Poetry in motion

Rupert Brooke was born today in 1887 he died in 1915. He is perhaps best known for his poem "The Solider". I never fail to be moved by the line:  That there's some corner of a foreign field, that is for ever England.

I have been getting back into my poetry over the last few days. I enjoy writing poems though I will confess I don't have much skill, still it is about enjoying it. It is nice to write poetry, it is cool surprising your friends on their birthdays with things you wrote just for them!

I am going to spend the afternoon indulging in writing, reading and dancing. I want a nice relaxed outfit that I can chill out in, so what better than Capri pants and a halterneck top? These are wardrobe staples.

Capri pants: Dangerous curves by Deadly Dames

Halterneck: Red Gingham by Vivien of Holloway

Shoes: Aldo

The Soldier by Rupert Brooke

If I should die, think only this of me;  

That there's some corner of a foreign field  

That is for ever England. There shall be  

In that rich earth a richer dust concealed;  

A dust whom England bore, shaped, made aware,         

Gave, once, her flowers to love, her ways to roam,  

A body of England's breathing English air,  

  Washed by the rivers, blest by suns of home.  

  

And think, this heart, all evil shed away,  

A pulse in the eternal mind, no less  

Gives somewhere back the thoughts by England given;  

Her sights and sounds; dreams happy as her day;  

And laughter, learnt of friends; and gentleness,  

In hearts at peace, under an English heaven.

Going Bertie: Liquorice Allsorts

It's getting ever closer to spring and the days are getting brighter and soon all the lovely spring flowers will start blooming. 

It's March! So you are allowed to be as mad as a March Hare (not to mention a hatter) so I've gone a bit Bertie and I am wearing my liquorice allsorts outfit!

The national press are terribly disparaging about women over 30, we shouldn't have long hair, wear shorts (or Capri pants) or wear gingham! Oh well rules were put there to be tested and broken LOL I'll still be rocking my Capri pants in the old folks home with Marv, whilst we dye our hair rainbow bright colours.

So here's to continued long hair, gingham tops, dresses and playsuits, shorts and hot pants! 

Capri Pants: Dangerous Curves in Hot Pink by Deadly Dames

Halterneck Top: Black and WHite Gingham by Vivien of Holloway

Shoes: Mary Janes by Bordello

Growing Old Disgracefully by Jenny Joseph

When I am an old woman, I shall wear purple 

with a red hat that doesn't go, and doesn't suit me. 

And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves 

and satin candles, and say we've no money for butter. 

I shall sit down on the pavement when I am tired 

and gobble up samples in shops and press alarm bells 

and run my stick along the public railings 

and make up for the sobriety of my youth. 

I shall go out in my slippers in the rain 

and pick the flowers in other people's gardens 

and learn to spit. 

You can wear terrible shirts and grow more fat 

and eat three pounds of sausages at a go 

or only bread and pickles for a week 

and hoard pens and pencils and beer nuts and things in boxes. 

But now we must have clothes that keep us dry 

and pay our rent and not swear in the street 

and set a good example for the children. 

We must have friends to dinner and read the papers. 

But maybe I ought to practice a little now? 

So people who know me are not too shocked and surprised 

When suddenly I am old, and start to wear purple. 

Seeing spots, or joining up the dots?

Well I am definately seeing spots this week, and in terms up integrating systesm we have definately joined up the dots! I've been in work today getting ready for Monday when we throw the switch. Fortunately this isn't in the vein of Wednesday Addam's we won't be playing "Is there a god?".....If there is I hope they have root access.

To cheer myself up I have gone for curly bouncy hair and my "smartie" halterneck, because lord knows today I need to be smart in the clever sense. My boss has been a star and has kept the caffeine and chocolate flowing. It is a good job that I am starting to go to the gym with Ais next wewk. I'll be a fat code monkey and then I will fall outof the tree! Not good.

 

Still cracking puzzle!!

Top: Multi- colour polka dot halterneck by Vivien of Holloway

Capri pants: Dangerous Curves by Deadly Dames

Shoes: Kurt Geiger

 

Biscuit tin buffer overflow!

