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Thursday, 19 February 2015

Spring is in the air!

Today was the first day I turned up the jeans and got the ankles (almost) and arms out!
image Top - Telco
Jeans - Maison Scotch
Scarf - M&S (old)
Taupe Suede Ankle Boots - Mango (old)
Pendant - A21 Charity Pendant from this post


It was a gorgeous day with sun streaming in the windows and my kitchen worktops were fitted!  So so pleased with them and I promise I'll share before/during/after photos once we've unpacked boxes, cleared out all the tools and had the room painted.


The top I'm wearing is a bit of a find from Tesco the other evening. It's a very simple floaty t-shirt style top with a longer back and split/pleated sides in a neutral shade of grey/blue. I also picked up the same top in black. They're down to £8 in the sale - a great wardrobe staple. I bought 12's in both and they're on the large side.


And if you're looking an inexpensive breton, this one caught my eye in Tesco also. Just £7 with a boat neckline though I had to size up to a 14 so they're not generous. Not online yet but there were loads in Newtownbreda. The blue is brighter than the pictures - more of a royal blue rather than a navy.


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And the hair has gone shorter - took the head staggers at the news that Johnny would be out of the country for 7 weeks so I asked for an 'Emma Willis' inspired short cut. Really pleased with it - here's a close up of it (and my new mugs - a clue to my kitchen colour scheme!) ahead of my trying on session.


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Hope you've had a good week, especially those of you still on half term - my lot went back on Wednesday thankfully. It's been so tricky managing school holidays and renovations!


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15 comments

  1. It's lovely to see a bit of spring coming through Avril. I'm so over winter clothes x

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  2. Your hair looks amazing Avril....love it! Some great little finds in Tesco, superb wardrobe staples! xx

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  3. Oh I love Spring March is one of my favourite months. Love your shorter hair Avril, it really suits you. X

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  4. Your hair looks fab, I'm feeling so ready for a colour change with spring arriving!
    That looks like a great Breton, I'll have to pop to tesco & see if they're in store :) x

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  5. Love the hair! Tesco has turned up a few gems for me lately too, not something I thought I'd ever hear myself saying, but it does soften the blow a little when you can incorporate your purchases into the weekly shop!

    Becky x

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  6. Your hair looks fabulous, Avril. I love it! I can't wait for spring now. I've been veering towards brighter clothes this week in the hope that it might spur it on! Lynne xx

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  7. Cannot wait for Spring Avril - still pretty cold round here but the sun has been out this half term - bonus! I really like the breton - will have to pop into my local Tesco shortly. Loving the shorter hair - really suits you! xx

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  8. Hi Avril (hair twin!) , sounds like your on the home straits now, the shorter do looks great, I love Emma's hair but the curls don't let me go that short! All the best Pippa

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  9. Hair looks amazing Avril. That breton is a steal!

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  10. Your hair looks amazing Avril, really really suits you. I've gone back to online food shopping so not hit my local Tesco for a while, must pay it a visit soon as those tops are a great find x

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  11. All the crocuses are out now but today has been atrocious with heavy rain and a howling gale.

    The Tesco breton looks good! I rarely look at women's clothes in ours as it's incredibly messy which instantly sets me on edge. Love your new 'do too :)

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  12. Hair looks great! Really suits you. I miss being away from a big Tesco as you can always find some great bits in there, lovely top x

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  13. really love the new hair, and a new Breton is ALWAYS acceptable!
    Can not wait for the sunshine to arrive x

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  14. The hair is beautiful! Johnny did good!

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  15. Your hair looks gorgeous Avril! I can't bear the thought of short sleeves just yet but can't wait to wear them! x

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