Keeping warm this winter

I know that I probably say this every year but its been so cold. Alot of my readers (my family included) would laugh at me and say pfft thats not cold lol
I live in Brisbane, so no its not as cold as other parts of the country, especially Tassie where I grew  up, but for me (the boys dont seem to feel it) I have needed to rug up warm with boots and coats and scarves to stay warm.
Having put some weight on I needed some new things, so whilst browsing around looking I found a little inspiration that I thought I would share.

 Love this big thick woollen cardi, not sure the red flowers are me though..




































This one is so me, love that coat.
 

Another outfit that I would wear all the time.

Not sure red jeans are appropriate for my age, but the top and jacket with normal jeans or pants would look great.


images all from Birdsnest


Now the budget didnt allow for this many outfits, but I did pick up a few bits and pieces in sales and thrift stores that have kept me nice and warm so far.


Thanks for stopping by
Lis :)

What I wore Wednesday

Wednesdays seem to be rolling around really quickly, so heres another outfit i've worn this week.




Top - op shop, no tags on it so not sure where it came from, the two tops are joined to look like two.
Shorts - Op shop, Just Jeans brand.
Shoes - op shop years ago so comfy.
Bracelets - Made by me.
Necklace - Gift from hubby.

Dont forget to go and see what the other ladies are wearing (links on sidebar) and if you want to join in leave me a link to your blog.

Cheers Lis :)

What I wore Wednesday

You just cant pick the weather here at the moment, one day your sweating profusely then next you need to put on a cardi.
This was from a day out last week, I had to get creative with the photo so as you might pick its from a dressing room in one of the shops..hey it works although I think I need to work on facial expressions a little tense in this one lol


Top - op shop kmart brand
Shorts - op shop kmart brand
shoes - really comfy Big W cheapies
necklace - op shop find

a closer view of my top and necklace


Dont forget to go and see what the other ladies are wearing this week (links on my sidebar) and leave me a link if you are playing along too.

Cheers Lis :)

What I wore Wednesday

From our hot and humid 32+ days last week to dreary 25-28 wet rainy days this week who can make their mind up what to wear.
This is from a trip out earlier in the week, I did end up taking the cardi of after awhile.

Cardi - SES fashions $9.95
top - op shop find ally brand
shorts - op shop kmart brand
shoes -pressie from the boys a few years ago.
necklace - op shop find

Be sure to visit the other ladies and see what they are wearing this week, links are over on the side. Dont forget to leave a link if your joining in.

Cheers Lis :)

What I wore Wednesday

Today is the last day of summer and probably one of the hottest days we have had all year. Typical of the weather of late it jus doesnt seem to know what its doing.
Today I have to run a few errands so chose a dress that will be cool for getting in and out of the car. I am planning on giving the pool a workout when im done with errands though.

first photo is a little dodgy, the boys had already left for school when I got dressed so tried a mirror shot but the sun have other ideas.


Dress - Lily Whyt, op shop find
Shoes - Kmart a few years ago ($10 I think)
necklace - op shop find
bracelets - made by me

A close up of the dress and necklace.


Dont forget to leave me a link if you are joining us with the WIWW posts as well as visiting Yvette, Mardi and Janelle to see their outfits this week, some super chic looking ladies. Links on the sidebar.

Cheers Lis :)

What I wore Wednesday

Its Wednesday and im back with my What I wore posts again, its been awhile.
Nothing flash this week, its been quite hot and muggy the last few days so minimal has been the required dress code.





Singlet top - a real oldie kmart i think
Shorts - op shop beginning of this summer
shoes - Payless new this summer a treat for me.
necklace - Birdcage from Cosmetics Plus, chain one of my own.
bracelets - made by me.

A close up of my shoes, they were just way too cute to leave on the shelf.


If you are taking part in the WWIW posts then make sure to leave a link so I can come by and leave some luvin.
You can go see what the other girls are all wearing this week, the links are on the sidebar.

Cheers Lis :)

What I wore Wednesday

My first What I wore post since before we moved, but with a little difference. Seeing as the temperature the last few days has been 35C+ Ive been wearing togs or pj's, neither of which is a good look tobe showing on my blog lol so I thought Id share a few things Ive recently picked up on my op shopping.
This one a Piping Hot picked up for $4


This one I needed to stitch a little at the front so it wasnt so low cut, it had the tag cut out so I dont know the brand, but $5


This ones my favourite of the three a Lily Whyt dress for $6. I figure in summer I can wear it as is and I could team it with jeans and a cardy for winter.



Check out what the other ladies have been wearing the links are all on my side bar.

Cheers Lis :)

What I wore Wednesday

Blogtoberfest 2011 - day 26

Im a bit late this week with my outfit post been a pretty full on day with sorting and packing and scouring real estate web sites for a place to live still.
Im not looking real flash this week, needed to be cool and comfy to pack boxes.



jean shorts - target
Singlet - thrifted
no shoes I never left the house except to hang the washing.

