A pocket of my life

July has been an emotional one, one full of tears and closing of chapters but one full of fun and memories.  We started off the month with a lovely badge ceremony at Guides where we learnt that lils has earnt both her bronze and silver awards along with some other badges too. Olivia also had a fun start to the month with a teddy bear picnic at her new school, this was an opportunity to meet other children that are joining along with meeting their teachers again before joining in September. We then get on to the moments that brought a tear to my eye, firstly was Lilly's year 6 prom, an evening to celebrate the years 6's together before them breaking up, she picked a beautiful dress off vinted which was a lipsy one and had photos on the red carpet before going in. Lils had an amazing time and will hopefully take those memories with her. Me and the girls took part in Pirate day in Hastings, its a huge day for our local town and we currently hold the world record for t...

So Lilly is coming to the end of her primary school time and to celebrate she has just attended her year 6 prom! A night which I don't think she will ever forget by the sound of it. The school provided a dj, food, lights and photo opportunities for her and her friends to enjoy. Some were dressed for the occasion whist others opted for more of a casual look.  I wanted to share Lils look for the evening and prove that these outfits don't have to break the bank.  Her dress is a Lipsy dress which I purchased of vinted for just £7.50, it was still new with tags and was I'm excellent condition.  Her shoes are ones that she already owned, these were just some black comfy trainers which is the in thing to do these days.  Her make up was all from primark and she did it herself, she looked amazing. This was paired with an initial necklace which was also purchased from Primark for just £4. She seemed to have an amazing time and came out which a huge smile on her fac...