On the move - Becoming a Stylish Boater!

Good morning!

So for those of you who haven't heard through the grapevine, my fiance,Steve and I are moving out of our warehouse room  and on to a 40ft canal boat (still in London). I am so excited to get everything moved on and get settled. We have spent the last week painting, tidying and preparing for the move so getting it finished will be so great. Stay tuned for before and after posts about the boat - I will share everything with you.

After my first session taking the boat out on the water, going through the locks and generally learning all the ropes, it occurred to me that a lot of my fashion choices are going to have to be well thought out for days when we move the boat to a new spot or do work on it. I can't be prancing around in long skirts and all that for fear of tripping into the canal, so those outfits will remain for at work only.

I've made up a wishlist of things that I think will help transition my wardrobe into being more outdoor friendly and boat friendly. I have made my list up using the Simply Be website because I love how easy it is to find everything I want and need in one place.

First up - skirt and legging combos - I love this because it's cute and you never have to worry about one half riding up while the other slips down, and you get all the cuteness of a skirt with the practicality of warm leggings. Joe Browns has two at the moment for Simply Be.

Joe Browns Unique Legging & Skirt from Simply Be

Joe Browns Essential 2 in 1 from Simply Be

Next up is this amazing festival Mac from Alice and You. Not only is it practical because no rain will get in, but it has a hood and doesn't hide any cute outfits underneath! I can see myself putting along in the rain on the boat, dry as a bone and not worrying about wind or breezes getting in.

Alice  and You Clear Festival Mac

Living on a boat is going to mean a commitment to warm clothing and sweaters, which is fine by me. I love this cocoon waterfall cardigan because I can wear loose over other things or belt it to make it more office chic. 

Jeffrey & Paula Cocoon Waterfall Front Knitted Cardigan

Last of all are these leather lace up boots from Joe Browns. They are wide calf, which is like a dream come true and will be great for maneuvering up and down the ladders and such when opening and closing the locks.

Joe Browns Lace Boots

I can't wait for our adventure to officially start and to make the boat home. I will be sharing plenty of photos very soon of what we worked on and how it looks now. 

Have you ever lived somewhere unusual? Tell me about it!

xxToodalooKatie

Floral Wish List

Good morning lovelies!

I know it's been a bit quiet on here but this Summer weather is keeping me busy away from my computer, which is both good and bad, but mostly good. Today I am sharing with you my newest wishlist - I am in love with so many things at the moment that it's hard to know where to start but today it's all about florals!

 I fell in love with these first two items as soon as I saw them on the gorgeous Danielle Vanier. They are absolute plus size perfection! First, is this Drop Waist dress from SimplyBe. 

and second is this Grey floral Tulip Dress which is actually neon!

I also am loving these floral scuba trousers from Asos - I really feel like scuba is the way forward, it's just so soft and comfortable!

I love a good jacket, and this Curvy Alice Floral Jacket from Lipstick Boutique is so cute! I think it would really dress up something casual underneath, which is always handy.

I am in need of a new rucksack as my last one is finally getting tatty. I usually use a rucksack during the summer so I can be at the ready for pick-nicks and days out, but I like it to be cute and not clunky - and I love this Joe Browns Floral Rucksack from Fashion World - it's kind of Mary Poppins chic!

So there you have it - I can't wait to incorporate more florals into my ever growing wardrobe - have you seen any must have flowery goodness? Share it with me over on Facebook or Twitter!

xxToodalooKatie