A Onesie free zone but...

... I am going to do a blog on loungewear.  All things snuggly, all things for chillaxing in (The Husband actually says that, I think he got - I hope he got it - from one of the kids and now thinks it's the perfect word and to be fair, yeah, it works).  Those days when it's hideous outside (yes there are some families who gamely take the weather head on in a challenge and thrive on walks in Arctic Conditions - we are the family who see it as the ideal excuse to order Dominos and watch movies) and you can't completely justify keeping your jamas on all day and so need a comfy alternative. 

The perfect items in fact to put on a Christmas list.  These have Boxing Day written all over them to me.  I will also confess that, depending on what I'm wearing, once the kids get into their jamas on any night, I also drag out the loungewear for mooching about in.  Story time, emptying the washing machine (oh the glamour), loading dishwasher, cooking dinner for himself and usually blogging, I like to be in something I can easily curl up in.

Or a day like today when I am still rough.  I honestly feel like someone has just switched off a light somewhere and that my batteries are running on low.  I've spent most of the day asleep (a complete rarity) having had an utterly pants night last night, my wonderful friend has taken my kids to school and brought them back and I need to try and get with the programme for tomorrow.  Oh and fling out the 9yr old at Brownies but that's at the village at the end of the road so I don't even have to get out of the car ie just add shoes.

So I'll take a photo of what I've got on today for the outfit but these Toast harems owe me diddly squat now and I could think about investing in some new ones. 

Let the research begin and lets start with full on luxury.  These scream sitting round the Christmas tree to me (HINT HINT) 

Rosie for Autograph Pure Belted Pyjama Bottoms £99  Pyjamas my backside.  I would happily wear these to Tescos and defy that security guard to tell me I'm "inappropriately dressed" (a) no it hasn't happened but b) our Tesco does have an Appropriate Clothing warning sign outside.  We're all class here) 

They also do them in a gorgeous pale grey 




I also adore the cuffed version, probably more actually but they're sold out in most sizes - seeing as they're £35 only, that's probably why.  What a surprise that M&S have a stock ordering nightmare.  So unusual..... REALLY M&S? (who have had the gall to charge me for something I was supposed to click and collect, despite them telling me they were sorry but they couldn't deliver it.  Because yes, I really don't mind paying for it, even though it never arrived.  Thank goodness their people on Customer Services online are so helpful as their processes are pants to put it mildly.  And they wonder why they're in trouble.   Small tip M&S - check out John Lewis) 

Having said that, I think that the Rosie range for Autograph does look so so gorgeous that I will be trying to track it down in store on Thursday (ooh actually passing an M&S tomorrow - I shall bob in and report back) 

Rosie for Autograph Cashmere blend cuffed trousers - £35



Also love the matching tops they have 

Rosie for Autograph Backless Jumper with Angora £35






For the ultimate snuggle (instead of wrapping one of the kids Ikea blankets round you from the playroom - just me?) this is delicious. 

Rosie for Autograph pure cashmere poncho £99 (again this would definitely be leaving the house with me)   Can I also point out that the chances of me sitting like she is below in it are the biggest NIL you can imagine.  A poncho and nothing else but a diamond necklace.  Oh how we laughed.



The other fabric that I love to slob around in is my beloved jersey. 

Whistles Lola Jersey lounge trousers in black £65



Grey Marl Lakehouse Brushed Jersey Legging BHS £16





Some of my favourite are definitely from Hush - they have two versions. 

Slim Leg joggers in dark charcoal marl £39.50




How about a bit of festive cheer with red ones?




Long Harem Trousers in black £49.50





and in charcoal grey £49.50



A warm thin layer on top is then essential.

Staying with Hush I love their longlength stretch tees £30





Or a vest if your heating system is a lot more effective than our ancient on its knees one. 

Longlength Tank £22.50 




Now I know that as a layer, people rave about the Uniqlo heattech longsleeved tops (and the vests I believe).  I know a couple of friends who use them as the perfect layering top and what best for a snuggly outfit than something that keeps body warmth in (I think that's what they do - I'm not sure the dimensions work for Gulliver proportions but if you're of normal stature then definitely check these out) 

Heattech crew neck longsleeved top - £14.90


So we have our underlayers and now to top your lounge outfit off - to my mind it has to be a slouchy hoody.  Wouldn't it be ideal if it was cashmere? 

This Box Hoody in Grey Marl  from Me+Em is beyond perfect and would also work on so so many occasions. £198




Or in the Forest - not sure if this is a dark green or dark charcoal but it's a gorgeous wintery shade.  As you can see when you loosen the drawstring it gives a gorgeous swing effect. 





Love this oatmeal one from Boden now only £108.42 with the 22% off till Friday.  This is of course definitely good enough to wear out.  Would drag up those joggers to going out standard too, I'd say. 




If you prefer a looser cardigan styled version then this one from Mint Velvet is the answer to your prayers.

Mint Velvet Hooded Cardigan £89




Finishing with two ready to rock sets - as in, you don't have to think about layering as you buy them together.  Maybe an addition of a scarf or hoody.....

These are actually sold as a set of pyjamas from Next.  However I would definitely wear this out for a casual trip to take the kids to hockey..... If anyone sees me and yells that I've got my jamas on, I shall be unimpressed.  And deny deny deny!  (clearly my cold has definitely taken over my head as I think with a biker jacket and wedge trainers or hi tops this would certainly cut the mustard for a super casual look - which I know isn't to everyones taste but for me I definitely have days to be super slobby).  I will add that I am assuming in my head a certain thickness, slouch and slub of fabric.  If this is stiff classic jama cotton then I'm taking it all back.

Grey Checked Pyjamas £30 from Next 






Fabric looks lovely here - just what I have in mind and check out (sorry) the fabulous yellow thread running through it.  I reckon I may also get away with this at the supermarket and I'm thinking even Waitrose and not Tesco (pushing my luck here?!)





RIght.  Now this might look like a onesie and smell like a onesie but despite all you have heard in the past about that saying, forget it.  Tis definitely not a Onesie.  And I shall tell you for why.  Because it's waisted.  It has a drawstring waist which means that its official title is therefore an "all in one".  Some may semantics, I say standards. 

I absolutely love this from Next. ALL IN ONE (!) £38






So here I am in my outfit from today.  As you can see I am in need of a far cosier top for proper lounging.  At the moment, I am merely pretending to loaf.  I feel I need to explore more of a cashmere nature.  Watch this space. 




Pale pink longline vest - Miss Selfridge
Grey two tone sweatshirt - TKMaxx
Charcoal jersey harems - Toast
Snakeskin scarf - M&S
Jetstream wedge trainers - Russell & Bromley

I'm due to go to London tomorrow for lunch with The Husband, a quick trip to JCrew and am beyond excited at seeing the Preview of Mint Velvet's S/S14 range so fingers crossed I manage to get a good night's sleep.