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Cheers Lis :)

Summertime will soon be here.

Blogtoberfest 2011 - day 22

In just over a month it will officially be Summer, but the days are already quite warm up here in Brissie. The long tops and jumpers have been put to the back of the wardrobe and the summer clothes brought forward.
Browsing around looking for great summer bargains and inspiration for outfits I headed back to Birdsnest a great site with ladies, mens and childrens clothes and outfit inspiration.

Here a few that I would definately wear....
The striped outfit on the right over a pair of shorts though not as a dress. Love that bag with that outfit, its just so pretty.

Shorts and tanks are pretty much my summer staples its too hot to wear much else.


Now you could dress these shorts outfits up with a different pair of shoes or you can even interchange the tops for even more combinations.

For those times when I need to dress it up a little more a maxi dress will do the trick, nice and casual still with a pair of flat sandals.


or a dressier look with a pair of heels.



What will you be wearing this summer, do you have your favourites or do you need to buy some new things.
This is pretty much my favourite time of year.

Cheers Lis :)

What I wore Wednesday

Blogtoberfest 2011 - day 19

Another Wednesday and another outfit to share, today I am running around sorting this house out to move still, I have to go look at a house that *fingers crossed* will suit and they let us have, then going to have coffee with Maree and Bronie.

So, not very elegant, but comfy, and will prolly throw on a cardy when I go out as the wind has picked up.



Jeans - thrifted
Singlet - tempt
striped tank -Tempt
sandals - Williams Shoes
necklace - as seen before
bracelet - also seen before thrifted


Close up of my Sandals, I love these and they are so comfy.

To check out what all the other ladies are wearing this week click on the links in my side bar.

Cheers Lis :)

Whats your obsession ?

Blogtoberfest 2011 - day 13

Everyone has something that they totally obsess about, need to have even if they dont really need it, some even have more than one thing.
My whole life I have been a tomboy, more interested in sports and hanging out with dad and the guys rather than girly things like makeup and clothes.
There are two things though that bring me right back into that girly zone, shoes and handbags/purses. For some reason I just love them both and have probably (the hubby says definately) more than I really need, but thats ok right ?

I thought I would share some of my bags and purses with you.


This one was given to me by my SIL and I love it, fits everything that I could ever need to put in there including my camera!


My current day to day bag, little pockets on the outside for keys and phone and an adjustable strap so it can be hand held or over the shoulder

This is my go to bag for op shopping, the footy, anywhere that I want my hands free. Its lightweight and has a smaller pocket and fits quite a bit in it.



My dressy evening purses quite tiny and only fit the bare essentials but so pretty!

I got given this one too, its ever so elegant, but despite its size doesnt really fit all that much into,I use this one more for special occaision outings.




These last two I crocheted myself, really easy to do and such pretty wool, I do need to line them though. I took one out shopping and without being lined they stretch rather alot.
A much nicer and earth friendly version of the plastic bag too .

Whats your obsession ? Love to hear what you love and just cant do without.

Cheers Lis :)

What I wore Wednesday

Blotoberfest 2011 - day 12

is Wednesday and that means an outfit share. Nothing special today, im trying to sort out this place and organise boxes in preparation for moving. Hence the no shoes im inside and I never wear shoes inside.




Pants - op shop (cple years ago)
White singlet - Tempt
Khaki tank - op shop

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Cheers Lis

What I wore Wednesday

Blogtoberfest 2011 - day 5

Its Wednesday again and that means another outift to share. Hanging out at home today, with a quick trip to the local thrift store hopefully later on today.
So here is an outfit worn this week,



Jeans - Jay Jays (thrifted)
White singlet - tempt
striped singlet - Big W a few summers ago
sandals - Kmart $8
bracelets - made by me
necklace - Cosmetics plus for the owl, restrung onto my own sterling silver chain. (allergy to metals stops me just using store brought chains)

Close up of my bracelets.



If you want to join in with our weekly posts just leave me a comment to let me know and if you would like to see what all the other ladies are wearing this week check out the links on my sidebar.

Cheers Lis :)

What I wore Wednesday

Wednesday again and time for another outfit post, I am really enjoying browsing around all the other ladies blogs and checking out what everyone wore. I think ive mentioned this before, but these weekly posts have had me being a little more thoughtful about what Im wearing on a day to day basis. As a stay at home mum it can be so easy to just not care what I wear and chuck on anything that fits every day, but I am now thinking about what to put on and mixing and matching and looking a little (hopefully) decent each day rather than sloppy and "I hope no one comes to visit looks" lol

The weather here is warming up nicely so the spring/summer clothes are getting moved to the front of the wardrobe. It is so much nicer to get up and not have to worry about being cold too.
So, my outfit for this week....