It has been a long week at the office, we've been getting in early and staying late. I've been battling with a CRM system for a new product campaign, not to mention getting the product tested and finished! The tech team has been going all guns, our boss asked what he could do and we jokingly said biscuits and hot chocolate :) 

As Ais later said, We've got a biscuit tin capacity issue, it's critical! The only way to avert disaster is to eat some now! I was stressing forcing an execution point in a binary on a live server at the time.......I was somewhat preoccupied, but still capable of reminding everyone that each biscuit was 80 calories. 

Anyway he also bought the word largest jar of options hot chocolate! How happy am I? I am going to enjoy that today, with my Crunchie and The Cure. Not the entire jar! It has been a hard slog at work, with really very long days. The coffee flask hath been running dry! The outrage. It's not good when two litres doesn't get you through the day. Ahh programmers - machines that convert caffeine into code.

I wanted something smart, stylish but relaxing for Friday, so I chose for my rolled collar V neck top with 3/4 length dolmen sleeves that are flattering to your arms, teamed with capri pants. 

Top: Rock Steady

Capri Pants: Dangerous Curves by Deadly Dames at Pin up Girl Clothing

Shoes: Kurt Geiger

What's your favourite Sunday?

I would be hard pushed to choose my favourite kind of Sunday. There are so many different ones to enjoy for different reasons. There is the Sunday where you just stay in bed until you wake up, the Sundays where you never really leave your pyjamas, except to shower and then get in to different pyjamas. The Sundays that start with fresh strong coffee, porridge, danish pastries or a super indulgent full English breakfast, or the Sundays in the park playing with the dogs, or on the beach. Walks along the canal, or by the river, not forgetting the Sundays that start with yoga or the ones where you just lie on the sofa watching films. 

I am going to have a relax and read Sunday this week, complete with scented candles and a bath (though the book is a bit on the hefty side for the bath, but I'll persevere).

Top: Black Miss Fancy Mesh Shirt

Capri Pants: Dangerous Curves in Black by Deadly Dames at Pinup Girl Clothing

Shoes: Kurt Geiger

Breakfast, Deep Blue Something

It is weekend! What better way to get Saturday off to a fantastic start than to watch Breakfast at Tiffany's? Marv is a huge Audrey fan. Audrey Hepburn was beautiful inside and it showed on the outside too. Marv's like that too. I got her some nice Audrey bags with scenes from the movie for Christmas and she uses the small one to take her lunch to work in.

Given that I like to get into the spirit of things when it comes to watching films, I decided to go for my Tiffany Blue capri pants and a polka dot halterneck. Which makes me think of my sister too, it reminds me of the song by Deep Blue Something, which makes me think of my big sis driving me back from The Great East Swim and our holiday in the Dominican Republic. Good times :) I love the idea in that the song that the one thing they have in common is liking the movie, Breakfast at Tiffany's.

I am a huge fan of capri pants, they are my jeans. They look really pretty when you team them with halterneck tops and peep toe Mary Janes. I like the coolness of the tiffany blue against my skin and who can resist polka dots? It is a classic 50s look.

It is also a great party outfit, and given mini-Marv has clocked up his first decade we'll be celebrating in style with movies and apple juice shots later! As mentioned I take my role as the eccentric crazy Auntie seriously!

Capri Pants: Dangerous Curves in Tiffany Blue by Pinup Girl Clothing

Top: Halterneck in black and white polka dot by Vivien of Holloway

Shoes: Kurt Geiger

Deep Blue Something

Breakfast at Tiffany's

The cutest jail bird

In 1958 the first single to ever to chart at number one was Elvis Presley, with Jailhouse Rock. So having created an excuse I have gone all "cute" bad girl in my capri pants, plus you can dance in this outfit....let's rock :)

I do love my capri pants, I think they are just so much kinder to your legs and bum than jeans and you can't go wrong with your Deadly Dames Dangerous Curve pants which is without a doubt my favourite style.

I got this top from unique vintage. I like it's americana/cowboy crossover. I can't resist gingham and I the contrast white braod outlining on the curve of the bust and bolero style around the neckline just makes this top. I love the lace either side of the buttons and the rouching on the bust and bodice. Just the right balance of "good" girl, "bad" girl. 

It's Friday :) Get The Cure on, get yourself a crunchie and get dancing.





Capri Pants: Dangeous Curves, Deadly Dames in Black
Top: Unique Vintage
Shoes: Kurt Geiger

Jailhouse Rock

First day back, it's got to be atomic

The first day back to work, it is particularly exciting as it isn't the same job I did last year. It is great to ring in the changes properly. One of the advantages of the new job is that the dress code is - you choose it!

