Wednesday 18 December 2013

Outside My Comfort Zone: Work Wear



I knew from the second I read the topic for OMCZ 22 that I'd struggle a bit. The topic is work wear but I don't work. I have no clothes that I'd consider work clothes as I instantly think to office attire and I've not stepped foot in an office since I went on maternity leave over 2.5 years ago.

However who's to say what I do isn't work? I'm a stay at home mum. I may not get paid but I am on call 24/7. This week alone I have spent three sleepless nights being a nurse, a comforter and an entertainer to three children who have been unwell, unable to sleep and in need of cuddles and distractions. All the while I have been unwell but unable to rest because I cannot (and will not) let them down. It's a harder job than the call centre I used to sit at taking abuse for 8 hours a day. It's more emotionally draining than the ambulance job I had before that. So it is work. Hard work. And I love it! So I'm going to show you some of my "work" wear.

I start my day between 4 and 6am. And for the first couple of hours I wear nothing. These little guys don't judge!



I can put on whatever I fancy. Clashing prints? Who cares! Antlers? Why not!

Dress and leggings: Everything5Pounds
Antlers: Wilkos


And sometimes my little toddler picks stuff out for me. In Asda on monday he picked me out some socks. How can I say no?



So there you go. Its not officey but a glimpse into what I have worn this week while working my bottom off to be the best mummy I know how.

I hope the other #OMCZ girls can give you more work related inspiration than I did:

Stephanie http://www.seeingspots.co.uk/
Leah http://www.justmeleah.blogspot.co.uk
Mary http://www.marysbigcloset.blogspot.pt
Becky Brown http://www.doesmyblogmakemelookfat.com
Rachel http://www.adressisforlife.com/
Natalie http://awheelbarrowfullofstyle.blogspot.co.uk/
Nikki http://www.nattynikki.blogspot.co.uk/
Rebs http://sullen-hearts.blogspot.co.uk/
Verena http://aplussizefashionobsession.blogspot.de/
Beka bekasstuffystuff.blogspot.com
Rebecca http://theplussideofme.com
Hollie Http://www.prettybigbutterflies.com
Sabina http://www.femmefatalexsabina.blogspot.de/
Betty http://www.bigfatbetty.com/
Katt http://acurvycupcake.blogspot.co.uk/
Mookie http://muki7x7.blogspot.co.uk/
Erin http://erinslittlebigcorner.blogspot.co.uk/
Debz http://www.wannabeprincess.co.uk/

12 comments:

  1. This is adorabbbllee, I love it! infact it made me smile! Big hug to all of the mums out there who put up with lively kids like us!! you have three boys right?

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    1. Haha thank you! I do have 3 boys; an extremely lively toddler (2 years 9 months) and 6 month old teething twins. Never a dull moment with three under 3! X

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  2. LOVE IT! I love how you made the theme yours. Good going hun and what you do it work and it's bloody hard work at that!

    x http://prettybigbutterflies.com

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    1. Thank you! I didn't want to miss another OMCZ so I had to do something. It is hard work but also a lot of fun... er sometimes! xx

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  3. I too love how you made this challenge your own. Mums are magic, so who cares what you wear?! x

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    1. Thanks! To be fair the small people are the ones that make parenting magical. I like to try and make an effort sometimes but most of the time I just throw on whatever haha x

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  4. I love it and I take my hat off to you, I only have one child and that is hard work so three must be exhausting!! I love the socks I couldn't say no if my son picked those out either they are so cheerful!! I hope they are feeling better xx

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    1. I have to admit I do love the bright socks but theyre very thick stocking material. Funky pop socks basically so I was sliding around like a crazy woman!
      3 is exhausting but theres always something new to get excited about. Babies just started rolling and sitting up, toddler wrote his name for the first time last night. Looove it! Xx

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  5. So cute! Yay for antlers, I'm wearing some now :D I love the dress and the socks, will have to take a look. I love the first pic of you and your little'uns, so adorable :)

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    1. Hee thanks that was a rare moment of calm I had to capture it. :D
      There are some similar dresses on the everything5pounds site, im tempted to stock up x

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  6. This is brilliant Katt. Your home is your office and so you showed us how to dress. :) it looks awesome and I love the socks. :) You look so great!!

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  7. well done for still participating, I love the antlers and socks x

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