A special little Outfit Post

I'm wearing Jacket - Topshop, T-shirt - Enigma, Jeans - Diesel, Creepers - Barratts Watch - Guess So just after Christmas I managed to pick up this lovely and warm denim Jacket from Topshop (alas not in the sale though). I really needed something to update my wardrobe as it's been a while (a very long while) and being a huge fan of the classic denim and enjoying the current 90's revival I fell in love with this jacket. I wanted to get something that was versatile, practical but also stylish and on trend and I feel like I have found it in this jacket, which was a very special treat, if you read on you will find out why. The little man looking cool in his new sweater and converse With so many thing going on in our lives - moving house and all the stress coming with that, having to pay the dreaded stamp duty just before Christmas and then being hit by Christmas as well as our car giving up the ghost once and for all it left very little in the pot in terms of ......

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Outdoor fun down the Bay

For some reason of late I have forgotten how much there is to do down the bay. We spent many an afternoon walking across the barrage during the summer months and than after out car packed in the distance made it harder to venture too but since having acquired some new wheels we are back to exploring further afield. There is nothing better than an day spent by the sea and best of all it's a great frugal and free option as we enjoyed a walk around the Bay, running after pigeons, watching boats coming and in and out, visiting the possibly soon to be gone lighthouse ship and watching JCD's and excavators across the water develop the new BBC village. Near the Norwegian church there is a walkway with various sea life engraved into stone, the little man loved this and with every step was asking what each engraving was from Jelly Fish to Kelp. Even though it was a little bit overcast it turned out to be a lovely day with some dramatic scenes across the water, a very ......

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Spring Shades

Whenever we have a long duration of bad weather my mind starts to day dream to warmer summer days and really to be honest, as the rate the little man is growing up, spring really is just around the corner, which means it's time to shop for one of my favourite accessories - sunglasses. My festival essential, as well as late night hide the sleepless eyes accessory - glasses are not only useful but can add instant style to any outfit. Enjoying the sun last year Having grown up in a hot country (South Africa) where I spent many a weekend on surfing, hiking outdoors or enjoying a relaxing swim by the pool, deep down I am still that chilled out surfer girl who loves to wear sunglasses - to me there is a real sense of comfort when you find a great pair that suits your personality and style. With John having to wear prescription eyeglasses it's something we both look up when the new trends for the year start to filter through and winter/spring is the perfect time to buy g......

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January Beauty Giveaway

I had so much fun hosting a beauty giveaway two months ago I thought I would start the year off with another one for all you lovely Side Street Style readers out there. It's open worldwide and one reader is really in for a treat, with some amazing products - my two favourite being the Elemis Spa@Home Skin Nourishing Body Scrub which is so luxurious and leaves your skin feeling beautiful smooth, as well as the Liz Earle strengthening nail colour which goes on really easy, lasts up to 12 days and has no animal extracts and is approved by BUVA. Plus other lovely little pieces including an E.L.F tote bag and E.L.F Glitter Gloss lip-gloss, a little black address book from Boux Avenue,  Colour Club professional Nail Lacquer, Beauty Protector protect, Oriflame power shine lipgloss and detangle spray and an Escentual emery board. It's super easy to enter and runs until the 18th Jan. As I said before it's open worldwide, so good luck. a Rafflecopter giveaway ...

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