Like Mother like Daughter

My outfit:
Graphic print scuba midi dress: c/o Florence and Fred
Block heeled faux suede court shoes: c/o Florence and Fred
Red lipstick:  Chanel 97 Incandescente

Mother Bears outfit:
Brown and black floral dress: Next
Black suede court shoes: Primark
Cyrstal pendant: Swarovski
Nude lipstick: Barry M 165
Black shawl: TK Maxx

Tesco got in touch to see if I would like to take part in a special Mother's Day challenge where I get to pick an outfit insipired by my mum. I obviously jumped at the chance as my beautiful mum is one of my most favourite people in the world. She's honestly my best friend. I sometimes think she knows me better than I know myself. Although I know that statement is likely to give her a very big head! I'm an only child and as a result i'm very close to both my parents. I love spending time with my mum and we often make out sunday morning ritual to scour the bootsales looking for junk that makes my dad tear his hair out. She enjoys stuffing her face just as much as do and gives me honest advice without holding back. Sometimes you need to hear that your current hairstyle is getting a bit boring!

So where have I taken my inspiration from? As long as I can rememeber my mother scrubs up extremely well when she's heading off out. We both like to longue around in our PJs at the weekend though if we're in the house! She takes great effort in keeping up to date with the trends whilst still being age appropriate. My mum loves a a knee length/ midi dress, something I find myself always gravitating towards. I just think it looks very elegant and classy. My mum isn't afraid of braving patterns and loves something that makes a statement.  She always loves a court shoe. Go in her wardrobe and you'll get a serious injury when you open the door and all these heels come falling down! I've chosen a black court shoe as she always says you can't have too many black shoes! Sound advice there guys!

Some of the quality isn't too good but here are a few more pictures of my mum and I through the years. Thanks for being such a star mum!

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Classic Car Bootsale

 

Last weekend Lily and I decided to hit up the Classic Car Bootsale on the Southbank after hearing about it on Twitter. It was a car boot with a bit of a vintage twist. Set out of the back of some amazing classic cars there was a mix of handmade goods, vintage clothing, bric and brac and cracking street food. We had such amazing weather and it was lovely to mooch around at a leisurely pace peaking at all the bits and bobs on display. It was a fantastic place to people watch and seeing people in full vintage clobber makes me wish I'd mastered that victory roll and wasn't so lazy in my dressing. I sense a vintage shop trip to Brick Lane coming soon....

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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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