tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24887308829547990192024-03-14T02:48:54.212+00:00Teacher in StyleCharlotte Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11906017890101886828noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488730882954799019.post-89609446667324047762013-02-19T17:04:00.000+00:002013-02-19T17:06:01.125+00:00Admitting defeat...maternity shopping part onePart one because I'm sure there will be a part two, three, four etc etc in the months leading up to August. As much as I love shopping and have been vastly enjoying my new found addiction (<a href="http://teacherinstyle.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/have-i-mentioned.html">baby shopping, in case you were wondering</a>!), maternity shopping has not massively appealed to me for a few reasons:<br />
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1) This would be an actual admittance of weight gain<br />
2) Maternity clothes in my head do not seem massively exciting<br />
3) I like my regular clothes. I want to spend money on regular clothing, not maternity.<br />
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Brushing my concerns aside, I conceded today that at 15 weeks, and with much in my wardrobe straining at the hip,waist,thigh, it was finally time to delve into the world of maternity. And actually, I was pleasantly surprised. I thought I would start with work wear as my usual dresses are bordering on uncomfortable now. I visited a few stores that I knew did maternity clothing, as well as a couple that don't (Zara, are you listening - it's time to start making maternity wear). Zara's new collection proved a massive tease, although I was able to purchase a couple of items that had enough stretch/manoeuvrabilty to pass as maternity wear. I stupidly tried on a pair of jeans in an 8 though and almost cried when they would not do up. I considered buying them and stitching elastic into the hip, but then caught myself: A) I would never get round to doing this and B) This would still provide only a temporary solution. Jeans shopping is next on my list, but, (deep breathes), I'm putting this off further as every pair of maternity jeans I have seen scares the bejeesus out of me. It's the elastic I think. With only two pairs of jeans left that fit me though, this is a mission I'm not going to be able to put off for much longer...<br />
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Anyway, pushing those thoughts aside, and moving onto to more joyful things, my haul from today!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Today's outfit</strong>:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Long line white vest: Primark</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Oversized boucle jumper: Primark</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Lear print scarf: H & M</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Khaki skinny jeans: Zara</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Black biker boots: Dune</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Leather double rivet bracelet: Mulberry</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Postmans lock hobo: Mulberry</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>First stop: Zara</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Black and white striped dress: £25.99. I thought this was be good for work, easy to wear with tights and flats or boots.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>First stop : Zara</strong></span><br />
<a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/uk/en/zara-neu-S2013/358003/1107508/DRAPED%20LINEN%20T-SHIRT"><span style="font-size: small;">Draped linen t-shirt dress: 25.99.</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> I really liked this as it is very much my usual style and can be worn with tights or with jeans and boots at pictured. Plenty of room for the growing bump too!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Next up: Topshop</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">It's a good job I liked and purchased this dress because I was severely disappointed with the changing rooms. Absolutely tiny and curtains that would not properly close. Seriously, how hard is it??! Anyway, another good dress for work, again with tights and flats, not jeans and boots as above! </span><a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=1&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=8912278&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208537&parent_categoryId=203984&pageSize=20&refinements=category~[209827|208537]&noOfRefinements=1"><span style="font-size: small;">Maternity floral midi dress - £36</span></a><span style="font-size: small;">.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Final stop: Blooming Marvellous at Mothercare</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Note the much better changing room - spacious and lockable door! (Take note Topshop). I was really impressed with this range and will revisit as I need more bits and pieces. This dress had a really good fit and will be good for work as well as weekend wear.</span><a href="http://www.mothercare.com/Blooming-Marvellous-Stripe-Maternity-Dress/LY5514,default,pd.html"><span style="font-size: small;"> Stripe maternity dress - £22</span></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Final stop: Blooming Marvellous at Mothecare</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Another good work dress, this is a really nice fabric and will provide plenty of room for growth over the coming months. </span><a href="http://www.mothercare.com/Blooming-Marvellous-Maternity-Black-Belted-Dress/LW7172,default,pd.html"><span style="font-size: small;">Black belted dress - £30</span></a><br />
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So that was it for the clothing haul, I also purchased a few more items of baby clothing (of course), some maternity tights and two new pieces of granny spandex... oh yes the maternity bra. To be fair, these do actually look like regular bras, which believe me, has been an absolute mission to find.</div>
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I am sure I will soon have more to share, it's the baby show on Friday and I cannot wait! I am not sure the husband shares my sentiment...</div>
Charlotte Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11906017890101886828noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488730882954799019.post-24893348897607003072013-02-08T22:27:00.003+00:002013-02-08T22:27:42.281+00:00Have I mentioned...It's official. I have baby-itis-baby-mad-omnia. Ok I've clearly made up that word (if you can call that a word), but the sentiment is true. I wonder if all newly pregnant women feel this way. Somehow, I am quite convinced that they do.<br />
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I wouldn't go so far as to say I have become a baby bore, but I'm not far off. I need to calm the freak down, but in my defence (there is no defence, I am just a highly excitable woman), there is too much out there for me to pore over, make lists of, scrapbook, blah blah blah! To say that the world of baby is oh so new to me would not entirely be true, I have always had the perfect images in my (slightly neurotic) head of perfect prams, a perfect nursery and the cutest baby clothes known to man. The more I search though, the more I come across, and the longer the list gets. I'm sure Mr TIS is having nightmares about the items I am absolutely certain we will need for the baby. His face paled a tad when I revealed that I had booked tickets for the <a href="http://www.thebabyshow.co.uk/excel/">Excel baby show</a> at the end of this month. I'm sure he has visions of hauling a load of baby gear back to the car, only to return to purchase more. Must try to reassure him, or he may suddenly come down with his own anti version of baby-itis-mad-omnia and be unable to attend! (Not that this would stop me...)<br />
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To finish today, I am polishing my halo as I have not left is so long since blogging, and I have also managed to snap a few pictures into the bargain. Mostly to document my growing stomach as I am still fairly disbelieving that I am actually increasing in size and feel that I need some kind of proof (It's not like I could just look down or anything, oh no).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Work today</strong>:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Red leopard print dress: Michael Kors</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Grey cardi: H & M</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Tights: Marks and Spencer</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Black flats: H & M</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Bracelet: Pandora</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Casual dinner out tonight:</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Longline line cream vest: Primark</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">White jersey top: Forever 21</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Beige jersey scarf: Cos</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Light jeans: River Island (my loosest pair round the waist, one of the only pairs that still fits. Bizarre as they are actually a size 6).</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">High tops: Converse</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Bracelet: Pandora</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Work in the week:</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Grey leopard print dress (noticing a pattern here!): Primark</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Black tights (unseen): Marks and Spencer</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Black boots (unseen): Faith</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Bracelet: Pandora</span></td></tr>
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Expect normal service to resume in about six months... on second thoughts... : DCharlotte Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11906017890101886828noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488730882954799019.post-92121645140657194772013-02-03T19:46:00.002+00:002013-02-03T19:46:19.266+00:00I have some news...So I'm blogging again after a relatively short absence (one month - not my worst record, but let's skate over that fact anyway...) . In my defense, I have been rather preoccupied and in a short scroll you will find out why...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I am pregnant! Baby Bradley pictured here at 12 weeks. : )</span></td></tr>
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It is such a relief to have it out in the open! My last 4 weeks or so have been completely taken over with scans, appointments, vital baby research.. (oh yes, there is a new obsession in town!) Plus as any woman who is pregnant or has had a baby will know, the first trimester is an exhausting time, and I have struggled to stay awake in the evenings, so blogging has well and truly been shelved! Thankfully, I am starting to recover some of my energy now, so much so that I have been shopping twice in two days! Mr TIS has been rather happy <strike>delighted </strike> with the fact that we have been staying it at weekends, as I have not had the energy to drag him round the shops! The tide is turning now though, what with increased energy, the 12 week scan done and dusted, and many, many baby items to be perused and purchased! (I apologise in advance S, life is going to be tough for you for the next few months!) <br />
