Spring Dressing

As the sun has come out this week-end, I have to ask coming from a sunny country, why when the sun comes out in England do people think its time to take their clothes off and not put any sunscreen on, choosing rather to go a choice of blushing salmon pink?  While driving home yesterday afternoon, which was nice but not excessively hot I noticed a guy on the top of the bus who had taken his top off, I’m really hoping he wasn’t all sweaty when he sat down on the seat, and I noticed a girl walking down the road with what looked like a long top but it was a dress.  When I went for a walk later I was behind two girls with denim shorts on which were encroaching up their bums and there tops were half showing there boobs and too tight.  I had to ask myself at what stage do you look in the mirror and think that looks okay?  They were with their mom too, could she not of said something.  Remember as a rule of thumb if your top is a bit revealing perhaps were another sun top underneath and don’t wear revealing shorts or skirts with this top.  Rather wear longer shorts a skirt still above the knee but perhaps a bit flarely.  If you are wearing a short skirt/shorts don’t wear a revealing top.  Wear a bit of a flary top and one that does not show your tummy.  And remember if your shorts cause a muffin top at the tops of your legs they are too short, too tight so a big NO!!

Opinion over and moving on to a nifty idea instead of having crisps to eat when you want a mid afternoon savoury snack, home popped popcorn.  I’ve been filling a Tupperware in the evening when I make a small pan of self popped popcorn (this way I can control the oil use) and now I’m not munching crisps come the mid afternoon slump. 

I have also discovered for a super smooth skin that a rice exfoliator is the way to go.  I’ve been using the Lotus Flower and Rice Milk from Rituals.  Because it has tiny rice grains in it, as you gently rub, you rub until the grain is dissolved which combined with a bunch of other things leaves your skin feeling ultra smooth and soft, not to mention glowing to. 

Now I know I sound like a broken record but I hope you are all still doing your squats and calf raises while brushing your teeth, every little bit helps.  I’m really enjoying my glute exercises at the moment, doing 20 slowly for a count of 5 three times a week has really made a difference.  I really think I’m getting into the do more do less mode.  I didn’t even do a big run this week but sprinted up and down the hill 10 times instead, I was pooped afterwards. 

Now as Spring is defiantly here on this side of the globe, I thought I’d put on a few outfits of what to wear when you just don’t know.

And this is the dress on, I've got Nude shoes on
but it looks great with knee high boots too 

This is New Look Pattern 6045, the same as the Green
Oriental Dress on my sewing page, easy to make and
the lace adds a touch of something not sure what
though.

Want to dress up your shorts for Saturday drinks now the nights are lighter, heels and a smarter top.
This is the same top as the green one I made.  So glad I managed to get a pattern off the bought top.
So if you can sew grab a top that looks easy and make your own pattern and get going.  If not find a friend who can. 
I like that this top has elastic at the bottom so it folds under, is great casual or dressed up. 

Recognise this dress, is the red one I made for winter, I cut the sleeves out and now have a great summer/spring work dress.  Easiest job for a new dress, alter one you have or find a friend who can.