What I’m wearing today

[crazyspaniellady]

When I first came across the S&B board, this was my favourite kind of thread, so I wanted to start a new one.

Today was a work day, so I am wearing:
The “Huxley” cable jumper from Jack Wills, in emerald.
Blue high waisted skinny jeans,
Tan imperial explorers from Fairfax & Favor,
Navy ariat fleece & my favourite pony skin belt that’s a light tan cow print.
Bare face; pony tail.

Black skinnies - M&S
Coral long line cami - primark
Pale blue chambray shirt - primark I think. Collar is popped up.
Tan ankle boots - next
Sunglasses (it’s freezing cold here but bright and sunny and I need these for seeing whilst driving) - raybans aviators

Hair is washed and rough dried but thrown up in a messy bun.

I’m heading to my dr today. Have had a tough January. Ds is 4 months. I’m on mat leave. He is teething grouchy not sleeping and it’s taken it’s toll on me. I’m stressed anxious not sleeping etc. But I’m determined not to give in to those feelings. I need some sort of help but don’t want medication. Making myself feel smarter is a huge boost to my mental health. I may throw a hat into the mix today too. I have a wide brimmed fedora which makes me feel fabulous.

'Vintage' (ie had in my wardrobe for about 15 years! 😳) blue and white striped long sleeved Topshop top.
High waisted black peplum skirt (last season Topshop)
Patent black loafers from Next.

Grey chino-style trousers - John Lewis
Clingy black t-shirt - Jaeger
Trainers - Nike

No makeup because my skin looks really good, just tinted lipbalm

@ememem84 don't want to derail this thread but just wanted to send you love. I am going through the same thing and making a conscious effort to get dressed in the morning really helped me. I was considering going to gp for some pills at some point too, I cried a lot and wasn't coping. There are days where I still feel like that, there is no magic solution. Having kids is hard and no matter how much we love them it doesn't change the fact that they turn your whole world upside down. Hope everything goes well today 

iris thank you xx it is tough. Tougher than I imagined. I am adamant but I don’t want pills. Not that there’s any shame in them. I just don’t want them. I want advice to help me cope without.

In the mean time lovely outfits.

Em pills changed my life (and I dont usually take any medication) they got me out of postnatal anxiety really quickly. If it's a chemical imbalance then not much will work as well.
Xc

Top shop dress today, kinda boho style and black tights

Slouchy, grey, turtleneck sweater from French Connection.

Black cigarette pants from Kew.

Black suede ankle boots from KG.

Heading out soon, and it's bright but bitterly cold here, so will accesorise with vintage wool, houndstooth coat from Whistles and huge, snuggly blush pink scarf from H&M.

Thinking of all those struggling with life at the moment......sometimes just getting out of bed and dressed ready to face the day is the hardest thing....xx

Longline grey mohair cardigan....Next
Grey and white striped top.....Next
Black denim skirt.....New Look
Black tights.....M&S
Black suede ankle boots.....M&S
Grey Jacket.....Next
Grey,mustard and pink scarf.
Grey metallic handbag

@ememem84 Sending you a hug, I suffered after the birth of my second child 20 years ago. Medication for 6 months really helped me and I've never suffered since x

I'm wearing
Red herring navy blue jersey dress
Jasper Conran white pumps

Red banana republic trousers
big grey roll neck jumper from jigsaw
silver metallic acne jensen boots (I am so regretting buying these so just trying to wear them as much as possible and then chuck them!)

thank you to all who send supportive words.

i went to gp no pills. she doesn't think i need them. so we agree on that. i have been "prescribed" exercise, outdoors, healthy eating, less caffeine, less alcohol, more chill time.

i had issues with my knuckles and wrist joints too which i had put down to the after effects of baby. but she seems to think not. maybe something to do with an underlying virus (i had glandular fever a few years ago and when I'm stressed this sometimes flares up), and maybe a vitamin deficienty and maybe inflammatory arthritis. she did bloods and X-rays. so well see.

currently staring at wardrobe trying to figure out tomorrows outfit.