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The baby is due on August 12th, so I am looking forward to lots of gorgeous summer maternity clothes. I'm picturing maxi dresses and flip flops galore! For the time being however, I will finish with a round up of a few recent outfits, including today where I think I can see a hint of baby bump... my waist has definitely expanded over the past week or so!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cream long line vest top - Primark</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">White linen oversize jumper - Zara</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Black skinny jeans - Zara</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Monochrome snake scarf - M & S</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Hi-tops - Converse</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Beige long line vest - Primark</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Burgundy oversize jumper- H & M</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Zebra print scarf - Zara</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Dark blue jeans - H & M</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Shearling cuff boots - Red or Dead</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">As above with:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Leather biker jacket - Zara</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Grey wrist-warmers - H & M</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Mulberry postman's lock hobo bag</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Today - boring but it was bloody cold!:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">White long line vest top - Primark</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">White linen long sleeve top - Zara</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Light blue jeans - River Island</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Black long line cardi (underneath coat) - TK Maxx</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Shearling cuff boots - Red or Dead</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Khaki parka - H & M</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">And second 'bump' picture... I am definitely more rounded... still looking a bit like I've eaten too much though!!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">And to finish, a few little bit and pieces we have bought the baby... I intended to wait longer but just couldn't resist a few bits and bobs! The above have come from M & S, Mamas and Papas and Baby Gap. I'm pretty sure the husband is having nightmares about my spending habits and the next few months... a whole new shopping world has opened up to me and I could not be any more excited!!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">More soon (she says optimistically with fingers firmly crossed!) XX</span>Charlotte Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11906017890101886828noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488730882954799019.post-4043370490191702412012-12-31T17:17:00.000+00:002012-12-31T17:17:16.389+00:00Goodbye 2012, Hello 2013Well folks, at the stroke of midnight tonight, we will all be bidding adieu to 2012 and Guten tag to 2013! I think I probably say this every year but never one afraid of sounding like a broken record... didn't this year go quickly? I swear as I get older, each year increases in speed, like some secret conspiracy solely aimed at me, with the aim of ageing me and making my life flash by in the blink of an eye!<br />
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Thankfully, I am here for the ride, and have grabbed life by the proverbial again this year. So, in <a href="http://teacherinstyle.blogspot.co.uk/2011/12/2011-sign-off.html">similar fashion to last year</a>, I decided to put together a highlights of 2012 post, just some of my favourite moments and adventures.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">February half term: A whole day of relaxation at Clarice House Spa with the bestie. Complete bliss.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Valentine's Day February 2012 - The husband and I went to see Singin' in the Rain. The first of many shows seen in 2012!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">First wedding anniversary 2012: The husband and I went to the Berkeley in London for pret-a-portea afternoon tea and then to see Jersey Boys. We had a fantastic time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The husband treated me to a new Mulberry bag for our first wedding anniversary, so I now have Mulberry siblings! Love you S xx</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Bank holiday weekend May 2012: A little trip to the Cotswolds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">June 2012: The husband and I took a 4 day trip to Budapest. Pictured is the Hungarian State Opera House, where we saw an opera of Macbeth. We also visited the Szechenyi thermal baths, the stunning New York Cafe, the Buda castle district, Heroes Square and St. Stephen's Basilica amongst others.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Summer holiday 2012: The husband and I flew out to Barbados in August for a couple of weeks of sun, relaxation, and not much else! An amazing holiday in a beautiful location.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">October 2012: A 3 day trip to Yorkshire for half term.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Christmas 2012: We spent the day in London, ice-skating at the National History Museum and then watching Viva Forever! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">These are just a few of my highlights but 2012 has been fantastic for so many reasons! I worked like a mo-fo and passed by Advanced Skills Teacher assessment and got promoted at work, I purchased a brand new car, the husband and I celebrated one amazing year of marriage and we have now spent 3 years in our perfect home! I have a good feeling about 2013 and hope that I manage to top the successes of 2012 and continue to tick things off my list! I've already made a start by booking some theatre tickets for the upcoming months as well as flights to Rome for our anniversary trip away.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I guess all that is left to say is happy and healthy new year to all, may 2013 be good to you! : D xxx</span></div>
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Charlotte Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11906017890101886828noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488730882954799019.post-48443988623528899782012-11-25T20:06:00.000+00:002012-11-25T20:06:48.980+00:00It's beginning to look a lot like...Christmas! Yep, there is no escaping the 'C' word now, everywhere you venture you are bound to be hit in the face with Christmas merriment and cheer. And I for one am loving it! Unsurprisingly, I have always been a fan of this time of year, birthday and Christmas all rolled into one, yippee.<br />
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Not to make you all jealous (she says smugly), but I have finished my Christmas shopping, it's all wrapped and ready to go. Yes I am one of those annoyingly organised people who sits smugly sipping hot chocolate while so many others run around trying to get their last minute shopping. Ho ho ho. I am certainly a Christmas elf, a smug, well organised Christmas elf! <polishes halo><br />
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Enough of the smugness, I will, of course, continue to shop well into December. I plan however to restrict my weekend hours in favour of evening due to the frankly mental conditions that greet us all at the weekend when we are insane enough to shop! That said, the husband and I did venture to Bluewater today, but it was bearable shopping, with a clear mission in mind. Hubby had some delicious leather converse to pick up and I had my new iPhone 5 to collect. Yum on both accounts. I also had to try on some watches as I am still trying to narrow it down and decide which one I would like the husband to purchase for me. Still undecided, bugger. Birthday is getting dangerously close. It may well end up as a Christmas present so I can buy myself more time to decide. Indecisiveness rules again. Grrrr.<br />
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And now for a round up of some outfits from this week. Nothing from yesterday due to a very lazy day relaxing at home (not sure joggers and hoodie constitute good style!):<br />
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Long line black vest: Primark</div>
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Oversized black knitted top:<a href="http://teacherinstyle.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/the-most-obvious-choice-of-shopping.html"> New Cos purchase </a></div>
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Red skirt: Mango</div>
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Tights: Marks and Spencer</div>
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Biker boots: Dune</div>
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Zebra print scarf: Zara</div>
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Bracelet: Pandora</div>
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Long sleeve thin top: Cos</div>
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Black and white spotted skirt: Forever 21</div>
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Long grey cardigan: H & M</div>
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Biker boots: Dune</div>
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Brown jersey scarf: Cos </div>
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Pin-stripe ruffle front shirt: H & M</div>
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Black peg leg trouser: Be Beau at Matalan</div>
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Long grey cardigan: H & M</div>
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Tan tassell pumps: Topshop</div>
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Long sleeve thin top: Cos</div>
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Grey boxy knit: Topshop</div>
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Floral print skirt: Mango</div>
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Biker boots: Dune</div>
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Long line beige vest: Primark</div>
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Oversized black knitted top: <a href="http://teacherinstyle.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/the-most-obvious-choice-of-shopping.html">new Cos purchase</a></div>
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Green skinny jeans: Zara</div>
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Sneakers: Converse</div>
