Tagged-Its all about me!!

I have been tagged by the gorgeous Ruth over at Life the universe and all that's in it so I thought I would get straight on to it!!

I'm not tagging anyone, but please feel free to join in!!

1. At what time of your life were you happiest and why?

Despite some personal upheavals at the moment, I would say I'm really beginning to find myself again-what I like, what I don't like, being more adventurous and now I've hit the 40s, my self confidence is certainly growing-so now is a good time to be!!

2. Where and when did you meet the love of your life?

LOL, well my soon to be ex husband and I met in the neighbouring town's nightclub-it was a fabulous night of drinking champagne, dancing and smooching!!

3. Favourite item of clothing ever or most treasured possession ?

My black Chanel flap bag and my Ossie Clark dress and my Chanel Jacket!!

4. Must have makeup or beauty item?

Boots cucumber eye gel

5. What do you think is your worst vice or fault .. honestly?

My recent taken up habit of smoking-its not much, but little enough that I should stop altogether!!

6. Would you tell your friend, if you knew her husband/wife was cheating on her/him?

Tough one, I think I would like to make them aware of situations that their partners could potentially be in and hope they could do more detective work themselves to find out the truth. Being the actual bearer of news like that doesn't always necessarily make you the 'good guy'.

7. What ambitions, wishes or desires, for your life, do you still hold close to your heart?

To get my sons through their education successfully-CHRISTOPHER HAD 5 GCSE PASSES TODAY!! So he can start his BTEC Extended Diploma in Photography at College in September without doing any re-sits!! So I'm having an extremely happy day!! I would also like to have more new experiences in my life and try to travel more.

8. Where do you see yourself in five years from now?

Healthy, Happy and In Love!!

Where we went.........

As its the summer hols for me and the boys, we went to Clacton on the East coast for a few days and despite the gloomy weather, we had a really great time:

Robert had great fun on all the rides and arcade games on the Pier

What a handsome young man, lol!!

We all had fun having a paddle in the sea and Chris wouldn't be without his skateboard-except here, lol!!

Of course, I can't go anywhere without checking out the local charity shops for a bargain-I found this cream Topshop tux in excellent condition for only £3!!

I also bagged a 70s vintage floral dress, a floral chiffon blouse by Jeff Banks Studio, an aqua denim mini skirt by Gap, Dorothy Perkins black ski pants and a vintage cream sleeveless jumper by Chelsea Girl-everything came to £15, not bad huh!!

So everyone was happy-glad to be back though, nothing like sleeping in your own bed!!

Black Lace for next season

Like Leopardprint, Lace is another trend that is forever in favour and is back in trend for next season, as showcased in Septembers UK Elle:

Sorry for the crap picture, but I had to show you this find from last month-a strappy lace shift vintage dress-maybe from the 80s, possibly 90s. It was only £2.95 from my local Cancer Research charity shop and I can wear it with a black cardi or black leather biker jacket.

Will you be investing in any lace for next season?

Thrift Inspiration, Leopardprint Style

This post follows many others to show how leopardprint continues to thrive in this and the next season to come, with D&G offering one of my favourite designer choices at Matches Fashion:

D&G leopardprint dress, Matches Fashion, £1125

The new UK Elle also showcases this forever stylish trend, popular in a multitude of colourways.

So, on my latest thrifting trip, I was pleased to find this chiffon leopardprint blouse by Star, Julien McDonalds diffusion line at Debenhams. It was only £3.50 at the Sense charity shop and I knew I just had to have it:

Is leopardprint appealing to your wild side this coming season?

Back to basics-Chic, Minimal, Ladylike-The New It Bags

In Elle UK's own words, 'The IT bag is back- but more refined, without the hardware and the hype.'

Well, depending on your budget, take inspiration from these gorgeous offerings that are about for the new season from Net-A-Porter and if money were no object and I wasn't fortunate enough to have my own version of this classic style, I would go for the YSL:

Chloe Pouch, £290

Lanvin Happy Large, £1355

YSL Chyc, £1240

This seasons most coveted, the Celine Classic Box Bag

My own Chanel Classic-Vintage Chic at its minimal best and just waiting to be used for the new season!!

Will you be doing Ladylike Chic with a classic flap bag this coming season?