GlamourMama: Boden

Every spring & autumn I have the same dilemma; too warm for a coat, too rainy for a cardigan.

I need a mac. And so my quest has begun. Here are a few I'm considering;

Sara Mac by Hobbs £159.99

I love the classic trench shape, but I am a short hourglass shape so it have to be mindful that something doesn't, a) hang below my knees -at 5ft3 I really don't need to look like I've shrunk. And b) make me look like I'm wearing a tent. As little extra fabric as humanly possible! After literally years of searching I have finally admitted to myself that with my height & shape, I'm never going to look like the Parisien chic walking elegance I so dearly want to emulate. Instead I've accepted that I should look in a slightly different direction, which has bought me to these;

Pure Cotton Cropped Mac, M&S £50

And then there is this fantastic little number! From 'The Collection', by Debenhams. It's actually the cheapest at only £30 in their sale but for me, it is almost perfect. A chic, neutral colour, fits just above the top of the thigh (even for me as it comes in petite!) no, too fancy detailing or pattern to date it. And even though it is double breasted, it is low cut so that should be sympathic to my cleaveage, not suffocating.

I love it. This really could be 'the one'. My years long quest could really be over. I'm going to buy it tomorrow & see!

I'll do a post so you can see what you think.

Love Kitty x

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A couple of days ago the Boden Autumn kids catalogue arrived. Oh dear. I want it all. I can just see my little darlings looking oh so chic & 'English humour' whilst poking things with sticks & having 'explores' like Pooh Bear. But of course my husband would actually die (or kill me, either way, not good) if I bought absolutely everything I want. So, here is my favourites, that will, most definitely be on my little ones this autumn/ winter;

Grace

Firstly, this beautiful, yet very practical 'Easy Jersey' dress;

From £20 it will be perfect for everything from long beach walks to shopping trips. She will have to have it in this deep 'cadburys' shade of purple too. If only so she can wear these genius tights!;

Quite seriously, how utterly incredible are these? They're fun, pretty, practical & childish. Exactly what clothes for little children should be. I will definitely be buying these for her, I have a real problem with people thinking she is older than her seven years. She is extremely tall & because of this has to wear 8-9, but frequently 9-10 & that is where the problems start. High street shops all seem to think ten year olds should, or want to dress like 19 year olds, so it is a constant battle to find things that fit & at the same time, let her be the little girl she is. So, yes! Definitely buying these!

Whilst we are talking of pretty, fun, appropriate clothes, there is this darling cardigan;

A tad pricey, it starts from £30, this I can justify as it will definitely be kept & handed down to her sister.

I fell completely in love with this 'Simple Cord Dress', from £24

Purely because of the colour. This is the perfect shade of teal to bring out her big blue eyes. Just lovely! And the cardigan above will look very cute with it!

And the last dress is this 'Pretty Printed Cord Dress' from £28

This continues the hedgehog/woodland creatures them I find myself indulging in every autumn! So cute!

Everyday, or at least that's what it feels like I have a constant battle with Grace about trousers (or jeans, or cords or anything at all that isn't a dress). I want her to wear them, she would rather pull her teeth out. I do normally win, but she has the last laugh by inflicting misery & strops on the whole family for the rest of the day. But! I am so in love with this entire look I will suffer the whining because, to quote Mother Gothel, "Mother knows best- take it from your mama!"