Independent women

My mum has taught me a lot about expressing and believing in myself. She is a great strong, independent women who inspires me day to day.

 

When I was little she would be often heard on her sewing machine. Buying all sorts of fabrics and turning it into little dresses and suits to die for. Looking back I wish I kept them.

Mine and mums relationship is simples...
Talking endlessly about our next purchase and what's on our 'wish list'. Endlessly convincing each other that in fact 'A Mulberry is definitely an investment'.
I love listening to the outfits she'd wear, how 'it all comes back round'. She'd save up her money and spend it in Jigsaw and Hobbs. God I wish she kept it all!

                                       And this is where I learnt to invest in Classics.

                                        

                                          'Navy Blazer' uniform for work.
 

 

                      

                                      Patent 'Classic Louboutins' can never date.

                   


                    Loafers, Skinnys and a Trench same old but my favourites.

 

                        

                         Classic stripes with a glass of wine at Shoreditch House.


With Love

Olivia Jane x



 

Domestic Goddess Tip Three: removing stains from handbags.

Domestic Goddess Tip three: removing stains from handbags.

Got a grease stain on your clutch bag from the wine bar last night?

Try lighter fluid (gently dabbing it on the areas). Can buy from most convenience stores. 

With love

Olivia Jane x

Something isn't right...

I recently woke up one morning and thought i'am cheating myself. 

My job 'isn't me', I want to achieve more, I want to push myself and challenge myself. I have always been happier when I'am working against a challenge and juggling all sorts. So why did I stop that? I'am  going into this role everyday because it is 'what I should be doing'.

So I did it. I resigned. I have left a good company, a very well paid role, a great set of work colleagues and jumped from this very stable position into what felt like the abyss. And I feel on top of the world because of it. Solidly for at least a month I applied and applied and applied. For anything along as it is in where i want to be.. Fashion (of course). After four weeks of working my notice, applying for roles, going on holiday, attending several interviews all over England and feeling like superwoman (a very tired superwoman emotionally and physically). 

I have finally got to a place I want to be, need to be and thrive in being. 

   My generous colleagues spoilt me with leaving presents....   

Monday, I start a new role working in Whitechapel, London as a Marketing and Sales Intern for Hemyca. Yes the dreaded 'internship' in which pay isn't an option. However I cannot wait. If it means less time in Zara and Whistles because of it. So be it! I feel a great wave of excitement, a new chapter in my life story, new people and influences. 

I will keep you updated!

Love Olivia Jane x

Sun = Happiness

I have missed the summer feeling so much.

Smell of cut grass. Seeing everything brighter through the lens' of the Ray Bans. The feel of sunshine seeping through our closed eyes whilst we enjoy the late afternoons making the most of this INCREDIBLE sun.

Here is a collection of a few snaps of my weekend

Making Saturdays errands slightly brighter..

Lazy afternoons. Light skinnys and Spring check...

Always make sure there is time for Sunday treats and brunch with Mum..

            

Productive Sunday research with a cuppa and John Legend...

  

From where i'am sat. Jeans and white tee...

           

Hope you have all loved every minute of your weekend as I have.

With love 

Olivia Jane x

'The Three Commandments to Skincare'

I have never been one of those lucky people who were born with fantastic skin. I have one late night and it looks like I haven't slept for years. If I eat junk food I come up in spots. Fall asleep with my make up on? Don't even go there.

One of the most important things that has been passed on from my Mother, her Mother and her Mother. Is the three rules to taking care of your skin. Cleanse. Tone. Moisturise. Twice a day. Every day. No ifs or buts. And.. exfoliate twice a week. (Keeps the wrinkles at bay).
This has been drummed into me from an early age. And now I have finally found the products that suit me so far, so good (touch wood).

Cleanser

            

 Great cleanser really removes all grime and dirt. Leaves pores feeling fresh.

Toner

             

Running out, panic has started.

Moisturiser

             

Love this moisturiser. Heavier than a lotion. But not too greasy.

With love 

Olivia Jane x

'Come wind, rain or shine'

I think we all agree when I say the weather at the moment plays havoc with our wardrobe choices. Beautiful sunshine but sudden gust of winds making me feel that sharp chill.

But there are far too many great colours and clothes out there to be covering up with our winter coats and boots. I want to let my skin breathe without the freeze!
Here are a few of the items I wore at the weekend and a few tips for you to dress well despite the weather!

'The Trench'
Has and will always be a wardrobe staple item. I will never get sick of the great classic looks the trench provides.  Stripey tshirt, jeans or a bright shift. It will never fail us.

                      

Perfect for this time of year when our skin is screaming for us to blow away the cobwebs and craves the vitamin D we haven't had in too long.

'The Trainers'
Great way to keep your feet warm and comfy but introduce some great spring/summer colours that are out there at the moment.

               

'The Scarf'
This is my most recent scarf purchase, from Fred Perry. I bought this to pretty up my plain t shirt and jeans outfit and keep the breeze from my neck. 'Must wear a scarf to keep warm' so my Nan will tell me.

                         

'From where I stand'

            

Look out next weekend for another post on my recent outfits!

 

With love 

Olivia Jane x

'Orange is the new black'

I walk into a shop and my eyes are suddenly drawn to anything orange. And I make a beeline to that item. Orange is my weakness.

Orange is proven to make people happier. So get drinking that OJ and purchase some oranges shoes!

                             

   

                 

          

With love

Olivia Jane x