It's half term and my week day outfit inspiration will start again next Monday. In the meantime I thought I'd take a look back over the outfits I have worn since this blogs launch on the 7th of January and do a bit of number crunching. 

I've posted on 28 days so equivalent to 4 weeks worth of outfits and I haven't yet repeated a total look, although of course I've worn elements again and again. Today I'll look at my bottoms which I'm sure for most would include some skirt options. 

As you may know my 'uniform' mainly consists of a skinny jean. No surprises then that I have worn five different pairs of skinny jeans with my dark blue Lee Scarlett jean being the clear winner. I know I've waxed lyrical before about finding the right fit jean for you and to spend as much as you can afford on specialist denim brands. 

However my favourite brands over the years,which include 2 pregnancies, have been James, 7 for all mankind, Hudson and Lee. All of which I must add I've bought from TK Maxx. Topshop also do a great jean selection so if you haven't yet found your perfect pair keep persevering!

So for AW bottoms I would say my essential mumswear must haves would be a dark blue jean, a dark cargo pant, a black jean and/or a black stretch trouser like my Zara pair. Obviously if you are a skirt person ignore the above. I promise to include more dresses and skirts in future posts as long as you don't expect me to be wearing them. I have to be true to my personal style.

Tomorrow I'll look at knitwear.....so get ready for a lot of grey cashmere!

  

It's half term and my week day outfit inspiration will start again next Monday. In the meantime I thought I'd take a look back over the outfits I have worn since this blogs launch on the 7th of January and do a bit of number crunching. 

I've posted on 28 days so equivalent to 4 weeks worth of outfits and I haven't yet repeated a total look, although of course I've worn elements again and again. Today I'll look at my footwear. 

Okay so I've also worn 10 items of footwear. (Yesterday I found I'd worn 10 items of outerwear too.) 
The most worn have been my tan Barbarin Uggs and Uterque Black leather buckle boot. The one shown, top left, is a similar style in patent from Very by Fearne collection. Obviously that's been weather driven. If I had a driver no doubt I would have been in my heels in sub zero temperatures too as seen at NYFW! 

The two least worn are my diamante black Zara heels as I've only been to one cocktail dressing event,well it is only February! and the Office grey suede over the knee boot which I wore for a 'date' night. As my posts are usually weekday/term time this comes as no surprise.

So for AW footwear I would say my essential mumswear must haves would be a flat black leather boot, Uggs or comfort boot, a pair of wellingtons, a flat knee high boot and trainers. If you're wearing trainers for daywear rather than just the gym my current favourites are suede Adidas Gazelles OG, in a burgundy,grey or navy. Maybe I need just one more pair of shoes.........watch this space.

Tomorrow I'll look at bottoms.....and that's the jean,trouser,skirt kind!

It's half term and my week day outfit inspiration will start again next Monday. In the meantime I thought I'd take a look back over the outfits I have worn since this blogs launch on the 7th of January and do a bit of number crunching. 

I've posted on 28 days so equivalent to 4 weeks worth of outfits and I haven't yet repeated a total look, although of course I've worn elements again and again. Today I'll look at my outerwear. 

Below I've shown the 10 items from my outfit builder so they are similar to what I have in my wardrobe rather than the real thing. You may notice the duplication of long chocolate quilted coats, however I own a short one without a hood and a longer one with a faux fur trim hood. Also shown are 2 khaki parkas. My F&F one is very lightweight with 3/4 length sleeves whereas my M&S cotton parka is much heavier with full length sleeves.

It may seem excessive to have 10 coats but in my defence they have been accumulated over the last 7 years. So for AW outerwear I would say my essential mumswear must haves would be a hooded raincoat, a smart wool coat, a leather jacket, a hooded quilted coat and a hooded cotton parka.   

Tomorrow I'll analyse my footwear!