Claire's World

How Do You Handle A Compliment? Happy Tuesday friends. I am hoping the weather picks up again from today as it's been freezing the last few days. How Do You Handle A Compliment? I even put the heating on yesterday as I was so cold after my morning run.

You Can't Have A Bad Day In Polka Dots." - Anna Kendrick. Your photography is a record of your living, for anyone who really sees." - Paul Strand

Dreaming Of A Day In Bakewell And An Outfit Post. It's the Easter holidays, the kids are off school, and the sun is shining down. It is my husband's day off work and I have a day off holiday from work as I did have a hospital appointment booked from last year for my daughter but it has been canceled.

First Signs Of Spring And My Large Polka Dot's On My Coat. No, do not worry I'm not breaking lockdown, these photos were taken about a month ago I've just been too busy stressing to share!!

Another Day Another Jumpsuit: Re-wear Style.   Hello friends, how are you today? All is good here. Another Day Another Jumpsuit: Re-wear Style I love this jumpsuit from last Spring. I remember taking these photos well from last year too. Fun days when we were allowed out anywhere and had no restrictions.

Growing Back To My Roots: Let The Grey Sparkle!! Happy Saturday friends. Looks like for now I'm growing my roots out!! Growing Back To My Roots: Let The Grey Sparkle!! (Yes, that is a ball in the background!! Mollie the Collie thinks if you stand still for too long you're ready to play ball!!).

A Summers Day In Bakewell: What I Wore: Over 40 Style. A Summers Day In Bakewell: What I Wore: Over 40 Style:  #FlashbackFriday. Hello friends, Happy Friday. I am continuing my new blog theme of happier days out when life was good and no one had heard of Coronavirus!! Because I like to keep my blogs in a happy place.

An Outfit Post In Skegness: Throwback Thursday. Hello friends, happy Thursday. As we can not leave the house at the minute due to being in lockdown with the Coronavirus I have decided to share a few of my old travel posts around the UK.

Over 40 Travel And Outfit Recap: Bristol: Floral Dress.  Wayback Wednesday. Hello, friends. I am throwing today's Wayback Wednesday post back to September 2018. When my husband and I visited Bristol for the first time ever to pick our 2nd eldest son up from his year-long work placement.

Polka Dots And A Pop Of Red To Brighten Up Your Day. Happy Tuesday. Nothing quite like polka dots and a pop of red to brighten up your day because red is my favourite colour and polka dots are my favourite pattern 😍💕. These photos were taken in January (so before lockdown) and this is my favourite polka dot skirt I've owned so far but I do love my polka dots so this is a bold statement :)

Re-Writing My Goals For 2020 As We Go In Lockdown.  Hello friends. Happy Monday. I am sitting here reading my 2020 goals and now where can I stay home and be lazy!!

I Just Want You To Dance With Me Tonight. The Wednesday Link Up. Hello friends, how are you on this beautiful and sunny day? It feels like someone has switched a switch and summer has arrived. The last two days have been beautiful. I might treat the garden to a bit of love today and start digging it for Spring.

Stay Home Save Lives: Motivational Monday Link-Up. Hello friends. Happy Monday. I hope you are all keeping well? Sorry that the blog hop is late today my head is really scrambled with everything at the minute.

le Roy Art Gallery In Brighton. Street Art Saturday. Hello, friends, I hope you are keeping well? Travel is well off the radar at the minute with the Coronavirus so today I thought I would share some photos from a few weeks ago.

Put Your Mickey Mouse Jumper On And Go For A Walk: Feel Good Friday Link Up. Hello friends. It is all a bit of doom and gloom at the minute, isn't it?  Supermarkets selling out of food places temporarily closing left right and centre and schools shutting.  Where will it end? When will it all end!!??  What will become of our lives and businesses? So many questions need answering.

I'll Be There For You When The Rain Starts To Pour #ThrowbackThursday. Happy Thursday. Today I am sharing a Throwback Thursday post with you.

Black And White Polka Dot's: What I Wore At The Farm. What I Wore Wednesday Link Up/ Happy Wednesday.  I hope you're all keeping well and avoiding the virus? Well eventually the rain and wind have calmed down and we got a day out at the farm.

