I look like everybody else

[cerealqueen]

And I don't want to! Looking around the toddler group today, noticed that there is a common theme - skinnies, top, cardi, cross body bag bag and trainers - most commonly converse. I ticked all the boxes, as did most woman there. There is a woman there with a very strange mode of dress and I realised that while its not my taste, she looks different and I envied her for it.

I like to look stylish and used to be a bit different but seem to have lost the way/ got lazy/tired. How can I add an edge to my look? Jewellery is a bit hard as DD at an age where she likes to pull on things. Bangles would be ok but not much else.

I like vintage style too, but find it hard for everyday.

Any advice welcome please!

My comfy shoe tip is... Much of the Dr Martens website is full of shoes that DON'T look like clumpy boots.
I have some foxy heels that are like walking on air.

Another suggestion here for modcloth also Lindy bop has gorgeous vintage clothes

Heyday is handmade accurate repro. Great quality. Unlike pin up brands you think it's just extraordinarily well preserved 40s/50s stuff! But cut to fit modern builds and machine washable.

Squizita I am now addicted to Pinterest, its fabulous, I already have a few upcycling (or repurposing!) projects planned. When DP asks what I'm looking at on the laptop its usually Ebay, Mumsnet or haberdashery and he has already noticed the Pinterest love. Thank you .

Oh damn you for linking to that Heyday site, I have now fallen in love without about five dresses. :)

(and yes, I too am in the jeans/top/crossbody bag rut, though I tend towards Birkenstocks for shoes)

I am very fond of shorts and jumpsuits at the moment. Surprisingly practical.