I was up and out earlier than usual this morning as I had a meeting at the school. I woke before my alarm and managed to get 3 loads of washing sorted and away before the munchkins stirred. It's amazing just how much you can get done without constant companions!

It reminded me of an item I read in the Daily Mail about Esther Anderson's facebook video of why mums really never get anything done. With over 50 million views it goes to show that completing daily chores with a toddler is a common conundrum that any carer of little ones faces. I remember those times fondly now mine are both of school age! 

Today I'm more casual and have layered my New Look check shirt under my Uniqlo cashmere navy V neck jumper. My White Company cargo pants,M&S grey cable socks and short tan suede boots make up my lower half. Outerwear is my khaki cotton parka, an M&S sale purchase and it's bright enough not to have to wrap up in a scarf or hat.

So once my meeting is over I'm looking forward to having a few hours of uninterrupted............housework!!?


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Her wardrobe malfunction is big news and whilst there is definitely no cape here I've been inspired by Madonnas Matador look from the Brits last night and thought I'd go for a more masculine look today. 

I've definitely borrowed a look from the boys by wearing my Calvin Klein boyfriend jeans, from TK Maxx and my Jane Shilton black patent brogues. I think the patent finish is more feminine and the heel is low so not too bulky or heavy. I love the Next style I've chosen below which is a flatform style.

I've teamed them with my Gharani Strok London navy cable knit jumper, again from TK Maxx, but as it's a fitted style offsets the fit of the jeans so the overall look isn't too loose and baggy. To give texture contrast I'm wearing my Reiss black leather jacket with zip detail which also picks out my set of silver bangles.

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Just watch out for any backing dancers........

 

Today I'm doing a Wardrobe Wand detox so have gone for a smarter look, cue Zara asymmetric zip jacket.
A jacket does really make the difference when wanting to project a more polished look, also if it's fitted is more flattering whatever your shape.

I've gone for a pink and grey colour combination and am wearing my new J.Brand grey skinny jeans that I bought from TK Maxx online. They were £49.99 which is a snip if you compare them with a full price pair which can be over £200. My pale pink silk shirt, just seen, is from H&M premium line as opposed to their current option which is a deeper pink. Underneath I'm wearing a grey vest t-shirt and to break up the overall look chosen a leopard print skinny belt from Accessorize but there's a lot of choice from the high street at the moment.

My black Uterque buckle detail boots and grey viscose scarf from TK Maxx complete the look.
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I'm off to detox a clients wardrobe and I'll post details soon of a related article I'm writing for Talented Ladies Club -'Do you have a toxic wardrobe?'. Just in time for any spring cleaning you may be planning.