Comfy, thrown together days

I am normally dressed in all vintage/second-hand these days, so today's outfit is a little break from the norm. I don't normally shop in High street shops much anymore, for the following reasons. A - I can't really afford it now I'm a full-time mum (but probably wouldn't spend the money if I did). B- I'd rather wear something a little unique and not look like every other Tom, dick and Harry. And C - I just love everything about vintage clothing...the history, the one-off nature, the style, the imagery it conjures up in the mind and the fact you are recycling too. Today's outfit it abit of a comfy jumble, I just threw it on as I needed to get out of the house quickly to the post office. Sometimes outfits are better when you don't look too 'put' together. 

I grew up with a mum who shopped in charity shops, bought our non-branded trainers from a discount shop ("but muuuum....I really want a pair of Nike ones!!") and did the food shop at Kwik-Save and Aldi (before it became popular). Oh the embarrassment of taking my P.E. Kit to school in an Aldi carrier bag....(teenagers are ridiculous). But I thank her for all of that now - I am definately my mother's daughter. 

Anyway, these trousers were £3 on the sale rail in H&M, so I would have been bonkers not to get them. Plus it feels like has you are wearing your PJ's...which is a win in my books! They will look great too in the summer with my old battered Indian leather sandals, a vintage tan bag and a little top (and maybe a nice tan. Oooh yes, a tan. Please.)

    Hat - Vintage

    Poloneck - EBay 

    Faux Afghan waistcoat - Charity shop

    Trousers - H&M

    Bag - Vintage

My hubby has just started to work from home on a Wednesday (in our attic/office), so I grabbed him quickly to take a couple of photos for me this afternoon. I'm not very good at posing for photo's (as you can see by my hilarious pics in this post) I normally just pull a cheesy grin, but I'm trying to be more *sophisticated* (haha). 

The morning started off a little different. After a mini meltdown due to (toddler) boredom, we grabbed our waterproofs and wellies, and walked to the nearest park. 

As is with old little parks, stuck in the middle of a bunch of suburban homes (think stepford wives with perfectly manicured front lawns), they are often totally empty - which means no waiting your turn for the swings. Hurrah! 

Recently they trimmed some hedgerow back in the park, and I discovered one of the homes had a bunch of goats living at the end of their garden - who'd have thought it! 

Luna loves going over to say hello. Who needs an animal sanctuary when you've got goats at the park eh. The homeowners also have a classic Volkswagon Beetle parked in the driveway....my kinda people. 

The rest of day has been a blur of wrapping, posting and photographing for my vintage shop. As much as can be done with a toddler clung to your leg.

  

This beauty is being uploaded to my shop tonight, once my tazmanian devil is safely tucked up in bed. 

Happy hump-day! X