Recently I've been doing more leg and strength training at the gym in readiness for our next ski trip. Doing squats and lunges aren't exactly my favourite exercises, give me a Bosu ball any day, but I'm feeling it in my glutes already! I don't want to lose weight but I do want to strengthen and pictures of a toned physique, like the Sweaty Betty image below, do inspire me to work that little bit harder.

Todays outfit builder is a simple gym outfit, with statement leggings to give interest, using a mix of high street and specialist gym gear. Click on the links to shop, thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend. 

I started this post yesterday when it was grey and miserable; needless to say I didn't finish it so am publishing it today when the sun is shining, and although nippy, the skies are blue. However it's always useful to have a go to 'wet weather' outfit for the school run, so here's mine.

Here I'm wearing my recent purchases of Next sweatshirt, Next Signature leather Chelsea boots and ultra light down hooded burgundy Uniqlo coat; I bought it when it was on offer as my black version is mainly used for walking the dog.

The patterned scarf and pom pom hat are old. Wearing a bright colour, like this ochre sweatshirt, on a dull day can make a difference to how you're feeling and so for todays outfit planner I've also chosen a bright check scarf with a hot pink running through it and matched back a nail polish for added pop!

Rather than the usual bog standard skinny jean I've shown a Mint Velvet Camouflage biker jean to add interest. However I'm still a Lee jean convert and this particular pair is Scarlett fit with a cropped raw hem that just sit above the boots. The Coccinelle Backpack is nylon material so can withstand some light rain; check out their sale for more styles here as it's always worth investing in a great leather handbag too!

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I've been looking at affordable winter coats for a Wardrobe Wand client, as there are a lot of great offers in the January sales. However I've found a lovely coat which isn't reduced but is a great shape and style, new in at H&M. It's a wool blend composition and so at £119.99 is still reasonable; the only drawback is the colour....described as a light mole it may be a shade to steer away from, as it will be hard to keep it looking  as good as new.

So with that quandary in mind todays post is inspired by Winter neutrals; soft taupes, pale blush pinks and dusty greys, which go so well together but may not be the most practical of shades. Below I've done both a casual off duty look and a work wear look to show that key pieces can work for either, keeping the cost per wear reasonable. (Note cost per wear is equal to the cost of an item divided by the number of times it is worn) 

Much as I'm tempted to buy the coat myself I'll stick to my camel and navy for this winter and fingers crossed it will be in the summer sale soon!

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