5 Wardrobe Essentials I Can’t Live Without In Spring. Hello friends and thank you for stopping by the blog today. It is all a bit of doom and gloom at the minute, isn't it? I am locked indoors waiting to only get out tonight for work and wondering what to do with my time?

I Don't Do Fashion I Am a Fashion: Motivational Monday Link-Up. Hello friends. Thanks for stopping by my new blog hop, The Motivational Monday Link Up. We all need a bit of motivation lately, don't we? It is with regret that  Creative Mondays has now come to an end.  I feel I want to focus on some different projects after all these years. Keeping my mind creative.

Learn About Butterflies Day And An Orange Dress To Match. Hello friends. As it is Learn About Butterflies Day I thought I would share some beautiful butterfly photos and the outfit that always reminds me of these kinds of butterflies. Mixing outfits with nature ;)

Sandy From Grease Look: Feel Good Friday Link Up. Hello friends and welcome to The new Feel Good Friday Link Up. It is part of the Welcome To The Weekend Link Up over at my other blog but you can also link up here from today too. These are my feel-good Friday photos today as I was looking my best in these shots. They always make me smile when I look back at them.

Lemon Dress And Capturing The Perfect Photo. Throwback Thursday. Hello friends. The weather is awful lately, isn't it? The wind is so strong I do not even want to leave the house. The bins are flying around the street and the wind is howling through the windows like a crazy person.

Working On My Goals: Motivational Monday-  Happy Monday 👋. Up early and planning my new goals 💕 “When you start to do the things that you truly love, it wouldn’t matter whether it is Monday or Friday; you would be so excited to wake up each morning to work on your passions.“ – Edmond Mbiaka.

Are You Looking For Real Mum's Real Style For Your Next Collaborations? This Is What A Mum Looks Like. If you are looking to work with a real mum on any real style collaborations get in touch to see if we could work together here or on my other blog Claire Justine . You can email me at clairejustine@live.co.uk

Irregular Choice Toy Story Shoes And How I've Styled Them.  Happy Friday. So today I'm sharing some Flashback Friday photos from last Spring. These photos make me happy.  I love this outfit and photos but most of all I love my Irregular Choice Toy Story shoes.  I have mentioned before, that I never want to grow up!! Haha!! Irregular Choice Toy Story Shoes And How I've Styled Them: Irregular Choice Toy Story Shoes And How I've Styled Them. 

Favourite Blue Dress For Blue Dress Day. Happy Friday. It is a blue dress day today to raise awareness of cancer and this is my favourite blue dress.

Pink Squid Street Art In Brighton: How Cool!? Hello friends. I love a bit of street art and I saw this beauty a few weeks ago in Brighton. Charles Street, Brighton. Great location for a fashion photoshoot if you love street art 💕

Elephant Street Art Loughborough: OOTD & My Favourite Polka Dot Dress. Happy Wayback Wednesday friends! Today I'm sharing some street art that I took in Loughborough a few years ago. I've added a pop of colour to it to brighten my old photos up a little.

Fashion By Claire Justine: A Day At The Farm -  Also the rest of the llama photos . Hello friends. Meet the Llamas. They are so sweet, aren't they? Welcome to my new look blog. I have decided to make this my fashion-only blog from now on when I can share all my fashion Instagram posts.

But First Llama Take A Selfie | Cosy Jumper, Woolie Hat And Tartan Scarf. But first, llama take a selfie- A windy day at the farm park. Love this look. This Arron jumper is such a classic vintage style and I love it teamed up with this tartan scarf. Wrapping up warm in this cosy jumper, woolly hat and tartan scarf.

Pancake Day: Crepe Suzette RecipeFrom Chef James Strawbridge. Th e perfect crepe is a thing of utter joy. Light, buttery and a blank canvas to smother on your savoury or sweet toppings of choice.

20 Top Tips For 2020: Choosing The Right Wallpaper.  Hello, friends. Are you planning any decorating this year? Do you like to wallpaper? Today I am sharing some tips on choosing the right wallpaper.

