I personally prefer a neutral pallet when it comes to work, but I like to be adventurous when Spring is on the horizon and let everyone know it is fast approaching. I am not talking about bang in your face head to toe colour, I'll save that for brunch on the weekends, but a dash here or there during the week slotted in nicely in to my workwear is perfect, plus I like to give the directors heart attack not knowing how bright I'll be on the day!
Now adding colour to your workwear wardrobe doesn't have to be intense, there are my causal days where i'll go for a long sleeve striped breton top to work, which I'll wear with tailored trousers and a blazer, be it fitted or oversized and soon to be by the grace of god a light linen version! But to inject a pop of colour into it I'll opt for one a cerulean blue stripe or nice punchy red whilst still keeping it chic for work. you can not got wrong.
I have linked plenty of happy hues for you to peruse and shop above and below, so take advantage kick back and relax, enjoy the glorious sunshine, maybe with a vino in hand .
I hope you guys found this post helpful for your workwear needs, let me know your thoughts on the comments below or tag me in your spring workwear attire over on Instagram.
Happy shopping!
Lindsey
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Happy Sunday guys, another day, another week ended with us being in lockdown! How are you, how have you all been doing? This week, I've filled my week with loads of delicious citrus bursting lemons!
Every other day, Leanora and I bake, granted the kitchen looks like a scene from Scarface with flour, all over the place. Baking I our special bonding time when we make something together and share the spoils afterwards not just between us but our family too on Zoom.
Lemon Poppy Seed cake, is an absolute delight and I promise you, it takes no time at all to make super easy, super simple, super tasty too. I am using this time whilst we are on lockdown to make things, that i never used to have the time for before and getting stuff done in and around the house. I am redesigning the garden, I've even made the decision done the reasearch on how to de-weed the garden, and seeding the garden to grow flowers and I am also toying with the idea about putting in a small green house to grow my own fruit and vegetables. My big challenge is, that i am super excited about is laying down fake/astro turf grass all on my own ,with the power of YouTube behind me I doubt I'll bodge it up, but this is me after all, so it will come out 50/50 Haha!
What better way to enjoy the fruits of ones labour is by baking this delicious Lemon poppy-seed Cake that I can sit back and relax and enjoy my hard work in and around the house. I go through a big citrus stage, you may remember a few years back i also went lemon crazy and made lemon curd, lemon pastries literally nonstop for weeks, this time, its with this delightful cake, enjoyed with a cup of tea, or a refreshing elderflower cordial drink.
This cake reminds me of brighter days, when we could venture out, have picnics in the park with friends and family or enjoy a slice of cake between friends whilst sitting outside a bustling café, whilst that does not seem on the cards right now, does not mean i can not still enjoy the simple pleasure of life, all from the comfort of my our own home.
Light, fluffy and moist, that is what this cake is, topped with a delightful lemon icing to round it off, with a night from the poppy seeds. It's a classic this lemon and poppy-seed cake, it will never get old, I should know I've been eating it since a kid, now making my own I, am able to pass it on to my kid.
Look, I am not going to keep going on about how great this cake is! Lets make it and let me show you how tasty this loaf cake is, it's simply to hard to resist and I can guarantee you that this will be on your table on a weekly basis.
Ingredients
- 300g self raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 185g caster sugar
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- 120ml rapeseed/canola oil
- 230ml almond milk
- Juice of 4 lemons
- Zest of 3 lemons (~3 tbsp)
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
Icing
- 170g/3/4 cup icing sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Ingredients
- Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Line and grease a 9x5" loaf tin.
- Sift flour and baking powder into a bowl. Add the sugar and poppy seeds and mix with a wooden spoon.
- In a separate bowl mix together the oil, milk, lemon juice, lemon
If you make this dish, let me know what you think in the comments or below or share your snap with me over on Instagram.
Lindsey
As you know I have already started to invest into my spring wardrobe, and I am adding to it a little bit more with a new brand discovery, Ikrush who I have teamed up with on this post.
If I am not wearing a relaxed shirt, never crisp as I can't bear ironing after I ironed over my hand in my teens, you will certainly find me in a t-shirt. With Ikrush great price points, you think the would skimp on the fabric, hell to the no! This slogan T is one of the softest that I own, plus who would have thought that a good slogan tee would make fashion girls all over the world go wild. For me a great T does not require ironing, simply slip on, rock with some high waisted lilac palazzo trousers some cute white heels and grab your straw bag and you are good to go from day to night. Looking for something a little more relaxed, I'll be wearing my slogan T with a blazer and jeans the perfect school run style.
