Trend of the Month - Yellow

What to wear on the side of the sports field when your 5yr old does joins his first sports team?  Something comfy.  I could have done leggings and a long tee, but I do like to push myself.  I do flat boots, leather look leggings, geometric print button up tunic and a mustard cardigan for extra warmth (cause we all know mustard is my favourite type of yellow!).

I picked up this tunic more than a year ago, but until I had it tailored a bit it was really shapeless.  I'm loving the sixties vibe this tunic gives off and to be honest the pockets are just awesome.

Linking up today with Marionberry's Trend of the Month - Yellow.

Wardrobe Wednesday - denim jackets

I wish I could say I was one of those people that hold onto things until they come back into fashion, but as well as trying to be overly organised I'm also an over zealous declutterer.  Luckily for me someone else also is and so I picked up this awesome Gap denim jacket for just a few pounds in the UK last year.  I have done a Take 5 challenge on how to wear it, but in reality needed to wait for the NZ weather to cool off a bit before I could start enjoying it.

What I Wore: Glassons patterned pants (thrifted), House of Fraser nude wedges, Shanton black singlet, Glassons long sleeve merino top (under it all), Cotton On beige/gold scarf (wrapped around with ends tucked in), Dotti star pendant, Gap denim jacket.

I love how a short jacket really puts the focus onto your waist.

I also love these shoes.  Not sure how it took me so long to realise the nude shoes go with everything, but now I have I feel like I always have the right shoe (or boot too in my case).  They're also a nice height for  a dressy look but low enough to be really comfortable.

As you can see I had my hair done yesterday.  We went off to a Navy Officers cocktail party last night (very fun but unfortunately I forgot to take any photos) so as well a hair cut (which was way overdue), I got the hairdresser to juz it up a bit for me with a few curls.

Wardrobe Wednesday? What is it?  Can you give it a go?  I think most of us are busy people, wanting to look our best, looking for inspiration, and living real lives on a budget.  Wardrobe Wednesday is a celebration once a week of what we wore and who we are... individuals; young/old, in summer/winter, skinny/fat/tall/short and/or warts and all!

This week's Wardrobe Wednesday Feature, the lady to inspire me and you, Lindsey from High Heels and Training Wheels.  There were a couple of denim jackets featured last week but I just loved how Lindsey paired her's with another trendy item - white jeans - without looking OTT denim!

Now it's your turn to show us what you got!  Here's how to play:

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4. Be encouraging and visit people - leave a comment now and again too; everyone loves to get encouragement.

Linking us up today with Style Sessions (Style Elixir), What I Wore (Transatlantic Blonde), Whatever Whenever (Rolledup Pretty), Real Girl Style and WWIW (The Pleated Poppy).

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Some outfits work (and some don't)

Source - NZ Girl

Another casual weekend here in NZ.  More sun and loads more fun - I hope you all had a great Mothers Day too?  Because I blog about giving things a go, I've decided to blog today about an outfit I wore this weekend and how it's gone wrong.

Sometimes the proportions of an outfit work... and sometimes they really just don't.  Usually if I get dressed and don't feel comfortable I'll go back and get changed until I'm happy - unfortunately it wasn't until I saw the pictures that I saw the problems.  I'm not sure what's gone wrong with my new sparkly thrifted knit jumper...  should I have pulled it down longer?  Black tights instead?  Long necklace (might have been a bit OTT with the sparkly jumper)?

I love the look of jumpers and chunky knits on other people, but I'm not sure why I just don't seem to be able to nail it on me.  With 10+ jumpers in the closet surely it can't be the fault of the jumpers?  Here's some of my previous attempts with my no/like/love ratings...

 

NO! Love, and Like

NO! and Love 

Like, Like and Love

 No, No and No

 Do you wear jumpers and chunky knits?  What tips would you have for making it work?  Is this a trend that all body shapes can full off?

Linking up today with the wise ladies at Visible Monday!

Wardrobe Wednesday - out with the girls

Yesterday I was lucky enough to have lunch in the sun with a couple of lovely ladies at the classiest new establishment in Takapuna - The Commons.

So often when a group of mum's get together in the middle of the day we stick with our 'mummy uniform'.  But as many of you know I'm trying really hard to get past this and as it was a work day for me I could wear something a little less kid friendly.  I choose my trusty H&M black skinny's, Kmart pointed black lace flats, Matalan long two-tone tee, Farmers tassel pendant and big silver cuff - with pink nails and lippy!  Simple but pretty stylish I thought.

I would love to hear your top outfits for heading out with the girls?

After all Wardrobe Wednesday is all about stepping out of the yoga pants and just giving it a go. This week's Wardrobe Wednesday Feature, the lady to inspire me and you, for our next special outing is Kelsey from Kelsey Bang.  Check out her stunning outfit from last week's family trip to Vegas (and those shoes)!

Now it's your turn to show us what you got!  Here's how to play:

1. Please be a follower of the blog; there are lots of ways, Facebook, Bloglovin, GFC (see button on the side) and Email.
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3. Please add a link back here in the text of your post.
4. Be encouraging and visit people - leave a comment now and again too; everyone loves to get encouragement.

Linking us up today with Style Sessions (Style Elixir), What I Wore (Transatlantic Blonde), Whatever Whenever (Rolledup Pretty), Real Girl Style and WWIW (The Pleated Poppy).

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How to grow out your hair

For many people cutting their hair is a big deal.  It's something they do incrementally or with great consideration.  Most consider the face shape, lifestyle (time for styling), celebrity trends and the texture and direction of the hairs growth. The decision to grow out short hair has to take into account many similar things.

With a oval face, and thick and plentiful hair which grows quickly I've made loads of radical changes to the length of my hair over the years (including shaving it off for charity).  Since starting this blog in Jun 2012 however, I've gone from so short the edges were shaved (a sort of Rhianna inspired pixie) to now almost a shoulder length bob.  Here's what that transition looks like...

There is no doubt about it, I am a lazy hair styler so the above shows more than one bad hair day.  The only styling tools I own are a travel hairdryer, a brush and some mini straighteners (my bigger ones broke a few months back and I haven't gotten around to replacing them).  I am definitely not anyone's inspiration when it comes to hair styles - but I expect many people can identify with me... lacking time, energy or skills to do better!

Growing out your hair can be quite painful, especially as there's no speeding up the process.  To ride out this journey I've dabbled in hats and scarves, and even tried out braids, quiffs and pig tails.

And now I'm dabbling with a really short fringe.  I'm still experimenting with how short to go but it's amazing the number of people that have commented.  So the lessons I've learnt; A) all you need to do to standout is cut a short fringe at home yourself to radically change your look and B) hair really does grow back so why not make a change!

Linking up with Monday Mingle :)