What my children think ...

I saw these questions via a friend on Facebook. I thought I'd ask my children. I said 'I'm going to ask you some questions, just answer them without hesitation'

Alex is 10 and Oliver is 8

What is something mum always says to you?
Oliver: I love you
Alex: I love you

Yellow Shoes

Inspired by Michelle Keegan and this look

I'm on the hunt for some yellow shoes.

Flamingo Fashion

Yesterday I dragged an old favourite dress of mine out of the wardrobe. I've had it a couple of years now and at first I thought it was very funky (I used to dress like a right old boring plain Jane). I now just love it! It's the right length, fits well and can be worn with thights and heels like I have worn here or with trainers (will do that when the weather warms up.

I also love this bird because it's like me! Long thin legs, round middle, long neck and beaky face!

The best B&B in Bath

That's what I searched for a few months ago when I was tasked with finding a nice boutique B&B in Bath for my best friend and I. I don't really like big hotels, I like small individual personal B&B's or small hotels. I found it. I found the best boutique B&B in Bath - Brindleys.

THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED POST but it might come across as one because I'm going to gush ( I love that word).

Stripy Maxi Skirt

Inspired by someone who posted a look from Pinterest on Avenue 57 outfit sharing group on Facebook yesterday, I thought I'd do a blatant style steal ...

The Pinterest professional image

Nano Link Hair Extensions

It's been well documented that I have hated my hair for years. I've over dyed it, cut it short, cried when it won't grow, the frizz, the thinness and all that goes with getting old.

When a good friend said she was having hair extensions I didn't consider it at first because firstly I thought it was too expensive for me and then I wondered about what it would do to my hair.

But the thought of instantly long hair was too alluring. My friend was using someone who came HIGHLY recommended - Ellie from Rapunzel Hair Extensions. She's a mobile hairdresser who believes every woman should be able to afford amazing hair.

PRICE: £200
Maintenance: £45 ever 6-8 weeks
Hair dye: £25

SUMMARY: Bargain!

Before

During

After

How versatile is the hair?

I thought it would be hard to maintain them but they're super easy. You just have to wear your hair up at nighttime to stop the tangles. I use a tangle teaser brush as recommended by Ellie and a Pantene protective spray. That's it!

To say I'm in love is an understatement - I'm finally starting to feel happier about how I look.

What do you think? Was I right to have the extensions?

Fiona
xoxo

Things I want to buy

99.9% of the time I buy online. Why? It's easy. I work part time, I do everything else (blogging, running the shop, being a wife, cleaner, ironer, taxi, gardener, laundrette manager etc etc) around this part time role (15 hrs a week for a web development company) and I have a husband who is out of the house 14-16hrs a day. I don't have the luxury of being able to mooch around the shops and our local town has some shops I like but they are small.

Ordering online is easy - you purchase, it arrives, you try, you keep or you return - simples!

Someone on Avenue 57 the other day was talking about Esprit and I suddenly remembered " I LOVE THOSE GUYS" but had somehow forgotten about them. Naughty Fiona.

I've just spent 45 mins on the site drooling over their stuff. Here's a quick run down of my needs/wants/lusts/desires. With free delivery and returns (think this is new because when I looked last year I'm sure you had to pay) what's not to love?

Navy blue cotton top - £15 (bargain and comes in orange, green, black and white)

Can already picture me in white jeans and tan wedge heels.

Padded stripey swimsuit - £30 (love the detachable neck tie)

I always need padding due to the fact I have two backs/no boobs.

Silver trainers - £45 (NEED THESE). Remind me of some that were in Jigsaw a couple of years ago at twice the price.

Mid rise slim fit white jeans - £45 (love the subtle distress)

You can NEVER have too many pairs of white jeans.

They have an amazing sale on right now. Here's what's available in my size (make sure you use the size filter whenever you are on any website)!

Jersey wrap dress - £32.99

Grey sweatshirt - £19.99
LOVE this

Long down filled parka - £79.99
At nearly half price it would be one to buy for next winter for sure

I had NO IDEA they did homeware either .. check this beauty out? I have a boring cream sofa and I reckon this would look fabulous. I like the idea of a couple of couples that DON'T match.

I want to jump right into their website and have my whole house decorated in their stuff whilst swishing around in their clothes.

Don't forget to sign up to their newsletter for 10% off (I just did because now I can be reminded about them instead of forgetting)!

Esprit - fan or not?

Fiona

xoxo

Tan Wedges and WIWTW

There seems to be a new must have item for the season ahead - tan wedges. I've seen a few posts via Avenue 57 of women showing off their shoes. They look good with any outfit.

Take Nic - she looks fabulous here in hers.