That New Look Bomber Jacket

Bomber jackets are everywhere this Spring and I am so happy. I have wanted a bomber jacket for so long and ever since New Look posted a photo of this bomber jacket on their Instagram, I knew I had to snap it up straight away!  I am not normally one that would opt for anything pink at all, but I have recently started up a love affair with rose gold and have slowly started introducing pink into my wardrobe. 15 year old me would be so disappointed, but she need not worry because I will never betray black and grey. 

This is surprisingly versatile considering the colour and print. I went to Manchester at the weekend to see Funeral for a Friend play their last shows (sob) and sported this beauty both days. Above is how I would style this on a day to day basis, it just gives a plain outfit a little bit of something extra, I love how it makes jeans and Converse look so cute and no extra effort is required. Perfect for us mums who have to tackle getting somebody else ready. 

I also love how this can be dressed up for a night out - not that I ever wear a jacket for a night out, I'm Northern and we're hard. Normally I would never pair pastels with black but somehow this just works. 

I love the bomber so much, I want one in every colour. Even Pete said it was nice and he never compliments my clothes (all his taste is in his mouth).

How would you style this jacket?

Rachael xo

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Wardrobe Essentials | Black Ankle Boots

At the weekend, I spent a quick thirty minutes sorting through my wardrobe, binning anything that no longer fits and things I never wear. As a matter of fact, it's long over due a proper sort through and I definitely need to be more ruthless with what I get rid of.  I sorted each item into shelves, knitwear altogether, skirts altogether etc, when it got me to thinking, how can one person possible need all these clothes?  It then, inspiration hit and I thought I'd put together a list of wardrobe essentials, key pieces I believe every woman should possess.

If there's one item of foot footwear a girl should own, it's a pair of black ankle boots. From a skater dress, to a pair of jeans, there's not much these babies won't go with. I picked these up from Primark earlier in the year for £15 and they have barely been off my feet, you can probably tell they're well loved! I've worn them to gigs, out shopping, out for lunch, I even wore them when I was pregnant. They're just so comfortable and versatile. 

If heels aren't your thing, you can get flat ankle boots which work just as well. A recent to the Trafford Centre resulted in me buying some bargain biker boots from New Look. These are just as comfortable and versatile, I really love them and they might be my new favourite boots, but ssh, don't tell the Primark ones! I love the metal detailing on these boots (alas it has worn away slightly at the back with wear which isn't ideal).

What are your wardrobe essentials?

Rachael xo

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OOTD | Thigh Highs & Blanket Scarf

++ FEATURING ++

Blanket wrap: New Look

Jumper: Primark

Leggings: Primark:

Gloves: Primark

Hat: eBay

Boots: H&M

Bag: Vivienne Westwood

Since Peter has been off for Christmas we've spent most days home in our pyjamas being really lazy, after all that's what Christmas is about! Yesterday we had to go out to run some errands so off we went to Liverpool. We did what we had to do, popped into Next to spend our gift voucher. We picked up the cutest little Christmas jumper for George for next year in the sale, as well as a little Star Wars tshirt for when he's a bit bigger. Adorable, I know. We then went to Costa to feed George where I had an orange hot chocolate complete with cream, it was pretty great. It tasted like melted Terry's Chocolate Orange. Mmm. After that, we went for some food and drink in The Shipping Forecast where I had a pulled pork burger, pretty good, but where doesn't do burgers these days? 

I have been after these boots since thigh highs and knee highs came back so they went on my Christmas list straight away. I've been dying to wear them for weeks so they deserved a day out! I paired them with my shiny leggings and a long jumper too keep the look quite casual. I was so unsure about wearing a blanket wrap, despite seeing a lot of people wearing them because I was scared I'd look like a sack of spuds but I really really love this outfit! 

What do you think of my outfit?

Rachael xo

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Wishlist | Pugs Edition

Snood // Jumper // Pyjamas // Mug // Phone case 

Okay so jumping on the pug-wagon, but it doesn't stop me thinking all pug related items are super cute. Just look at the phone case! Perfect for Christmas. And I live in my pyjamas, so I'm always on the hunt for new ones. I really don't need another mug, but a pug mug? It's pretty awesome.

Rachael xo

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Wishlist | Autumn Edition

Coat | Skirt | Candle | Dress | Lip Crayon | Bag

So I'm currently writing this at 41 + 2 days pregnant, knowing my baby will be here by the weekend which means I can lust after post pregnancy clothes again! This makes me happy because I love to shop (what girl doesn't?) I absolutely love collarless coats and even though I own many coats, I want one to add to my collection. I'm a fan of the pastels which seem to be staying with us throughout the colder months.

What items do you have your eye on this Autumn?

Rachael xo

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OOTD | Bump Edition 28 Weeks

Dress: ASOS // Kimono: Boohoo // Earrings & Necklace: New Look // Bag: Primark // Shoes: eBay

Life lately has meant putting blogging on hold for a while. I vowed at the start of the year to be more blog active, however, with being pregnant, starting a new job and moving house, you can probably imagine how hectic things have been for me! 

