*This blog contains affiliate links* A few years ago I saved up for a pair of leather leggings. They were a big investment, and I really loved wearing them, but then I discovered the Commando faux leather leggings and I must confess that I haven’t worn them since. You see my real leather leggings weren’t a perfect fit. They were prone to bagging at the…
Our bathroom demolotion has begun and planning is in full swing. For those who don’t follow along on stories or are new to the blog, we are (unexpectedly) having to re-do our en-suite bathroom after discovering Milla’s ceiling was about to collapse due to a leaking shower AND a leaking roof. Our bathroom is ten years old and bar two tiny mosaics which had come…
To Travel… Anine Bing Sweatshirt / Mint Velvet Joggers / Nike Trainers Suitcases from Antler Official (absolutely brilliant and currently on sale) *cases were gifted* Day 1 Dress from LoveShackFancy at Beach Cafe *dress gifted* Sandals from M&S past season Day 2 Dress from H&M Sandals bought in Greece Bag Hopeful London Denim Jacket River Island. Evening Sequin Dress Zara (past season) Sandals Etsy Denim…
*This post was written in collaboration with Topshop and contains affiliate links* For this month’s Topshop collaboration I have chosen timeless, classic pieces. Let’s start with this beautiful Herringbone coat (£169) I love the way it adds texture to an outfit without being overpowering. It’s softer than black and if like me, much of your wardrobe consists of dark wintery hues, then this would be…
Anine Bing Sweatshirt – £157 (I bought a size XS, and it fits well) Mango Black Puffa – £79.99 &Other Stories Sunglasses – £27 Golden Goose Trainers – £335 Topshop Straight Jeans – £40 &Other Stories Hobo Bag – £175 &Other Stories Snow Boots – £135 Something to watch… If you haven’t already seen this film, put it right at the top of your watch…
*Please note my blog contains affiliate links* It’s my birthday soon and I have been thinking about treating myself to a new black handbag. Taking inspiration from old Celine, I am looking for something classic, understated, over the shoulder, not too big and not too small. I find the bigger the handbag, the more I carry and it ends up being unnecessarily heavy. My current…
I am sad not to be able to share the before photos with you here as I love seeing interiors transformation photos on instagram, but (in case you hadn’t heard) I lost my entire cameral roll at the weekend during a phone upgrade. I decided to set about painting our snug walls (which were a very dark charcoal colour) and floorboards (a very dark brown)…
*This post contains affiliate links* With just 8 days of Second Hand September to go, I thought I would share my experience. I’ll be honest, it hasn’t been easy and I have been on countdown all month! I have also experienced a few moments when I have felt a loss of identity and a loss of purpose. I guess that shouldn’t be much of a…
*This post was written in collaboration with Topshop* (AD) and contains affiliate links* My go-to outfit for a night out is usually ‘jeans and a nice top’. It’s easy, it’s comfortable and will also take you seamlessly from day to night. So for this month’s edit I wanted to focus on finding those ‘nice tops’ we want but can never find! Palermo Prairie Star Print…
This year we decided to do something a little different from our usual beach/villa holiday in Greece and travel a little further (okay a lot!) to experience somewhere completely new and different. I’ll be honest, the ‘we’ I refer to was mainly me. You see, I’m about to turn 42 and having grown up in South Africa and only set foot on a plane age…
Chloe Samwell-Smith
