Fashion Diary/New Finds in TU Sainsbury’s and M&S

Last Sunday I took a trip to M&S and TU Sainsbury’s, and found some really lovely pieces and bought a pair of fitness bottoms from Sainsbury’s, and there were more items I want to invest in.

These items have been selected because these items are going to last for many years and I like a good tie shirt, great for Spring and summer, and saw it in Sainsbury’s but was on the wrong rack, but still caught my eye, as I have a printed version, that I bought a few year ago, and still I wear it, and washes really well.

These clothes will never go out of fashion and still be current, like the jumper I have selected that has stripes and love the colour of the stripes with the Baige background and be great to wear through out the different seasons. This was from M&S, along with the black animal print tracksuit. I did find another jump, but couldn’t find it on their site.

That is the thing with some clothes you find, in store aren’t all available online, but I will do a shop with me, and see if I can find the one I wanted to share. The tracksuit is lovely, and would wear it, but the jumper I saw would have been a good option too.

The T-Shirt is TU Sainsbury’s and love it. I very rarely buy plain t-shirts, it just my person preference. The one thing I miss not doing, is going to a music festival, as it be a great item to wear, but worn though out the year too. I picture a nice pair of leggins, jeans and even black or denim shorts. In the winter why not invest in a leather jacket and Baige coloured boots.

The fitness bottoms I did purchase, because I just love Sainsbury’s fitness bottoms. They had gone up on price, as they other pairs I have purchased were £16, but these were £18.

Then, I found these Sandals on M&S and I love square heals, and what is good about M&S, is that they do half sizes still,, and I find that some Size 5’s are too big, as I am a 4 and half.

I like shoes that look nice but are comfortable and can wear them without the fear of falling on my face, when wearing them.

So, I hope that you like these items and has in some way inspired you.

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Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

Fashion Diary/Kids and parent matching fashion

I got this idea from watching Louise Pentland, and would post these types of images on Instagram, and decided that I want to see if I can buy matching outfits for me and my son.

Ok so the jumper isn’t a match, but were both in fitness clothes, brand Adidas, and wanted to use this to inspire other mothers, sons and daughters to do the same.

Sorry about the bare face I just don’t wear make up everyday to give my skin on my face a break from it. I wanted to have a bit of fun with styling me and Henry together and see some others on Pinterest (See below):

The store I bought our outfits from was from Sports Direct, and will look in H&M Kids and H&M adult clothes.

I know you can get Pyjamas that match, but like to do this for everyday fashion.

It doesn’t have to be expensive clothes and I still set a budget, and great way to get the most out of your clothes, and you can get others involved at all.

I remember when I was a secondary school, there were groups of girls, as I went to a girls school, would dress the same and so why not do this with you and your children.

If you already do this then I’d love to see photos and where your clothes are from. You can leave a comment below.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

Fashion Diary/Dressing for the weather when it is humid but rainy

When it comes to fashion it can be challenge when one day it is super warm then next minute humid, but rainy.

This is where hoods can be handy as I never carry an umbrella, but will wear a cap, winter hat when it is super cold or a hood. I love wearing a hooded fleece and invested some from Shein and H&M, and would love to get one from Help the Heroes charity website, and so going to invest in one this year. They are a bit pricy but because it going to a good cause I don’t mind spending more on a fleece as I will make sure they last a lifetime.

I am someone her invests in leggins and jumpers and vest tops. I wear these for everyday and for bedtime. I like to get my monies worth, and if they fit well, wash well and light and easy to wear then I will wear them to the end of days in this world.

These are from Shein, an online retailer that I discovered last year and love what I purchased from, but my bank account were hacked so now I am a bit dubious to buy anything else online, and would love to have own brand in these sort of clothes.

When it comes to vest tops and hoodies is that they are brilliant to layer up and invested in jumpers this year that I don’t need anymore but I live in them so I know buying jumpers as a long time investment, and worth the dosh spent.

What do you like to invest in when it comes to fashion? Please leave a comment below I would love for your feedback and what brands and stores have you have seen that has these items mentioned in this post. Recommendations truly welcome.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

Fashion Diary/Casual style clothes

Hello and welcome to a new blog! I took a bit of a break being the Easter Holidays but now I am back and in this blog I talk about how I like the casual oversized clothes look along with fitness bottoms with trainers and knee high Boots.

