Wednesday 30 September 2009

Wednesday 30.09.

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Just a very quick post today! I am finishing up here in 20 minutes, then heading home to quickly let the puppy out. I then have to head into town to pick up some bits and bobs for my friend, before collecting my god-daughter from school. It is going to a very busy day and I have no idea what time I will get to sit down or fall into bed!

Today's outfit is:

Black skinny jeans - Primark
Cream and black top - BlendShe
Shoes - New Look
Necklace - Plume

Tuesday 29 September 2009

Tuesday 29.09.

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Wow, so that was September?!! I really can not believe how quickly this year has passed! But I suppose that means that it is not too long until we are off to Orlando!!

I spied this skirt in my wardrobe over the weekend and decided to give it a winter make over! I have to say that I like it a lot with the black, the tights and the scarf!

Oh, and yes I have finally given in and got the tights looked out! So far I have to say that it is not too bad! Still its a long time until the legs will be bare again!!

Today's outfit is:

Skirt - Topshop
Black vest top - Tesco
Black cardigan - Vila
Tights - SkunkFunk @ i am.....
Scarf - BlendShe
Shoes - Old Navy

Saturday 26 September 2009

Saturday 26.09.

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OK, OK!! I give in - I think it is officially time to say goodbye to pale and pasty legs and dig out all of lovely tights and boots! There I have said it! And now next week my wardrobe will take on a whole new life!

I decided to go for quite a plain look for today, but I did not mean to go quite this plain. I have left the house without picking up my heels or my necklace (I assume that they will be on the hall table where I left them this morning!).

I just love the ruffles on this skirt, it really does make an otherwise bland dress a bit more exciting! These shoes are starting to look a bit worse for wear and i am so sad about that - they go with EVERYTHING! I have no idea what I will do if they fall apart on me!

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Today's outfit is:

Dress - H&M
Cardigan - Vila
Shoes - New Look

Friday 25 September 2009

Friday 25.09.

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It is Friday afternoon and it is almost time to go home for the day! We have friends coming round for a bit later, but I do not think that it will be a late night - well I hope not anyway as I have work in the morning and this has been a strangely long week!

On my mission to not wear tights before next week I have been trying to wear trousers and jeans etc. Yesterday when reading the blogs I noticed that kyla was wearing a tartan shirt - I then remembered that I have one that I loved last year. So I went home and dug it out of the back of the wardrobe and here I am wearing it today! It turns out that I still love this, I had totally forgotten about the ruffles!
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Today's outfit is:

Wide Leg jeans - Vila
Black cami - Primark
Tartan ruffle blouse - Gap
Black patent t-bar wedges - Barratt

Thursday 24 September 2009

Thursday 24.09.

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It has been a pretty quiet day for me and yet it has taken me until after 3.30 in the afternoon to get around to taking a picture and posting! It is was too easy to get lost in random stuff on the Internet.

I know that I wore this exact outfit only the other week, but it is current stock that is for sale in the shop so me wearing it helps people picture themselves wearing it. Oh, and I LOVE this top and the trousers are super comfy! You should expect to see this combo pretty regularly over the coming weeks! I apologise in advance!!

The bf and I have no plans this evening - last night we went round to see his sister and help her move some things. So, we will be having a quick dinner (fresh ravioli and sauce with bread and salad) and then taking the puppy out as early as possible and then we are just going to chill out!

Today's outfit is:

Navy trousers - BlendShe @ i am.....
Stripe polo neck - Blendshe @ i am.....
Necklace - Gift
Orange wedges - Next

Wednesday 23 September 2009

Wednesday 23.09.

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It is a very grey day here today and I have a, what I really hope is not the start of a migraine, headache. Not long until I head off home for the day so that is not bad and even better - it is sausage and mash with onion gravy for dinner tonight!! The rest of my evening is going to feature a long hot bath and me, the sofa and the duvet!

I decided to not only wear the red shoes again today (a must on a horrid day) but also wear stripes again. This tunic is so light and comfy to wear and the differing colours do help to brighten things up!

Today's outfit is:

Stripe tunic/dress - French Connection
Black leggings - Forever 21
Black cardigan - Vila
Necklace - Ann Taylor Loft
Shoes - Tod's

Tuesday 22 September 2009

Tuesday 22.09.

