30 for 30 - Day 12

I am returning from Sheffield today so will be on a very long and boring bus journey for most of the day. Then this weekend is set to be another busy one! Blah!

But I promise to be back next week with more outfits and possibly some slightly more interesting posts, if I finally get some proper time to myself.

But for now here is Day 12 of my 30 for 30

Outfit made up of: 7+14+24+26

7. Jacqman

14. Primark

24. Debenhams Collection

26. TKMaxx

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selection of vintage and gifted brooches

Random tights

I know this scattered brooch look was big at some point last year but I never attempted it then, so I thought I might now. Here is what I have on

Big Flower - Vintage from my Nanna

Little Gold Flower - Vintage via Etsy

Pink Flower - Surprise Ball Swap

Cinderella Carriage - Christmas gift from my parents via Etsy

Chain brooch - River Island, off a jacket that was left in the pub

Have a good day ladies

Daisymay X

30 for 30 - Day 10 & 11

It is flipping cold up here in Sheffield! But I am having a great time with my Heather and will have pictures for you all after the weekend.

But for now I bring you another 2 of my 30 for 30 outfits, see I am getting there slowly!

Day 10

Outfit made up of: 9+12+22+28

9. Tommy Hilfiger

12. Primark

22. F+F at TESCO

28. George and ASDA

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Vintage Beads

Primark Bracelets

Jade Bracelets from China Market

Random giant hair flower

And for the giant hairflower...

Day 11...Oh yeah, pink shirt again! And a vintage granny skirt!

Outfit made up of: 7+13+18+26

7. Jacqman

13. Nygard Collection

18. Dorothy Perkins

26. TKMaxx

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Handmade Upcycled Necklace

Dorothy Perkins Butterfly Hairclip

Enamel Ring

I was a little sceptical about this skirt when I bought it, but I wanted the challenge. It was only £2.99 in a charity shop

Again thats all for now as I have to go out to see the King's Speech, finally!!

Daisymay X

p.s. I won this months themed outfit competition on the shopping forecast so thanks everyone who has already signed up!! Here is the link for those of you who haven't yet. Get on it, you could be the one winning £200 of clothes next month

30 for 30 - Day 8 & 9

Sorry again for lack of posts, I seem to be saying that once a week at the mo, but weekends are so hectic in the pub and sadly the week isn't much better. You nearly didn't have any posts for a few more days as I am currently in Sheffield visiting my bestie, Heather and I can't link my laptop up to the internet here and the image upload speed on the cafe's wireless is mega slow!! But just for you I persevered and have finally uploaded the images for the next few posts.

So here are outfits 8 and 9

Outfit made up of: 6+12+18+27

6. Amari

12. Primark

18. Dorothy Perkins

27. George at ASDA

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Vintage beads

New Look flower bracelet

Next pink bracelets

Random Belt

ha, finally an outfit with that pink shirt!! And I think it looks good on me even if I do say so myself, but dont expect to see pink flooding into my wardrobe any time soon.

And Day 9 is the outfit I wore to travel up to Sheffield in.

Outfit made up of: 9+14+28+24

9. Tommy Hilfiger

14. Primark

28. George at ASDA

24. Debenhams (I wore my long coat too, just not in pictures)

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Vintage scarf

Tommy Hilfiger Belt

That's all you get for now sorry ladies. Coz the upload took so long I now don't have time for a wordy post as I have to go out! Another outfit post tomorrow hopefully. And I'll do a post on my Sheffield trip when I get home

Daisymay X

30 for 30 - Day 7

My gosh it's Tuesday already? Where the heck did the weekend go? Where the heck has February gone? It's nearly over! And I'm only posting Day 7, naught me. I shall be doubling up on some outfits over the next few days hopefully as I will actually have some time to snap some photos. But here is Day 7 and a second outfit using the challenge dress my best friend Heather sent down for me to style. This time it's a bit more casual.

Outfit made up of: 2+8+29

2. H&M

8. Dorothy Perkins

29. Unbranded

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Leather wrap belt off Matalan dress

Handmade necklace from vintage beads

NewLook Earrings

Claire's Hairband and bracelet

I love this simple wrap belt. It came on a Matalan dress a few years ago and I have used it to cinch in practically everything that has needed it.

These cute blue loops have tiny pink butterflies suspended in them. They are from NewLook but are old as I have had them since I was about 14!

So there you have another remix of my blue challenge dress, what do you think of this one? I promise I shall attempt to style the 3rd challenge piece, the dreaded bright pink shirt!!

Sorry for such a brief post, it is actually 2.26am and I have just gotten in from work (it was dull, but I got a glass splinter in my right index finger so I can't type with it, making typing hard and awkward) But if I don't do the post now, you won't get one for another day as tomorrow is a busy day! Second house viewing to measure!! and sign contracts!! And then Post Office and some other errands. Fun!