How To Make A Hot Cross Bun Bread And Butter Pudding. With hot cross buns readily available at Easter time, they are an ideal substitute for sliced bread in this delicious family-favourite pudding. How To Make A Hot Cross Bun Bread And Butter Pudding: Hot Cross Bun Bread and Butter Pudding is a delicious dessert that steps up from the classic bread and butter pudding to new heights of indulgence.  This delightful treat combines the rich, spiced flavour of hot cross buns with the comforting warmth of a traditional bread and butter pudding.  The soft and slightly sweet hot cross buns are sliced and layered, creating a luscious base for the pudding.  As it bakes, the hot cross buns absorb the ingredients, transforming into a heavenly blend of moist and flavourful bites.  The finishing touch involves a generous scattering of mixed fruits, adding bursts of sweetness throughout the pudding.  Each spoonful of this Hot Cross Bun Bread and Butter Pudding is a symphony of textures and flavours,

Alternative Christmas Dinner Ideas By Brian Maidment Head Chef At The Belsfield. Hello friends.

Love A Bit Of Cake: Wordless Wednesday Link Up. Hello, friends. I am just trialling out a new linky if you are interested in joining us?

Dietitian Jo Travers Reveals What To Eat Over The Festive Season To Beat Tummy Troubles, For Love Your Gut. With an abundance of festive feasts and fizz-filled parties. The period through Christmas and New Year is when many of us indulge in larger portions and sweet and salty treats.

Winter Trifle With Blackberries: Afternoon Tea Recipes. For those who love celebrating with food but also want to look after their gut over the Christmas period, Dr Joan Ransley has created two new festive delicious dishes that are full of flavour, colour and gut-healthy ingredients - a Brussel Sprout, Chestnut and Sage Risotto, which serves as an ideal vegetarian or vegan option, and a sweet Winter Trifle with Blackberries. You can find  Brussel Sprout, Chestnut and Sage Risotto, recipe here.

Brussel Sprout, Chestnut And Sage Risotto (vegetarian/vegan). With the festive season often brings an array of rich food and drink, it can spell a less than merry Christmas for those who suffer from a sensitive gut. For those who love celebrating with food but also want to love their gut over the Christmas period, Dr Joan Ransley for Love Your Gut has created two new delicious dishes that are full of flavour, colour and gut-healthy ingredients.

I'm At A Pay Phone Trying To Call Home. Happy Wayback Wednesday today I'm listening to Maroon Five ' I'm at a Payphone' and looking at fun photos from Wayback in July 2017. These photos are of me and my Daughter having fun taking photos in Nottingham outside a red phone box!!. I’m at a payphone trying to call home. All of my change I spent on you. Where have the times gone, baby it’s all wrong. Where are the plans we made for two ♯♭ { Lyrics from song Maroon 5 – Payphone }

Five Clothes Shops To Take Your Daughter In Oxford Street London. Hello friends. A few weeks ago my daughter and I hopped on the train to London in search of some new clothes for my Daughter. A few hours later we arrived at St Pancras Internation Train Station. What an amazing station this is too! OK, I never want to grow up. A trip to the Disney Store for a treat for me!! A Cheshire Cat teddy for my Alice in Wonderland themed dining room I am planning.

Granola, Berries And Yogurt Parfaits For Parfaits Day. Hello friends, love a nice and tasty breakfast? Do you fancy making some Granola, Berries, And Yogurt Parfaits For Parfaits Day? Granola, berries, and yogurt parfaits are a delightful combination that you can create a bowl of wholesome indulgence.  With each layer, you can create a symphony of flavours and textures that tantalise the taste buds and nourish the body.  The crunchy goodness of granola pairs perfectly with the juicy sweetness of berries, while the creamy yogurt adds a luxurious touch to every spoonful. Whether enjoyed as a nutritious breakfast, a refreshing snack, or a guilt-free dessert, these parfaits offer a perfect balance of freshness, crunch, and creaminess that satisfies cravings and leaves you feeling energised.  With endless possibilities for customisation, granola, berries, and yogurt parfaits are a delicious way to start your day or treat yourself any time. This post also contains affiliate links. So this me