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I was very tired this morning and was really lacking in outfit inspiration, so I decided to grab my go to! I do love this outfit and the scarf and shoes are what make it for me!

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I had a lovely weekend and Monday off. Sunday was a first birthday party in Edinburgh, it was fun to catch up with all of the bf's family, get baby cuddles and eat cake! It was after 8pm by the time we collected the puppy and got home so I had a nice long bath and the bf and I lay along the sofa (with the duvet - the one thing that I love about winter...... snuggling) and caught up on Ugly Betty!

Monday I managed to do lots but very little all at the same time!! I got up at my usual time and headed to the supermarket, I was home by 10am. Bista and I then lay along the sofa for about an hour watching tv. I did some laundry, made a pot of yummy soup and cleaned the kitchen. I then went and me the bf for lunch. In the afternoon I popped round to my very pregnant friends house and had a cuppa and a chat. I then walked the dog and went for a swim. I managed to spend almost the entire day in yoga pants and a hoodie and really felt like I did nothing!

I have a dental appointment this afternoon - it is only a check up, so I should be in and out in minutes!

Today's outfit is:

Skinny Jeans - Vila
Striped t-shirt - H&M
Scarf - Echo via eBay
Shoes - Tod's

Saturday 19 September 2009

Saturday 19.09.

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I do think I am now pushing my luck with the bare legs thing! Autumn is definitely here - you can feel it! I have had the heating on in the shop all day!

However, I think that this look will be fab with my purple tights!!

We have very little planned for this evening. I am going home to use leftover chilli in stuffed peppers for dinner, we are then heading over to my parents for a quick catch up and then it will be a bath and an early night for me!
On Sunday we have the bf's nephews first birthday party in Edinburgh so it will be a busy day!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Today's outfit is:

Grey skirt - Vila @ i am.....
Yellow vest top - H&M
Grey cardigan - Vila
Scarf - Vila
Belt - Max C London @ i am.....
Shoes - Forever 21

Friday 18 September 2009

Friday 18.09.

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First of all I would like to thank you for the comments that you left yesterday wishing me luck for my celebratory night in the shop! It was a good night and the customers enjoyed the wine and there were 8 lucky ladies who left with fabulous goodies. It was not quite as busy as I had hoped, but the schools are off for a long weekend here and I think many people had other plans!

Back to today! The bf and I were out for a bit on Sunday and we ended up at out local Next clearance store. I spied the shoe rail and came across these fabulous boots down to £30 and in my size! And the lovely bf bought them for me! They have a nice tick rubber sole which is going to be great for walking to work in the winter! I am just so in love with the fringing!

I really wanted to wear this dress one more time before it gets packed away until next spring and I wanted to wear the boots without tights - so the perfect combo was born! I have to say that I love this look!

Today's outfit is:

White cotton dress - Vila
Brown cardigan - Forever 21
Necklace - Armani Exchange
Belt - Next
Boots - Next

Thursday 17 September 2009

Thursday 17.09.

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Thursday already what a quick week this one has been!!

I can not believe that I am celebrating 2 years of the shop being open tonight!! Date wise Saturday is the actual birthday of the shop, but Thursday nights work so much better for having a late night so the party is tonight!

I have lots of things planned including fabulous giveaways! My amazing suppliers have donated full outfits (trousers, tops, jackets, scarfs, jewellery etc) for me to giveaway to my customers. Also, French Connection sent me the most beautiful pair of sunglasses to giveaway! I was sorely tempted to keep them for myself, but they are in the giveaway box and a lucky customer shall leave with them later!!

I decided to go with a dress that is in stock, but is not flying out the door! It is a style that has no hanger appeal at all. So I am hoping that modelling it will help to boost sales a bit!

Today's outfit is:

Animal print dress - Vila @ i am.....
Cardigan - Primark
Shoes - Christian Louboutin
Belt - Next

Wednesday 16.09.

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I was only in work for a few hours yesterday and just did not find the time to post (thankfully I did take a picture of what I wore).

Comfortable was key for yesterday as I went for a nail appointment straight from work, then home to walk the dog and eat lunch before heading back out to my waxing appointment. Then last night after dinner I was back in the shop getting some bits and bobs ready for my 2 year celebrations tonight!

Wednesday's outfit was:

Tunic - Mina UK @ i am.....
Brown leggings - Oasis
Necklace - Plume
Shoes - Primark

Tuesday 15 September 2009

Tuesday 15.09.