Still staying true to myself I toughened up this cutesy red floral dress with some studded boots to give the dress an edgier look, whilst still looking somewhat playful and if wanting a softer look, team with some tennis trainers and layer on some necklaces, the perfect look for catching up with the girls over some brunch.
Whatever look you are going for be it the perfect party dresses or slogan T-shirts trust me IKrush have you covered this Spring!
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In case you haven't heard, spring is finally here, the April showers may be sticking around, so keep your umbrella close, but the trees are blooming the weather has slightly warmed, which mean we can peel off our heavy coats and I'm pulling on the jacket of the moment, the cargo jacket for spring.
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Never one to heavily invest in one thing specifically I can't help but say, a girl is kinda hooked on the cargo jacket. It is super versatile, can be dressed up or down, perfect to pull on for the preschool run, safari style hitting up the concrete jungle with the kids, so slips in perfectly to the mum wardrobe staple paired with jeans, the perfect white T and trainers.
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The shacket with its total flexibility and array of prints, colours of spring pastels, safari shades, to even every girl's favourite denim, the style and comfort levels and affordability is out of this world and is perfect for everyone's pocket when it comes to the cargo jacket this spring.
With the simplicity of it, the cargo jacket is the one item that will complete your look this Spring, will it be completing yours?
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Remember I have been bashing on about updating the house, well that time has come and I've finally made a decision just in time and I am happy to welcome Spring into my home.
With a glimpse of bright blue clear spring skies yesterday I am more geared up than ever to finally complete the house.
The Easter weekend just went I had a massive spring clean, with a little helping hand from Leanora. Whilst I should have been taking it easy, especially as I made sure to book myself time away from work, I still found myself working, well home working, but it's a necessity and we really enjoyed it.
Nothing like a good declutter at the beginning of a new season, armed with bunny biscuit fuel and a few light refreshments, recycling and rubbish bags at the ready, we set about de-hoarding. Note to self, never declutter with a charged up mad threenager who wants to keep everything that glistens in her eye, I mean we had a 10 minute argument as to why we should throw out a chewed up shimmer and shine pencil (don't ask, I don't know, and I don't care) to which resulted in her FaceTime'ing my mother to tell me off, I mean I pay the bills, kinda glad I was a bad parent and ate half her Easter egg now whilst she was asleep.
I recently attended Amara's home event where they gave me some few tips on updating your home in time for Spring and how to decorate and personalise your home which I will be implementing into my home.
The focus should be on the look and feel that you want to incorporate it into your home adding a little bit of you, once you have your larger items in place, sofas and beds etc, you can then focus on the accessories. This is where I have come to a halt, now whilst I have my larger items, it those little bits that bring a room to life that I've failed to purchase.
I am a firm believer in taking your time, well if you like me 3 years to be precise, but it's all about taking your time and I'll tell you why.
Budget
You got to start off with a budget, whilst I'll know most will go over it or hide the fact you may have done so with your partner, it is always best to have a set budget to work with, it is great for your pocket and knowing where to put your money.
Colour
Look at your room and your space, a lesson learnt if you are bringing in paint for example always purchase a sample, grab a piece of paper and move it around the room, a colour will look different on different sides of the room at various times of the day, so always good to play and move it around to get a good feel. Once you have decided on your colour scheme, stick to it, you do not want soft tones clashing with vibrant colours it won't work and will throw off the whole room, no one wants to walk into a chintz circus. If you are struggling for some help, always head over to Pinterest for inspo.
Blooms
Nothing lifts a room and brings it to life than adding a few plants and flowers into a room. If you can not afford flowers on a weekly basis, Ikea has some amazing artificial and affordable plants, also check out H&M for some amazing vases and the ever favourite Anthropologie also.
Scent
Nothing quite lifts the spirits than a candle burning, I love anything with notes of geranium or Jasmine, perfectly light and fresh and perfect for Spring. A favourite of mine is Baies by Diptyque it just lights up my mood and the house smells insane, in a good way. Looking for something a little more affordable you never go wrong with anything from H&M.
Tell us what you will be doing to inject Spring in to your home?
