Geometric Armour

When life seems intent to bash you on the head, put something fun on. I chose a vintage jumpsuit bought from To Be Worn Again in Brighton which I posted about here. I love the geometric, art deco-esque patterns. And the Topshop sandals make yet another reappearance. I put my hands up; they are my crush of the month!

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Nil By Mouth

This post has been waiting to go out for DAYS but Blogger meltdown meant scheduling matters were totally out of my hand. It seems many of us have lost posts and even comments. That sucks. Blogger - fix up. I am now considering a move to Word Press or even transferring my blog to my personal domain....

We were burgled yesterday but be assured that no item of clothing nor shoes were stolen. Yes, the mental fashionista in me did drive home thinking of finding all my shoes gone as well and saying a little prayer about the storage situation. They did however steal ALL my high value jewellery. Other items got taken but they are not as pertinent to the blog so not worth mentioning. And I don't even want to talk about it anymore :(

Oh, yeah, they also stole Hubby's camera....I took mine to school with me in the morning, something I almost never do and I am glad I did. Will be surprising Hubby with a new 5D mark II as soon as I get my head together.

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Trapeze Artist

It has been a while since I mentioned my upcoming micro label MOSHI LASHI and just as long since I showed a sample of what to expect. Well, I thought I would treat you all to another of my own design. I have said it before and I will say it again - I find this seriously nerve-wracking, okay, maybe that is slightly dramatic a description but there is a nervousness attached because I am putting myself out there under the guise of designer. Your comments will help shape the final output of the label so please don't be shy but forthcoming with your feedback

Original Moshi Lashi Designed Trapeze shoulder dress / Alexander McQueen belt / Topshop Sandals / Babooshka Turban

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Ode to Balamory

We are experiencing yet another bank holiday in the UK and I feel these pictures perfectly capture the mood of fun and frivolity of having time on your hands to play. Debbie Harry popped in for a short moment in spirit very early on in this shoot and for a short minute I was that girl in the band. But then the children BBC presenter in me sprung to life. 

Funnily enough, I was called in to read for the role of Josie in Balamory. It would have been a great job to bag espcially as my daughter was at that age a religious viewer but I guess I just wasn't mellow or yellow enough! I still think I would make a great kiddie presenter because at times my energy levels scare me! Do you like the pictures. Hubby is loving playing around with the sets we are putting out and I hope we have more fans than not!

Topshop Skirt / Threadless T-Shirt / Yello Dr Martens

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Fascinators, Heiresses and Penthouses

Remember the wedding I mentioned? No, not the Royal Wedding! The one that Woody, darling daughter, had been invited to not only be a flower girl at but also a reader (Corinthians 13 1-13). Well, the girl did good and of course I gave as many tips as any Drama school trained mother would! Needless to say she used lots of vocal muscularity and lent a rainbow of colour to the words :) Hubby and I were/are very, very proud parents.

But yes, yes, on to what I wore! I did consider 'doing' a dress because weddings = dresses, no? No! I understand that at times, it feels like the easiest style solution when faced with a 'proper' occasion to attend (such as a wedding). However, separates can work just as beautifully and look just as effortless as a dress. Especially when perfectly accessorised, as I hope this set proves.

The peacock/pheasant fascinator, a stunning bespoke piece by Liz Dominey, ( featured here) and jewellery, as chosen by hubby, from an extensive collection (mostly gifts from him) completed the look.

We shall be turning these images into a MCB Style-Book which can all be viewed by clicking here.

Liz Dominey Fascinator / TSR Cape Shirt / Dorothy Perkins Print Harems / Topshop Sandals / Chloe Clutch

I have been handing out a few, okay a lot, of the new cards we have had printed at every networking opportunity. The business cards look so seriously professional that the very act of owning them MAKES me feel ordained a proper blogger and I would like to say a huge hello to all that have found MCB by following the URL. So, to my new readers, I bid you welcome and I hope you stay a while, even better take a moment to introduce yourself in the comment field.

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Freshly Brewed

I haven't managed a full week at Drama school this week which sucks but on a positive note, I have hardly sucked as a Mom or Wife this week so I guess it is all relative! Ooh, I should also inform all that I have had a Clown breakthrough as of yesterday. Yippee!!

We have a family wedding to attend this weekend in which Woody has an important role to play as she is one of the bridesmaid and also a reader. I am a very very proud Mom. Although today, in fact the week, has been spent stressing over her dress arriving on time, the perfect shade of ivory shoes (Monsoon saved the day) and getting her hair done in the very specific style requested by the bride for the entire bridal party. I, of course, took the opportunity to fresh up my weave, and God knows it needed it. I guess it wouldn't hurt to mention that I am quite excited about rocking my self -styled outfit for the wedding. I seriously cannot wait to show you all and get your feedback :)

These images are from the holiday, which already feels a million years ago. In a way the outfit is also a real thumbs-up to the high-street from me. We took pictures of other things than me posing and I might put the non-fashion snaps on my Tumblr for fear of boring you all here! On a final note, I feel like I have not eaten or slept for days but that is surely impossible. Right?!

