The house move is imminent - we'll be handing over keys in less than 2 weeks and the new place is far from ready so it's a case of all hands on deck for the next 10 days or so. Ever dedicated to my blog (ha!), I'm trying to get a photo on the days when I'm not in leggings/tracksuit bottoms, so here's last week's building site/kitchen shop/B&Q style :)
Wearing my long flat boots more with this colder weather as they're so easy for running about. Mine are from Carl Scarpa a few years back. I teamed them with my BHS Navy pea coat, Boden Off Duty Jumper (both from last winter), jeans from New Look and a fab new scarf from Next. I know, I know...scarf overload...
Close up of the scarf - love how it works with navy & the light grey. It's cosy too and not really huge like lots of these blanket scarf. It's much more wearable for that reason.
Next up, long boots again with a cape. I was going to stock this cape in the shop but it came as a twin pack and I didn't like the other colour way so took the decision not to buy it. I knew this colour would sell but I'd end up losing money on the other one so it wouldn't have made business sense. Sorry girls - if it's any consolation, it's quite hard to wear...kept slipping off my shoulders! But with a belt it would be better and it also works as a great oversized scarf.
Back in the ankle boots for this hangover outfit from Friday (book club was the night before and as it was my last one as a resident, I probably enjoyed it more than I should have!). Furry Gilet and Breton are both from Boden, Jeans are Maison Scotch from Feather & Stitch and my boots are the Navy Ash Jalouse. Sorry for the poor photo - indoor photos on these gloomy days are tricky!
Last up, grey and burgundy for a trip into Belfast on Saturday morning. Boots from Seven Boot Lane, Coat from Dunnes, Jeans are Gap & my jumper is H&M. My son had his second (of three) transfer tests so with an hour free in the city, it would have been rude not to go into Zara.
I took photos of my Zara try on so will try to blog about it in the next few days, house move permitting.
Right - back to work here now as I've a ton of shop orders to make up. For anyone who's not heard, due to the move, I'm closing up the shop on Friday evening for a few weeks. So there's a re-location sale for the next 3 days with amazing reductions on all my winter stock. Grab a bargain while you can - some lines have sold out since this morning. Thanks for all the orders so far - I will endeavour to get them dispatched by Thursday.
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I'm impressed that you still look so smart with so much going on - I think I'd be wandering around with plaster in my hair and a fine covering of dust! I'm dying to have a look at the shop, but I so don't need any more scarves. What's the betting I'll have placed an order by the end of the day?!
ReplyDeleteBecky x
Lovely Next scarf Avril...love that! Very envious of the Boden gilet and Breton....fab combination! I am breaking out my gilet.....it'll need to be under a coat today me-thinks! Good luck with all the house stuff! xx
ReplyDeleteWow what an exciting & busy time ahead Avril but so lovely to be in your new home for Christmas. Lots of luck with the house move & I'm loving your new scarf from Next.
ReplyDeleteJane xx
Oooh exciting Avril although I'm not sure how you're fitting everything in at the moment. I loved your cape thingy when I saw it on Instagram but there's nothing more annoying when things won't stay 'put'. Really liking your colour palette this season x
ReplyDeleteA fabulous looks as always, Avril. Good luck with the house move! Lynne xx
ReplyDeleteHave I missed the Next top? Waiting to buy my Christmas outfit, sorry I know you are in moving hell but the mention was too tantalising
ReplyDeleteOnly you could manage to continue looking smart at such a chaotic time!! And the more I see your Ash Jalouse boots, the more I want them! Good luck with the house move xx
ReplyDeleteThe light gilet with the breton top is lovely. I keep seeing these nice gilet's and I really should get one to shut myself up!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with the move!