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Leather bracelet: Mulberry </div>
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Grey jacket: Antoni and Alison</div>
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Burgundy arm warmers: H & M</div>
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Checked scarf: H & M</div>
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Bag: Mulberry postman's lock hobo </div>
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Beige long line vest: Primark</div>
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Cream linen top: H & M</div>
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Striped jacket/cardigan: Zara</div>
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Scarf: Newly purchased Warehouse </div>
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Dark denim jeans: H & M</div>
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Slipper shoes: Primark</div>
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Well, now my Christmas shopping is all 'wrapped up' (boom boom) I have no choice but to finalise my Christmas/birthday lists for distribution to the husband and my parents...a hard job if ever I heard of one...</div>
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More soon, I'm putting together a Christmas wish list blog for perusal and perhaps inspiration...</div>
Charlotte Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11906017890101886828noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488730882954799019.post-16747986059115097412012-11-11T18:33:00.000+00:002012-11-11T18:33:26.154+00:00The most obvious choice of shopping venue on a SaturdayIs of course Westfield Stratford City. Under normal circumstances, I would rather stick pins in my eyes than venture to such a shopping centre on a Saturday, in the lead up to Christmas. Bluewater I can cope with, just. Westfield? A whole different ball game. But. The husband had a late hockey game and I really wanted to go. Justification indeed. I was also desperate for a perusal in Cos, and to further my already bulging birthday/Christmas list. And there is no Cos at Bluewater so the deal was done.<br />
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And actually, it wasn't too bad. As in, there were more people there than I think I have seen in one space at one time, but, by myself, I could whizz in an out, pushing people out the way as necessary. Serial shopping should be an Olympic sport if you ask me.<br />
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Anyway. I mentally added presents to my own wish list, and the list for family and friends. And I purchased a whole load of new winter clothes for the husband (if I did not do this he would literally have nothing to wear, we are complete opposites when it comes to clothes shopping funnily enough). I was also able to purchase some items from the new '<a href="http://www.hm.com/gb/divided-grey#intro">Grey Concept'</a> collection at H & M. Having spotted said collection online and checking the Bluewater store after work on Friday, I was <strike>distraught</strike> disappointed to see that they did not have it in stock. Harumphh. According to one shop assistant, it is only going into a few stores. (Another good reason for me to visit Westfield on Saturday, did I mention my justification skills are legendary?!).<br />
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So, success all round, topped off today with another trip back to Bluewater for the husband to pick his new laptop, and me to pick up a new hallway rug that I had spotted in Zara home. I had a quick gander at the cameras in John Lewis but they all looked the same to me. A shop assistant was kind enough to aid me and I had the grace to nod intelligently in the right places, but honestly, he could have been speaking Japanese. I am so not techno. Never mind though, I am sure this is another reason for having a husband. Just kidding S ; P<br />
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Lastly, a round up of some of this week's outfits, work and weekend:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Wednesday (work)</b><br />Black jersey dress: Zara<br />Grey cardigan: H & M<br />Monochrome snake print scarf: Marks and Spencer (<a href="http://teacherinstyle.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/the-day-i-was-shocked-in-primark.html">newly purchased on Tuesday</a>, beyond chuffed with this, a perfect picnic-blanket size scarf).<br />Black tights: Marks and Spencer<br />Biker boots: Dune</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Sunday (Bluewater)</b><br />Beige long line vest: Primark<br />Cream long sleeve thin top: Cos<br />Grey thin knit cardigan: Grey concept at H & M<br />Dark denim jeans: Grey concept at H & M<br />Monochrome snake print scarf: Marks and Spencer<br />Biker boots: Dune<br />Bag: Mulberry postman's lock hobo</span></td></tr>
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I may have also ordered the black coat from the Grey Concept collection (one of the few pieces left in stock online)... will reveal all when it arrives (which will be probably be in 2013, H & M online are not particularly speedy with their delivery).<br />
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Enjoy the rest of the weekend, I am having to replace Downton with I'm a Celebrity tonight.. booo, I am sad already!Charlotte Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11906017890101886828noreply@blogger.com50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488730882954799019.post-7229618756983565012012-11-06T18:14:00.000+00:002012-11-06T18:17:48.080+00:00The day I was shocked in PrimarkI promise I don't only shop in Primark. Far from it. I have returned again today <a href="http://teacherinstyle.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/the-best-use-of-time-on-sunday.html">after my visit on Sunday</a> only to return the shoddy dress I purchased. I had a leadership course day and finished at 3 so took advantage of the spare time and dropped into town. Well. I managed to pick up a black and white vest in my size (miracles do exist) and in the process, spotted a dark purple dress that I thought would be good for work. Much of a muchness, simple dress, easy to change the look with cardigans, scarves, different footwear etc. I tried it on and just glimpsed the label as I was taking it off, and was shocked to see it cost £17.<br />
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£17. A small sum of money indeed, but for Primark? For a very simple, not-much-to-it dress? No siree. I will happily pay large sums of money for good quality, higher end items but £17 for a Primark dress? I must be getting tight in my advancing years, or else the effect of the husband is finally rubbing off after 9 years of togetherness. (Thank you S, I really do appreciate your financial management lessons...)<br />
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I might have also purchased a new scarf from Marks and Spencer as well as an advent calendar for me and the husband and some praline chocolate stars. I did manage to avoid the Christmas decorations that looked so inviting though <polishes halo>. Restraint is my middle name...<br />
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Finishing with outfits for the last couple of days, both work days, Monday normal work day, today more casual due to the course:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">White long line vest top : Primark<br />Cream angora mix boxy knit: H & M<br />Plain jersey scarf: Cos<br />Dark leopard print skirt: F and F @ Tesco<br />Black tights: Marks and Spencers<br />Flat riding boots: Primark</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Beige long line vest top: Primark<br />Cream thin long sleeve top: Cos<br />Silver open back thin knit: Zara<br />Tassel Piaf Scarf: By Malene Birger<br />Dark denim jeans: River Island<br />Biker boots: Dune</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Black leather jacket: Zara<br />Grey wrist warmers: H & M<br />Bag: Mulberry postman's lock hobo</span></td></tr>
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As seen above, my Dune boots arrived! And they fit, miracle of miracles! I swear I saw the husband visibly exhale when I excitedly relayed to him that they fit and I like them... I think he was having visions/nightmares of a trip to Westfield this coming weekend so that I could continue my search. Although I'm pretty sure I still need to do some Christmas shopping, and haven't we got some birthdays (including mine) coming up...<br />
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Only kidding S ; )<br />
<br />Charlotte Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11906017890101886828noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488730882954799019.post-73874011973911930602012-11-04T19:38:00.000+00:002012-11-04T19:39:35.915+00:00The best use of time on a Sunday..Is to spend it queuing through the Dartford tolls, just to reach Lakeside, so some new vest tops can be purchased from Primark.<br />
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Poor husband. In fairness to myself, he wanted to use the opportunity to peruse the latest laptops on offer for his pre-Christmas splurge. (Let's skate over the fact that we could have done that much closer to home, ahem). Upon witnessing the horrendous queue resulting from the closure of the second tunnel, the husband suggested we head to Bluewater instead. Unfortunately for him, I was behind the wheel and too stubborn to give in. One hour of colourful language later and we were through. Bloody Lakeside, bloody shopaholic tendencies of mine and stubborn old goat personality.<br />
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I intended to purchase a good handful of the longer length vest tops that I love so much for layering beneath jumpers and sheer tops. Of course, after the 'trying' journey we had endured, the colours I wanted (black and white) were nowhere to be seen in my size. Why would they be? This is Primark after all. Grrrr. I did manage to purchase a navy and nude shade that fit seamlessly into the winter wardrobe so all was not lost. As this only brought me to the grand total of £4 I decided to add to my wares and snapped up some thermal socks and a blue and white print dress for work. Beyond chuffed until I arrived home, hung it up and noticed a hole underneath one of the armpits. Not. My. Day.<br />
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But, oh well, I have an excuse to return and rummage in more depth now (always difficult when the husband is tagging along, bless him, he is really very good and quite easily appeased with sweets and his kindle, but still).<br />
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Now for weekend outfits, last night I had a catch -up with friends over dinner. First opportunity to wear my <a href="http://teacherinstyle.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/two-blogs-in-two-days.html">TK Maxx Antoni and Alison bargain:</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Nude long line vest: Primark<br />Cream linen mix top: H & M<br />Grey jacket: Antoni and Alison<br />Zebra scarf: Zara<br />Oxblood coated skinnies: H & M<br />Black wedge heels: Faith<br />Bag: Mulberry East West Bayswater<br />Leather cuff: Mulberry</span></td></tr>
