25 July 2010
Peace and quiet
Oh my goodness, the boys have been so noisy and of course they are on summer break now so it's noise all day long! Grant has just left with them to fetch his parents from the airport so I have a couple of hours of peace and quiet - bliss! I am finally feeling human, man I was sick this week. Here's to the start of a lovely holiday!
22 July 2010
CSN again
I'm feeling human enough to make this blog post and let you know that the fine folks over at CSN approached me again to review another product, so once my head clears I'll be browsing their site for some more goodies. If you want to browse in the meantime, head on over - they ship internationally and you can choose from ceiling lights to cookware to furniture. Let me know what you fancy over there, or if you order anything. I can't wait to place my order but first I need a nap.
21 July 2010
I'm ill!
I'm sooo sick right now. "Just" a cold, but a really bad one. (You'll never catch me whining that "I have flu" because I've had it once before and I literally thought I was going to die, no jokes. People ... if you have flu for real, you'll know it.) I am so ill that this morning I got up after about 3-4 hours of broken sleep (I can't sleep when I'm sick) I felt so bad I just started crying and can't stop. Feel sorry for me yet?
Anyhoo, I've had some porridge and feel slightly better which is a good thing because there are still children to feed and walk to school. Bless Grant for making their lunches last night!
Anyhoo, I've had some porridge and feel slightly better which is a good thing because there are still children to feed and walk to school. Bless Grant for making their lunches last night!
20 July 2010
Outfit inspiration blogs
One of my readers asked if I would share which blogs have helped me get a fashion clue so I thought I'd share them here in a post for her and anyone else who was interested:
What I Wore Today - she has a great knack for layering, adding an unexpected pop of colour, and she inspired my love of colourful shoes. Here are some favourite outfits from her site:
T Minus T Plus - I love that she isn't skinny but looks cute and pulled together and I love her accessorising talent and use of pattern. Some favourite outfits:
What I Wore - great, classic outfits with a little twist of layering or accessorising. Love her quirky touches and use of vintage items. Some favourite outfits:
All Things G&D - I love that her outfits are wearable but still cute and interesting. She always looks neat and pulled together, even throughout her pregnancy. (Tip: her house and decorating talent are also awesome!) Some favourite (non maternity) outfits:
A couple more fun sites are Go Try It On and Fashism where people upload pictures of their outfits and you can vote and comment.
I hope these sites are as fun and helpful for you as they are for me!
What I Wore Today - she has a great knack for layering, adding an unexpected pop of colour, and she inspired my love of colourful shoes. Here are some favourite outfits from her site:
T Minus T Plus - I love that she isn't skinny but looks cute and pulled together and I love her accessorising talent and use of pattern. Some favourite outfits:
What I Wore - great, classic outfits with a little twist of layering or accessorising. Love her quirky touches and use of vintage items. Some favourite outfits:
All Things G&D - I love that her outfits are wearable but still cute and interesting. She always looks neat and pulled together, even throughout her pregnancy. (Tip: her house and decorating talent are also awesome!) Some favourite (non maternity) outfits:
A couple more fun sites are Go Try It On and Fashism where people upload pictures of their outfits and you can vote and comment.
I hope these sites are as fun and helpful for you as they are for me!
19 July 2010
Video requests?
I'm into making videos right now, and was wondering what you guys wanted to see. I have a few that I still need to edit and put up (house tour of Laura's home, her mom's "what's in my bag", my own "what's in my bag"). After that ... I need input!
Should I skip videos altogether or do you like watching them?
What kind of videos would you like to see? More "what's in my bag", house tours, craft tutorials, my neighbourhood, etc? Any ideas? I was planning on filming the walk from my house to the beach, would you like to see that?
I had someone request a house tour video of my own house, but I thought you'd all seen plenty of my house - would you like a video as well or should I skip that?
Let me know what you'd like to see in regular posts too and I'll see what I can do.
Should I skip videos altogether or do you like watching them?
What kind of videos would you like to see? More "what's in my bag", house tours, craft tutorials, my neighbourhood, etc? Any ideas? I was planning on filming the walk from my house to the beach, would you like to see that?
I had someone request a house tour video of my own house, but I thought you'd all seen plenty of my house - would you like a video as well or should I skip that?
Let me know what you'd like to see in regular posts too and I'll see what I can do.
What I wore to church today
I forgot to photograph my jewellery, but here is the necklace:
Dress: Tesco (on sale)
Shoes (River Island): charity shop (thrift store)
Gold and black bangles: Superdrug (on sale)
Black rose ring: Claire's Accessories
Gold plated necklace: Honey Jewellery
Gold earrings: gift from my sister (thanks, Susan!)
18 July 2010
Thinking loving thoughts
The other day Grant knocked over the open bottle of salad dressing while we were having supper. I got a fright and jumped and said, "Oh my word!" He quickly picked up the bottle and said, look, I made a heart for you, and it's coming from my head because I'm thinking loving thoughts!" and laid his head down next to the spill.
I said, "You know I'm blogging this, right?" and went to get the camera.
I said, "You know I'm blogging this, right?" and went to get the camera.
