Goodnight Mister Tom

Outfit:
Cream lace shirt: Primark (similar)
White stretch vest top: Primark (similar)
Black skinny jeans: Primark (similar)
Jonathan Alder grey espadrilles: c/o TOMS
Silver multi-strand necklace: Car Boot (similar)

When TOMS got in contact with me offering me the chance to to try out something from their range to help raise awareness of the brand, I couldn't reply with a big fat yes please quick enough. After browsing their site, I noticed that they also stocked a cracking range of sunglasses from vintage styles to classic aviators. It's well worth checking out! It's the exact same concept as the footwear, they offer a pair of glasses to those in need in developing countries. It's such an amazing concept and it feels amazing to know you're helping someone out.

I wore these for an afternoon stroll along the Southbank with Lily in the sunshine. By the time I got home I didn't have one blister on my foot - something unheard of for me when I wear new shoes! I know they'll be a staple during the warmer months for me. The grey is such a great neutral colour and the pattern makes the stand out.

Do you have a pair of TOMS? Did you realise they did eyewear too?

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The Brit Pack Presents : the Pastel Parade

 Outfit:
Light wash denim jacket: Primark (similar)
Pastel patterned silky midi dress: Dorothy Perkins (similar)
Mint suede court heels: Next (similar)

Another month and another Brit Pack collaboration. This time it's pastels. Pretty fitting for the recent surge of warm weather we've had eh? Hopefully it's not just a flash in the pan.

Just look how bright that sun is! I'm slightly ashamed to say this is the first time i've ever worn these shoes since I nabbed them in the Next sale a few years ago. How could I have left them unloved for that long?! Shocking. I'll be getting my wear out of these this spring let me tell you! I struggled a bit with this months themed as I don't really wear pastels as I find them a bit too girly. Yes said the girl forever in midi dresses and skirts!

Make sure you check out the other fashionistas!
Maria
Kim 
Christina
Donna        
Erica
Rachel
Sarah
Gemma 

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Review: Annie-Maes Mac and Cheese

London street food is killing it at the minute. Gone are the days of a greasy cardboard tasty burger in a stale bun. Now there's not a cuisine that isn't on offer for Londoners.

Mac and Cheese is something that I've grown to adore. Despite being a lover of cheese there was something about it I didn't like until this past year. Now I love to shove it in my face at an alarming rate. I'd heard lots of good things about Annie Maes on the blogger/Twitter grapevine so when I saw them at the Classic Car Boot (more on that soon) I made a beeline and marched straight over.

I opted for the delicious sounding Don Macaroni. Topped with tasty pesto, fresh basil and crispy bacon, it looked like heaven in a paper cup. I took my first fork full and I was hooked. It was unbelievably cheesy, if a little sticky, and got creamier the further you dug in. The pesto was the perfect partner to the cheese and the salty bacon gave it a lovely crunch. The macaroni melted in your mouth and it was free from any dreaded hard pasta. I didn't want the bowl to end and I could easily have put another cup full in my belly.

You'll find Annie Maes at street food extraganza Kerb and various other places around London Town. Just check their website!

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