This year I have really gotten into wearing casual sports clothes and have quite a few fitness bottoms from TU Sainsbury’s and would like to purchase more pairs. They are only £16 bit fit a treat but since buying my last pair I have gone down a dress size 14.

I have no special secret just been looking after my son and gotten into my love for walking again. This Easter Holiday I have done a lot and love black trainers from amazon and so comfortable. I am trying to stay away from ordering items from Amazon as my card was hacked into, but will look for alternatives once these are worn to search the high street for similar pairs.

I am in the need for of Knee high boots so going to save up for these. I will when I have a chance will check a pair out in TK Maxx, Sainsbury’s or Primark which I rarely buy from but do like to treat myself once a year. I don’t just buy any items because of the price tag but on items I actually need and on how long they last.

Building a wardrobe that you are happy with can take time, but when you always have something to wear you know you made the right choice and was worth the investment.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

Fashion Diary/Clothes for Spring that can be worn when we have different weathers

When it comes to fashion I think Spring fashion to be lovely patterned tops and wearing ballet pump shoes and having florals.

Yet days where it is raining it is not always possible. So here are some items that you could wear that will be suitable for all weathers. Scroll across to see below.

I like items that I can put with a blazer, a jacket, or cardigan when its not too chilly but will be brilliant in a woolly jumper over the top.

Then shoes for me I live by my trainers and white pumps I have or a pair of Ballet shoes.

So what fashion do you like this time of year that you can wear still in different weathers I’d love for you to leave a comment below.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

Fashion Diary/Etsy Fashion

With the weather keeps changing it can be tricky to workout what to wear. Last week in the UK it was so warm that I wore my shorts and now I in jeans a polar neck from Amazon, a heart patterned grey jumper, black jeans from Primark, a sports bra I bought a long time ago from I think amazon, and socks from a local charity shop.

I uploaded from my Youtube channel of “What I like to wear in a week”, and will be creating more content like that, as it really helps me get the most out of my clothes.

I been looking on Etsy for a change instead of amazon, shein and TK Maxx and see what fashionable items they had and here are my picks.

So the first picture is of a fleece for women, and I loved it because of the colour, and great with a pair of jeans, or shorts when it gets sunny and warm again, and the seller name is: IslaandIx and they have many different colours to choose from.

I came about these items via Youtube and like the white top showing above, and is image number 2, and straight away caught my eye and again can be worn with jeans and shorts, with a pair of boots or trainers and is by the retailer on Etsy called: Flocks2LocksSA

Then I looked at dresses. I do like a dress, I am not one to wear them all of the time, but like to add to my wardrobe, as they are one item, and one above is like a maxi dress and great with black tights and boots or a pair of trainers and be worn everyday. The seller is: QUATRIEME You can dress it up for warm weather with a pair of flips flops, and with the hooded fleece and white t-shirt.

I then found this casual everyday dress. This can be worn with pumps, some jewelry and flips flops. In the summer dress it up with a toe ring on your feet and ankle bracelet. It is by the seller: MagicStitchDesigns

So check them out. Sometimes when using Etsy the delivery charge can be quite high, so worth thinking about, but by using Etsy to build up a wardrobe, it makes a change and different from what you can get from the high street. Fashion is about what your personal style is.

I hope these blogs help you, and if you’d like to be kept updated of my blogs on this site then remember you can follow me, and so every time I share a blog on this site, you will be alerted.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

Fashion Diary/Clothes for Mothers Day

Hello, it is the beginning and on Sunday coming it is Mothers Day and we lose an hour, as it is now officially Spring, but its not that weather yet where, even it has been nice and sunny, there is still a chill in the air.

This is from Shein and love checking out their fashion, and I am mad about jumpers and the casual working girl look, with a takeaway cup of coffee, when on the go. It can be worn with white trainers, pointy flat shoes or a pair of ankle boots, with a blazer on top, or a nice coat.

If you are going out on Sunday for Mother’s day and is still a bit chilly this look would be perfect.

I have also seen some lovely pieces on Etsy.

If you didn’t read my previous blog, it is about what you can by as gifts.

Also I have begun doing a monthly newsletter and the one I have written for March has a gift guide also:

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It can be confusing what to wear, when it is lovely and sunny but still cold to wear just a jumper and trousers, and so I would say tailored casual look is a winner. It can depend where you are going and if it isn’t raining.