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And again today:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Beige long line vest: Primark<br />Burgundy boxy jumper: H & M<br />Horse print scarf: Dorothy Perkins<br />Leather cuff: Mulberry<br />Light blue jeans: River Island<br />Shearling cuff boot: Red or Dead at Schuh</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Grey jacket: Antoni and Alison<br />Grey wrist warmers: H & M<br />Bag: Mulberry postman's lock hobo</span></td></tr>
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Now obviously I am a completely pap photographer, although in my defence, taking pictures on an iPhone in a dimly lit room at night is quite a challenge. The day pictures are slightly better but still leave a lot to be desired. May have to purchase the new camera before Christmas, have mentioned to the husband but he is knee deep in laptop research right now so it may be a few more weeks... could just purchase one myself but ultimately that is a recipe for disaster, I will probably end up picking on on how shiny it is. Hmmm, will have a think.<br />
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Enjoy the rest of the weekend, Downton soon. I am not moving from the sofa!Charlotte Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11906017890101886828noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488730882954799019.post-789225564249651022012-11-02T16:50:00.000+00:002012-11-02T16:54:51.774+00:00Two blogs in two days... Hell has not frozen over. I have indeed managed to blog two days in a row after an absence of, hmmm, what was it now? 3 months?! Hurrah!<br />
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Today was nothing too exciting, just a quick runaround and chores. I schlepped to TK Maxx fully intending to purchase a few Christmas gifts (they have some very nice OPI and Leighton Denny gift sets in at the moment), and instead got distracted by items for myself. Fail.<br />
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I think I may have mentioned before that I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with TK Maxx. I have found some amazing bargains in there in the past, but on other occasions, it resembles the private dressing room of Lilly Savage. I had time today so had a good rummage and found a few items that set my heart a flutter. I tried on two jackets and purchased the one that fit me well (the other I loved but was a large size small so had to be left behind). I'm not sure how I'll pass off said jacket as 'Christmas shopping', I'm hoping hubby won't ask to see what I purchased when he gets home.. It's not even like I managed to buy any other gifts that I can show him.. double fail.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Antoni and Alison jacket, £37 reduced from £150.</span></td></tr>
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And now for today's outfit, nothing too exciting, practicality a must for shopping and chores:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thick stripy jersey top: H & M<br />Long line white vest: Primark<br />Blue jeans: River Island<br />Hi tops: Converse (These are permanently attached to my feet at the moment, they are perfect for running around in).<br />Checked scarf: New H & M purchase from yesterday. Annoyingly not on their website.<br />Leather double rivet cuff: Mulberry<br />Sunglasses: Missoni (not because I am a poser but because of the blasted winter sun, I nearly crashed my car when driving without them the other day).</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cream coat: H & M<br />Grey wrist warmers: H & M<br />Bag: Mulberry</span></td></tr>
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I will try not to leave it so long between blogging in future, I ordered the boots from <a href="http://teacherinstyle.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/if-you-kiss-enough-boot-frogs-you-will.html">yesterday's epic boot saga</a> so will hopefully have some pics and a success story soon!Charlotte Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11906017890101886828noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488730882954799019.post-5035928328484631732012-11-01T18:00:00.000+00:002012-11-01T18:00:37.576+00:00If you kiss enough boot frogs you will eventually find your boot prince...Or you will instead end up consuming copious amounts of wine/gin/vodka (pick your poison) when it becomes ever apparent that the black boot you are searching for does not exist, and the hours you have dedicated in this search have been for nothing.<br />
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Bugger. Let me backtrack. I<strike> need </strike>would very much like a new pair of everyday black boots. Leather of course, flat to very low heel, mid calf biker style with perhaps a buckle or two for extra je ne sais quoi. No studs, stars, laces, strange colours mixed in, just an everyday biker boot, perfect for wearing with skinny jeans and dresses alike. Am I asking too much here?? It certainly seems so. Double bugger.<br />
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But I digress. Having spent the day searching in my usual shopping mecca (Bluewater), I have found nothing that a)fits b)looks half decent c)doesn't hurt/pinch toes. The few pairs that I had narrowed the search down to on the iPad this morning were all in stock (a miracle in itself), but were just not quite right for a plethora of reasons:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pair 1: Dune Riff calf boot £120. This pair was item number one on my agenda, the leather looks divine in the pics and the buckles a nice touch. In reality, the size 5 were too big, my heel would not stay flat inside the boot when I walked. The 4 were of course too small. Sob.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pair 2: Label lab biker calf boot £111 House of Fraser. This time, the boots were too big around my calves, think a small child in a much too large pair of wellington boots. Damn my slim calves.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pair 3: Lauren by Ralph Lauren Saphira boots, £161 House of Fraser. I had high hopes for these but once again they were too big around the calves. An old lady sitting nearby tried to convince me that they looked good but I was having none of it. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pair 4: H by Hudson Kepler £180. I also tried on the H by Hudson Horrigan £145. Both were too big, same problem as with the Dune boots, my heel would not stay put. I even had thick socks with me to see if that made any difference, It didn't.</span></td></tr>
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In desperation, I headed to Clarks to see if they had anything similar. Fail. They all looked a bit, dare I say it, mumsy. Which is a shame, as the summer season at Clarks was pretty good this year. Having already persused M and S online, I knew there was nothing there either.<br />
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So. All in all today I have concluded that my feet have shrunk a bit, and must be a pretty odd shape as nothing anywhere seems to fit me properly. Short of taking a shoe making (cobbling?) course and stitching my own, I'm going to have to keep trying until I reach the holy grail, the boot prince. I am set to order the following two pairs tonight, and hopefully, something there will fit. (She says as she begins researching shoe making courses in the south east area).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Dune Rallie boot £95. This seem worth a shot, definitely the style I am looking for and with cosy shearling inners. Couldn't find these in store today but they have size 5's online so I'm ordering away.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Radley leather buckle biker boots, £127, John Lewis. These could be another contender. Not quite as high up on the leg but long enough not to leave cold ankles. </span></td></tr>
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So that's pretty much the whole boot adventure from today. When I relayed this mini-saga to hubby over the phone he was extremely confused and pointed out that I only bought two new pairs of black boots last winter. 'Well yes, but they are heeled boots dearest. And don't you want me to have nice sensible walking boots, you always moan when I have to walk slowly in heels'... he's still unconvinced. Men never understand sensible shopping logic anyway, I may as well be explaining myself to the rabbit. (Love you really S x)<br />
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Finally what I wore today to go on my long and arduous adventure:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Leather jacket - Zara<br />Beige long line vest - Primark<br />Stripy long sleeve tee - Cos<br />Horse print scarf - Dorothy Perkins<br />Black leather double rivet cuff - Mulberry (a little purchase I made at Cheshire Oaks designer outlet on Tuesday)<br />Khaki skinny jeans: Zara<br />Sneakers: Converse<br />Bag: Mulberry</td></tr>
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Apologies for the lower quality photos, our camera gave up the ghost on our recent trip to Yorkshire (more on that shortly) so I have been using my iPhone. A new camera has been added to our joint Christmas list (which is growing longer by the day), so I will have good quality images fairly soon, hurrah.<br />
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Wish me luck with the boots... gulp.Charlotte Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11906017890101886828noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488730882954799019.post-51651308149114535782012-07-29T20:59:00.000+01:002012-07-29T20:59:26.120+01:00Thank Goodness for PrimarkNow there's a sentence I never thought I'd say...<br />
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But oh sweet Jesus and all the angels, Primark has come to my rescue this week. I spent the majority of the week visiting every shopping centre within a 50 mile radius to try and track down some cheapie flip flops for around the pool, some summer shortie PJs and a couple of throw-over-a-bikini dresses for wearing down to the pool and to lunch. So far so simple. But oh the demoralisation of coming home each and every day with sweet sod all to speak of. Every day that passed was another day for the shops to clear out their summer stock to make way for their annoying and frankly not needed right now thank-you-very-much winter stock. Humph.<br />
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So you can imagine my delight when I came across a whole load of beachy/summer items in a Primark near my work place that I visited on Saturday. Thank feck for that. And they were in my size. (Have I imagined this? Primark have items I need, and in my size? I must be delirious).<br />
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So anyway. Items purchased, sweet joy, one step closer to holiday ready!<br />
