Wednesday 30 December 2009

Wednesday 30/12/09




Just having a chilling out day today. I am not a great fan of leggings and a top but given the amount of dripping on toast I've eaten anything I wear just has to be stretchy!!!

Jumper - Primark
Leggings - ASDA
Boots & Socks - Matalan

Tuesday 29 December 2009

Cocktail Party



I feel all grown up heading off to a cocktail party!!!

Dress - TK Maxx
Shoes - Matalan
Earrings & Ring - Esme-Grace


Sunday 27 December 2009

Review of 2009

Here are some of my favourite outfits from 2009.

January


February



March



April



May



June



July



August - nothing fashion wise because of the move to my beautiful new house!



September



October



November





Christmas/Sales



This is the Christmas haul - 3 pairs of shoes, one pair of boots, 5 jumper dresses and a pair of jeans (and another skirt not photographed!

Just a quick preview of things to come in Jan.


Monday 21 December 2009

I Miss You

Exciting Announcement (well it's exciting for me!)

School Gate Chic will be returning in the New Year!!!



in the meantime follow me on Twitter @Spiragirl



Thursday 26 November 2009

Thursday 26/11/09 - The End of the Road




I have realised that I no longer even know why I keep this blog. I think it's time to stop.
Thanks to everyone who's read and commented over the time I have been doing it.

Top - New Look
Skirt - M&S
Leggings - Asda
Shoes - Aldo (gifted)

Monday 23 November 2009

Monday 23/11/09



I don't usually do hats because I have a tiny head and they look ridiculous but this one actually fits ok and doesn't look too stupid so thought I'd give it a whirl. Off to hunt out christmas play costumes for my boys in Matalan this morning.

Jumper & Belt - Primark
Jeans - Matalan
Boots - Priceless
Hat - ASDA


Sunday 22 November 2009

Sunday 22/11/09



Yesterday was just a jeans and fleece day. Today I was informed I look like a halloween fairy cake!!

Vest & Cardi - Primark
Skirt - Matalan
Tights - ASDA
Pippa's Outfit - Tesco



Friday 20 November 2009

Friday 20/11/09



Thanks for the opinions - all ready to go out now!

Dress - New Look
Tights - ASDA
Shoes - Mono Due
Jacket - Primark
Bag - Can't remember
Bracelet - Esme-Grace
Earrings - Primark



Quick Question



Off out with the girls tonight in my fab new dress.....black tights or not?



Thursday 19 November 2009

Thursday 19/11/09




No post yesterday, was manically busy. However I did get one shot to show what the evil wind and rain did to my hair....



And this is why it is likely to be tied up until Summer is here once more!!

Helping out at school again today in Year 1 this time so more school appropriate clothing. I completely surprised myself by actually enjoying it!! I tried Shoegal's tip of combining turquoise and red as acxcent colours. Think I like it.
Jumper - Matalan
Shirt - Tesco
Trousers - Next
Shoes - TK Maxx
Bracelet, Necklace, Earrings - Esme-Grace




Tuesday 17 November 2009

Tuesday 17/11/09



Helping at the school this morning, then lunch with friends and more friends for tea. I forgot how much I love these trousers.

Trousers - TK Maxx
Shirt - Next
Top - Primark
Boots - Blox (ebay)
Necklace - Esme-Grace



Monday 16 November 2009

Monday 16/11/09


In a very good mood today. That is all.

Tops & Skirt - Primark
Leggings - Asda
Boots - Giselle (ebay)



Sunday 15 November 2009

Sunday 15/11/09



Yesterday I was just in painting clothes because I was redecorating the downstairs loo and kitchen. Today I had a child-free day. It was fab, had a lovely lunch and game of Scrabble with my mate, then shopping after. Lovely :-)

Jumper - Matalan
Jeans - Primark
Belt - BHS
Boots - Priceless




Friday 13 November 2009

Friday 13/11/09



Had a jewellery party this morning, then jumped in the car to get Pips and head off to Bristol for lunch. Back in time to pick up the boys! Busy, busy, but successful morning.

Top & Cardigan - Primark
Jeans - Matalan
Belt - gifted
Boots - Kit (ebay)
Necklace & Earrings - Esme-Grace



Thursday 12 November 2009

Thursday 12/11/09



Not looking bad for someone who's managed about 8 hours sleep over the past two days! Having a good day preparing for the first Esme-Grace party since the move. Sparkly fairy cake anyone?!

Shirt - Zara (ebay)
Cardigan - Tesco
Skirt, Belt, Tights, Shoes - Primark



Tuesday 10 November 2009

Tuesday 10/11/09



I have barely been in today. Helping out at nursery this morning, more therapeutic laminating, then off to a friends for lunch. Got back just in time to leave and pick up the boys! Finally sat down for five minutes before heading out again to the post office. Might have to sneak in a cuppa before I go out again. I'm definitely flagging.

Shirt - Next (ebay)
Top - Primark
Jeans - Matalan
Boots - Priceless
Necklace & Earrings - Esme-Grace



Monday 9 November 2009

Monday 9/11/09



Comfy and casual today. I love how just putting on heels instead of flats makes it look like you've made an effort even when you really haven't.  I am not convinced about these crops over the boots - the boots have too much detailing for it really. Might try with my plain black ones which I still haven't thrown out even though they let water in!

Jumper & Crops - Primark
Boots - Kit (ebay)



Sunday 9/11/09 - Discount

Well, I did think about posting my pictures today but then I looked at myself and reconsidered. I may be an honest blogger like Shoegal but really you've all seen jeans, crocs and a hoodie before.

Have spent the day getting the discount codes to work on the website and various other technical glitches which needed sorting. I am pleased to say that School Gate Chic readers can enjoy a 10% discount off at Esme-Grace again, using the discount code SGC10. Enjoy!


