Being half term, I’ve travelled down To Essex to spend some time with the children/grandchildren this week. Perfect week to be off school. How lucky we have been with the weather? I’m enjoying the longer lighter hours already and there’s nothing that gives me more pleasure than to sit and have my cuppa in the morning watching the new day come alive. I hate long dark mornings! Are you with me? I also did a bit of upcycling to a pair of boots I discovered during the decorating. I’m not only upcycling my interior (more on that later) I’m upcycling boots too.
What I’ve been buying
I’m very happy with the new bag that I purchased from River Island. I love the colours and I will be getting a lot of use out of this one right through summer. It’s also available in Black too. You can wear two ways. Crossbody with the strap or handheld via the handles. I have to say, River Island has some lovely bags this season.
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Upcycling
I’ve had these boots a few years, from next I believe. I never liked the lack of shape at the bottom of the boot. They are just so straight up and down. With my little legs they just didn’t look right. About to toss them in the charity pile, I looked at how the fold of suede would come away and decided to remove the bulky overlay of suede. I’m not your crafty upcycling kind of girl but fingers crossed!
Upcycled and ready to go!
It was all easy peasy! Just some stitching to undo. They look so much better on and I’m glad that I tried it out.
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Here’s another Tan look. I have always loved Tan colours. Hence why I bought the new bag in Tan other than Black. Tans and Creams, all mix and matchable
The skirt I recently purchased from H&M and I think the boots work well here. I wish I had worn one of my full slips from this post underneath. It’s quite clingy and that’s where those full slips come in handy. The skirt is a good fit with a grown on waistband and flares at the bottom.
I’m really pleased with how the boots turned out. It’s like having a new pair! I think I kept them in my wardrobe for 5 years or more!
Sharing The love
I was really happy to be gifted the T-shirt and bag for valentines day in aid of Save The Children. A quirky quote and all proceeds go towards this good cause. Very reasonably priced, You can find the T-shirts, Bags and Hoodies that are for sale at Save The Children or click on the link photos below.
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Love those boots! I’ve never even considered upcycling boots – what a good idea. 🙂
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The upcycling worked so well Laurie, well done! I love seeing you in these neutral tones as they suit your classic style. On me I think I’d just look terribly drab – hence my choice of punchy colours to enliven my look.
Love the boots – how clever to whip the top layer off. They look really slouchy and expensive. Love the neutral colours in this post. There’s lots of bright colours for Spring/Summer I’m plucking up the courage!
Alison xx
Laurie, your love of neutrals may just be wearing off on me! I love the softness of the neutral looks and the new bag is lovely! I am in te market for Spring too. The skirt is lovely with those “new” boots! Great job!
jess xx
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Sounds like you are going to have a fun week! I adore that purse! The ring detail is gorgeous and I imagine it goes with everything!
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Great idea with the boots Laurie. That worked so well.
I love the Rina bag! #DreamTeam
You did a great job with the boots! I love your new bag, I really like the ring handles.
Emma xxx
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Good job on the boots, I love a bit of upcycling! I hope I can look as greta as you when I have Grandchildren #dreamteam
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Aw, thanks so much! I’m sure you will xx
What a cute look! 🙂
X Merel
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Thanks Merel. Thanks for stopping by xx
Great idea with those boots! They turned out wonderfully!
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Thanks Virginia. Better than throwing them in the bin! xx
Great looks Laurie. I love what you have done with your boots 🙂
Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays 🙂 Hope you can join us tomorrow
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Thanks Claire xx
You and me have a similar colour palette preference so I LOVE 💘 everything here. And how clever with a the boits. They look gorgeous.
I dashed over from Insta to see the 2nd bedroom reveal, not finished yet? My carpet and bed arrive next week!
Hugs, Mary x.
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Nearly done Mary. Doesn’t everything just take so long! xx
Wow! Those boots look fabulous now. I don’t think I would have ever thought to try that. And I adore that bag. Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing at Sweet Inspiration!
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Thanks so much Amy xx
Love this look and you did a great job with the boots.
Gemma x
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Thanks Gemma. My creativeness even surprised me here! xx
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Thanks for stopping by Karen xx
Love the looks on this post blog! River island is a big fave of mine for handbags and accessories! #dreamteam
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Thanks Fiona. River Island has some real beauties this year xx
Loved the slouch of those boots but I can see why you didnt like them! well done for not kicking them out and upcycling them to rewear!
Ash xx
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Make a change for me to be a bit creative eh? xx
Love the bag from River Island, will have to go and see if they have it here. You did a super job on the boots. Well worth taking the chance and they are much nicer this way! xxx
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Thanks Ann. Good luck with the bag. It’s a good buy xx
I agree with you – the re-do made a huge positive difference in your boots! #keepingitreal
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Thanks Carol, glad you like them. Thanks for stopping by, I hope you return xx
Love the “Share the love” T-shirt. You are so crafty, upcycling your boots. They look great!
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Thanks Laurie. Glad you like them. It’s good to support the #savethechildren charity xx
Love you the bag, big enough to fit everything in #mixituplinky@_karendennis
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Thanks Karen. I’m really pleased with it xx
Well done with those boots – what a clever idea! Love your mobile phone case Laurie – so classy! xx
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Thanks Maria. Glad you like them xx
From elegance to rock, you look lovely no matter what style you follow, Laurie. Love the boots, I think you did a great job and they do look great under the skirt. Have a great week
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Thanks so much Anna. That’s such a lovely compliment xx
Those boots look fab dont they, well done you! I love tans and creams, very much my kind of colours. I think they just suit my colouring. River Island bags are such good value, I love the size of this one you have picked. Gorgeous!
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pretty good value for the money too Kerry. Glad you like it xx
The white shirt looks great with the tan, doesn’t it? It’s so good to be able to get use out of our clothing so love the way you’ve managed those boots! You look so fit and trim in both these looks! Donna 🧚🏻♀️❤️🙏 donnadoesdresses.com
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Thanks so much Donna. I was really pleased with how the boots turned out xx
Hi Laurie ,
Your hair always looks gorgeous loose and flowing but I love the classy ponytail you look so sophisticated and intelligent especially with the sunglasses. Your hair up or down is truly your crowning glory and I love you in neutrals they seem to complement your hair colouring.
Have a lovely weekend,
Love Pamela from Wales U.K. x
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Thanks so much Pamela. Such a lovely compliment! You’ve made my day xx
OMG! That’s great, they look really good and very unique! I love your neutral looks Laurie, you always look so well styled and chic. Thanks for sharing. Jacqui Mummabstylish
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Thanks Jacqui. Glad you like xx
Now that is creative! Good job. I love the longer days too, especially that it is getting light at 07.00.in the morning. I hate to wake up in the dark!
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Oh. Ditto to that Nancy! xx