What I Wore Wednesday: TK Maxx Shopping Spree

Last Friday I was whisked off to London thanks to TK Maxx to go shopping for my outfit for The Mad Blog Awards. Y'all already know I'm a HUGE TK Maxx fan so I was super excited especially as the High Street Kensington store is notoriously amazing for its semi-formal and formal wear and their "Gold Label" range.  

I had no idea how I'd never heard of "Gold Label" up until now but OMG I'm so glad I know now. We are talking THE most amazing designers at THE most amazing prices. Some of my favourite designers, we are talking the types of people who show regularly at fashion week, and reduced from over £2,000 to down to £200! Crazy right?

Jo, Liz and I (photo by Sally Whittle)

So some of the other finalists and I had a great time looking through dresses and trying different things on. I wish I could have fit in some of the designers but those that did fit weren't flattering or had weird pockets right on the widest part of my body. It was frustrating but it gave me the kick in the ass I need to start eating healthier which is obviously a good thing! 

(photo by Sally Whittle)

Originally I went for this dress (while being mega jealous of Liz's find by one of my favourite designers) even though I had some concerns about it. After shopping we were treated to a fabulous lunch and had a great time chatting and laughing and if I'm honest talking about body hair far too much. Seriously I had a dream about it that night but I digress. I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone again at the awards!

Jo, Liz, Helen and I at lunch (photo by Sally Whittle)

When I got home I tried on the dress for NotBlondeHusband and realised I didn't totally love it. So today I went to the Argyle Street branch of TK Maxx which also carries Gold Label brands to find a new dress. I tried on A LOT. There are some dresses I didn't get a photo of but these were a few.

I didn't buy any of the above but there were some hot contenders! What did I get? Well you'll just have to wait until the awards! I bought two dresses and am still undecided on which one I will wear. There is still a chance I'll go back to TK Maxx again and try on more. Can you tell I'm incredibly indecisive? 

TK Maxx provided my travel and a gift card to purchase an outfit but all opinions are my own!

What I Wore Wednesday

If you read my 3 F's post it won't come as a shock to you that I don't have a photo of anything I wore this past week. Yesterday I wore my size bigger jeans and a man's sweater (too small for NBH but too big on me)--it's been dire y'all. I'm currently sitting with shampoo and Vitamin-C concoction to strip my hair so no last minute photo in that.


So this week here here is me from the MAD Blog Awards last year. Y'all were nice enough to nominate me last year and I had a great time attending the awards and rocking this amazing outfit from John Lewis.


If you like my blog and feel so obliged you can nominate it or any other eligible UK parenting blog until 5pm Friday; just enter
http://transatlanticblonde.blogspot.com in whatever category you choose. There are lots of categories to choose from but you do not have to nominate in them all. I'll leave it up to you to decide where I fit!

Black Feather earrings- Monsoon

Black Leather Biker Jacket- Oasis (John Lewis concession)

Purple Leopard Print Rachel Dress- Coast (John Lewis concession)

Black Diamante Shoes- J by Jasper Conran

Thank you: Mad Blog Awards

A while back I asked if y'all would nominate me for the MAD Blog Awards if you liked reading my blog and what the freaking frak somehow I'm actually a finalist in not one, but two categories: Blogger of the Year and Best Pre School Blog!


Thank you so much! I honestly can't believe I'm a finalist; I'm still not sure why y'all read my blog sometimes if I'm completely honest! I would be honoured and ever so grateful if decided to vote for me now I'm a finalist! Just click the image below or here and choose "Transatlantic Blonde" from the drop-down list.

I'm rubbish at asking for things but the lovely Vic gives you her reasons why you should vote for me (and other finalists) on her blog Glowstars. You can also read up on the other finalists on the MADs Blog.


Thank you so much I really do appreciate everyone's support and help. It's nice to know that people like you! Virtual cupcakes for everyone :)