Mother and daughter special

My mum came to stay this weekend - she lives quite a long way away, in Devon, and it's a long journey when you're 81. She is however full of verve and energy.

Saturday was a big day - we went for afternoon tea at Claridge's followed by the Boston Ballet in a triple bill at the Coliseum. Fabulous day.

Mum had gone to a boutique recommended for her in Saltash, Marianne, where the owner selected this floaty floral number. It is perfect for Mum because she likes to wear bright colours and refuses to be a "beige lady" like a lot of women her age. The floaty folds are very slimming too.

I wore my pink circles skirt from Next, white top with tiny 3D flowers from Peter Hahn, metallic shoes from Asos and necklace from M&S.

On Sunday we saw my mum's brother Brian and his wife Ruth in their lovely garden. Brian was dapper as ever in his beige linen suit and hat, and Mum was up-to-date in a loose top and white piazza trousers. I'm wearing a red and white top from Next and trousers from M&S.