Feeling Stylish

I’ve long been a fan of the Winter Kate brand and I wanted to share with you their look book for the collection that is going on sale through ASOS this month!

I never thought I’d be so enamored with a brand like this but the prints, patterns, shapes and lines of all the pieces are beautiful. The last image of the four is the Neela jumpsuit. I can think of approximately 2,012 ways to wear it but in my head I’m obsessing over it with flat gladiator sandals, wooden jewellery and a big floppy-brimmed hat.

This is a dress by Max C that I won through a Gem Fatale blog comp. At least a year ago. I gave this and the other I won to my mum as they were in her size. She told me she didn’t like them. On Friday she gave them back to me. This one is amazing. The back is really low but then had a bit you tie around the bra line. It’s gorgeous, although definitely one for a strapless bra.

The shoes are new and LOVELY. They are Messeca. Pony hair. Wedge. Leopard print. Slightly too big. I love them. They are a little over my threshold for high shoes though so let’s see how I fare if I ever dare to wear them out.

That’s my mum’s kitchen. We house sat over the weekend. Here are some more photos of the weekend’s adventures.

We took Frankie Dog for a long walk around the woods. Highlights were seeing a fox hunting in a meadow, my superb balance, some great geocaches and almost stopping the hound from going in every muddy puddle. That walk combined with 4 miles on the beach on Friday equals sleepy pup.

I also had the pleasure of meeting/feeding/cuddling my mum’s new chickens.

A picture heavy post, be warned!

Ben and I went to London on Wednesday. We were going to see a play called Bingo at the Young Vic theatre and we had the whole day off so we decided to get to London at 10:30am and take our time seeing the sights. My obsession with animals took over and we realised that the London Aquarium would only take a couple of hours to walk round.

Ben made a quip that no matter where I go, I am always drawn to the animal attractions. The three hour drive away from our hotel in Kentucky a few years back to go to a zoo is a prime example.

Dory was there.

The beautiful Westminster Abbey

This is exciting for a number of reasons. I have a novel-length story on hold at the moment that is based beneath Westminster in a compound called The Sanctuary. I had no idea there was an actual Sanctuary right on top of my fictional base. I’m not sure if this is a good or bad thing.

This road also features in my story.

We walked through St. James Park. I have never seen a place so full of birds and squirrels!

We went to this amazing pub called The Sherlock Holmes, we stumbled upon it quite by accident after leaving Trafalgar Square. We drank Sherlock Holmes Ale, which was delicious. Watched the Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes on the TV in the corner and I had the most fantastic fish finger sandwich. It genuinely was an amazing experience, such a lovely pub. I’ll definitely be going back.

(Image from the Young Vic website)

Then we went to see Bingo. Scenes of Money and Death. It starred Patrick Stewart as William Shakespeare but the rest of the cast were equally as amazing. (Alex Price, who has been in Being Human and Doctor Who, was particularly brilliant.)

The play is on until the 31st of March at the Young Vic. I would urge everyone to go and see it. Not only is Patrick Stewart a phenomenal actor but the play is moving, the dialogue gripping and set was very clever. We had the pleasure of sitting in the front row and to see a man we both admire (and love) that close playing William Shakespeare was quite an experience.

Tree of Gondor, anyone?

I took some photos of the gorgeous Swirly Face, a few weekends ago. I just wanted to share one.