Hiya! Although I haven't been outside today, it was good to get out. After the disappointment of not being around last week, today has made me smile. Well, it's time to try on my recent purchases and sort some outfits out!

After a nice relaxing bath and some preparation (a lady never reveals her secrets!), it was time for my transformation. I tried some different makeup today, something a bit more basic and a bit more natural. I sometimes have a tendency to put on a bit too much, even when i'm trying to look natural, so today was a good time to tone it down.

I'd bought a couple of new tops, cardigans and a skirt recently, so I wanted to try some different looks and to see what goes best. I'm just getting used to the art of layering and perfecting my everyday look. I have plenty of dresses for going to parties and evenings out, but didn't really have any everyday clothes. Two shopping trips with a good friend later and a modest amount of money spent (cough!) has resulted in a basic everyday wardrobe.

This is one new cardie, top and skirt, teamed with some thick tights (it's a bit cold today).

The second cardie, new top and skirt, teamed with some boots.

The new jumper teamed with a pleather jacket and jeans.

I also tried a couple of variations of outfits with some older items, so I now have a greater range of ideas for the future. It won't stop my buying more - he'll just have to work harder! (I'm trying to work less, not more!) Hopefully I will be able to try some of these out soon. I have a day off next week, so dependant on the weather/his mood, the world will be my oyster. xx