Wednesday 20 March 2013

What I Wore Wednesday: Fabulous

I've just gotten in to Ohio from Scotland so apologies if this post makes little to no sense.  I got my passport back on Saturday and booked flights back the same day. After three different delays I'm here! Unfortunately Blondie Boy and NotBlondeHusband couldn't come with me but I'm looking forward to spending time with my family.

A few weeks ago I took part in a photoshoot for Fabulous Magazine for "School Yard Chic" I had two outfits; first an amazing Rebecca Torres dress:


Oasis Black Leather Jacket
Cybher Satchel
Chelsea Skull Scarf
New Look Black Ankle Boots

I loved this body con, colour blocked dress but I think maybe the editors thought it was too dressy for the school run (to be fair the only time I'm not in sweats for the school run is when I have meetings so I am dressed up!) so they went with my second look:

Photograph by Alan Peebles
Cynthia Rowley Skater Dress via TK Maxx
HM Cropped Blazer
New Look Hobo Bag
New Look Ankle Boots

To be fair I wear the hell out of this dress. I freaking love it and have worn it numerous times so it is a fairly good representation of my style.

IPhotograps by Alan Peebles
How cute do my friends Glasgow Mummy & Hayley look, too? We had a fun day (even though it was rainy at first--hence the frizzy hair) playing models and smizing for the day. Although I got a bunch of blank looks when I mentioned booty touching---maybe I need to watch less ANTM!

What do you wear when you take your children to school? Did this post make any sense? I'm pretty sure I've been up for almost 24 hours!


THANK YOU to everyone who nominated me for The Mad Blog Awards as I'm now a finalist for The Best Fashion and Beauty Blog! If you fancy voting for me voting is open now until March 26th! I really do appreciate everyone nominating me and am just stunned to be a finalist again! 


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51 comments:

Melaina25 said...

Post made sense to me. Love that you had a photo shoot of what you wear to school drop off. I would love to do that at our school. Since I run to work after drop off my outfits tend to be more dressy. Well not dressy. My work is not dressy. It is just work wear. Heels may be involved.


And yes you do wear the heck out of that dress :)

Melaina25 said...

Too bad they didn't use that photo! I am mostly in a dress & heels when I picked up Alexandra from elementary school last year. Looks like a blast with the othe mums!
Denise

Melaina25 said...

I totally have to stop myself from "booty touching". I didn't even know I did it until I started taking more photos and I actually took Tyras advice and pulled back and am "semi" happy with my pics now! There is something so uncomfortable about having my picture made. :) I love the 2nd dress btw!!

Hailey @ Love, Laughter and Lipstick

Melaina25 said...

How fun to be part of a photo shoot for a magazine?! Congrats!!! I love the skater dress - I think the editors made a great choice because you look so good in it!
xo
Kym
bitty.and.bunny

Melaina25 said...

What a fun shoot! Congrats!
http://dcinstyle.com/

Melaina25 said...

Love the colors and the full skirt!

Melaina25 said...

Hi! I'm a new follower, and I just love your blog! I am so jealous of you living in the UK, and I'm stoked to find a feminist blogger!

XO, Rachel

With Love, Rachel

Melaina25 said...

Love that Cynthia Rowley dress! It's a great shape and pattern. Of course they both look good. Black with skulls and hot pink is pretty awesome! The shoot sounds fun!

Melaina25 said...

Love both those looks! Thanks for hosting the link party!!

Melaina25 said...

Hello, how nice to be nominated for awards! I love the details on the boots, gives them an edgy look.
www.robincharmagne.com

Melaina25 said...

I love your skater dress from TJ Maxx, so stinkin' cute! Hope you had a great time on your trip!


xo


Lindsay
LindsayJEveryday.blogspot.com

Melaina25 said...

Great looks! Love them both!


Megan
budgetfashion101.blogspot.ca

Melaina25 said...

Thanks for hosting the linkup!

Melaina25 said...

Love the black leather jacket and dress combo - hot! :)

Melaina25 said...

You mommies are looking fab! I love your second outfit though. Sweet and girly. Ahhh...the mommy duties! I have yet to discover what it would be like taking your kid to school. We're planning on putting our little one on pre-K next year! I'd probably be wearing sweatpants. :) eehhh...

Melaina25 said...

I love that body con dress. You look awesome in it! But, you're right, you seem to wear that other dress a lot so it really shows off your personal style. And the post made total sense...haha.
Tara
Penniless Socialite
Whoop Tee Giveaway!

Melaina25 said...

I love that pink and black bag, it reminds me of Barbi.. LOVE!
Cassidy
things like skeleton keys

Melaina25 said...

that Cynthia Rowley dress is a knock out! I can see why you wear the heck out of it!

Melaina25 said...

I love that dress! So, so cute.

Melaina25 said...

Today is my first link-up with my brand new blog! Thanks so much for hosting!

Lindsey
High Heels and Training Wheels

Melaina25 said...

Love that Cynthia Rowley dress, and how you styled it! :)

Melaina25 said...

The black and pink looks great and the skulls just make it even better! LOVE that look!

Sparkle
and Shine!

Melaina25 said...

Love your Cynthia Rowley dress! I liked how you styled it:) Enjoy your evening!




Carissa
Lillies & Silk

Melaina25 said...

Thanks Carissa! I have a few of the same style in different patterns!

Melaina25 said...

Thanks Carmen! I love Rebecca Torres designs!

Melaina25 said...

you look AMAZING! hot hot hot! And of course you have my vote - way to represent! xo

Melaina25 said...

Thanks Maria!

Melaina25 said...

Thank you! I have 4 in the same style :)

Melaina25 said...

Ooh exciting! Can't wait to see your look :)

Melaina25 said...

Thanks Emily!

Melaina25 said...

Lol thanks! I have it in several colours/patterns :)

Melaina25 said...

Gotta love pink and black!

Melaina25 said...

You ever have one of those posts where you are just like...umm I have no idea if this is even vaguely coherent or not?

Melaina25 said...

To be fair most days I am in sweats unless I have a meeting!

Melaina25 said...

Thanks! Rebecca Torres designs are hot :)

Melaina25 said...

Of course x

Melaina25 said...

Thanks Megan!

Melaina25 said...

Thanks Lindsay! Ohio is COLD!

Melaina25 said...

Thanks Robin! I get so much wear out of these boots; I originally bought them for the MADS last year!

Melaina25 said...

Thanks Harmony :)

Melaina25 said...

It was fun pretending to be a model for a day :)

Melaina25 said...

Don't be too jealous Rachel :) Hooray for a fellow feminist!

Melaina25 said...

Thanks! It is def. a very flattering skirt :)

Melaina25 said...

Thanks Elena it was a good time :)

Melaina25 said...

I think you are right Kym; at the time I felt really confident in the other dress but I think that was down to the photographer--looking at the shots the CR dress is way more flattering.

Melaina25 said...

Yea I'm not the only toucher! ;)

Melaina25 said...

To be fair the CR dress is more flattering :)

Melaina25 said...

Thanks Margaret :) I tend to either be dressy/business casual whatever or in a hoodie and sweats lol.

Melaina25 said...

You look fantastic!! I love that bright pink stripe on your dress!


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Melaina25 said...

I love your dress too!! You look great!!
~Callie
www.creationsbycallie.com

Melaina25 said...

I think I have one of those posts at least once a month...maybe even once a week...haha.