Dont forget to sign up to The Shopping Forecast for your chance to win some stunning designer and high-street clothing. I won in November you could too.

I promise I have some interesting post coming up soon!

Daisymay X

30 for 30 - Day 5 & 6. Plus Bunnies!

So for my disappearing act again, it was another match weekend here in Cardiff which means I was working lots!! I apologise for being slow with my 30 for 30, but I can't do outfits and photos everyday so they will be staggered over the next few weeks. I promise to finish it this time round though. So here is Day 5 and Day 6.

Outfit made up of: 10+11+23+30

10. M&S Limited Collection

11. New Look

23. Dorothy Perkins

30. Unbranded

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Pocket Watch Necklace from Amie Boutique on Etsy

Ring found in work

So this leopard print top was one of the challenge pieces sent to me by my best friend Heather. I think I nailed a fairly edgy look, and it has changed my opinion of leopard print. You may see some more pieces in my wardrobe soon.

Day 6

Outfit made up of: 2+3+30

2. H&M

3. Primark

30. Unbranded

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Blue flower hairband from Canada

Mirano Glass Earrings, christmas gift from parents

Vintage brooch from Ebay

This blue flower dress was another challenge piece Heather sent me. It's not my usual style but I kinda like it, and it finally gave me something to pair this vest/tunic/dress thing with (spur of the moment sale buy!)

A few of you who have been reading a while know that I had new baby bunnies when I got back from my Honeymoon in China. And you have been emailing me asking to see some pictures of my little cuties, so here are the first few pictures.

This is Jasper!

This is Delilah!

This is how they like to sleep!

And this is Delilah on her first photoshoot! lol. She stayed still unlike her brother who just kept jumping out of the box! Isn't she cute! Expect to see more photos like this!

How is everyones 30 for 30 going? Any drop out's yet? Anyone struggling or are we all ok?

Daisymay X

30 for 30 - Day 4 & Everybody Everywear - The Blazer

So I am gonna have to make this a mega quick post as I am on my way out the door to work, and if I don't sort the post out now (Monday Night) I won't have time before tomorrow. I decided to roll two challenges into one post and use one outfit with just a little difference.

First up my 30 for 30 Day 4 outfit (I apologise for my creased skirt but this was a quick shot taken before packing the outfit and I assure you it was ironed before it was actually worn out of the house)

Outfit made up of: 4+13+22+26

4. I.N.C

13. Nygard Collection

22. F+F

26. TKMaxx

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Random Leggings

Random Feather and bead necklace

Random Ring

Hair band from Canada

Some pattern mixing as you can see. I have been wanting to pair these 2 items together for a while but just hadn't gotten round to it. I think the strong flower motif on both makes them work well together. Plus I don't own a lot of yellow so think it's great the two piece work with each other. I think I could also do this outfit with a plain white tank top in the summer, when it is a little warmer.

Now for my second part. This months Everybody Everywear item was - The Classic Blazer. I didn't put one in my 30 for 30 - so this doesn't count as a 30 for 30 outfit but I am using the basic items with the blazer. This is how I change my look very simply from casual to business. Drop the cardigan, necklace and bow hairband - pull on a smart black blazer and don my glasses and voila... a chic business look

Blazer - River Island

Brooch - Vintage

This was worn to a business meeting with my new editor.

Ok so thats all, coz if I don't leave now I'm gonna miss my bus.

Hope you like my outfits for both the challenges. What would you pair my skirt or cardigan with? Any suggestions?

Daisymay X

30 for 30 - Day 3 & Going Red for Women

Here is my Day 3 of the 30 for 30 challenge, plus today is the Going Red for Women day (the whole month is heart disease awareness month but a few of us have decided to 'Go Red' today, find us all here).

So the point was to wear red to help raise awareness of Heart Disease. Here is my red accented outfit! I will hopefully be doing this every friday of February, but I only have this waistcoat with Red on in my 30 for 30 so will have to style it 3 different ways!

Outfit made up of: 10+13+20+24+26

10. M&S Limited Collection

13. Nygard Collection

20. H&M

24. Debenhams Collection

26. TKMaxx

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Vintage red bead necklace

Red bangles via ebay

Internacionale Red Bow Ring

Claire's Red Hairband

I wore this little ensemble to the theatre tonight. I went to see the Circus of Horrors with my sister. It was good, weird and slightly sickening but actually not as good as I thought it would be. A little disappointing actually, but I did enjoy it.

Has anyone else seen any of The Circus of Horror shows? What were your thoughts? Or is anyone thinking of seeing them?

Plus is anyone else doing the Going Red for Women challenge?

If you haven't signed up to The Shopping Forecast yet, you should! Just click the icon

If you didn't read my post on The Shopping Forecast click here.

Daisymay X

30 for 30 - Day 2

Here is Day 2 of my 30 for 30. You may have noticed this should have gone up yesterday but as I am fairly busy at the mo and have a number of other things going on with the blog I won't be posting a 30 for 30 outfit everyday. But here is Day 2 anyway.

Outfit made up of 8+14+24+27

8. Dorothy Perkins (Jeans)

14. Primark (Jumper)

24. Debenhams Collection (Coat)

27. George at ASDA (Pumps)

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African Necklace from Ebay

Primark Wooden Bangles

D&G Glasses

You don't usually get to see me with my glasses on, but I thought it was about time you saw what I really looked like day to day.

This necklace is from Ebay and was originally bought for a Fancy Dress even where we all dressed up as an African Tribe (we won the competition!)

The bangles were bought for the same event. Do you like my green nails? They are really sparkly too as I added a coat of gold glitter to them as well. You may just be able to see that my thumb nail on my right hand isn't actually green. That's because I had a Minx nail art sample added at a fashion show event this week. Its black with silver daisies and I love it!! Will be having a set done as soon as I find the time and the money.

Here are some links to my favourite 30 for 30 outfits from day 1 and 2 from some of the other participants:

49 Dresses

A Fashion Fixation

Megan Nielson

Restless Cookie

What I Wear in a Little Town

Here is the complete list of participant, there are millions of us this time!

Yesterday I received a swap parcel from Erin of Babes in Thriftland. Due to my shopping ban I cannot buy anything new but I can exchange parcels! Yay. So here is my first swap parcel of the year, there will hopefully be more, lol.

Blue Jersey Top - Miken

Peach, Black and Blue Top - Solemia

Green tweed Skirt - Anne Taylor for Loft

Vintage Scarf

Purple Tight

Cute Notepad

Peanut M&M's

And a Reese's piece (that didn't make it back from the post office ;-)

I love everything, so Thanks Erin!! You shall see a few pieces styled on here very soon (after the 30 for 30 challenge)

Daisymay X

30 for 30 - It's here!! Day 1

My gosh it's February already, can you believe how fast January disappeared? Well the beginning of February signifies the beginning of something else too...Kendi Everyday's 30 for 30 challenge!

Now I know I said this week I wasn't going to be able to start the challenge on time but amazingly I managed to get my little behind in gear and get myself organised, just in time. As I undertook this challenge last year, I decided to challenge myself a little extra this time and try to incorporate more colour into my outfits. I was actually quite surprised by how little colour I included last time as I am a fairly colourful person.

Plus there is a personal challenge made by my best friend, Heather, who decided to send me 3 items to try and style. 1 is kinda my style so is fine (the blue flower dress) and 2 piece are totally...totally not me, and she knew that!! If you have been reading my blog a while these 2 piece will stand out a mile, as they are so un-me (the Leopard top and the PINK shirt!) Damn her, but I shall not shy away from a challenge.

So here are my items for the challenge.

Grey Dress - Jane Norman (1)

Blue Pattern Dress - H&M (2)

Blue Tunic Dress - Primark (3)

Vintage Pink and Grey check skirt - Jacqman (7)

Spot pattern skirt - Topshop (5)

Daisy Skirt - I.N.C (4)

Colourful Flower Skirt - Amari (6)

Green Trousers - Tommy Hilfiger (9)

Jeans - Dorothy Perkins (8)

Black Trousers - M&S Limited Collection (10)

(I decided not to included the beige tank with the black lace trim, but had already taken my photos, so please ignore it, lol)

Black Top - Nygard Collection (13)

Leopard Top - New Look (11)

Cream Jumper - Primark (14)

Purple Bow Back Jumper - George at ASDA (15)

White Top - Primark (16)

White Ruffle front Vest - Primark (12)

Teal T-shirt - Tommy Hilfiger (17)

Purple Stripped Cardigan - SWS (21)

Pink Shirt - Dorothy Perkins (18)

Vintage Black Fluffy Cardigan - Capricci (19)

Yellow Rose Cardigan - F&F Tesco (22)

Tartan Waistcoat - H&M (20)

Leather Jacket - Dorothy Perkins (23)

Long Coat - Debenhams Collection (24)

Wool Hippy Coat - Desigua via The Shopping Forecast (25)

Buckle Boots - Unbranded (30)

Dark Denim Hightops - Unbranded (29)

Mary Janes - TKMaxx (26)

Grey Booties - George at ASDA (28)

Black Pumps - George at ASDA (27)

(The numbers in brackets are the numbers I'll be using to itemise the outfits, you'll see what I mean below)

So here is Day 1

Outfit made up of: 1+25+28

1. Jane Norman (Dress)

25. Desigua (Coat)

28. George (Boots)

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TKMaxx Grey Cloche Hat

Black tights

Peacocks Purple Belt

Silver Heart Necklace

Green Jade Bangle from China

Vintage Blue Glass Ring

Who else is doing this seasons 30 for 30 challenge? How have you gone about choosing your items? Have you planned out all your outfits in advance or are you just going to wing it and see what items you come up with?

Daisymay X