How to style an outfit
Okay, first I have to say that I do NOT have a fashion gene. My friend Rachel was born holding a Vogue magazine, but I have spent a lot of time learning from other people's blogs, studying the outfits of people who look pulled together and getting advice from Rachel.
Now that I've done that, I've learned the basic rules for looking (and feeling) put-together and styling outfits for myself is becoming easier. I decided to demonstrate the tips today. You guys must know how much I love you by the number of photos of myself I am putting out there today. I do NOT like photos of myself but hey ho, this is me, take it or leave it (see my feigned nonchalance?)
Okay, let's start with a basic outfit: jeans, white t-shirt and flip flops:
This outfit is very basic and a little boring. The white t-shirt doesn't do much to hide my troublesome middle section. It's very easy to make it a lot more flattering and interesting.
STEP ONE: do your hair and make-up. This isn't about being vain, it's about making the most of yourself, presenting your best side and feeling more confident and pulled together.
Before (SEE how much I love you guys? I inflict this kind of image on you. You're welcome.)
After (I just have to say, my hair is like a wild animal. There is not enough product in the world to tame it so I just let it do its wild thing. This is after gelling. I know, it doesn't look much different but I feel like I made an effort.)
Okay, so you've done your hair and make-up but the outfit still needs help. It's time for ...
STEP TWO: layering. This isn't about creating bulk, it's about adding interest. You can layer tank tops, knitted vests, jackets, blouses, shirts or cardigans. If the weather is hot, try a very lightweight tank or camisole with a lightweight blouse over, with the camisole peeking out at the neckline and hemline.
Here's the outfit layered with a couple of vest / tank tops:
I decided on a lightweight, short-sleeved cotton cardigan as it's flattering and hides my middle section:
Okay, so you have your layers sorted, what comes next?
STEP THREE: accessorise. This means adding bangles or bracelets, a necklace, earrings, maybe a ring, and definitely some cute shoes. If you do like wearing flip-flops you can find pretty colourful, beaded or embroidered versions at inexpensive prices. In winter you can skip necklaces and bracelets and wear funky earrings, rings, scarves and even hats.
Look 1: turqouise and brown with brown leather wedges.
Look 2: black (with a little pop of colour) with black wedges.
Look 3: simple and classic gold accessories with bronze stiletto sandals.
Look 4: bold and chunky silver accessories with silver Mary Jane shoes.
Look 5: pink and brown accessories with pink peep-toe heels.
So, if you can remember these three steps you will always look and feel pulled together and ready to face the world!
STEP ONE: do your hair and make-up
STEP TWO: add some layering
STEP THREE: accessorise (including shoes)
Before and after: which look would you rather run errands in?
Now that I've done that, I've learned the basic rules for looking (and feeling) put-together and styling outfits for myself is becoming easier. I decided to demonstrate the tips today. You guys must know how much I love you by the number of photos of myself I am putting out there today. I do NOT like photos of myself but hey ho, this is me, take it or leave it (see my feigned nonchalance?)
Okay, let's start with a basic outfit: jeans, white t-shirt and flip flops:
This outfit is very basic and a little boring. The white t-shirt doesn't do much to hide my troublesome middle section. It's very easy to make it a lot more flattering and interesting.
STEP ONE: do your hair and make-up. This isn't about being vain, it's about making the most of yourself, presenting your best side and feeling more confident and pulled together.
Before (SEE how much I love you guys? I inflict this kind of image on you. You're welcome.)
After (I just have to say, my hair is like a wild animal. There is not enough product in the world to tame it so I just let it do its wild thing. This is after gelling. I know, it doesn't look much different but I feel like I made an effort.)
Okay, so you've done your hair and make-up but the outfit still needs help. It's time for ...
STEP TWO: layering. This isn't about creating bulk, it's about adding interest. You can layer tank tops, knitted vests, jackets, blouses, shirts or cardigans. If the weather is hot, try a very lightweight tank or camisole with a lightweight blouse over, with the camisole peeking out at the neckline and hemline.
Here's the outfit layered with a couple of vest / tank tops:
I decided on a lightweight, short-sleeved cotton cardigan as it's flattering and hides my middle section:
Okay, so you have your layers sorted, what comes next?
STEP THREE: accessorise. This means adding bangles or bracelets, a necklace, earrings, maybe a ring, and definitely some cute shoes. If you do like wearing flip-flops you can find pretty colourful, beaded or embroidered versions at inexpensive prices. In winter you can skip necklaces and bracelets and wear funky earrings, rings, scarves and even hats.
Look 1: turqouise and brown with brown leather wedges.
Look 2: black (with a little pop of colour) with black wedges.
Look 3: simple and classic gold accessories with bronze stiletto sandals.
Look 4: bold and chunky silver accessories with silver Mary Jane shoes.
Look 5: pink and brown accessories with pink peep-toe heels.
So, if you can remember these three steps you will always look and feel pulled together and ready to face the world!
STEP ONE: do your hair and make-up
STEP TWO: add some layering
STEP THREE: accessorise (including shoes)
Before and after: which look would you rather run errands in?
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