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Tuesday, 18 June 2013

Day 18 - no spending

Should I be embarrassed that it's day 18 and I have not struggled in any way, shape or form to not buy anything AND to wear something different every day for the month of June so far? I think I will be absolutely fine to do this challenge for the 100 days I set myself.

 I do love looking back at my own outfits on Avenue 57 and I will be doing that more as the days go ahead and I struggle for inspiration.

 I'm very excited to be joining Avril from School Gate Style at the BritMums Live conference this weekend and I KNOW we are going to have lots of giggles at the awards ceremony as we will be joined by Marlene from Chocolate Cookies & Candies, Kat from Does My Bum Look 40 In This? and Emma from Fashion Mommy. I am GUTTED that Joanna from Poppy's Style is unable to get a ticket, she's flying in from the US and even that didn't get her the ticket she wanted/needed/deserved. We will raise our glass to her for sure.  Are you going to Britmums this weekend? Let me know, I'd love to meet up and say Hi. In the meantime I have a talk to prepare for about blogging as I have a 10 minute speech to give - eek!

 So, what have I been wearing these past few days?

 Saturday we had a party here for 20, the wonderful husband cooked in the rain outside whilst I drank wine. We started at 1pm and the last guests left with their children at midnight. Guests were dancing in the kitchen to 80s tunes and I may have taken part in a headstand challenge against the 5-9yr olds in the house. I WON TOO - wahoo! (fortunately no photo evidence!).

 Top - Avenue 57 (currently sold out in green but coming back in stock this weekend, other colours are available like this stunning orange)
Jeans - Zara (old)
Shoes - LK Bennett (old)

Sunday was fathers day so I got up early with a banging headache and headed on over to see my folks for lunch in Christchurch - I felt vile all day and went to bed like a good girl at 9pm! 

 Top - Tesco (old)
Jeans - Matalan (current)
Shoes - TK Maxx (old)

 Love this photo of my dad and I - he's a great guy :-)

Monday came round far too fast and it said it was going to be warm, it was not, hence the winter like outfit.
Jumper - Mint Velvet (old)
Jeans - Primark (old)
Necklace - Avenue 57 (current)

And here we are on Tuesday already! I decided to dress down today, some days I just can't be bothered with tight things and heels and all matchy matchy samey samey so it's a simple tshirt, jeans and scarf with converse sneakers (all old apart from the scarf)



Are you as exhausted as I am after reading that? Do you have dress down days? If you are going to BritMums Live let me know!

Fiona
xoxo

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15 comments:

  1. Dorothy Camper18 June 2013 at 11:06

    I think we all need dress down days sometimes. I'm loving you in these jeans, Fiona x

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    1. Avenue 5718 June 2013 at 12:36

      I will shed tears when the break completely!

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  2. Unknown18 June 2013 at 11:25

    I was doing so well...

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  3. Alexandra Petersen18 June 2013 at 11:37

    The green and white outfit is fab, does borrowing clothes from your own shop not count as shopping? ! Bending the rules a little, but I like it!!!

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    1. Avenue 5718 June 2013 at 12:37

      Well ............. there was a tiny hole in the side that needed stitching so I couldn't sell it!

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  4. Avril x18 June 2013 at 12:40

    Aw, look at you and your dad - lovely pic. Loving the patterned trousers and I cannot believe you're not going to wear that green and white outfit for 82 more days?? Are you mad woman? It's fab on you!! But seriously - well done on the 18 days so far. It's so true about having plenty already and doing this challenge is a great way to force yourself to wear stuff that you've not worn for a while and be creative with the mixing and matching. Keep it up (I may be doing it also on the quiet...but not admitting to it yet!) xx

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    1. Avenue 5718 June 2013 at 12:42

      Now ... I may wear the top again but I'll wear it in a different way!
      Seriously, I can't put any more clothes any where else in my house, the children are complaining that I'm taking over their wardrobe space!

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  5. lavender_sweet18 June 2013 at 15:44

    Think you might be hearing from me about that green top next week!

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    1. Avenue 5719 June 2013 at 00:50

      It's so good - I am excited to wear it again with a layer underneath in the winter!
      I'll have more in stock over the w/end

      Fiona

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  6. Liz19 June 2013 at 04:25

    Hi Fiona. I'm a new blogger on the block, age 39, mum of 2 fashion lover. I love your blog and follow Kat's and avril's too. I think your 100 days without spending is an excellent idea. I might need to do something similar (once the Boden sale has happened). Good luck with your speech. Love Liz xxx

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    1. Avenue 5719 June 2013 at 04:29

      I'm new to blogging too - really only be doing it properly for 9 months.
      Are you on twitter?
      I can't believe I started this ban 1 week before the sales - it's almost breaking me!!!!!!

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  7. Treasuresnpleasures19 June 2013 at 12:29

    Your doing great Fiona, 18 days doesn't sound like much to someone who doesn't love fashion - but believe me it is!!! (I should know) I'm still going good too bu to be honest it's been easier because its the end of the month, so pay day next week will really test me, oh and the sales too!

    Love that green jumper on you, also love your dress down days, you look fab in simple outfits like that, and also very young btw! X

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    1. Avenue 5720 June 2013 at 00:42

      Oh I love you - no-one ever says I look young! Should I cancel the botox appointment then?!!!!

      So far 18 days seems ok, when I get to 50+ then I'll be crying

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  8. The Flaky Fashionista21 June 2013 at 09:06

    That pic of you and your dad is gorgeous. And OMG, I love that necklace from your shop. STOP with the temptation!!!!!!!

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