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Back to work today!!

The weather has a definite autumn crispness to it today so I thought that I would go with my black skinny jeans and a nice bright top! I am hoping to get another few chances to have bare legs with skirts and dresses before I have to break out the tights (but not until I have had my waxing appointment tomorrow).

Today's outfit is:

Black skinny jeans - Primark
Orange top - H&M
Black cardigan - Vila
Necklace - Ann Taylor Loft
Shoes - Old Navy

Monday 14.09.

No outfit picture from Monday (seriously it was not good - dog walking jeans, trainers and a hoodie).

My bf was away with work from Monday until Saturday this past week so he took yesterday off and we spent the day together. We had used Sunday to get chores etc done so the day was free for fun stuff. I started off by making my first pot of lentil soup of the autumn (yum - lunch today) and a HUGE pot of chilli. We then had a quick lunch and headed off to Culzean Castle with the dog!

It was a beautiful sunny and warm afternoon so we just spent a few hours wandering around the grounds. We had Bista off the lead the entire time as we are trying to train her this way - lets us see how far she is happy to go without us.
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We decided that the castle grounds and walled gardens (which are stunning) were not the place to take the puppy that loves to dig. So, we took the longer walk along to the swan pond. Bista was great staying close by but still going off to explore the new smells.
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About half way there she started to flag a bit (it was getting very hot) so we slowed it down a bit and got closer to a little stream.

My bf tried to coax her to come down the embankment and into the water for a drink! She could hear it and she could see it, but was just not so sure about making the jump!
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Then all of a sudden she leap down into the lovely cool water (it was about an inch deep) where she cooled off and had a big long drink!
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We carried on round to the swan pond where my bf and I enjoyed the biggest ice cream cones! YUMMY!! We sat by the pond for a while watching the dog, the swans and the ducks before we headed back to the car and home!

I love days like that!!

Saturday 12 September 2009

Saturday 12.09.

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I am having one of those days and it is not even 11am yet!!
First of all the dog was up and wanting out and 5.45am, she then would not go back to sleep. I ended up being all out of sorts and running late. When I got to work I realised that I had left the laptop at home, so I had to turn around and get it!
I am positive that the day is going to get better from this point on!!

So, on another note..........

NEW CLOTHES!!!

As I mentioned I have had lots of deliveries of autumn and winter styles this week. I just could not hold out on wearing some of the new styles any longer!! These trousers are a lovely soft brushed cotton and the top is just fabulous!! I just adore the pink and orange together!!

Today's outfit is:

Stripe polo neck - BlendShe @ i am.....
Navy trousers - BlendShe @ i am.....
Orange wedges - Next

Friday 11 September 2009

Friday 11.09.

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The shop is now fully stocked with fabulous autumn winter styles and I am so happy about it. Having spent all week, checking, pricing, merchandising and displaying I am now pleased with how everything looks and concentrate on the party that I am having for the shops 2nd birthday next week!

Two years I almost can not believe it!
I have decided to host an invitation only event and I have arranged giveaways with most of my suppliers - it should be a great event! However, at this point I have no clue about what I am going to wear! I am sure that I will find something!

Today's outfit is:

Pink dress - Vila
Black cardigan - Vila
Necklace - Primark
Shoes - Nine West

Thursday 10 September 2009

Thursday 10.09.

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I am having my half day today (should have been Tuesday) and I am just getting a quick post in before I head off to the bank, lunch with my bf and a doctors appointment.

Today's outfit is:

Skinny Jeans - Vila
Orange long sleeved t-shirt - Local Boutique
Grey cardigan - River Island
Orange sandals - Gap

Wednesday 9 September 2009

Wednesday 09.09.

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After forgetting my camera yesterday, today the battery died on me while I was taking picture of new stock - I am having no luck at the moment! Also sorry about the off centre picture - this was the best of a very bad bunch!

Over the last few days I have taken delivery of LOTS of new Autumn stock in the shop and I am so desperate to start wearing some of it. But at the same time I am still not ready for coats and tights!! Another few weeks is all that I ask??
But I am ready for sending my boots to the cobblers to get them ready for the long winter!

Today's outfit is:

Skirt - French Connection
Vest top - Tesco
Cardigan - J.Crew
Shoes - TopShop
Necklace - Forever 21

Tuesday 8 September 2009

Tuesday 08.09.

