Throwback

Back in the day I was a classic slip-on-Vans-wearing,  Fall-Out-Boy-listening and too-much-eyeliner-wearing teenager so you can only imagine how happy I was when Vans slip-on style shoes began popping up in Topshop, Office and H&M etc. I've been out of the sneaker game for a LONG time and sold my heart to loafers, pumps and sandals so on first-try I felt way too masculine in them but after going back and trying on a whole outfit with the shoes, they totally stole my heart (I opted for the Snakeskin H&M pair.)

What's not to love about some shoes that combine animal print and memories of your teenage years?

Another item I've been desperately hunting down, but  to no avail, is a white t-shirt, you'd think it would be one of those items you could pop in to Primark and find within five minutes but it's reaaally, really not. Topshop didn't have any that weren't V-neck or too over-sized, Primark didn't have any that didn't look like P.E tops or have some kind of embellishment and as for online- Boohoo.com seemed to be completely sold out of the one I liked and eBay has been a nightmare because lately I'm constantly being outbid in the last three seconds - rage! 

If anyone finds a plain white t-shirt in a light material with a low-ish scoop neck that isn't cropped, help a girl out and I'll be forever grateful.

I'm going to watch My Mad Fat Diary now (if you haven't seen it, you should) and get busy with housework ready for the midwife visiting tomorrow.

Have a lovely lazy Sunday guys!

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Summer Lovin'

I've definitely hit that 'get this baby out of me right now' stage. The undignified gymnastics session in the shower whilst trying to shave this morning was ridiculous and getting Laryngitis is going to make the home run of this pregnancy even less of a hoot. I don't want to be all ill-y and gross!

The weather is lifting my spirits a little though, sunshine makes everything better. Even when it is preceded by four hours of heavy rain. The Summer is by far the best time of year; not having to worry about a cosy coat or ripped tights because it's a legs-out level of warm, not having to plan your hair and make-up around the wind and the torrential rain and how undeniably great is it being able to co-ordinate your toenails to your outfit? I won't be hitting any festivals this year and there won't be any drunken beach barbecues but I still intend to enjoy summer mama style! that doesn't mean I can't enjoy a cheeky cocktail by the beach and lots of picnics!

P.s. I've been doing a lot of procrastinating on Polyvore so check it out -http://harleyraynorxo.polyvore.com/

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Impromptu Days Out

Impromptu days out are my favourite because there is nothing better than waking up and realising that the sun is out and you have enough money left and enough day left to do something fun.

Today we're going to go to Brighton which means I can do lots of wandering, pick up a some pretty new stationary and a notebook from Paperchase and we can hunt down some charity/vintage shop bargains... Not without popping in to Zara of course.

The range, or lack of, shops in Eastbourne is a massive disappointment and most of my clothes shopping is done online because of it, but there's nothing quite like rifling through sale rails and finding the best things in your size.

I'm hoping for a cheeky Frozen Yogurt and Nando's lunch date as well. totally worth the pregnancy heartburn that follows.

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Domestic Dreaming

I've totally got used to not working now I'm a bit further in to my maternity leave and I'm worried I'm slipping in to the lazy territory!

I had dreams of teaching myself how to become a cake-baking extraordinaire and domestic goddess and promised myself I would religiously follow the daily/weekly/monthly cleaning list stuck to the fridge door but instead I find myself putting off the washing up to opt for sitting in the bath until it goes cold scrolling through The Huffington Post app, trawling for second-hand bargains on eBay and thinking and over-thinking about what to do when labour starts...

I need to snap out of it!

Today I want to get our bedroom, living room and Lola's nursery in order, write a list of everything we need to do, every bill we need to pay and any up-coming social events and then wander to the beach this evening for some 2p machine fun at the pier and to be 'that couple' walking the beach holding hands.

P.S. whilst typing this I got some eBay notifications and a pretty trench coat and tunic dress are on their way in to my wardrobe. heart eyes!

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