Not a Me&i photo shoot - Review

I am a sucker for a great print. Like Orla Kiely and her retro bright designs, me&I have captured some amazing Autumn colours in their new season range emblazoned on some fabulous T-shirts and dresses.The prints are bold and funky and easily coordinate into any wardrobe. They are also largely unisex which makes for some very cool kids on the block.

Having been sent a couple of pieces to review I really wanted to capture their coolness is all their glory. I was thinking a beautiful autumn setting, conker hunting and a soft afternoon sun to light the colours of the clothes. Yeah right.

Take this t-shirt for example:

That shot is from the catalogue. Look at the perfectly composed photo.

Now look at my shot of the Wee One 'modelling'. Or not.

He was having too much fun to sit still or smile or pose or in fact do anything I asked him to. This wasn't just on one day either. This is is new favourite t-shirt which he wears just as soon as I can get it clean and dry. It has been through the wash at least 4 times already and is still looking amazing.

Did I mention they also have womenswear?
Love the colours and the print of this dress.

The cut is excellent and perfect for my 'curves'. Unfortunately I had just been out for a rather gut busting pizza lunch with a delectable tiramisu for dessert so my curves were more curvy than normal yet the dress was still very forgiving.

I look just like a model don't I?

The best bits of this dress are the sleeves are nice and long and actually reach my wrists ( I'm not a fan of 3/4 length sleeves) so I'm thinking I'm going to layer this dress up over vest tops or long sleeve tops as the temperature drops. Another plus is the wrap ties are really long so I could tie them all the way round to the front or at the back. The fabric is a lovely soft jersey with loads of stretch for those pizza lunch days and has washed really well too.

The prices may be higher than your average High Street store with the t-shirt ranging in price from £18 to £20 depending on size and the dress at £55, but I think the quality more than justifies the price. That dress is going to be a winter staple for me, and as The Wee One has already proved, the t-shirt is going to last and last and last.

me&i is a Swedish clothing company that designs and commissions cool, high-quality clothes for children and their parents, and sells them at home parties. They are really keen to attract more representatives so that the product is accessible to more mums across the UK so if you think you might be interested in joining their sales team, have a look at their company page here.


Disclosure: I was sent these items by me&i for the purposes of review. All opinions are my own.

Silent Sunday

Half Term Happy

Blessed by some lovely weather (I know, how lucky were we?), and the Mr being off work for a couple of days has stacked up to us having a rather lovely half term holiday. Lazy mornings scattered with friends to play with has left the children with an overdose of smiles and giggles fuelled by seemingly endless energy.

This is not typical. I would normally expect major bickering by mid morning on day one of the holidays but for some reason this hasn't happened. If anything I've been complaining because they are spinning round the room lapping each other, laughing raucously and giving me a headache.

Stop having so much fun!

Thank goodness for good weather and the great outdoors. Oh and a lovely lunch.

Grinning from ear to ear to be carrying the flag.

Nail polish, eye shadow and a colouring book. One happy Princess.

I could see the smile on my face in those tiles.

Go. Run. Be free.

Sunshine, beach and shadows.

A smilely snoozy Misty Moo after a satisfying walk.

One two LEAVES! (A grainy grab from an IG video)

Back to school next week which leaves me feeling slightly down at heart, particularly as it's such a long haul till the Christmas holidays. Hopefully the children have enough happy half term memories to last them till then.

I know I have.


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42

The ultimate answer to the ultimate question is 42. And we are at week 42 of this years 365project. Is it an ultimate week? Have any major milestones come to pass?

Not exactly. More of a passing properly into a new season as the rain falls and blankets are shaken out to snuggle under. Although I was sent an article about reinvention of oneself and it has struck a chord. More than a chord really. More a symphony. 

How would I reinvent myself?

With an Eco car to reduce my carbon footprint.

Dunk toy giraffes instead of biscuits to be kinder to my waistline.

Get more exercise chasing a certain boy.

Not just think 'Meh!' when rain beats against my windows.

Smile even when the dentist's drill is echoing in my ears.

Do something I feel proud of other than my children's achievements.

Search out a little piece of treasure.

What would you do to reinvent yourself?

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Silent Sunday

Appreciation

I have been privileged to have been awarded the honour of a feature post on The Boy and Me's blog this week. And it is indeed an honour. She is a talented photographer with a passion to capture the ordinary in her life as well as the extraordinary and has inspired me not only in my photographic endeavours but also as a parent. So thank you The Boy and Me.

From those giddy heights of recognition to the lowly daily routine captured on my iphone.

The sun rises everyday but sometimes it is more appreciated than others.

An extra pair of hands is always appreciated.

Misty Moo always but always appreciates a walk.

I love sewing and tonight the Big One appreciated a lesson from dear old Ma.

I appreciate a splash of colour on a dreary day.

A welcome cuppa while planning is afoot.

As much as I appreciate the art that is photography, I also appreciate the auto function.


What have you been appreciative of  this week?

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Silent Sunday