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And now for another little beauty I spied on Saturday while at Bluewater on a smash-a-grab holiday shop with the husband (aka men shopping- visit the 3 stores he likes, pick stuff up, and buy it). Anyway, I was returning something to Topshop when I spied a most fabulous little beauty glinting in the deep dark dregs on the final sale items rack (normally avoided like the plague). The print caught my eye so I had a quick look and almost did a double take when I saw it was a size 8. Faint. Tried it on in double quick time and hey presto, another little number for the holiday, all for the princely sum of £15 (reduced from £55).<br />
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And to end with a quick round up of what I wore yesterday. The husband and I had tickets to the BBC Proms which was most fabulous all round.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Gold sleeveless shirt - Zara<br />Tapered leg trousers - Zara<br />Bag - Mulberry<br />Sunglasses - Missoni<br />Bracelets - Pandora and Thomas Sabo</span></td></tr>
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And tomorrow, back to London to see the men's hockey! Loving the Olympics so far, more than a few tears shed during the opening ceremony... I'm blaming the weather... (yep, my broken record and most convenient excuse for just about everything!)Charlotte Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11906017890101886828noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488730882954799019.post-87107002146811478062012-07-26T20:42:00.000+01:002012-07-26T20:42:26.192+01:00Dressing for the weather cock up part oneI'm not sure how this happened. Actually, scratch that, I more than know how this happened. So used to climbing out of bed in the morning, piling on layers of clothing and heading for the door, I failed to recognise the need for change when that blasted yellow thing in the sky decided to stick around for more than a day.<br />
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So. On went the jeans, the cardigan, the pumps. And so began my journey to London for a day at Westfield Shopping Centre. And boy did I swelter. My car with its primitive air conditioning did sweet F A to cool me down, and I was boiled to buggery by the time I arrived at the train station. Thankfully the journey on the high speed only took 31 minutes, and the train was relatively empty. Still, I was relieved to arrive at the beautifully air conditioned shopping centre in one (albeit slightly sweaty) piece.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Me pre-sweat (aka before I left the house):<br />Nude vest top with lace trim - H & M<br />Black linen cardigan - Cos<br />Black and white printed jeans - Primark<br />Sunglasses - Missoni<br />Brown pumps - M & S<br />Bag - Mulberry</span><br /></td></tr>
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Now for my second weather related cock up, and one of the reasons I went to Westfield in the first place. The husband and I have just booked our summer holiday to Barbados and I wanted to purchase a few bits and pieces for the trip. So far so simple. Upon arrival and quick scan of my favourite shops it soon became apparent that the summer stock had all but vanished, in favour of autumn/winter cosiness and warmth. Feck.<br />
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Now normally, this is not something I would moan about, and while the weather was so shite, I was happy to buy into this: jeans, jumpers and boots, giddy, giddy, giddy. But do the shops not know I now <strike>need </strike> want a few summery bits and pieces? A new dress here, a new kaftan there??! It seems not, but I will keep searching. If not, the airport will hopefully provide a lifeline (having explained this angst to hubby, he laughed relentlessly for a few minutes before reminding me that I spent an arm and a leg on summer clothing for our honeymoon last year, and could I not wear that?? Well yes, but I still want some new things dear husband. Bloody men, they just don't get it!)<br />
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Ho hum. I still managed to purchase a few little bits (shock horror). And all things that I am pretty pleased with.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">My love affair for printed jeans rumbles on. Not content with my 2 floral pairs and my black and white print worn above, I just had to purchase this leopard print pair from good old Primark. Only £13 and very similar to the Malene Birger pair currently on sale. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Giddy Giddy Giddy #2. I wanted these Zara shoes when they were full price but could never track them down in my size. Well, not only did the Westfield branch have one size five, they were in the sale £29.99 instead of £39.99. Not a fantastic discount but I would have definitely bought them full price so still a good bargain. These bad boys are definitely coming on holiday, perfect for evening meals and (very short) strolls.</span></td></tr>
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So back to today. Still boiling hot outside but I have most definitely learnt my lesson. So on went the maxi dress while I was out running errands, and then Hollister jersey shorts and a vest for bumming around at home. Bliss.<br />
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See you soon XCharlotte Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11906017890101886828noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488730882954799019.post-75787316144328694402012-07-22T18:46:00.000+01:002012-07-22T18:46:52.078+01:00'Life's candy and the sun's a ball of butter...'<span style="background-color: white;">'Don't bring around a cloud to rain on my paraaaade'... hell yeah! Weather-wise, the sun is indeed a ball of butter aujourd'hui and generally speaking, life is candy! The summer holidays are finally here, I have had my new job all firmed up and confirmed for September (so excited) and I am looking forward to almost 7 weeks of hmmmm shopping, sunning and sleeping??! Parfait mes amis, let me tell you.</span><br />
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Enough of the teacher-related 6 weeks holiday smugness, let me just take this opportunity to point out once again that... <i>the sun is shining</i>. I am not delirious, or hungover, the sun is indeed out in full force, warming us with his zealous and spirited glow (OK now I sound slightly insane, I'm sure it's the shock of not having to wear 3 layers of clothing and winter boots).<br />
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I have been reliably informed that the next week at least it going to be warm too, meaning that the summer clothes are going to have to make a return. After I packed the lot away in a fit of pique after another crappy rainy weekend. Feck it. Thinking about it now though, the husband and I are off on holiday in the next few weeks so I will need the clothes for then anyway. And I knew that when I packed them away, I was just so peed off with the lack of warmth, and the mockery my new summer clothes were making of me. Who knew the weather would drive me to such lengths?!<br />
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I have almost forgiven the elements after the beautifully warm day we had today. Upon waking this morning and clocking the strange and mysterious yellow ball in the sky, I instantly grabbed the husband, purchased some picnic food and bundled us both into the car with instructions to him to drive to a suitably outdoorsy national trust property nearby.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">White oversize jumper - Zara<br />Cream vest top (not seen) - H & M<br />Tapered leg utlility trouser - Topshop<br />Tan sandals - Marks and Spencer<br />Bag - Mulberry<br />Sunglasses - Missoni</td></tr>
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Well that was today, other than this weekend, I have mostly been finishing up at work, which included sports day on Friday. This coincided with the Olympic torch passing through Gravesend, so we ferried the entire student body outside the school gates, lined them up along the road and waited for the torch to pass. The atmosphere was fantastic, I am very glad I got to see it and experience it with my pupils.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">My competitive and stubborn streak came out in full force during the staff relay race... I was the final leg and despite the fact that I run like a robot, I won the race for team Patrick! Amazing feeling to cross the line to hordes of cheering kids!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">
Hopefully the blogging will be a tad more frequent over the next few weeks as work is (did I mention??) somewhat on hold at the moment... sorry no more smugness, I promise! XX</div>
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Charlotte Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11906017890101886828noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488730882954799019.post-84584093830788987442012-07-07T20:19:00.000+01:002012-07-07T20:19:10.260+01:00Let's talk about the weather<br />
Discussion of the weather in my household, on the phone to friends and families, in my school (and not just with colleagues but with the kids too, year 8s discussing our distinct lack of sunshine, I kid you not), even with till staff in Waitrose, has became as much a part of my day as cleaning my teeth. I feel like a broken record, playing the same sorry song, but somehow, if I talk about it enough, perhaps I'll be knocked sideways by a sudden and unexpected heatwave. Hmmm maybe not.<br />
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So I have pretty much accepted now that this Summer is not going to happen. Sob sob. I will walk around shopping centres with blinkers on, desperately ignoring the pretty summer dresses and sandals that are now half price, favouring instead jeans, boots and cardigans more appropriate for our cold climate. Nope, I will not succumb, ignoring the quite rational thoughts that tell me to buy now at half price and put away for next summer. Nope, I will be strong, and invest in the Autumn/Winter wardrobe instead (hubby will be so pleased, not!).<br />
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So, that's what I'm doing. Rejoice. I do like winter clothes so it doesn't feel too bad. And ever the organised bod that I am, I score major brownie points with my subconscious for looking ahead. A couple of new transitional pieces from Cos at Westfield a couple of weeks back begun me on my autumn-ready journey (more on that later), and today a little purchase from The White Company added to the forward planning.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.thewhitecompany.com/clothing/new-arrivals/curved-hem-batwing-top--blue/">Curved hem batwing top in pale blue marl £45</a>. Lovely little layering piece, perfect with my new Mint Velvet scarf (worn below)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Always in style: New Pandora charms from my lovely hubby. This Monday I passed my Advanced Skills Teacher assessment (something I have been working on for a year, and another reason I have been insanely busy recently!). Hubby treated me to lunch, a little Zara splurge and my charms today to celebrate : )</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">New charms: Simon picked the study book charm to symbolise all the hard studying and work I have done over the past year, and a murano glass bead with lavender stars as he calls me his star!</span></td></tr>