I'm back this week with a little outfit post. During my pregnancy, I have moped about the lack of pretty pastel clothes until ASOS came to my rescue with this adorable little number. After seeing it on their Instagram account, I knew it had to be mine! 

I'm not normally a lover of pastels but this Spring/ Summer I've been swooning over them, so when I saw this kimono on Boohoo, I NEEDED it. 

I am most definitely going to be rocking this outfit many a time during the rest of my pregnancy (not long to go now!) given the sun stays out, but who can predict with the lovely British weather we're so accustomed to?

Are you loving pastels just like me?

Rachael xo

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OOTD | Bump Edition 25 Weeks

Dress: New Look // Sunglasses: Primark // Sandals: Primark // Flower Crown: River Island // Necklace: eBay // Bag: eBay

So the sun was out at the weekend, so after a day of carpet shopping, baby shopping and kitchen designing (as well as a cheeky McDonalds) I took the opportunity to snap some outfit photos in my mum and dad's back garden.

I've been so busy the past few weeks with my new job and sorting out the house that I just haven't had time to blog, or even when I have had time after work, I've been too tired to bother. It's hard work this pregnancy lark! 

I wanted to show off my maternity dress which is from New Look. It was in the sale quite a few weeks ago (I bought it before I had a bump) but you can still find it on here. My bump looks really big in it, but it's just so comfy and still flattering! I love New Look for clothes, so it made me happy to discover their maternity range. I really like what I wore on Saturday, especially since I get extremely grumpy when it comes to maternity clothes! 

What are you wearing this summer?

Jegz xo

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OOTD | Bump Edition 21 Weeks

Vest top: Primark // Skirt: Primark // Shoes: Primark // Denim jacket: New Look (old)

Bag: New Look (old) //Flower crown: River Island (old)

Who says you can't rock head to toe in Primark? I have mostly been stressed about clothes recently due to my ever growing bump. Tonight, I went to see McBusted and threw together this little monochrome number. At the moment, I can get away with still wearing some of my usual clothes which is quite lucky! None of the clothes I have on are maternity (I hope you can tell I'm pregnant and I don't look too frumpy).

I bought these sandals last week from Primark and have been dying to wear them since I got them! They're super comfy and the straps are adjustable which is just perfect - especially when my feet may swell. I might just be purchasing them in white as well! 

What do you think of my outfit? 

Rachael xo

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Wishlist | Stepping into Spring 2014

1.  Bag | 2. Sunglasses |  3. Jumper | 4. Lipstick | 5. Tshirt | 6. Dress | 7.  Skirt  | 8. Nail Varnish | 9. Shoes | 10. Pumps | 11. Satchel

Every time pastel becomes a trend, I roll my eyes, and sigh to myself, because what's a pale, red headed girl to do? This year, I have surprised myself by falling in love with this trend and I have no idea what has changed my mind. Maybe it's the gorgeous pastel blues that have swayed me. 

Since the sun has desperately trying to come out this week, I've been sticking to my acid Topshop Joni jeans and classic nude shoes from Primark. I'm quite excited for Spring 2014, and if it wasn't for the fact I'm going to have a bump very soon, there would be nothing stopping me from buying everything on this list!

What are your favourite SS14 items? 

Rachael xo

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Haul | Birthday (and baby) Haul!

Maternity dress, New Look | Maternity tshirt, Next | Special Delivery tshirt, Next | Oversized long vest tops to go over bump, Primark |

Two x skinny maternity jeans, Primark | Ballerina Pumps, Primark |  Nail varnish | Soap and Glory goodies |

I actually got three packs of rainbow Twizzlers but I've eaten one oops! | Midnight Hour by Celia Rees | Professor Layton games for my DS | Fall Out Boy Save Rock and Roll |

A sad but amazing film about adoption | Tickets to see Wicked eeek | Zom-B Gladiator by Darren Shan | Poptarts | 

Baby Changing mat - Matalan | The cutest baby grows ever! |

Okay, so I turned 24 last week and got very spoilt for my birthday! As well as all the goodies above I got a coach built pram for my little baby when he/ she finally arrives. My lovely other half, my mum and my mother-in-law (to be) all chipped in for the most perfect pram ever! I'm so excited for my little bean to arrive so I can show the pram off (and baby of course). 

So glad I got so many maternity clothes as I'm going to need them quite soon. I have a wedding the beginning of March so I plan on wearing the burgundy dress to that. 

After I had my 12 week scan, I couldn't help buy this amazing changing mat! I had to buy it as soon as I saw it. The neutral baby grows are just adorable, it's just so hard to find neutral clothing as everything is pink or blue. Guess that just means I won't be able to go mad with buying baby clothes because if I knew what I was having, I wouldn't be able to resist buying everything I saw! 

What do you think of my haul? 

Jegz xo

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Wishlist | The Workwear Edition

Monochrome Blouse | Pink Tote | Mac Russian Red | Collared Dress | Panel Dress | Grey Jacket | Tailored Trouser | Loafers

I've worked in offices for almost three years but I never seem to have much choice in what to wear for work! It's all very monochrome, which I suppose is quite boring. I love the collared dress and the panel dress though! I wish I could wear more creative things

How would you dress for office work?

Rachael xo

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