I’ve really noticed the seasons changing this ye

I’ve really noticed the seasons changing this year. Going into lockdown when spring was just beginning. A crazy summer like no other we’d ever experienced. And now a new season is just beginning. Such strange times. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
How have you coped this year, what have you done to destress and get through it? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
What are you most looking forward to about Autumn?

I’ve had some serious mum bun action going on th

I’ve had some serious mum bun action going on this week. It’s been a bit of a busy one sorting out a lot of life stuff. I’d like a few days off being a grown up please! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Been wearing a few of my more Autumnal dresses this week including this Indian cotton Monsoon dress which I bought on Depop last year. It’s so soft and comfy and perfect for transitional weather.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
How has everyone else’s week been?

Happy Wednesday! I’ve been a bit lacking in moti

Happy Wednesday! I’ve been a bit lacking in motivation and positivity this week, so my plan today is to get out of my rut, get some work done, so some manifesting and be good to myself by celebrating every small victory. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Fingers crossed I can turn this week round a bit.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Pic of some old things, because they always make me happy!

Thought I’d share a mini book review today. I’

Thought I’d share a mini book review today. I’d seen The Lido recommended absolutely everywhere and I’d picked up a copy in a charity shop last year, so I thought it was high time I give it a go. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The book is about Kate a young journalist, who feels a bit lost with her life in London, her anxiety is holding her back and she is struggling with loneliness. When she is asked to write a story for the local newspaper she works for, covering the possible closure of Brockwell Lido, she meets Rosemary an avid swimmer in her 80s and her life changes forever. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The book tells the story of both Kate and Rosemary and I warmed to both characters really quickly. They are both completely and likeable and you find yourself really rooting for them throughout. I really liked both of them. All of the other characters are great too. I really enjoyed reading about them. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The plot is very well written. At times it is deeply nostalgic as we look back at Rosemary’s life and how her history runs alongside that of the Lido. Her memories are so vivid, I kept thinking that it would make a great film! I loved the way she and Kate formed a friendship and helped each other throughout the book. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Continued in comments....

It’s #secondhandseptember so for the rest of the

It’s #secondhandseptember so for the rest of the month (and most of the time tbh) I’ll only be shopping second hand. Who else is taking part? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Go to @oxfamgb to find out more.

Do you sometimes end up wearing the same outfit ov

Do you sometimes end up wearing the same outfit over and over because it’s easier to grab it from the clean laundry basket than put it away? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
This dress has ended up back in rotation and I’ve worn it loads recently! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Definitely worth making the most of summer dresses while it’s still semi warm, plus it has pockets! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
This is an old Cath Kidston dress that’s about 9 years old now and still going strong!

A happy place. 💕

A happy place. 💕

Happy September! How are we here already? Sending

Happy September! How are we here already? Sending big hugs to all the parents who are feeling a bit meh about back to school, anyone struggling with stress and anxiety (I’m finding things super hard atm) I hope this month treats you well. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I’m looking forward to working on my blog this month and getting involved with #SecondHandSeptember with lots of thrifty outfits.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Do you have anything fun planned for the month?

Little vintage finds! Feeling a bit meh about the

Little vintage finds! Feeling a bit meh about the fact that car boot sale season is nearly over and I’ve only been to one! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I did end up with a big pile of vintage french fashion magazines though, so Im looking forward to sharing lots of the gorgeous illustrations from them with you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Everything in this pic is car boot sale treasure and my latest blog post is all about how I find the best bits of vintage treasure, without breaking the bank. Link in bio.

I didn’t think it would be sweater weather alrea

I didn’t think it would be sweater weather already! But here we are at the end of August feeling a little chilly and thinking about slightly warmer outfits. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Here I’m wearing an 80s sweater and skirt from a charity shop and my comfy ankle boots. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Do you think it’ll warm up again or is it time to dig out all my warmer sweaters and tights?

Now I have a lot of dresses in my wardrobe. I used

Now I have a lot of dresses in my wardrobe. I used to buy new ones every single week, mostly vintage but definitely a lot from the high street too. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I’m now trying to be more mindful of my impact on the planet and knowing more about where our clothes come from has definitely made me slow down. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Yes I will buy the odd new addition to my collection, but they’ve got to be keepers, that I’ll still want to wear for a very longtime. So I’ll definitely be choosing wisely!

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