It means every day is like Friday :)

There was no way I was going to resist my capri pants was there? I have teamed them with a top called Atomic, and for good reason this baby will blow you away. Turquoise with a black print it is a great combination for my colouring. 

The tie bow at the high neckline makes this fun and flirty whilst also ensuring attention is drawn to your face. It accentuates your bust, nips you in at the waist and shows off the curve of your hips. The overall cut and the short sleeves keep it smart. It is a beautifully tailored blouse.

I am going to finish the outfit off with a black bolero.

Blouse: Atomic Rock Steady

Capri Pants: Dangerous Curves Deadly Dames

Shoes: Kurt Geiger

Atomic - She'll blow you away!

Ah back to self portraits in the mirror, now it's back to work.

It's Capri Pant Friday :)

It's Friday that means Capri Pants :) I just think they are really good fun. Polka dots aren't the easiest to capture but I think this makes a smart classic look for a Friday. The Polka dot top is a halter neck so it easily takes you into the evening.

Bolero: Pointelle Bolero pinupgirlclothing

Top: Halterneck in white on black polka dot Vivien of Holloway

Capri Pants: 3/4 length by Stop Staring!

Shoes: Hobbs courts

No Makeup

Capri pants are the retro girl's jeans!

It is weird but I have never felt compelled to wear or own jeans, I don't know why I just don't feel comfortable in them. Capri pants are my jeans :)

I really do love them, and they are versatile, feminine flattering and comfortable. They show off your shape in ways jeans only dream of!

I think they look really cute teamed with a simple 50s style jumper. I really like this fit of jumper, I think it clings to your curves in all the right places. It is very flattering on the shoulders, works wonders for the bust and nips you in nicely at the waist! Really girls what more could you want? 

Jumper: Bettie Page Clothing Pull Over Sweater in Turquoise

Capri Pants: 3/4 length by Stop Staring!

Shoes: Hobbs

No Makeup

Dragons and Fairy Gothmothers

This isn't my usual style of corset, it is a bit softer and less 'extreme' I was really attracted to the print which had gold and red dragons on it. In the perfect world there would have been an emerald green dragon print corset but it was not to be :(

See though like a true mancunican I am carrying the sunshine in my smile!

Corset: Dragon print Fairy Gothmother

Capri Pants: Dangerous Curves by Deadly Dames from pinupgirlclothing

Shoes: Kurt Geiger

No Makeup

If you are wondering about why any woman in her right mind lets a man "shoot" up at her when it is so unflattering..............then it is because I am too polite to say to a member of HMF, it is a lens not a scope! They just go into "fire" mode. Still I can get away with it. ;) Photo courtesy of the Royal Marine Commandos.

Red and Green should never be seen .......

They say red and green should never be seen........(except when worn by an Irish Queen). Well I can only claim association by marriage. Emerald green is an amazing colour for my tones, I enjoy wearing it.

I had fun trying on corsets at Fairy Gothmother, the heavens had just burst even by Mancunian standards, it was proper rain so at little more wind and rain swept than usual!

Corset: Emerald Green Fairy Gothmother

Capri Pants: Dangerous Curves by Deadly Dames at Pinupgirlclothing

Shoes: Kurt Geiger

No Makeup

If you are wondering about why any woman in her right mind lets a man "shoot" up at her when it is so unflattering..............then it is because I am too polite to say to a member of HMF, it is a lens not a scope! They just go into "fire" mode. Still I can get away with it. ;) Photo courtesy of the Royal Marine Commandos.

Universal constants of Friday

There are several universal constant of a Friday - the first is listening to Friday I'm in Love by The Cure on the way to work, the second is having a crunchie and the 3rd and most important is......It's Capri Pant Day!!!! YAY

Here I am rocking my Stop Staring 3/4 length Capri Pants with my Tara Starlet Cosy Cape. I love this cape, it is so cute and has an air of super hero. I am Batfink with wings of steel or is it Florence Nightingale. Anyway I am pretty convinced we would all be happier if we wore capes. The downside is skinny legs and a triangle.....I look like the stick people kids draw! LOL

Cape: Cosy Cape by Tara Starlet

Capri Pants: 3/4 length by Stop Staring!

Shoes: Court by Hobbs

No Makeup