Saturday 7 November 2009

Saturday 7/11/09



Back from my Mum's. Glad to be home :-)

Shirt, Tights, Socks, Shoes - Primark
Tank top - Tesco
Skirt - Matalan
Earrings - Esme-Grace





Friday 6 November 2009

Friday 6/11/09



Another busy day today but really just want to sit around drinking tea and nattering. Fortunately that's exactly what I plan to do this afternoon :-) Off to my Mums for her birthday celebrations after school. So please pray for a clear run on the M4 small tired children stuck in traffic is no fun for anyone.

Top, Cardigan, Jacket & Socks - Primark
Skirt - M&S
Tights - Asda
Boots - Priceless
Necklace & Earrings - Esme-Grace



Thursday 5 November 2009

Showing my Age



Heading out to fireworks with the little ones I realised that you can completely tell my age just by looking at
my beanie!! Possibly it's time to move on....but I don't think so!

Hat - The Rock Box
Scarf - Tesco
Jacket - Primark


Thursday 5/11/09



The sun is shining (for the moment - this is Swindon afterall), life is good.

Tops - Primark
Skirt - Next (ebay)
Tights - asda
Boots - Priceless
Necklace & Earrings - Esme-Grace



Wednesday 4 November 2009

Wednesday 4/11/09



I've had a really crappy day. Ice cream is the way forward!!

Jumper Dress & Socks - Primark
Dress - Jane Norman (ebay)
Leggings - Tesco
Boots - New Look
Necklace and Earrings - Esme-Grace




Tuesday 3 November 2009

Tuesday 3/11/09



I have done my first morning helping out at the nursery class and I actually really enjoyed it. It was lovely seeing Pippa playing and interacting with the other kids. Anyway, secretly I find guillotining and laminating therapeutic!

Vest & Jeans - Primark
Jumper - Matalan
Boots - Giselle (ebay)
Necklace & Earrings - Esme-Grace



Monday 2 November 2009

Monday 2/11/09



Well the boys are back at school. Life is a bit calmer again. Pips is back tomorrow and it is my first day as a parent helper at the school. I need to find school appropriate clothes for Tuesday mornings and soon Thursdays as well as I start helping at the boys school in a couple of weeks.

Jumper, Dress & Belt - Primark
Tights - ASDA
Shoes - River Island (charity shop)
Necklace - Esme-Grace



Sunday 1 November 2009

Sunday 1/11/09



It's hard to believe that November is already here. The month of bonfires and quietly preparing for Christmas, the nights so much darker and coats an essential. I really love this time of year.

Jumper - Primark
Jeans - Matalan
Boots - Priceless Shoes
Necklace & Earrings - Esme-Grace



Saturday 31 October 2009

Saturday 31/10/09



Nothing scary today.

Black top - Primark
Tunic - ebay
Leggings - ASDA
Shoes - Matalan
Earrings - Esme-Grace



Friday 30 October 2009

Friday 30/10/09



Thanks to some rather fabulous advice I have gone back to an old look and definitely feel much more myself again.

Top & Skirt - Primark
Disorganised Mum T - personalised
Leggings - ASDA
Boots - Priceless Shoes




Thursday 29 October 2009

Thursday 29/10/09



I haven't even left the house today!

T shirt - gifted
Jeans - Next



Wednesday 28 October 2009

Wednesday 28/10/09



I think I've lost my fashion mojo. I look a complete mess everyday. Am feeling very run down at the moment which isn't helping but I feel completely stuck in a rut fashion wise.

Top & Jeans - Primark
Shirt - Next (ebay)
Boots - New Look




Tuesday 27 October 2009

Tuesday 27/10/09



Been busy crafting a new blind today so comfort was key. Check out my handiwork here.

Tops and tights - Primark
Skirt - Matalan
Shoes - Buffalo London



Monday 26 October 2009

Monday 26/10/09



Trying this dress again with the suggested polo neck under it. I like it a lot. I feel a bit Star Trek in it but not in a bad way.

Dress & Tights - ASDA
Poloneck - Primark
Boots - Priceless
Cuff - Virgin Vie



Sunday 25 October 2009

Sunday 25/10/09



I don't know what happened to the non jacket pics but as it started to rain while I was taking them that's all I got. Glad to be back home and back to blogging as usual.

Tops & Skirt - Primark
Tights - ASDA
Boots - Kit (ebay)



Friday 23 October 2009

Thursday 23/10/09



Caught on camera at karaoke last night! I am away from home at the moment so not able to take pics so easily. My friend took this one of me singing so thought it would do the job for now. Had a fab night and got loads of songs in :-)

Jumper - Matalan
Jeans - New Look
Necklace - Esme-Grace



Wednesday 21 October 2009

Wednesday 21/10/09



I am completely wrecked. Middle son was up all night ill and in my bed meaning yet another night of no sleep. I have a million things I need to do today and can't do any of them because the kids are too sick to take out. Can someone please take over for me? I need a break.

Jumper - Primark
Jeans - New Look
Booties - Priceless
Coat - Next (ebay)
Scarf - can't remember
Spurs Mug - borrowed because it holds more tea!



Tuesday 20 October 2009

Tuesday 20/10/09





I finally managed to nip out and get a couple of pics in a short break in the rain.

Shirt - Next
Top - Primark
Shorts - H&M
Tights - Woolworths
Boots - BLOX (ebay)
Necklace - Esme-Grace

Monday 19 October 2009

Monday 19/10/09



Definitely feel an 80s vibe today. I am, however, giving up on flats after my friend laughed at me for being so surprisingly short!!

Top - New Look
Jeans - Matalan
Shoes - Buffalo London (TK Maxx)
Necklace - Esme-Grace