Pin It Forward UK

Hey guys!

I'm a major user of Pinterest, I mean MAJOR! But a lot of people in the UK still don't know about Pinterest or know what it's for. Pinterest is a site that lets you create online moodboards for any topic you like- I use it for pinning inspirational web designs and branding, so that my design clients can refer to those boards if they need inspiration. In fact, I use Pinterest in every design process with every one of my clients.

Pinterest has recently launched in the UK and I couldn't be more excited about it! A handful of bloggers are posting about it and showing it some support, including my friend Katy Jones from Imaginer Monkey. You can follow her over on Pinterest here.

If you're into scrapbooking/creating moodboards then I definitely recommend joining Pinterest, you'll become addicted! Let me know if you join and your username so I can look you up!

Sign up here if you're going to join the Pinterest addicts!

Country Walkin'

Outfit: Boots c/o Free People | Bag- Cath Kidston | Ring: c/o  Unexpected Expectancy | Dress & cardigan: Warehouse

Usually, when wearing a cute outfit like this I like to team it with a sweet pair of ballet flats or loafers. But that's in Summer time, of course! You may remember me wearing this exact dress last summer in an outfit post on the beach! But today, I couldn't resist trying the ensemble out with this pair of over the knee boots.

I've always been more of an ankle boot person, but now I've now I've happily converted! Over the knee boots don't just look awesome, they keep your legs nice and toasty, which is always a bonus! 

These boots in particular perfectly tone down a somewhat 'cutesy' outfit. If ever you wear an outfit that has the potential to make you look childish or a little too 'prim and proper', slap a pair of combat boots on your feet and all will be even again. Trust me.

I hope you all have a happy weekend!

PS. Have you seen Free People's latest video, Roshambo? It's fantastic. Plus, it has Christopher Abbott in it, from Girls! It's a must-see.

New Blog & Portfolio Site!

You may have wondered where I've been for the past couple of weeks? Well... I've been setting up my design portfolio and design blog! I'm web and graphic designer and that I became a full-time freelancer a couple of months ago. I named my design studio Betty Red and now its all set up online and ready to be viewe!

Important: I'll still be blogging here on Flower Child. But Flower Child will be solely for outfit posts and lifestyle posts. What about my DIY posts? I'll be posting those on my design blog!

My design blog is for creatives, and its going to be packed full of interviews with crazy-talented ladies, design tutorials, advice for creative entrepreneurs, DIY tutorials and more!

To show your support, it would mean the WORLD to me if you'd follow my design blog on Bloglovin! And if you're feeling extra generous, why not like Betty Red Design on Facebook? I've made it easy to do, just click the like button below! Thank youu!!

 Links: Betty Red Portfolio | Betty Red Blog

If you're interested in my design services, please email me at info@bettyreddesign.com 

Two Happy Hearts

Christen is wearing: Top & Shorts: Handmade by her sister | Sweater: Line & Dot | Necklace: Thrifted | Loafers: Free People | Bag: Cotton On

Say a big, warm hello to Christen, the first guest blogger I've had on here for a long time! I discovered Christen's blog, Two Happy Hearts, a couple of months ago thanks to the recommendation of a friend, and have not missed a blog post since that day. She posts some of the quirkiest, happiest outfits around! I'm guest blogging over on Christen's blog too if you'd like to see! If so, click here.

If you'd like to guest blog for Flower Child, email me info(at)flowerchildblog(dot)com with your URL and your idea! I'd love to hear from you. 

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