I am in work all day today and I am wearing a cute little outfit! Would you believe that I have left my camera at home?? I am not a happy girl!

I will try and get a picture when I get home and update!

Funky Junk Jewellery Giveaway!

Oh my goodness I am sorry that I forgot to draw the lucky winners of these wonderful pieces. I am not making excuses, but things have been a bit manic for me lately and it just totally slipped my mind. I think I did just make an excuse!!

So the lucky winners are:

KarenH - Anchor earrings
Altered Beauty - button charm bracelet
Clare - Button Necklace

Congratulations to you all!

If you could all email me thingsaboutiqueownersees@yahoo.co.uk with your postal addresses, I will get the items posted off to you!

Saturday 5 September 2009

Saturday 05.09.

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I feel rather excited that it is Saturday, they are usually nice days to work and they mean that I have Sunday and Monday off! YAY!
I also heard, late yesterday, that new styles will be delivered as of Monday! I can not tell you how happy this makes me!

The dress that I have on today is one of those styles that you either love or hate! It is very full (bordering on shapeless) and the ruffle around the hem is not to every ones taste either.
So I took one home and played about and came up with this cropped cardigan belted combo - which I have to say I like a lot!

Today's outfit is:

Animal print dress - Vila @ i am.....
Cropped cardigan - Primark
Belt - Next
Shoes - Christian Louboutin

Have a great weekend!

Friday 4 September 2009

Friday 04.09.

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It is Friday again - thank goodness! This has not been a week that I have enjoyed a huge amount, there are some things going on at home and at work I feel like all I have done is email and call supplier trying to pin them down to delivery dates! YUCK!

I really do think that I am beginning to push my luck with the bare legs. Autumn is definitely on the way here, it has turned really cool over the last few days (hello heating) and I think that I may have to look out my tights a bit earlier than planned!

The last time that I wore this skirt I wore a black vest top, but I felt like going a bit of colour clashing today so went with the pink! Also I thought that my black and white Nine West shoes were here in the shop - it turns out that they are not (goodness knows where they are) hence the pewter ones!

Today's outfit is:

Patterned skirt - Matalan
Pink vest top - J.Crew
Black cardigan - Vila
Necklace - Bakers
Shoes - Nine West

Thursday 3 September 2009

Thursday 03.09.

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I love this shirt/tunic! I love that it is navy and not black. I love that it is super comfy yet still smart. I love that it is nice and sheer - yet with a cami on under it, it is perfectly decent. Most of all I love that they are for sale in my shop and they are flying off the rails! I also do love that I got this one to wear to "advertise" my stock - you have to love the perks of the job!

I did not sleep too well last night, the puppy was then up at 6am this morning and I ended up running late. For some reason it was easier to pull this casual look together than it would have been to go with my planned outfit!

Today's outfit is:

Navy shirt/tunic - BlendShe @ i am.....
Cami - Topshop
Brown leggings - Oasis
Belt - Primark
Necklace - Primark
Leopard print flats - Primark

Wednesday 2 September 2009

Wednesday 02.09.

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I did get my hair done yesterday, but I got soaked on my way to work today and it is now not looking the best!

On Monday when I was off work Bista and I had a day of lounging on the sofa. I did some chores that were needing done and the rest of the time we just watched movies and snoozed. We watched Turner and Hooch (I loved this movie when I was younger and it turns out that I still do) and Sex and the City Movie.

Today's look is one taken straight from Sex and the City. I love the comfort of a jersey dress and how they still look smart when worn the right way - in my case my fabulous shoe boots and a string of faux pearls!

Today's outfit is:

Black jersey dress - Ann Taylor Loft
Grey cardigan - Vila
Black shoe boots - Armani Exchange
Faux pearls - eBay

Tuesday 1 September 2009

Tuesday 01.09.

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I am only in work for a few hours and then I am off to have lunch with my sister, get my hair done and buy new styles for the shop. It is going to be a long day but a good one! I am so excited to be getting my hair done - I hate the stage that it is at just now!

It is always to hot and sticky in the showroom so I like to dress with as few layer as possible! I love the details on this top, the coloured crochet is all over the back of this top making it nice and cool!

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Today's outfit is:

Jeans -french Connection
Cami - Primark
Top - Topshop
Orange wedges - Next