Evening in London - #Chicandstylish #LINKUP

Morning my friends.
I'm just about getting back to normal after the Christmas period and then my recent skiing trip to Italy.  You may have seen my IG stories about the wonderful skiing conditions and fabulous hotel.  It's a distant memory now, and I'm rapidly wanting to return to the slopes and have another holiday (hint, hint hubby if you're reading). 🤣
I must say my spin class seemed slightly easier on Tuesday, but will have to see how the next one goes to see if skiing has helped my fitness.  I certainly saw a big improvement with my skiing abilities last week and put that down to doing two spin classes a week.  Long may it continue I say!!!

You might also have seen I went to London on Tuesday night, along with my hubby, son and mum we attended a presentation evening at Waterman's Hall near The Tower of London.  Back in September I watched my son compete in the Doggetts Coat and Badge Wager  where he placed second, a wonderful result considering he'd only been sculling for just 10 months! James was presented with his medal at an awards evening with three course meal and drinks.  It really was a splendid evening - albeit a long journey by car, Thames Clipper ride and short walk, but the dinner and complimentary wine were a great incentive!

Unfortunately I didn't get many photos from our evening in the capital, but here's some that I did get.  I wore a dress with boots both practical and warm.  The dress is long enough to cover the top of my boots and with long sleeves it kept me warm too.  I wore a full length slip underneath (do you still wear a slip) I know they're somewhat old fashioned, but they do keep everything looking smooth and flat, and give an extra layer for when it's cold.  Catch the dress in full glory back in November when I wore it to celebrate my grandson's christening.

Waiting for the clipper, fortunately they had a waiting room to shelter from the harsh wind!  My camel Sosandar coat looked just right over the dress, & I chose neutral toned accessories of tan boots that I absolutely love and my new round tan Ted Baker bag.  It has a sturdy, stylish part chain, part leather long strap to wear cross-body and also circular handles for a daintier feel.  It has also been reduced in the sale, the Acantha bag will work it's magic with all your outfits both Winter and Summer.

Here's the boots I was telling you about - they're from Lotus Shoes and you can read when I styled them with a tan dress and wrap. 

Here's my son sharing his award - he's competing this year and is aiming high.  I'm looking forward to enjoying another day on the Thames, when he hopefully achieves his goal - will keep you posted as to how he gets on!

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Favourite blogger from last week is Claire - Claire Justine.  She has styled gorgeous black and white polka dots with a blast of red!  Such a great outfit & your black jacket is very sassy too!

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Catch you again on Monday - can you believe it will be February then!!!!
Bye for now. X