I would always prepare first and if you are meeting outdoors or inside.

I today put up a new What I like to wear video so please check out here.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

Fashion Diary/Mothers Day what I like to buy as gifts

So not far now and it will be Mother’s day and so this week I thought I would show items of fashion that can be given as gifts and one thing I have done, is bought a bag for each lady in my family with little gifts inside.

When it comes to clothes as gifts make sure if the items does not fit to keep the receipt, along with the original packaging.

The one thing I find easier is to buy accessorizes like a new hand bag, tote bag, and personalised product like a t-shirt.

This a example above, is a design that I found on the site I love to use, Funky Pigeon.

They do a lot of gifts like mugs, photos, with frames and stationary.

This one above is a T-Shirt I found on Etsy and have a look as they are a lot of items you can buy as gifts, and have different ones compared to the many clothes stores.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/

I found this lovely pinkie coloured hoodie on Etsy and one I would wear, and why not make a fashion hamper, with a hoodie, a personalised T-Shirt, a personalised mug, along with some slippers. Just that it is a gift put together personally from you, for your mum or even grandmum.

I love these style of bags and just a simple sweet one can be used to put some little gifts in with tissue paper with, nail file, Make up, tissues, a bank card holder, and just again make it personalised by attaching a keyring with a photo on it. I did that once and ordered them from Visitaprint, who do a lot of personalised items.

Why not take your mum out for some retail therapy and create a card/invitation to go shopping all expenses covered and then why not go for a drink and meal, afterwards, or book a hotel to go on a shopping trip in London.

I this weekend went to a musical, the Lion King and made a bit of an effort. Yet it was a good day out, so why not make a day of it and celebrate us mums for the hard work we do.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

Fashion Diary/One in one out

So I like to if you have read my blogs on this site, to rotate my clothes and when I buy items I will go through my clothes and see what I can pass on or dispose of. At the moment I am in need of some t-shirts and to prep for Spring and Summer but ones I can still where through the year.

Check out Shein and TK Maxx as they have good styles of T-shirts and going to do a haul this week filmed and I do create fashion videos, check out these links to my Youtube channels that features fashion and how I like to buy.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUDFIqjVKLy7NhtcR6Hy0Tg

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVjvO2fsowvFne_iMuG7d1g/videos

Check out this selection of T-Shirts that caught my eye:

The issue with Shein clothes such as T-Shirts can go out of stock so quickly so when you see them, then buy, and got rid of some boots I owned, and in a bad state disposed of.

Here are some t-shirts I liked on TK Maxx:

With TK Maxx, I buy in store and not online and you do have to search through the racks but still a go to and is one of my favourite High Street Stores.

A T-Shirt is always gonna be fashionable and H&M I will do a new shop with me soon.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X

Fashion Diary/New InSites into Fashion/Clearing out

When it comes to fashion I get that eagerness to buy especially rediscovering H&M, New Look, TU Sainsbury’s and Oliver Bonas, but I have made a order on Shein as I looked in these stores today but waiting for their Spring Fashion to come in, as it still based on winter clothes and I have enough.

These are the items in H&M that caught my eye today and they did black trousers too if the light colour is not for you, and the Jacket reminds me of one I had as a kid and I had a Bros Picture on the back of it, which my Nan Sewed on me. Talking the 80’s.

The items I need is T-Shirts, Pyjamas, Socks and Knickers, and new bras. I am focussing on these items, because the washing machine has broken down, I also want to have a clear out and going to do a Spring Seasonal Clean up and go through my clothes as I have lost some weight and so gonna clear out my spring and summer items that no longer fit me.

I also am after a fitness jacket that go with the bottoms I wearing today from TU Sainsbury’s as I love them and so want a two piece of possible. Here below is the one I found that matches, but at Matalan.

I love fitness gear clothes and great for when I workout indoors and when out walking and wash well too, which is always a bonus.

When it comes to tops or jackets, because I am big on top I have to go a size up, but am 14 waist now and so going to have a sort through and set up a Vinted Account to sell them or if not give for recycle bin or a charity shop.

It is always good to go through my clothes and put different items together and if nothing doesn’t fit then good to give away to someone else.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie X