Fashion inspiration

I've been feeling inspired by lots of different fashion looks lately. I've not really been that into fashion, more of a jeans & tshirt kind of girl. But recently I'm trying out different looks & wearing what I want to, without worrying what other might think. 

I watched House of DVF on E! & I think this kick-started my interest in fashion- it made me head out to the shops to get a new work wardrobe where I tried out different dress & skirt styles that I would never have tried before. It made me look at the online stores such as Missguided & go for the more edgy pieces such as low v-neck dresses, chunky jumpsuits & Audrey Hepburn style dresses I would usually go for. 

A style influence I discovered also through watching House of DVF is Hanna Beth, she has an edgy, grungy, boho look which I absolutely love! 

But does it in such a classy way! 

The Boho look has been an influence in my dress sense for a while now, designs by Rat & Boa, For Love & Lemons... And also more rustic influences from markets & small business websites. I just love Brittney Valverde & her style. 

I've also found some really cute children's clothing designers such as FeatherDrum & Children of the Tribe who design the cutest boho clothes for kids! 

I just love them! & happy to be happy experimenting with different looks. 

Happy January! Xoxo

Happy 2016!

It's a New Year, a new start, the best excuse to make positive changes in your life. 2015 has been a good year for me... Obviously not without its challenges, I think that is life for you! But in general, I am in a really good place, I'm feeling settled, content & happy being me. It's taken a while for me to feel comfortable in my own skin... But I think I've finally made it- I no longer care what people think of me. I'm me! 

I have had possibly the best Christmas yet, they seem to get better every year. I just love the festive season. Every year, it is spent at home with my loved ones, there's no other way to spend it on my eyes. 

2015 has been a great year, I wanted to share some of my highlights: 

We got to see S Club 7!

My Husband turned 30, where we threw a surprise party for him in Wales & did the longest Zipwire in Europe.

A Madhatter's Tea Party for my Sister's birthday.

 

An unforgettable trip to Venice with my Husband for our first wedding anniversary. 

My Husband completed his second Tough Mudder challenge.

A wonderful holiday to Cape Verde, where we did some Quad Biking & visited the African Shanty towns.

The Clan Hawaiian party.

A weekend away in Chester with my Husband.

Halloween party.

Blackpool illuminations with my Husband & Stepson.

Some Christmas highlights.

2015 has also brought me a new job, with some fantastic people! 

2015 has also been the year where I have sponsored a child in Cape Verde who we support on a monthly basis. My best friend is also expecting her first child, due in a few days! 

Bring on 2016! Happy New Year xxxx

Operation Christmas Child

It's been a horrible weekend news wise with what seems like World War 3 about to begin along with natural disasters in other corners of the world. It can leave us feeling helpless & thinking whatever next! 

Operation Christmas child is something that we can do to give back to areas of the world that are disadvantaged or in turmoil on a daily basis. A simple gift can bring so much joy to children in these areas of the world. Have you seen the videos on Facebook showing how happy these boxes make the children?! It's amazing. 

My Stepson Riley's school is taking part so Riley bought one home for us to make. You can either decorate a standard shoe box or buy a "go box" which is pre-decorated as below: 

All you have to do then is fill with items. Guidance asks you to include something the child will take to straight away like a cuddly toy, other items can be games or things the child will need such as stationary or hygiene items such as a toothbrush. You can find step by step instructions here: https://www.samaritans-purse.org.uk/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/how-to-pack-a-shoebox/

Here's what we included in ours:

It really doesn't take much to put a smile on a child's face. You can then stick on a label which states whether it's for a boy or a girl and the relevant age category. 

The closing date for these boxes is Friday 20th so you still have just under a week for this! There are also a number of drop

Off points which you can find on the website by entering your postcode. 

Go for it :)

Saffron xox

Blackpool Illuminations

This weekend my little family & I headed to Blackpool to see the Illuminations. I absolutely LOVE this time of year! To anyone who doesn't know, the Illuminations are basically lots of lights along the promenade & you can look at them.. Go on the beach.. Go in the penny arcades... Eat chippy chips & lots of sweet things like candy floss!

One of my favourite things to do is be at the seaside in the fresh air & with no worries! This is us loving life!

This is my favourite arcade game!

Blackpool is literally the windiest place in the world but it immediately makes you feel happy! Family time is the best time. 

Saff xoxo