KERRY

I have just returned from a week in Kerry in the South of Ireland

What a glorious few days 

I had forgotten just how beautiful the landscape is down there

and how dramatic the sky

BallyDavid at sunset

Inch Beach

and the incredible coastline

The kids played in the sand

made "weapons" from beach debris

there were walks

and Horses

and surfing!

and of course a little shopping

shop window Dingle

and I did get in to the water and swim 
and it was freezing  and invigorating

It was also amazing to me how a little water and sand 
occupied 7 children for hours every day 
without a complaint or whinge

Truly a great week
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Smarten up

I am about to embark on a new and very exciting project

I am beyond excited at the opportunity 

A side affect is that I will have to smarten up my wardrobe

I have been looking for inspiration

First stop J Crew

a bit bland but a really good basic, 

could be brightened with statement jewelry

or a more colourful or patterned blouse, 

perhaps this one

Love these pants and the teeny polka dot shirt

I already own this blazer in blue 

and it is one of my favourites 

may have to add the red in wool for Winter

I also checked out BODEN

I have always been a fan of their kids stuff

but this season they seem to be shaking off the 

yummy mummy persona for something a little bit edgier, I like it

The cords are a little casual but I like the colours and the jacket is a great cut

These pants also look like a great cut may have to get a few different colours

This Jacket and this skirt are both currently on sale over at 

Margaret Howell

Love the simplicity of this outfit from COS

Also the essence of simplicity 

-this look from

Net-A-Porter

magazine

 and while we are at Net-a-porter

why not pick up this Johnathan Saunders jacket

LOVE  IT

So wish me luck 

and I will let you all know the details as soon as I can 

x