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Now the knitwear that I am wearing now that I am taking into the run up to Spring is not the heavy chunky kind, but the light and lose knitted ones, one that you can wear and take from day to night, teamed with a midi skirt, jeans or trousers and even a pencil skirts for work, it is always a good idea to carry knitwear around with you, plus it is perfect for layering too.
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With hopes and our eyes set on Spring's soon arrival, there are so many lightweight knits out there, from this seasons must have plain pastel coloured ones to those with graphics and logos all which will stand the test of time and are reliable, especially to see you through the ever changeable ever unreliable weather.
I have rounded up a selection of affordable knitwear for you to take into Spring and most I can safely say that is folded nice and neatly in my wardrobe.
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Shall I let you into a little secret, I am loving painting my own nails now! Before I dreaded it, I was not great at it, my fingers looked like I just went 10 rounds with Freedy Kruger! Yep, they were jacked up, but that has all changed, now more so than ever thanks to Soigne's new core collection.
If you are ever looking to indulge and spoil yourself then certainly spoil yourself with Soigne a total guilt free, spoil pampering day is a must with them, plus an added bonus, their products are cruelty-free, they contain up to 85% plant-sourced materials and perfect for Vegans too. Soigné is a French word which translates ‘to take care of’ in English, perfect for anyone looking to do just that with their nails and keep them healthy. Nails can certainly take a battering and left ravaged in the winter months, so why not keep yours strong, healthy, and pretty with Soigne.
Soigne new Core Collection features a whopping 28 shades, perfect for winter months, taking you straight in to the Spring season. I have three shades, the Pomegranate, Canneberge and the Consacrer.
Pomegranate - everygirl's must-have sophisticated red is to die for, even though I always recommend applying 2-3 coats, with this punchy red only 2 is needed. Whilst some may think reds are just for winter, trust me this glossy finish shade is perfect for the Spring season.
I have to say I am picky when it comes to nude shades, not every nude suit's me, but what I love about the Canneberge is that it's nice a warm rosy-brownish (is that even a word) tint to it which warms up my pale brown skin, thanks to the cold climate.
My favourite and shade of the season is the Consacrer, it is a delicious pastel lilac shade with blue and grey undertones. I would happily wear this all year round, plus it looks great on any complexion and can be worn anytime of the day.
What are your favourite nail polish shades to see you into the Spring months?
A 50ml bottle is £11.00 and you can purchase from Soigne here.
A 50ml bottle is £11.00 and you can purchase from Soigne here.
London Mumma xx
An outfit is incomplete without that perfect bag it would be so wrong to not have one, no matter the season. No matter who you are, you will always need a bag and if you are honest you cheeky lot you will admit you love a brand new spring bag as much as I do!
With so many styles on the high street to designer bags, we are literally spoilt for choice. But fret not I've scoured the web and I can now present to you my favourite affordable Spring Bag Edit. Happy shopping lovelies, you can thank me later.
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I love Camden Town. It's music, food, markets, people and artwork and it just screams fun, fun, and yes, even more, fun and it's a perfect day or night for an adventure and what better way to use it in all its glory and to use it as my backdrop to bring out this darling Frills Button Down Blouse.
2017 is about going big, bigger the frill and ruffle the better, they are romantic and girly, they will also add a different element to your outfit and even brighten up your day this Spring by wearing a frilled sleeve top with a skirt or a feminine flirty ruffle dress.
I paired my frilled & Other Stories blouse, with my favourite Levi jeans, by god, do they get it right! Can you believe they are my first pair, who knows what I was thinking to only get a pair now, I'm grown woman for pete's sake, even an 80s baby so I've no excuse to not have a perfectly stacked collection of Levi jeans, but gong worry I'll make it up!
I finished off my look with a kitten bow mules from Zara, the ultimate must-have shoe this season and at a bargain, I'm sure they won't last long on the shelves. Now I've never been a middle man or woman kinda gal, it's either flats or anything over 4 inches is what I'm used too, so was a bit apprehensive as to wether I would like them but I do, the kitten heel is super practical and still holds that feminine appeal that a higher heel will give you, plus with all the various designs currently on the market you are spoilt for choice.
Below I've selected a few extra frills and ruffles to see you through Spring and a few extras.
Will you be wearing ruffles this Spring?
London Mumma xx
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