Black maxi dress, mauve cardigan, suede flats, long black wool coat, grey scarf.

navy/deep red tiny leopard print collarless shirt- esprit
dark indigo boot leg jeans (not favoured on S&B but they make my legs look long and slim!)- next
dark red boyfriend cardi-matalan
navy oversize scarf-mango
brown chelsea boots-hudson
grey ski jacket-tog24 (cold and snowy here)

I love how supportive people on mumsnet are, these people are total strangers and you’re all so lovely! @IrisApfelRocks & @ememem84 I hope you both feel better soon, I hope nothing but good things happen to you from now on, you’re both wonderful, you’re all wonderful!

Today I wore:
the “elvington” tea dress from Jack Wills in black, I have attached a screenshot below.
Black thermal tights and my imperial explorers.
This dress is one of my new favourites, it will be making a regular appearance. It makes me feel good. Now trying to plan tomorrow’s outfit.

@crazyspaniallady love that dress!

I may do a dress tomorrow. I have a dress I loved which dh said looked like a pub carpet. So I only wore it once. May dig it out.

Do tell me more about 'thermal tights'. I need these in my life !

@crazyspaniellady I love that dress.

Today

Dress - Moschino
Cardigan- American Vintage
Blazer - BAE
Boots - Sam Edelman
And I ll be wearing my Patrizia Pepe coat on top. All about the layers 😊

Uniqlo grey tunic dress (with goddamn pockets!)
Uniqlo patterned leggings
Clarks Chelsea boots in black
Very old BHS black cardi
Giant Accessorise scarf
Seasalt coat as it's freezing and chucking it down here in Cumbria
Loads of silver jewellery because I always do.

@notmybag I bought fleece lined tights in new look a few years ago. £7 I think. Best things ever. They are ridiculously warm.

Today’s outfit - black skinnies (M&S) tan knee high boots (monsoon) white cami (oasis), fox hunt print blouse (joules) parka (fat face) sunglasses (raybans aviators).

@notmybag I buy mine in primark, they’re fleece lined, super cosy! I’ve tried ones from M&S but the primark ones are just as good and half the price.

Today I’m wearing the “springbourne” dress from Jack Wills, another newbie that just makes me feel fab! I’ve got a grey cable knit cardigan on too, that’s also from Jack Wills.
Black tights and black velvet flats from Miss KG that were £14 in the sale, I couldn’t say no! If I’ve time before leaving for work I’ll try and take a picture.

ememem84 I hope that you can feel better soon, maybe some valerian tea for calm and sleep? Those teething days are deadly for the mind and body of the mother

Today I am wearing a Landsend ponte blackberry fit and flare midi dress,

Woolovers burgundy long line merino jumper,

Levente burgundy merino tights,

Wallis blackberry suede heels,

Jasper Conran dark bordeaux wool wrap.

Am just about to make a black forest breakfast smoothie, so I guess today's colour inspiration is mixed berrie.

I'm wearing an Ariella of london jersey dress today with black Mandarina kitten heels and 15 denier black tights.

Going to wear a purple funnel neck wallis coat with it for a splash of colour.

Today is:

Navy Super Skinny Jeans (M&S)
White Shirt (M&S Kids School Age 15/16 - best shirts ever)
French Connection Grey Jumper with Eyes - bloody love this (at least 10 years old)

Currently wearing with Ugg slippers but will pop on trainers to go out later.

black running tights-and long sleeve top -karrimor
black and grey running jacket-nike
blue and grey running shoes -saucony

after shower, will be wearing

black skinny jeans-uniqlo
dark red and blue breton-peacocks
black ankle boots-hudson
dark red -navy ombre scarf -hijab shop
navy boucle boyfriend coat-esprit

Navy skinny trousers - m&s
Taupe dip front ankle boots - m&s
Long tall Sally navy patterned top with tiny strawberries on it
Cream knitted chunky cardigan - Sainsbury's!