Last night was another adventure with the amazing Xandra (what am I going to do when she goes back to America?!) This time it was for an evening of swing dancing with kingsXswing at Drink, Shop & Do. Full details on that in Saturday’s post.

To get into the swing of things (oooh, bad pun!), I put on a few of my favourite pieces, complete with a swishy crinoline. I felt a bit overdressed at work but I have to say, I think these are my favourite outfit photos on the blog so far. And I like the idea of looking a bit glam during my day-to-day. So as a teaser of the night’s events, take a look at what I wore…

I’m wearing a vintage alphabet headscarf; a 1940s vintage sailor dress; a vintage wool cardigan; a vintage crinoline skirt; tights from Ardene; the Glamtique Roadshoe flats and a vintage locket.

As you can see, my purple locks have been transformed to turquoise – mostly, anyway. The dye didn’t take in a few places so I’ve got some fiddling around and touching up to do. I used Bleach London’s Washed Up Mermaid (great name!) and based on the swatch, I was expecting a much more muted shade. I was a bit shocked at how vibrant it came out, but I’ve got to say, it’s really grown on me and I’m quite smitten with it now.

What do you think?

P.S. You can see Xandra’s outfits from our adventures here.

Today was pretty much a perfect Sunday.

I’d been out quite late last night, having drinks with Canadian friends who were in town so I allowed myself the luxury of sleeping in until 10am. This week has been frantic with work and I was really grateful not to be up at the crack of dawn.

I made myself a nice breakfast and ate it in bed with a big mug of tea and a side of Moon Over Soho. Finally I forced myself to get out of bed and into the shower so that I could head out on the day’s adventures.

These included a stroll through the Columbia Road flower market; a £2 pot of hot pink roses; picking up supplies for a new DIY project; a stroll through the Brick Lane Sunday market (madness as usual) with the lovely Xandra; poking in bookstores and antique shops; a mug of hot chocolate in my favourite coffee shop; a little photo shoot in front of some colourful graffiti and a lovely dinner at one of the Brick Lane curry houses.

I’ve come full circle, as I’m back in bed typing this post. I’m utterly exhausted and have giant blisters on my feet, but it was totally worth it for such a lovely day. Now I’m looking forward to another cup of tea and curling up with more of PC Grant’s magical mysteries.

But first, here’s a peek at what I wore for today’s adventures…

Action shot!

I’m wearing a secondhand cardigan (label: Talula); a sparkly pencil skirt that I made; Primark tights; Glamtique Roadshoe flats and one of my handmade bullet casing necklaces.

After a full year with purple hair (that might be a record for me!), I’ve decided it’s time for a change. I payed homage to the fading shades of my violet locks with the dark purple on my sweater and a lipstick that matches the more faded, mauve-y bits (in retrospect, I think it makes me look a bit washed out).

I picked up everything I need to do the colour change at home yesterday and was hoping I could do it tonight, but time has gotten away from me. Fingers crossed I’ll be able to get it done tomorrow and then I can debut the new hue later in the week. Check out my Twitter feed and you’ll be able to guess what I’m going for.

What adventures did you get up to this weekend? Is anyone else planning a big colour change?