Canary Yellow Mango Top / Blue Chambray Topshop Midi Skirt / Topshop Sandals / Next Hat / Hubby's Socks / Pimkie Yellow Belt

*Disclaimer: I am not enamoured with the images but they are the ones dear husband chose to work on so there we are...I believe there were much better images :(

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Cheap Meds

 
As in cheap Mediterranean from where I am back! And yes, we all had a great time. Woody was married to the swimming pool and kids club and hubby & I to each other!

Found this spotted playsuit for $10 and not only did I snap it up immediately, I made like a child and wore it out to dinner the same night! Promise to show more pics from the holiday that does not involve me pulling awkward faces at the camera but for now enjoy me looking like sozzled jail bait / junkie crack-whore! Or not as the case may be.

I should mention that it is way past bed time but we are working on new business cards and banner for the site and when I say we, I mean hubby. Seriously, give the man a medal!

Not sure if I should use up all the holiday style pics first before resorting back to the home-baked editorials we do so well....

THANK YOU to all my readers, old and new, for continuing to read, comment and support MCB as it grows from a new born baby to a toddler finding its feet. I now feel like a teen that knows what it wants to do with its life so do stick around for fun times ahead. My head is buzzing with ideas for the blog and how to involve YOU all more :)

 Vintage Playsuit / Topshop Sandals / Hubby's socks / Mess courtesy of Team Mulika

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Sunni Dusk

Oh, the drama to be found on the British high Street. Can you feel it? Or do you need me to add words to make it even more so dramatic?

These images makes me want to respond somehow...might have to remind myself that I have been known to take pen to paper in the past. And yes, the shock of it, I am wearing an item of clothing from *******

Topshop Batwing Top / Primark Pleated Maxi / Topshop Unique Wedges

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I Feel Love

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This, I realised, retrospectively, is a subtle head gesture (some could call it a nod but I refuse to confirm on this) to the hottie from Blondie. Yes, it can't be denied there is a preppy urbanite snaking about the set but the Debbie Harry attitutde was turned up mega on the amp. We missed a trick in not allowing her to be the soundtrack of the shoot but fun was still had regardless. Bless. Anyway, enjoy and no, I have not dyed my hair grey. My hubby calls it highlighting. I kinda like it. Might get him to dip dye my hair in photoshop saving me a trip to the hair-dressers! 

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A little history on the the shoes: I have wanted to wear them for months after scoring them off Net-A-Porter but I now realise I was over-thinking it. They didn't need to be styled, they just needed to be worn.

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 Topshop Camel Hareem / Piko1988 Crop Top / Random red sock used as a belt / Sigerson Morrison Sandals / Collections 2000 MUDSLIDE Lipstick

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Blue Chambray

Writing this makes me feel giddy but I refuse to talk all over this post. Instead I give you a couple of images from the Saturday that was. We stopped by the Barbican to see Peter Brook's 'A Magic Flute', an endearing opera that was efficient in its delivery. I liked hubby's images of my outfit so much I suggested we turn them into My Capacious Bottega's very first style book. Yes, sit back and enjoy my first style book. Click here  or the magazine front-page below.

                                                                          Blue Chambray MCB Style Book 

                                           

I love reading your comments so do continue letting me know what you think. And yes, per your requests, I am working on a style remix of 3 very different but equally exquisite looks based around the Raphael Young that landed last week which I think you will all adore!

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Tender Plants

Life threw me off kilter for a couple of days but I took it on the chin and made lemonade out of lemons. For a total control freak, such as myself, it is a daily learning curve to just accept what comes my way without the raging desire to tame it, mould it and direct it all in the same breath. But enough of that, it is Friday! The gate-way to rest & recuperation so to aid your relaxation further I give you lightness in the form of these images courtesy of the only photographer that manages to consistently stretch me to Himalayan heights. I swear I am only 5' 7"...

Babooshka Turban / TSR Floral Palazzo Pants / Topshop Lace Body / Muu Baa Leather Jacket / Christian Louboutin Sandals 

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Buff / Tan / Nude

Thursday 's outfit. Off to see a play or two with my hubby.

Camilla Skovgaard shoes
Mulberry bag
COS boyfriend jeans
Uniqlo cami-top
Topshop cardie

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