Guest Post - A Lazy Persons Laundry Hacks

What do cleaning, tidying, washing up and laundry all have in common? They’re all household chores which never seem to be finished. It doesn’t matter how much time and energy you put into them, there’s still a basket full of laundry, a couple of bits of washing up left to do. And all the while there are just about a million more interesting things to do! Laundry is a job which seemingly never ends and can really stress you out. So what are us lazy people to do? We want our laundry done and out of our mind as not thinking about it isn’t an effective solution. After all we all need clothes to wear! You just don’t want to go crazy as you try to keep up with it. I put together tips and hints for speedy laundry and how to dry your clothes faster. How to do laundry faster Let’s dive into our laundry basket of hints and tips for getting your laundry done quicker 1. How often you do laundry matters Is it better to do a little laundry or a lot of laundry at once? If you find y......

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Finding the perfect fit

The struggle for finding the perfect pair of jeans is real and something I have always encountered as being just under 5ft has meant standard jeans are always too long making it no easy task to find a pair that just fit's without having to alter them in some way. After asking my readers if they have ever faced a denim dilemma it was very clear that most women in some way also struggle to find the perfect fit, many with similar problems to mine in terms of length as the standard size is really not one size fit's all and is equally a problem for not only petite women but also taller ones. Some of the other common issue which were apparent is having a different size around the thighs and waist leaving gaps and ill fitted sections or skinny jeans becoming baggy in certain areas or simply not knowing how to pick the right style for the look you are trying to achieve or for your body shape. Marks and Spencer 's got in touch to see if I could find the perfect pair for......

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Like father like son

When we found out we were expecting our son many moons ago now John was so excited to be having a boy to pass down his passion for films, books, music and clothes. He wanted to instil that less is more, that a good quality suit will serve you for years to come and plans to pass down his Red Wing boots which are already more than 10yrs old yet the soles are going as strong as the day he bought them. Mr A is now coming into his own in terms of what he likes and what is comfortable for him to wear. He loves outdoor clothing, hard wearing boots as well as warm winter jumpers. John thought he would share a little wisdom when it comes to essential mens wear tips and must haves. Every stylish father and son's closet should include a list of wardrobe essentials that range from casual Friday staples to special occasion basics. The list isn’t very long, but the pieces are definite must-haves. Here’s a breakdown of those quintessential items that every dude needs to have i......

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Street Style Sunday - Denim & white

Well spring has truly arrived which means the thick winter coats are out and thinner summer ones are in which means I have had the chance to wear this thin spring parka I picked up last year from H&M as well as this loose monochrome Blooming Marvellous shirt which is perfect for feeding and post-pregnancy style as it's tailored in just the right places. I am also happy that I am now back into my normal jeans, especially these very well worn and naturally torn jeans from Next paired up with an Asos braided belt, Ralph Lauren shoes and silver bracelet from East. Blooming Marvellous shirt,  H&M Parka, Asos belt, Nxt jeans, Ralph Lauren shoes, East bracelet Hope you can come and join in with this Street Style Sunday - anything fashion related goes from outfit posts to inspirational mood boards An InLinkz Link-up ...

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Street Style Sunday - Boys Club

John in Edwin Jeans, Eastland shoes and Universal works socks This weeks Street Style Sunday is all about what John has been wearing of late and some things he picked up over the Christmas period. One of his bigger purchases was a pair of Eastland Oxford shoes and Universal works socks which pair up really well with these tapered Edwin jeans from Woodhouse Clothing . John has a few pairs of Edwin jeans, it's one of his go to Denim brands as the fit, taper and quality never fail and Woodhouse has a great selection as well as a few other top menswear brands including Barbour, Nudie jeans, Penfield and Woolrich to name a few. John wears Ralph Lauren Jacket, Carhartt jumper, Edwin Jeans, Eastland shoes There are a few things with investing in and one of those is a good pair of jeans. John has a few pairs he has had for years and actually look better with age and I think that is down to the denim being very good quality and hey jeans never go out of style. As alw......

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Boys Club - what they wore

So I thought it was a bit long overdue for a little outfit post from the two boys (well one man and one boy) and with Mr A turning 4 he has become a lot more picky about what he wants to wear - in fact he won't wear anything he doesn't pick out of his wardrobe himself - this usually involves camo shorts and a very well worn dinosaur t-shirt but this time he went for a real pop of colour and thought I had to capture that. Last week we were lucky enough to be invited to an event with Ralph Lauren in aid of their new literacy collection with the book trust charity and it was amazing - I will be sharing this wonderful day out with you very soon but while we were there Mr A had the chance to model these red trousers and they basically have not come off since then. Mr A wears Cos striped tee, RL trousers, Clark shoes John and mr A have also been spending as much time outside on John's days off and before winter sets in, exploring the local parks and teaching Mr A how......

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Johns new shirt and Introducing Haxby

John wearing Albam shirt, Edwin Jeans and Jack Purcell Converse So you may think John has a lot of shirts like this, in this shade, well apparently not (this is what I have been told) it's a different kind of fit with a rounder edge at the bottom and as he described it it's more of an a relaxed "artist" fit over that of a tailored shirt and it comes from one of his favourite brands - Albam. it's smart enough for work but also casual enough for a walk outside with the family and pairs up well with his Edwin Jeans and Jack Purcell Converse and Ralph striped socks. On Side Street Style we also love to showcase brands that we are currently loving and thought we would share our recent new find in menswear that is Haxby, which mainly focuses on denim but also has some interesting sunglasses, belts and shoes. Quality men’s wear is comprised of a few different characteristics. It must be durable and of high quality to meet all of the demands of the day......

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Summer in my heart

Ever since we have started to have fleeting moments of good weather, blissful warmth on the skin again, my heart has kept into summer even if the season have not, although not too long now. The year is flying by, we are already into May and one thing is for sure I won't be missing any sunny days this summer. I am ready, I have some new boat shoes, short-sleeved tees waiting to be worn and a lovely new beach bag from Joe Browns that I am so in love with and cannot wait to use and being a big fan of Breton stripes this suits me perfectly alongside being able to throw anything into it and setting off on an adventure or road trip of some kind. What I am wearing Top - Gazooks Black jeans - TopShop Shoes - Sperry Top sider Bag and scarf - Joe Browns Silver Cuff - East Watch - Guess I have joined in with Style Me Sunday  and Style Sessions linky I was kind enough to be gifted the Joe Browns bag  ...

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Polka Dots and Jelly shoe Giveaway

Near the end of the Bank holiday we had some glorious weather and it really felt like summer had arrived. Oh how I love the warm sun on my skin, elderflower presse in the garden, relaxing and letting time float by. A few weeks ago I decided to pick up a little polka dot short-sleeved tee to welcome spring and summer into my wardrobe as well as complementing my lovely pair of Holster Jelly shoes arrived that arrived at my door a few weeks ago. Wearing - H&M Tee, Diesel jeans, Shades unknown, Bracelet Thrifted, Sandals Holster My new print pattern of the moment is Polka Dot, I'm not sure why I am loving it so much at the moment but I do and it goes perfecto with denim, especially since I love to keep things fairly simple and with small details such as the beautiful studs on my Jelly shoes which add an extra touch to the outfit. I love these Jelly Shoes I am so impressed with the quality and comfort of Holster Jelly shoes - a luxury Jelly shoe company......

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