#NextGuestBlogger finally makes me Blog

Hello, My name is Karen and I am Mum to 3 boys ages 15,  6 and 4 and a girl of 12 . I have always wanted to start Blogging and my inspiration came when I saw this on Twitter:

http://blog.next.co.uk/nextguestblogger/

#NextGuestBlogger

By next_admin, 9 days ago

Love fashion? Love to write? ………Love a challenge? You could be just what we’re looking for! In our exciting new blogging competition, we’re offering you the chance to win three outfits (up to £150 each) PLUS the opportunity to guest post about your style picks on ourStyle Secrets blog!

To enter, simply answer one of the following questions in the form of a post on your blog;

i. What are your five key pieces for the AW12 season and why? 

ii. Androgyny vs. Girly trend – what’s your view? 

iii. What are your favourite catwalk-inspired pieces from Next?

… then, tweet the link with the hashtag #nextguestblogger in order for your entry to be counted. Make sure you mention this original competition announcement in your post too!

With the launch of our brand new blog design comes an array of newly arrived Autumn Winter 2012 collections to showcase in your entry; think evening dresses, knitwear andshoes

Now for those of you who don't know me , Next is one of my favourite stores and I adore their clothing for me and for all the children too , my husband often jokes that I spend more time in Next than I do with him and my 2 youngest children think the courier who delivers me Next Directory orders is a family friend !

So you can understand why  I had to give this competition a go , the chance to win an outfit from Next for 3 months is like a dream come true for me and would definitely save my credit card from a pounding!

Now that the weather has taken a turn and Autumn is upon us , it is time to pack away the Summer Clothes, put the heating on (although I do try to hold out on this until the end of October if I can) and start investing in a Winter wardrobe so what will I be buying from Next  :

What are your five key pieces for the AW12 season and why? 

 A Black Coat for me is a must have item, this long belted wadded jacket  is warm enough for walking the children to school and it has a hood to save your hair as if it is going to rain , it always seems to do so on the school run . Next Coats are practical and functional and always offer a wide selection

Next Boots are another must have purchase for me , they are exceptionally good quality and great value for money . There are many different styles but I love the wedge heeled boots ( mainly because I am not brilliant at walking in heels) , they are great with jeans, trousers, denim skirts and dresses.

I love this Mono Brocade Jacket  , it instantly glams up trousers of jeans and can be worn over a classic LBD. It adds a touch of glamour to the wardrobe and is a great pick me up when you are having a bad day.

 With Party Season approaching what could be better than a Satin bodyshaper dress, a gorgeous red to put you in the festive spirit and with a bodyshaper lining that holds you in and gives you a beautifully smooth silhouette .

I love a bit of sparkle and this gorgeous  tunic can be worn with leggings , jeans or trousers . It can be worn to work and with a change of shoes and make up can easily take you from day to evening .


These are a few of the things what I will be buying this Autumn , hope you like my recommendations .

http://www.next.co.uk/

Bye for now

Karen