SHOP TILL YOU DROP

A lot of damage was done when I went on crazy (mainly clothes) shopping spree this week! . 

Friday, I had a couple of hours to myself so I hit the shops! I'm a bad clothes shopper as can't make a decision for toffee, I'm usually one of those who will try things on and not buy, but this time I took the plunge and bought most things. I've been in need of some new clothes as some of mine don't fit, don't suit me or just looking old. Well, these are the reasons I've been telling myself to justify it!

I didn't forget to get Alex some bits too, who has actually began outgrowing some of his clothes -  he's having a growth spurt and isn't so little any more  :) 

I thought I'd do a post showing you some of the things I've been treating us too, as I always like to have a nosey as what people have been buying get some ideas and whatnot.

Anyway here's what I picked up.....

This is what i wore when i went shopping but the items are fairly new so thought I'd give you a show. I'm actually in LOVE with this army print jacket- if it matched everything I own I'd wear it alllll the time haha! Its from River Island..

Some light denim jeans, if you haven't notice I only own black jeans haha so thought was about time to mix it up abit , add some colour! plus light coloured jean look nice in the summer.

Stripy vest top, loving stripes at the moment and is simple so will go with many items.

Stripes again ❤ beautiful colours-something a little out my comfort zone with the cold shoulder look but, I quite like it :)

This and above from New Look

wishful thinking for another heatwave? haha got myself some flowery flip-flops in cream so can wear with lots of outfits.
Some peep-toe pumps which thought was cute :)

Both from Primark

Treated myself to a haircut, which I probably haven't had for about 9months haha

Just abit shorter, sort of a Jenna Dewan-Tatum style, but the waves had fallen out by time took this picture haha 

Gonna take some styling practice as no hair expert but I like it :)

As well as clothes I did treat Alex to other little bits a couple of DVDs and some toys
The clothes I did get him....

Cute little outfit from Next

During the recent bit of nice weather had to get Alex some emergency shorts that don't fit well so shorts were top of my list, i like this multi pack as will go with a variety of tops plus a couple of simple t-shirts for nursery, both F&F

So thats it, have a nosey-I'd love to know what you've been buying
Need to do it again, I've got shopping fever- makeup next? :)

xx

THE BEST SUMMERS DAY

I'm so lucky to live a short walk away from such a beautiful place, the Embankment. Haven't we had some beautiful weather this week? I loved it and definitely thought about what Alex and I could get up to in the sunshine, so why not go on a walking adventure. I wasn't sure how Alex would take it as sometimes he wants to walk, sometimes he wants to be in his pushchair, sometimes he wants to be carried. But I can honestly he say he did so much walking and running this day I was so surprised. I hadn't really been here with Alex very much on an adventure, just little walks along the river with him in the pushchair to get a bit of fresh air when he was a baby. So we packed a small bag, some fruity snacks, drinks and a kids ball, popped on the sun cream (well on Alex, I forgot) and set off.
We started off by having a walk along the river, looking at the boats, swans, geese and ducks. Alex especially liked the different birds, we sat near them just looking and learning the different names. Silly me forgot to take bread definitely a must have for next time. My little danger mouse kept wanting to get closer to them and tried to walk down the steps towards them bless him, but then became shy as they started wandering towards him.

Had a wander on the bridge so Alex could do some more sight seeing, he loved it and talks about this bridge nearly everyday haha

We crossed over and headed into some lovely looking gardens, I've wanted to visit these gardens ever since i clocked eyes on it about a year after we moved into our house but never got round to it. Awww, it was so magical walking down the steps through the trees into this beautiful area was like a little fairytale. I can just hear Alex saying 'WOW' now! :)

We had our snacks by this water fountain, I love the sound of water fountains especially in hot weather so soothing and peaceful. Alex kept running towards them, having a look and coming back. What a cutie! Something else he also talks about nearly everyday. 

Had a little kick around with his ball too on some grass nearby then headed home as I had work in the evening. I came back with some lovely sunburn, guess thats what happens when forget to put your own sun cream on haha

It has got to be by most favourite day so far this year, lovely little adventure with some quality time with Alex and enjoying the views of Nottingham, 100% something we will be doing again!

What have you been up to whilst the suns been out?