On Monday I head back to work. Just writing that is a weird sentence. Seven months is the longest I have not worked since the age of 15 but in a few days it I back to work full time. I know I have been extremely fortunate to take this time off to spend with Lily – a mix of leave offered by my company and using paid vacation days. To American’s this may come as a shock but seven months is considered “short” in the England the law says “Eligible employees can take up to 52 weeks’ maternity leave.” However, to avoid politics it is back to work for me and that will mean three days in the office.
Over the past few months I have dropped three dress sizes as I have worked hard to get back in shape but even though the number on the scale is something I am pretty happy with my body shape is quite different. This is going to pose an interesting challenge as I get dressed for these trips back but a few weeks ago I got a practice run. A friend graciously invited Mark and I to watch the Arsenal game from box seats and we jumped at the chance. For those not familiar Arsenal F.C. is a football (soccer) team in the UK. Nearly everyone in this country has strong feelings about which football team is the best but going purely by numbers Arsenal is the third-most successful club in English football. I chose this red and white outfit for the match based on their team colors and Mark took a few photos:
Sweater | Cynthia Rowley Red Cable Knit Sweater (similar)
Jeans | PAIGE Skyline Ankle Skinny Jeans
Leather Jacket |ALLSAINTS Dalby Leather Biker Jacket
Loafers | Office Flick Retro Tassel Loafers in Black Leather
Tote | Black Leather Tote with Gold Hardware (similar) (similar)
Earrings | SHASHI Cassie Tortoise Earrings (simialr)
And before I sign off for the weekend to explain the title, Arsenal are referred to as the Gunners, a name which dates back to the 1880’s and the club’s origins (you can read more here).
What do you think of this red and white outfit?
50 Shades of Blue
Polka Dots at the Royal Crescent
The Perfect Leather Miniskirt
The Cold Shoulder
TAMMY says
Happy Halloween to you. Looks like you all had a fun day and very fashionable. Lovely white Jeans and red sweater. By the way who won the match.
Camile says
What a fun thing to do. I’ve always wanted to go to one of those games. So great that everyone tries to wear red to support the team and you got the color just right. Looks like it was a gorgeous day and I’m glad you’re having fun.
Laurie says
I think you look adorable and oh my goodness congratulations. You really do look fabulous and what a great chance to go to the game and in the box nonetheless. So glad you’re getting out and about and having some grown-up fun time.