Day In London

Yesterday, myself and my eldest son Christopher decided to have a day out in London, starting off at the Tate Modern. He has already been there-last week, but only saw a limited amount, so we went for more of a look. Here are some pictures of us walking towards the Millenium Bridge to get to the Tate on the South Bank.

It was freezing, so I wore my trusty faux fur leopardprint coat, with my M&S stripey cardi, M&S polo neck and H&M purple cords.

We had a really nice look around the Tate Modern-I had pre concieved ideas of what it would be like (as in I wouldn't like it!), but was pleasantly surprised. I particularly enjoyed the works of Matisse, Monet and Picasso. There was also more modern day works of art, videos, sculptures and 'things' which were also very modern and interesting!! So, after our intellectual jaunt, we decided to hit the West End for some window shopping and erm, shopping!

We left the Tate Modern and was in Oxford Circus in no time! We hit NikeTown for Christopher (no purchases here) then H&M-yes for me!! I was very good, even Christopher said 'I can't believe how quick you were in here mum!' I went straight for the woolly hats, got 2, queued to pay, saw some legwarmers, grabbed them, paid and out-phew!

Then we went to Hamleys for some Christmas ideas-currently Lego is at the top of the list and by this time we were hungry so we headed to Argyll Street, for some chinese food-sweet and sour pork with fried rice and noodles-oh, so yummy!

We went to Carnaby Street and I looked in American Apparel for a browse-I saw some lovely wool cable leggings, but resisted temptation. Then we hit a London souvenir shop for a wander and then Christopher went into a shop called 'Size' and got himself some great Reebok trainers in the sale for only£20-they're really awesome, he loves them.

So, all shopped out, we got on the train and came home. We had a great day out and even managed to dodge the rain too!!

Favourite jeans

If I went upstairs and counted all my jeans (including cords), I reckon I must have around 15 pairs-gulp!! Well, I'm not getting rid of any of them, as I really love jeans in general.

I'm a fan of wide legged, flares, stretch, skinnies, straight, low rise, high waisted. Not overkeen on bootleg, but I'll never say never, of course. I also love white jeans, light wash, indigo, coloured and a just plain normal wash.

I've pairs by Levi's, Miss Sixty, 7 For All Mankind, See By Chloe, Ralph Lauren, Gap, Lee Cooper, Anglomania (Viv Westwood), Michiko Koschino (Japanese) and H&M.

So, why is it, that the cheapest pair I've bought-£1.30, from the charity shop, by a make I've never even heard of-Rebel (I think a high street chain make, maybe) are my current absolute faves?? I'm loving the length-I purposely like them above my ankle bone, as I can wear them with ankle boots and it shows the details of them. I also like how I can wear them rolled up. The colour for me is great-I know a light wash isn't in trend at the moment, but I'm just hooked on the colour. The best bit is the stretch and huggy-ness of them and that they are quite high waisted too-no bum cleavage, thankfully!!

What are you favourite jeans of the moment-are they 'on trend' or just 'personal favourites'?

Patricia Field for Marks and Spencer

I thought I'd check out Patricia Field's collection for Marks and Spencer-click on my link to see the rest of the range. Here are my favourites:

Both pairs of boots are £69

Gloves, £15

Sequin catsuit, £99

Strapless catsuit, £65

My Daahling Mother In Law, How I love this Christian Dior!

My mother in law is just the best!! Her and my brother in law came to visit this afternoon and stayed for a while. I showed her my Chanel jacket and my newest Ossie Clark dresses and she said she would also carry on looking out for stuff for me.

As I 've said before, she has an excellent eye and picks up great bargains at the charity shops and boot sales. Anyway, as she was going, she just happened to mention that she had a vintage Christian Dior necklace and earrings and would I be interested? Well, I practically snapped her arms off!!! She said, I'll bring them round next time I come. As soon as they'd gone, I demanded Chris to high tail straight up to mamas for that set-I wanted it now!!

He came back a while later with a sorry tale that my sister in law had nabbed it without anyone knowing!! But I knew he was winding me up-typical, huh!!

Well, this is the set and to say I'm chuffed is an understatement. I've coveted a nice pearl necklace and also some Dior jewellery (I nearly bought a set on Ebay some months back but didn't) so I've a double whammy!! The photo really doesn't do it justice, as well as the pearls, there are diamante and red stones too and all the pieces are authentically stamped.

I just need her to find me an Ossie now, and I'll be in 7th heaven, haha!!

Declutter!!

Well, I've been meaning to have a sort out of my stuff for a little while-I'm not a hoarder and anything I feel vaguely off about is a candidate for the charity shop.

I like to have a declutter if not every month, then every other month, although I did have a bit of one at the beginning of October.

It is the charity shops gain after all. Apparently, charities are having it hard at the moment-people worldwide are more in need than ever and some people who donate regularly are either lowering or stopping their regular contributions as the recession begins to set in. A good enough reason for all of you to declutter too and give the charity shops your unwanted things!!

I've got rid of 4 shirts, 4 bags, 2 pairs of jeans (cut offs), a skirt, a hoody and a pair of shoes. Plus some of Christophers bits that are no longer to his liking.

So a full bag to go and I feel better to have let some stuff go that I won't miss.

Do you declutter or are you a hoarder?

UPDATED TO ADD-Oops, after my 20/80 syndrome post, I said I may get rid of some my stuff. All of the stuff for charity is NOT my vintage or designer pieces-I've listened to good advice and intend on keeping these pieces for a long time to come!!