Hand-me-downs

Being the youngest of four I was forever inheriting hand-me-down clothing from my elder siblings. I recall one day being so upset not having "my own clothes" to wear that I penned it in writing to Santa Clause asking for new clothes for Christmas. I'm sure they arrived on Chrsitmas morning but to this day I wonder why the big fuss? For now I am gladly accepting pre-loved handouts from my siblings and friends.



A bed full of hand-me-downs from a very kind friend.

A couple of days ago I tubed it home (peak hour) lugging an oversize bag of maternity goodies kindly handed down from a  girlfriend. I was so excited that when I finally arrived home I layed them out on the bed and gave myself and my bump a little fashion show in the mirror. Nao xx



P.S When you are a mum-to-be traveling on the tube isn't so bad, there is an allocation of special priority seats for people like me :)

That's me in the middle.  I am wearing a dress that was passed through from my cousins and sisters.  I do love this yellow number.  I think it is still floating around somewhere.  Must track it down in case I have a girl.  Got to love a bit of the 70's rick-rack trimming.

Oh and I also inherited both those dresses worn by my big sisters. 

All the girls in the family have definitely had a go at the sailor dress worn here by big sis - styled beautifully with knee high socks and that adoreable handbag.  This was one of Mum's homemade creations (like many) and it still has a proud place in the wardrobe waiting for another young lass to enjoy it. 
My outfit here (the gorgeous black velvet twin set) was just mine - I can't say I have seen any photos of the other girls wearing it.  I hope Mum kept this one.



Jumping a few years -Summer 05. Nanna's pink cardi -  I have worn this more than she did - I am sure of it. 



Mum's dress New Years Eve 08.  I have definitely worn this more than mum would have, I wear it all the time and look at the next picture below- last month at 19 weeks pregnant.  It actually comes with matching drainpipe pants/trousers that go under it.  I wear both but I tend to wear them as separates.



My birthday Feb this year. Loving this dress and the extra bump room but must remember to wear opaque tights or leggings underneath - that was a fault of 'baby brain' and caused me to have to manoeuvre so the side spilt didn't reveal my 40 denier bottom.