ThePurpleCapsule: June 2017

About me....

I'm a 39yr old mumma to Luca(8) and 5yr old twin girls Emmy and Georgia (what a shock to the system that news was..) My husband and I sat in the waiting room for our 12wk scan disagreeing on whether we would go for number 3 after this '1' I was adamant we'd stop a two and we'd never be pitching up for a 12wk scan again, well I was partly right...

So with 3 little ones my flying career as long haul cabin crew for Virgin Atlantic was going to be pretty impossible and I really wanted to be there for them at home and savour these early years...

So my family are my first love, fashion is my second. I'm not a follower of high fashion, I believe you should wear what you want and what suits you, adding accessories or using one part of your outfit to give a nod to whatever the current trend is. I like to mix high end with high street, its all about balance (financially and aesthetically) I spent 10yrs travelling and shopping the world as crew so changing to a stay at home mummy was a huge lifestyle change! That's where the idea of blogging started, a way to keep my finger on the fashion pulse. I began ThePurpleCapsule over 3yrs ago but have neglected it massively over the last couple of years. Began to doubt myself and lost my confidence after such a lifestyle change but I've really missed writing about pieces I've found and outfits I've put together so I've decided to start her up again! I don't claim to be an expert by any means but I love giving others ideas and also reading what you guys like/dislike.

So in conclusion, my mantra is if you love it, wear it, forget the rules (within reason, there's no room for Crocs on adult feet, under 16's only right...?!?

Tuesday, 6 June 2017

Swimwear Winwear

We've recently returned from a magical wedding in the tiny little Greek Island called Agistri. I was so looking forward to going but in the back of my mind for months leading up to it I was dreading the thought of being in swimwear especially as there were lots of other people staying too, lots of different friends and some who we were yet to meet. Anyway after 3 children (2 of which who took residence at the same time..) mixed with the fact I have done almost no exercise in erm 8 years, I decided a sturdy swimsuit was the way forward...

I found the most figure flattering swimsuit by Gossard...

It's 75% polyester, 18% elastine, 7% polymide making it stretchy but firm and holds the tummy whilst giving you a really lovely shape (even after massively indulgent beach lunches a beer, tried and tested!) The bust area is padded giving you a cleavage but quite modest (I'm a 32E/F and my ladies stayed put all day!) There's a detachable halterneck strap which I didn't use as I prefer the look of it without plus strap lines obviously. This is it from behind...

It really is lovely and I felt confident walking around just adding a pair of shorts or a loose kaftan. Also very reasonably priced at just £27.99, the Amazon link is here. There's a few other styles/colours here and here.

I also love this from Multi-way from Asos..but sizes are very limited.

Of course if you want to splurge on your swimwear, maybe it's your honeymoon or special anniversary or a special trip away with the girls these caught my eye from Net-a-Porter......

Links here and here. Also a dream holiday chill out outfit to be dressed up or down...

Link here.

Hope you have a happy holiday wherever you may be off to and if like me your holiday is already over for this year then lets pray together for some sun!!!!!!

Thank you for reading xx