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A Scarf for my Orange Jeans!

This is definitely one of the perks of having a scarf shop now - I get to 'purchase' my favourites for my own use! Though my husband is less keen on that idea...not sure why?When I saw this scarf...

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School Gate Style Scarves

It gives me great pleasure to announce the launch of the School Gate Style scarf shop! We all knew about my scarf addiction so it was a logical progression for the blog I guess. But these are no...

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Guest Post - Top 7 Tips For Going Blonde At Home

As a busy parent, finding the time to visit the hairdressers is tricky. Plus having your hair coloured in a salon can be expensive. So, how about a home hair dye kit? If you've never considered...

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Summer Must Have - No 5 - The Coloured Cross Body Bag

We're ending on a coloured high with my final summer must have. The Coloured Cross Body Bag I have one of these in bright pink and I love digging it out in the summer. It's a fun pop of colour as...

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Summer Must Have - No 4 - The Maxi Dress

It feels like I should be reflecting on 10 years of marriage today but oh no, I'm talking dresses. Happy Anniversary Mr SGS!So bit of colour today as I show you my favourite maxi dresses for this...

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Summer Must Have - No 3 - The Denim Jacket

We've had our metallic sandal and white trouser. Now for something to throw on when the day is a bit cooler. Also perfect for putting over a colourful maxi dress. The denim jacket.To avoid a lack...

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Summer Must Have - No 2 - The White Trouser

Day 2 and I'll be flying out to France today in my next summer must have today - the white trouser. I would recommend a cropped pair and a skinny pair...here are my picks of both..Good old Tesco...

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Summer Must Have - No 1 - The Metallic Sandal

This week, it's all about my Summer Must Haves. Following on from the Autumn/Winter must-haves last September, I was asked by a couple of readers to do the same for the warmer weather. So here goes...

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Swimwear & A Multi-Tasking Maxi Dress

Adding a few inches to my last blog post about midi's and talking about a maxi dress today. I have a post scheduled for next week (have I mentioned I'm going on a kid-free wedding...

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A Dress Named After Me...

It ranks amongst the highlights of this blog - the day a dress was named after me! Ruth, the owner over at Room 31 told me the exciting news a few weeks ago but I delayed ordering my one...thinking...

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Pick of the Party - Boden High Summer 2013

Last week, instead of having the Boden High Summer 2013 catalogue land on my door mat, I had the entire collection arrive in bags in my living room. What a fantastic experience - it allows you to...

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Coloured Jeans & Spring Flowers

We took a trip back out to Mount Stewart over the weekend to check out their arts & antiques fair. It was an ok day - not as warm as forecast, but dry. Mount Stewart has its own micro-climate...

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My Boden Party Experience

You may have Boden Party overload but lots of people have asked me about hosting a party themselves so I thought it might be useful to blog about how I found the experience. And if after reading...

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The Boden Fest is Over!

I'm slowly recovering today from the Boden Party. What an amazing couple of days and a fantastic turn-out - thank you everyone who called on the day, sent messages of support and ordered remotely....

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Drapey Tops & Bare Ankles!

I've a couple of outfits to share with you on today's post as in the midst of my Boden-mania I'm forgetting to show you what I've been wearing.First up, it's last Tuesday at the charity shop and...

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Massive Boden Try On - Part 1

With my Boden party this Thursday (if you're in the area, please come!), I received two early boxes of stock. These are the high summer items that are about to hit the catalogue and are not...

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A Photo Shoot with Fenn Wright Manson!

It was such an honour to be invited over to a very special press & bloggers day at Fenn Wright Manson's office in London last week. As well as getting a sneak peek at the AW13 range (more to come -...

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The Wedge Trainer AGAIN!

Oh no, I hear you say. I'm banging on about wedge trainers again. You'd think after all the times I've debated, tried on and analysed, I'd just LET. IT. GO.But no...the lovely peeps at Zalando...

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Yellow Jacket & Distressed Jeans

I am loving this yellow jacket that's found a new lease of life in my wardrobe. It's an older one from M&S and now that neon is so on trend and I've got this great scarf from TK Maxx with a splash...

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Can a Mama rock a Midi?

When I say mama, I mean me, with 3 kids and 2 school runs and floors to be mopped (in-between blogging). Can a midi dress really fit in my life? I didn't think so but Ruth at Room 31 wasn't taking...

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Gloucester Street & Mulberry Love

This outfit was not as summery as I'd hoped for Saturday. It was a bright day but not one bit warm. Sob. But I got a photo on Gloucester Street....who knew there was a Gloucester Street in...

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Leopard Print & Tan Suede

Remember my charity shop bargain jacket from earlier this week? Well, I mentioned that I'd picked up a second item and finally, I'm getting round to sharing...some divine Boden tan suede ankle...

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London Snapshots with Fenn Wright Manson....

Just in the door from an amazing day at the Fenn Wright Manson press & bloggers event in London. It was a fantastic interactive day where bloggers got to try on the SS13 range and have our photos...

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My Waterproof Family!

You'll have seen me feature my new Target Dry Emily Parka on a few recent posts (currently in stock on this link!) but today the whole family features on the blog, thanks to the team at Target Dry,...

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Boucle Jacket & Prada-esque Sunnies

Every now and again, a couple of gems come into the charity shop. Now we do get excellent stock in our shop every week and I could probably buy something most days but you have to be disciplined or...

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A Busy Week's Outfits...

Ok, could someone tell me where this week went? Can't believe it's Friday again already! It's been an amazing 7 days though. This time last week, I was mid-way through the most epic meal of my life...

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Wednesday Wish List - Boden Summer 2013

Only 3 weeks to go until my Boden Party on the 2nd of May!! As I've said before, all my blog friends are more than welcome to come along in person or virtually. Just sign up on my Facebook Event or...

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Bloggers in Black with Patterned Trousers!

As soon as Dina started to walk towards me and I realised we were wearing spookily similar outfits, I knew we were kindred spirits. These photos were taken last week when I got to meet one of my...

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Butterflies, Blush & Ballet Flats!

At long last - ballet flats! How exciting to wake up to sunshine and a balmy 8 degrees, meaning I could just about get away with ballet flats. I'll be honest, I was chilly in them when I stood out...

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A Scarf for my Orange Jeans!

School Gate Style Scarves

Guest Post - Top 7 Tips For Going Blonde At Home

Summer Must Have - No 5 - The Coloured Cross Body Bag

Summer Must Have - No 4 - The Maxi Dress

Summer Must Have - No 3 - The Denim Jacket

Summer Must Have - No 2 - The White Trouser

Summer Must Have - No 1 - The Metallic Sandal

Swimwear & A Multi-Tasking Maxi Dress

A Dress Named After Me...

Pick of the Party - Boden High Summer 2013

Coloured Jeans & Spring Flowers

My Boden Party Experience

The Boden Fest is Over!

Drapey Tops & Bare Ankles!

Massive Boden Try On - Part 1

A Photo Shoot with Fenn Wright Manson!

The Wedge Trainer AGAIN!

Yellow Jacket & Distressed Jeans

Can a Mama rock a Midi?

Gloucester Street & Mulberry Love

Leopard Print & Tan Suede

London Snapshots with Fenn Wright Manson....

My Waterproof Family!

Boucle Jacket & Prada-esque Sunnies

A Busy Week's Outfits...

Wednesday Wish List - Boden Summer 2013

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Butterflies, Blush & Ballet Flats!

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