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And now for today's outfit, something weather appropriate of course, with a splash of summer in the form of my new Clarks sandals which I love and therefore have to wear!! (Plus I was at Bluewater, hardly going to get rained on, even made hubby park indoors).<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;">White vest top - Primark </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;">Beige/goldy jumper- Zara </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tassel scarf - Mint Velvet</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;">Black Jeans - Zara</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;">Organza Shawl tan wedges - Clarks (now sold out)</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bag - Mulberry</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sunglasses - Missoni</span></span></div>
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I may just be getting old but I have really liked the summer sandals from Clarks this summer. The organza shawl and organza wrap sold out so quickly so I was lucky to nab a size 5 in time. Love them, and so comfy with their padded insole (yep that's it, I am officially old, comfort over style all the way baby).<br />
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Until next time (when the weather will most likely have changed and I will be digging all the summer gear back out, harrumph). XCharlotte Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11906017890101886828noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488730882954799019.post-53167879307332631362012-06-16T21:04:00.000+01:002012-06-16T21:05:09.729+01:00Saturday sale buys (gasp)Well a happy Saturday to all, and a mini pat on the back to me for managing to only leave a week between blogging rather than more than a month! Work is still nuts, but at least another two exams have passed, and there is only one to go, this coming week. I am still relishing this, well frankly, piss poor weather, and the chance to (not) wear all my gorgeous new summer clothes. Ever the optimist, I purchased the most gorgeous maxi dress in<a href="http://teacherinstyle.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/return-of-blog.html"> Budapest last week</a>, but of course back here its too feckin' cold to wear the blasted thing. One to save for the holiday perhaps, or to dive upon if we should miraculously get another sunny day this year.<br />
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One good thing (playing hard and fast with the word 'good') about the lack of remotely warm weather is the fact that the summer sales have started earlier this year. Sales and I do not normally mix, and I have been quite vocal about this in the past. Hell, usually I avoid sales like the plague, and the zombie-like women that frequent the shops at this time of year (no offence if you like sales, I just mean hordes of women on a mission, me not remotely interested in sales and being pushed out the way by over zealous females). I have become better at sales shopping over the past few years though, but in a selective fashion (high end department and high street only), and use the opportunity to stock up on good quality basics. A good example of this is the <a href="http://www.isabellaoliver.com/womens-clothing/uk/600/365-sale/all/TP490.html">Isabella Oliver perfect extra long tee</a> that normally sells for £49.00. At sale time, these can be purchased in an array of colours for £34.30 which I think is pretty good knowing the quality and longevity of the tee.<br />
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So, back to today. I spent a lovely day in London with friends, afternoon tea at the Sanderson and a little shopping on Regent's street. I managed to rugby tackle my way into the eye-watering busy Cos and have a quick rifle through the sales shelves. I love Cos. Love love love. Gorgeous quality basics, well made and cut, heaven. A couple of purchases later, happy days.<br />
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And last but not least today, a lovely little surprise waiting for me on arrival home, my subscription gift from Easy Living magazine:<br />
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Pretty pleased, this is a brand I have not tried before, and both products retail for just over £20 (the subscription itself was only £12 for the year, amazing). Scarily, the multi purpose balm is targeted at 'lips, nipples and dry skin' Nipples?? Thought about this for a while and wondered if I was missing a trick, then realised it was probably for breast feeding women. Either that or I really did miss that class at school. Until next time XXCharlotte Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11906017890101886828noreply@blogger.com104tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488730882954799019.post-70146399140930692052012-06-08T21:42:00.000+01:002012-06-08T22:00:40.061+01:00Return of the blogOK I'll admit, I've not been the most committed blogger of late. I'd love to say its because I've been having so much frickin' fun that I've not had time to sit and write, but the truth is I have been working. Working, and working a bit more, owing to the fact it is the dreaded exam season, and I have 100 odd elves ready to take GCSEs and A Levels. So boo to blogging and hello to hours of revision sessions, marking mock papers and tutoring pupils needing extra help. Still, it will all be over next week (huge sighs of relief), and I'd be lying if I said I hadn't had a bit of fun of late. This week is half term, and I've just returned from the beautiful Budapest!<br />
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With this blog post comes a smidge of smugness, as I feel I finally managed to crack successful packing for short mini-break type city breaks. In the past, much to hubby's dismay, I've insisted in putting a gigantic suitcase in the hold, filled with enough shoes to kit out my own mobile shop, jewellery, multiple day and night outfits depending on weather, occasion, mood etc etc. Exhausting, and never needed. This time however, I planned. I (shamefully) wrote out my to-pack list during mass with year 8, squiralled away at the back, pen and notebook balanced on one knee, one eye on the pupils placed strategically around me. This list was re-written, as weather predictions were checked and re-checked. I packed light summer outfits, light layers and just enough accessories to provide a change of look when needed. The case closed with ease and I earnt an extra good wife point from hubby (enough to earn me a new Pandora charm at the airport, score). So now for some of these outfits for you perusal... ; )<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Travelling to Budapest outfit</b><br />Nude vest top (unseen) H & M<br />White linen oversize jumper new season Zara<br /><a href="http://www.mintvelvet.co.uk/foundation-beaded-pashmina/accessories/mint-v/fcp-product/1780">White beaded Pashmina</a> Mint Velvet<br /><a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/uk/en/zara-S2012/189505/857001/SATIN%2BTROUSERS%2BWITH%2BFLOWERS%2BPRINTED%2BOVER%2BCOLD%2BDYE">Floral jeans</a> Zara<br />Ballet pumps Marks and Spencer (old season)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>First day in Budapest</b><br />Swapped the jumper for a <a href="http://shop.mango.com/GB/p0/mango/clothing/tops/t-shirts/short-sleeves-linen-t-shirt/?id=61208493_01&n=1&s=prendas&ie=0&m=color10&ts=1339186566768">light Mango tee</a><br /><a href="http://www.marksandspencer.com/Toe-Post-Beaded-Strap-Sandals/dp/B006ZS1QE0?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_20&nodeId=547470031&sr=1-20&qid=1339187036">Beaded toe post sandals</a> by Marks and Spencer</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Dinner outfit</b><br />White linen oversize jumper new season Zara<br /><a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/uk/en/zara-S2012/204501/774021/ZEBRA%2BPATTERN%2BSCARF">Zebra pattern scarf</a> Zara<br /><a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/uk/en/zara-S2012/189505/665015/JACQUARD%2BPATTERN%2BTROUSERS%2BWITH%2BZIPS">Jacquard pattern trouser</a> Zara<br />Cheapie Primark matt gold flip flops (aka lifesavers - new sandals had caused blisters, bugger).<br /><a href="http://www.selfridges.com/en/Womenswear/Categories/Handbags-purses/Handbags/Shoulder/Postmans-Lock-hobo-bag_217-82025479-HH8464885/?cm_mmc=SEO-_-google-_-googleshopping-_-Mulberry&_$ja=tsid:32977%7Ccc:%7Cprd:13674281%7Ccat:Womenswear+%3E+Categories+%3E+Handbags+%26+purses+%3E+Handbags+%3E+Shoulder">Mulberry postman's lock</a> hobo bag</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Dinner outfit</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Same items as above but with my amazing Primark floral jeans - so similar to the <a href="http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?start=114&hl=en&sa=X&biw=1360&bih=677&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=LZcHbxp8qpubHM:&imgrefurl=http://www.thekit.ca/fashion/clothing/9-pairs-of-printed-jeans-we-love/&docid=94ufWFxwMgAHoM&imgurl=http://www.thekit.ca/wp-content/gallery/printed-denim/citiz4012441051_p1_1-1_347x683.jpg&w=347&h=683&ei=O2bST9nKLtL-8QPiw8iBAw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=178&vpy=232&dur=2819&hovh=315&hovw=160&tx=101&ty=131&sig=116990015976955718097&page=5&tbnh=150&tbnw=76&ndsp=32&ved=1t:429,r:16,s:114,i:153">Citizens of Humanity floral jeans</a> I had my eye on... at £13 the Primark ones seemed a money savvy option, particularly for an item that may prove a bit of a one season wonder. I love.</span></td></tr>
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Well back to earth now, back to insane wind and rain and weather that more closely resembles bloody October than June! Hopefully the blog posts will be more frequent from now on, particularly as exams as so close to over... gulp... ; )Charlotte Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11906017890101886828noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488730882954799019.post-36032558434379840352012-04-15T18:58:00.000+01:002012-04-15T18:58:22.898+01:00Outfit of the Night and DayHello mini babybels, I hope everyone is well and has had a delightful weekend. I have but I just cannot believe that half term is over already! I'm not sure why I'm shocked actually, life flies by so quickly these days! Still, I am looking forward to seeing my classes and getting ready for exam season. I have a feeling life will continue to fly by pretty quick as we steam roller closer and closer to the exams!!<br />
