopard print belt. Both were from Boden. In fact the coatigan was a sale bargian reduced from £150 to £37.50! In the end I felt that I would be too hot and decided against it.
I saw a post on another blog that I read where they had taken photos to outline their day. There are a few sites around where you can complete a blogging challenge, for example wear a certain colour, answer questions, take photos of certain things etc. I have never actually taken part in one on the actual day but decided to give this one a go today.
My lovely twins are 6 months old today. I can't believe where the time has gone, to think this time 6 months ago we were in hospital and I was attached to a hospital bed with two new babies laying in the cot next to me. We all headed to the zoo with my lovely friend and her friends who have been very welcoming to hubby and myself whenever we have seen them.
I think that the photos I took throughout the day pretty much speak for themselves! And they seem to mainly involve feeding the twins!
Oh and for those of you who are interested in the clothes, my jumper is from Next, gilet from the Gap outlet at MacArthur Glen, denim skirt from Gap, t-shirt from Primark, thick fleece lined tights and Mulberry Anthony bag.
Today has been a very lazy day indeed, we have literally lounged around all day and the twins haven't even got dressed! What a bad Mummy I am ;-) I did managed to just about get myself dressed, into some 'yoga pants' that I had ages ago from Decathlon but have never actually worn to yoga! And, sticking with the rainbow theme, an indigo t-shirt from Primark. Real interesting huh! I also wore some purple earrings that I think are from Asda but can't remember for sure.
So tomorrow is the last day of the rainbow challenge and I have enjoyed it a lot. I am open to suggestions as to my next challenge, feel free to comment below with any ideas.