Jeans - Just jeans (thrifted a few years ago)
Singlet top - Tempt ( I have 2 in diff colours, love this top)
Cardigan - SES Fashions $3.95
Sandals - Corelli, Williams Shoes, hubby brought a cple years ago.
necklace - Diva brought by hubby for last christmas
bracelet - thrifted

A close up of my shoes, a favourite of mine for summer.



Dont forget to check out all the other ladies playing along the links on my sidebar and play along yourself, leave me a comment if you do.

Cheers Lis :)

What I wore Wednesday

Time again to share another outfit I wore this week. It's school holidays here at the moment and usually that means lots of late mornings, relaxed days of doing nothing much at all. Yeah, not this time, with Josh still recovering from his Knee reconstruction I am having to drive him to work every morning, so still up early. I also seem to be in the car more during school holidays than I do when the boys are at school, go figure...
Anyways, my oufit this week decided to take a self portrait a different way than the usual in the mirror kind.



Jeans - Just Jeans (thrifted)
Tshirt - Bauhaus (thrifted)
Crop Jacket -Kmart a few years ago
Sandals - Corelli from Williams a birthday gift from Hubby.
Necklace - thrifted $3

Be sure to head on over to the other ladies taking part (links on side bar) in the What I wore Wednesday shares and if you would like to join in with us then just link your blog post up in the comments :)

Cheers Lis :)

What I wore Wednesday

Some days I open up the wardrobe and pull things out and put together an outfit that I think looks good, I wear it all day and then I see a photo of it later and think OMG what was I thinking. Well this one of those days, really unsure of the dress in this outfit, its unusual for me to wear a dress to start with, im more a jeans and top kind of gal, and the bold print...
I did buy the dress originally to wear around the house in summer when its hitting 40 because its lightwight and easy wearing.



Dress - Op shop $4
Cardigan - Suzanne grae, op shop $3
Leggings - Kmart $8
shoes -Kmart sandals brought last summer $10

Be sure to check out all the other ladies playing, all the links ae on my side bar, would love to see you play along too and share your outfits.

Cheers Lis :)

What I wore Wednesday

The days are rolling around so quick lately, its Wednesday and time to share another outfit I wore this week.
The days are warming up just a little, still a bit chilly first thing of a morning and at night, but really nice during the day generally.



Cardigan -Jeans West (op shop find)
Top - Tempt $9.95
Jeans - Target (op shop find)
Shoes - Kmart $8
Necklace - left to me by my MIL

A close up of the necklace. It looks really heavy but its actually quite light.


Be sure to check out all the other ladies participating, find the links to their blogs over on my side bar.

Cheers Lis :)

What I wore Wednesday

Its Wednesday again and time for another outfit. Its a stay at home day today getting alot of work done and preparing for a birthday dinner tonight for Dan who turned 16 today.
So my outift today is very basic.



Jeans - Jay Jays (op shop)
tshirt - Expressions (op shop)
Cardigan - Tempt (op shop)
Necklace - owl from Cosmetics plus taken of original chain and put onto one of my own sterling silver ones (due to being alergic to metals)
no shoes today, I hardly ever wear them around the house, just a pair of slip ons for going outside.

Dont forget to visit all the other ladies taking part lots of lovely wardrobe inspiration.
You can get all the links in my side bar.

Cheers Lis :)

Heading into Spring.

Spring officially starts on the 1st of September, but the weather person hasnt always been great at getting it right lol.
Apart from a week of rain that we just had our days are starting to become a little warmer. The mornings and nights are still a tad chilly though.
A review of the wardrobe which Ive done recently after taking part in the What I wore Wednesday posts, has seen me rearranging and moving the more wintery type clothes to the back as well as deciding what I am lacking and might need to purchase.
Accesories are a big part of my outfits, you can change an outfit with a necklace or scarf and I have quite a few of both. I used to think that a scarf was just a winter item, something to keep your neck warm, right ? Well it seems that a scarf is for any occaision, and some of the ones out
for spring a very cute!
A couple that caught my eye,







Orange/peach is quickly becomming a favourite colour for spring, its just so pretty.

I am not much of a girly girl, not really a skirts or dresses kind of girl, but I do have a weakness for shoes and handbags, you can never have too many of either right ? hahah
There are some really sweet shoes out for the spring season and these might just have to end up in my wardrobe I think...





Now my hubby would say I dont ever need another handbag, I have that many, pfft what does he know lol outfits change, looks change, you have to have a purse/bag that matches right ? Of course you do, these few are just too darn cute and perhaps may become new purchases.







Now I found this last one, and perhaps its not really my style for an everyday handbag, but its so cute might have to find a use for it. :)




Are you ready for the warmer weather, do you need to "spring clean" your wardrobe, what are you favourites out for Spring ? Share them with me, would love to see :)

Cheers Lis :)