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Today's post is an OOTN and OOTD for your perusal ; )<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Friday night hubby and I attended the 30th birthday party of a friend. I wore a new H & M dress with a dark brown pair of courts from Mango. I bought the shoes a couple of years ago but they have barely been worn, so it was nice to pull them out and find they matched so nicely! I kept accessories simple with some gold dangly leaf earrings from Aldo and my Mulberry East West bag.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Today hubby and I drove to a nice outdoor shopping centre around 40 minutes from our house, for a little shop and some lunch. I wore a new Zara cardigan style jumper with my River Island Jeans. I also wore my newly purchased Marks and Spencers boat style shoes and my <a href="http://teacherinstyle.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/mulberry-part-deux.html">new Mulberry bag.</a> When I bought these shoes, hubby told me his nan has the same pair which I thought was hilarious! I love them though as they are a bit geek-chic, and if the boat shoe is good enough for Blake Lively, its good enough for me! I am actually thinking of buying them in some other colours too, as they are so comfy (gotta love footglove!) as much as they are becoming.. : )</span></td></tr>
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Well that's about all for now, I need to pack my work bag, check tomorrows lessons and try to get a bit of relaxation in before a night of tossing and turning! Mwah XOXOCharlotte Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11906017890101886828noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488730882954799019.post-56043123991295098862012-04-07T19:11:00.000+01:002012-04-07T19:11:07.298+01:00Mulberry part deuxHappy Easter weekend Cadbury's mini eggs! I hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend, resting and eating lots of chocolate!!<br />
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I am having a great weekend, particularly as today is my first wedding Anniversary! We are taking it easy today in readiness for our trip to London tomorrow for afternoon tea and Jersey Boys! So excited!<br />
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I need to backtrack though as today's post is about a very exciting purchase hubby made for me yesterday... you may remember that <a href="http://teacherinstyle.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/shiny-happy-sunday.html">I blogged recently</a> about my Anniversary present from hubby, and how I was trying to decide what I wanted. Well, I eventually decided that I wanted another Mulberry as I love my first one so much, and felt a great need to add to my collection!<br />
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So yesterday, hubby drove me to Bicester outlet village where my first Mulberry came from (which was quite a journey with a few detours as we had a blown tyre, traffic avoidance etc etc!). We eventually arrived and went straight to Mulberry! I rapidly dashed round the shop grabbing up any bags that I liked the look of, which hubby then lined up on one arm for me to try on! I had quite a good idea of the type of bag I wanted this time - another classic colour, larger and slouchier than my first Mulberry for a more casual type occasion. I was greatly relieved to find a classic postman's lock hobo bag that I had previously spotted on the <a href="http://www.selfridges.com/en/Accessories/Brand-rooms/Designer/MULBERRY/Womens-bags/Shoulder-bags/Postmans-Lock-hobo-bag_217-82025479-HH8465704/">Selfridges' website</a>, reduced from £795 to £556 (on account of a tiny 1cm scratch on the base of the bag!). So I decided quite quickly that this was the one, and hubby liked it too, so the deal was done! Best Anniversary pressie ever, v. happy indeed! : )<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">My beautiful new bag! Postman's lock hobo in glossy buffalo deer brown. I love the classic satchel style and understated glamour synonymous with Mulberry!</span></td></tr>
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What do you think of it dolls? I simply adore it, the smell of the leather alone is divine! So happy to have another Mulberry to keep the East West company! I need to think now about hubby's gift, he is still making up his mind, more indecisive than I am! : )Well that's about everything for now, more soon angels XOXOCharlotte Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11906017890101886828noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488730882954799019.post-10265621524876041412012-04-01T19:24:00.000+01:002012-04-01T19:24:01.397+01:00Shiny Happy SundayHello chocolate crispy cakes, I hope everyone is well and has enjoyed the weekend! How amazing was the weather today! I love being able to walk around with no coat, Spring is awesome!<br />
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Another thing that is awesome is the fact that the Easter holidays have arrived! I could not be any more thrilled to have a whole 2 weeks off work! Hubby has a week off too which is great, and we have some amazing things coming up! Firstly, it is our first Wedding anniversary (have no idea where the last year went, it flew by!). We are travelling to London the day after our anniversary for afternoon<a href="http://www.the-berkeley.co.uk/fashionista_tea.aspx"> Pret-a-Portea</a> at the Berkeley in London, then onwards to see the show The Jersey Boys, and then a night in a hotel, and who know what the next day! I am so excited, I have a new dress to wear, and hubby is treating me to a designer gift (still undecided right now, although erring towards another Mulberry!). So that will be fab, plus I am looking forward to a lot of chilling in the hols, some baking and maybe a little home project or too!<br />
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Anyways, back to today. Hubby and I took a trip to Lakeside for a browse and lunch. We are looking for a coffee table but still cannot find one we like. Nonetheless, we purchased two new sets of plates and bowls from Next which I found quite exciting... think I am seriously getting old! I also bought a couple of dresses which hopefully I will have opportunity to wear and photograph soon!<br />
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Just a little OOTD for you all...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I wore my new Vero Moda sleeveless shirt and Zara sandals from my Westfield trip last Sunday, my River Island jeans and a brown River Island belt.</span></td></tr>
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Well that's everything for now, I am off to make a pizza (slightly addicted to making Pizzas now and trying new ingredients, I bought some Pepperdew peppers in Waitrose today to try!) More soon XOXOCharlotte Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11906017890101886828noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488730882954799019.post-15642541601834167172012-03-24T19:38:00.000+00:002012-03-24T19:38:58.042+00:00Shopping and warm weatherHello pop tarts, happy Saturday to one and all! I couldn't believe the amazing weather today, it felt so nice to be outside and not shiver and rush to get in! I had a brilliant day with my bezzie Clare, we got up early and drove to Westfield Stratford City shopping centre. <a href="http://teacherinstyle.blogspot.co.uk/2011/10/my-day-at-westfield.html">I last went to Westfield </a>at the end of 2011 but honestly, I had forgotten how amazing it is! I could spend 3 days weaving my way in and out of the shops, there are so many high street favourites and one - offs too. I was in the mood to spend and luckily I wasn't disappointed. I bought a fair few items of clothing which I'm sure I will have the opportunity to showcase soon!<br />
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So today's post is just a quick OOTD, a super comfy outfit for a day of hardcore shopping!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I wore my new H & M jacket, a blue Reiss vest top, Zara jeans, leopard print H & M pumps, a wooden and mother of pearl necklace and my Mulberry.</span></td></tr>
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Well dolls, that's everything for now, I'm settling down now with a delicious home made pizza, tea and soon, Britain's got Talent! (So excited its back!) : )<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">My tea! Home made chicken, spinach, pepper, red onion and mozzarella pizza! </span></td></tr>
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<br />Charlotte Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11906017890101886828noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488730882954799019.post-22137219320080235542012-03-17T17:03:00.000+00:002012-03-17T17:03:29.718+00:00All blissed outHello and happy weekend to all my lovely followers, hope you are relaxing and enjoying yourselves. I really cannot believe how quickly time is going at the moment, another weekend and only two weeks until half term! So excited as I have some really fun things planned for half term and am willing the time away now!!<br />
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I am super busy at the moment, perhaps that's why it seems as if time is travelling at the speed of light! In these busy times, I am always reminded of the need to take a moment, slow down and relax for a while. I have to admit though, I find this difficult at times. With late nights working and then straight to bed, I often go a whole week straight with little down time, other than to eat and shower! Weekends and half terms are therefore sacred, and I try to pencil in a good few days of just pure relaxation - good food, plenty of magazines and new films/TV to watch.<br />
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In keeping with the relaxation theme, I recently decided that a spa day was in order, a whole day of nothing but relaxation, luxury treatments and delicious food. My best friend and I booked our spa day just before Christmas and decided to take it in the February half term. We travelled up the day before and stayed in a hotel so we wouldn't need to rush around on the day of the spa. We chose the gorgeous country spa <a href="http://www.claricehouse.co.uk/">Clarice House</a> in Bury St Edmunds on the recommendation of my mum who visits the spa herself.<br />
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Happily, the spa day was everything we wanted and more! We enjoyed 5 treatments including a 1 hour facial and massage, full use of the facilities and a three course lunch in their AA Rosette awarded restaurant. I have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed the fact we were able to wear our robes and slippers all day, even for lunch! Here are a few snaps I took to remember our day (apologies for poor quality, I only had my iPhone available!)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The ONLY time you will catch me without make up... and only because it's mandatory!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Starters! Clare opted for a goats cheese panna cotta with hot and sour cherry tomatoes, confit pepper and a parmesan twille.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Clare's main was an individual minced venison ragu, horseradish mash and carrots and parnsips.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Gorgeous dessert: fondant chocolate tart with honeycomb ice cream.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Relaxing in the conservatory in between treatments.</span></td></tr>
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A most brilliant day, and boy did it feel good to just relax and have nothing else to think about! With busy lifestyles I think spa days should be mandatory for women, at least once a year! I intend to return... : )<br />
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Enjoy the rest of your weekend elves : ) XOXOCharlotte Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11906017890101886828noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488730882954799019.post-47230651183060386532012-03-04T17:33:00.000+00:002012-03-04T17:33:11.563+00:00A weekend of all sortsHello angels, happy Sunday and hope everyone has had a great weekend! I always feel like weekends fly by, although time is pretty much flying by at the speed of light in general at the moment- can't believe its March already!<br />
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I have had a great weekend! I had a gorgeous meal at Prezzo with hubby Friday night, some home shopping and lunch with Clare on Saturday and an antiques fair and spot of lunch and shopping at Bluewater after. I am looking for an antique mirror for above my new shoe cupboard but have had no luck yet - I am looking for something quite specific though so may be searching for a while yet! Hubby treated himself to a huuuge Superdry kit bag today - he ordered one before but it was out of stock so we decided to just buy one in the shop. I bought a couple of bits of make up today which makes a change, I have bought so many clothes recently!<br />
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Today's post is a bit of a mash-up of OOTN, and some exciting things I've got coming up soon! Onto OOTN, the outfit I wore to Prezzo Friday night.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Another <a href="http://teacherinstyle.blogspot.com/2012/02/outfit-of-day.html">new H & M jacket</a> - I loved the classic boucle style of this jacket and at £29.99 I couldn't resist! I also wore a white H & M vest top, new black layered skirt from H & M, my black Faith boots and a silver necklace which was a present from a friend.</span></td></tr>
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So, this week, hubby and I booked a 4 day city break to Budapest! We wanted a trip away before our main holiday in August, and booked for the first week of June. I set an evening aside to research and managed to find an amazing 4 star hotel with brilliant reviews!<br />
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Second piece of exciting news came from my amazing hubby this week. We were talking about our first wedding anniversary which is rapidly approaching, and he offered to buy me a new designer bag, shoes or perhaps as Burberry trench! I am so excited, and now just need to decided if I want another Mulberry or some Louboutins... not going to be an easy decision! I am not sure what hubby wants as a gift in return, he suggested a rowing machine or perhaps a sound system for our living room... mens toys are nowhere near as exciting as girls ones!!<br />
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Well that's everything for today, have a great week everyone XOXOCharlotte Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11906017890101886828noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488730882954799019.post-12945916587829673952012-02-26T21:05:00.000+00:002012-02-26T21:05:30.545+00:00Outfit of the DayHello fruit crackers (!) hope you are all fine and dandy! I feel I've been away from the blogging world for a while again, although it's only been about a week! I went back to work after half term this Monday, but literally only lasted the day as I got sick again Monday night : ( Back to work on Friday though which was great. Normally I get bored at home when I'm sick, although this time, I had very strong painkillers, so pretty much slept through the day.<br />
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So, feeling better this weekend, I spent yesterday at Bluewater with my best friend, and today at Lakeside with hubby! We also visited Ikea and purchased a very nice new shoe cabinet, quite excited about that, I do love Ikea! Watching him assemble it as I type, so glad he is good at putting up furniture, I am a typical girl, pretty useless!<br />
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Today's post then is just a quick OOTD : )<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I wore my dark blue Zara jeans, Red Herring chelsea boots, Hollister blue and white striped shirt and a new cream jacket that I purchased yesterday in H & M. Love the classic style, it's perfect now the weather is heating up a bit! Finished the outfit off with my trusty Mulberry : )</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I also wore my new MAC lipstick in Ruby Woo, love the shocking red colour. I diluted it down a little with some lip balm to make it suitable for day wear. I matched with red nails in Victoria and Albert by Nails Inc.</span></td></tr>
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Well that's everything for now, I will blog soon with my new purchases and a few other bits and pieces : ) XOXOCharlotte Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11906017890101886828noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488730882954799019.post-28115944091919570482012-02-17T23:29:00.000+00:002012-02-17T23:29:33.416+00:00Valentines in LondonHappy belated Valentines day one and all! I know Valentines has come and passed, but its such a special day and deserves due care and attention in my opinion!<br />
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Valentines day is never a sedate occasion in the Bradley household, every year we go to town and use the day to show each other how much in love we still are, 8 years on... cheesy but true! Cards are purchased or sometimes made, meals are planned, gifts are prepared and wrapped, and a day or evening out pencilled into our calendar.<br />
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This year, we decided to book tickets to the new west end production of <a href="http://www.singinintherain.co.uk/">Singin' in the rain</a>. A classic film that we both love, we were extremely excited about the stage version. So, tickets were booked for 15th February, hubby booked the day off work, and I set about planning a fantastic day in London!<br />
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For those of you who read my blog regularly, you will know how organised I am, and how I like to plan occasions to the smallest detail. So, a few days before the show, I dug out our London map, propped the iPad on my knee and set about planning a special day for the two of us. I decided that we would have a little wander around Covent garden (little being the operative word, hubby is not such a fan of shopping as I!), a short walk into Soho to lunch at Banana Tree, an Indochinese restaurant that we previously visited in another area of London and loved, and then a short walk back to the National Gallery for an afternoon of culture. Lastly, a pitstop at a coffee shop for tea and cakes before making our way to the Palace theatre on Shaftsbury Avenue for the show.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Covent garden + giant creme egg = heaven! For our trip to London I wore my<a href="http://teacherinstyle.blogspot.com/2012/01/weekend-at-shops.html"> new Topshop chain print skirt</a>, a grey Primark vest top, my <a href="http://teacherinstyle.blogspot.com/2012/02/and-then-snow-came.html">new navy blue H & M cardi </a>(tucked into the skirt) with a tan brown belt from Forever 21, my black Armani exchange coat and my Mullbery.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">We saw the show on the 15th February which was the official opening and press night! Barbara Windsor, Christopher Biggins and Lenny Henry (amongst other famous sorts) attended too.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hubby and I also had a wander around the National Gallery. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Love my hubby : )</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Although we didn't do very much shopping, I did of course visit Laduree in Covent garden, as well as H & M to pick up a grey cardigan. Hubby purchased my Valentines present in Pandora too : )</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">For anyone who has never tried Macaroons from Laduree I urge you to do so! I first tried them in Paris and have been hooked ever since! This time I purchased 8 (6 shown, 2 already eaten!) for £10.90. My favourite flavours include chocolate, vanilla and raspberry. Yum : )</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hubby purchased me the heart charm at the very front of the bracelet. Gorgeous, and very fitting for Valentines!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Grey H & M cardi £9.99. I love the navy cardi I bought the other day so thought a grey one would be useful to have!</span></td></tr>
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Hope everyone else had a fab day, more soon elves XOXOCharlotte Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11906017890101886828noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488730882954799019.post-56908235599422941382012-02-11T18:38:00.000+00:002012-02-11T18:38:48.384+00:00Saturday bake dayHappy Saturday strawberry bon bons! Hope you are all well and happy : ) I am uber happy, even more so than usual, as it is half term! I have made some great plans for next week, all will be revealed soon!<br />
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Today has been more laid back than usual for me as hubby is ill with flu so I have been in full on wife mode! I stopped off at Waitrose for some get well soon bits for hubby and then spent the afternoon making home made vegetable soup and chocolate brownies! Today's post shows the delicious results! ; )<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">1) Break 225g of good quality plain chocolate (at least 60% cocoa solids) into pieces and place in a heat proof bowl. Add 175g of butter to the chocolate. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering hot water but make sure they do not come into contact at all. Set the timer for 10 minutes and allow the chocolate and butter to melt slowly.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">3) In a large bowl, add all the ingredients together; the melted butter and chocolate, the sugar and eggs, and 175g of self raising flour. Mix together until all the ingredients are combined.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">6) Ta-da! 30 minutes at 180 degrees and the brownie should be cooked. Leave to cool before removing from the tin and cutting into squares.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">7) The brownies cut into squares and stacked onto a cake stand.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I served the brownie with Haagen-Daz's chocolate, praline and caramel ice cream for hubby, perfect get well soon dessert! : )<br /></span></td></tr>
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More soon dear readers, enjoy the rest of the weekend : ) XOXOCharlotte Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11906017890101886828noreply@blogger.com11