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Match Day Edit : Football Fits Without The Club Shirt

 

Welcome to a new series all about dressing for the game without wearing your clubs shirt!


It is all well and good attending football matches however, sometimes you might be attending a game where the teams playing aren't the team you support, or you might just fancy wearing something different rather than the clubs colours especially if you are doing something after the game. This new series is going to be all about those outfits you can wear on matchday's to be comfortable, warm and take the guesswork out of getting ready. 

This series has come about as I am on a bit of a journey myself on how to dress for matches when my team might not be playing or for when I want to make a bit more of an effort when it comes to how I look especially if I am reporting on a game. If I am heading to a game to report I want to look a bit more put together and professional as I am representing my football site at the end of the day and want to leave a good impression. 

The match day edit is going to be a series posted every Friday and will focus on a few different outfits or specific items that would work for match days throughout the year and can work for the colder nights and the back end of the season. I am even planning on purchasing some of the outfits I post on here to see how they work for me and my body shape as the series progresses. 

There are going to be plenty of things to look forward to within this series but the two main ones are:

Basing items around different items

This is going to help me experiment on my own journey too as I can use items I have been tempted to try and base outfits around them to see if it works or not before making any purchases. It is going to be a brilliant chance to experiment and step out of my comfort zone whilst potentially helping others do the same too. I can mix things up a bit in this series and explore my style a bit whilst helping others who may be conflicted like myself.

Exploring the different seasons

I am really looking forward to seeing how the sort of outfit's I create change as the seasons change. The season is going to be covering autumn, winter & spring so there are definitely going to be a nice mix of outfits to keep things comfortable and keep people protected from the UK weather. The whole styling for autumn games could become a favourite I think but we shall see. 

I think there is a lot of fun to be had with this series as it is going to be all about experimenting and making peoples lives easier when getting ready. I am also hoping it helps those like me who are not girly and prefer a bit more of a tomboy/androgynous outfit as there isn't enough online to help those people. This is going to become a space for those kind of people though so if that is you make sure to follow along...

See you soon, 

Lucy

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My 2026 Birthday Wish List

Somehow we are already approaching my birthday which feels a bit crazy as I feel like it was Christmas two minutes ago! 2026 is absolutely flying by and to be honest we are now approaching my favourite time of the year. For me my birthday is always a signal that my favourite months are approaching, I much prefer the autumn & winter weather, cosy days and most importantly the football is back! This is the time of year when Liam starts asking me what I would like for my birthday and also when I start wondering what I would like to treat myself to for my birthday as this is just something I have just done since I started earning my own money. So here is what I have suggested to Liam this year and what I am considering picking up for myself...

Meal out with Liam

I am hoping for a nice meal out with Liam for my birthday. We don't tend to get out much just two of us since we got the dog so I would love to just have a few hours enjoying each others company with some nice food. I am hoping this can take place on my birthday day out as there are plenty of places in Leeds where this could take place.

Nice Card Holder

I don't want to be carrying  big bulky wallet around with me all the time as I don't always want to be using a bag all the time or having my pockets full. There are a few different ones I have had my eyes on lately all at different price points but I really do feel like this would be ideal especially when I go to the football as that is when I really want to have as little as possible in my pocket.

Ralph Lauren Cup

This item is a bit random however, a new cup is desperately needed for work as my Stitch one is getting annoying now due to it's shape and size. I have had my eye on this Ralph Lauren one for a while now so may be it is finally time to bite the bullet and pick this up for myself. It will just add a bit of luxury onto my desk too.

Left Handed Golf Driver

If I am getting back into heading to the driving range I would love a new club to add to my 1 left handed one I already own. The club I already have is a hybrid and don't get me wrong it is good I would just like a driver in the rotation. I am doing so much better with the left handed club so as occassions crop up, if I do really get into golfing it might be a case of building a bag perfect for me.

M&S Fragrance

It really isn't a birthday here without a fragrance and I have started with the hints for my favourite M&S fragrance, sea salt & neroli. I am making my current bottle last and would love to add a new bottle in for my birthday. This fragrance is so good for its price and I feel like it is one I am going to have in my rotation for as long as they sell it.

Zara Fragrance

It has been a while since I have had my favourite Zara fragrance in my rotation so I think when I go on my birthday shopping trip I will be picking up a bottle of this. I will be honest this is by far my favourite budget fragrance for autumn and winter so I might need a few bottles to keep me stocked up for the months ahead. Again this one is a budget fragrance which works as a great gift.

Ralph Lauren Cap

My grey Ralph Lauren cap has served me well for around 7 years now if not more so I think it is time to add another one into my rotation. I would love a black one that would work with outfits all year round as a cap is a good accessory in all seasons. This is a bit of an expensive item however, I know that I am going to get my wear out of it and I know it is going to last.

Hat for Autumn & Winter

I love a good hat and if I am spending most of my autumn & winter at the football I am going to need options to go with all outfit choices. A lot of my hats at the moment are random colours which don't go with much or are losing shape due to being cheap and low quality. A couple of good quality hats would be very welcome to help me combat the cold without ruining my outfits overall look.

Jacket

Again I am thinking practically when it comes to gifts and I would love a new jacket for those cold football games. I am currently in the process of getting rid of a lot of my jackets as they are either too big or just don't fit the style I am going for so I need to add some new ones in to fill the gaps I have identified. I would love a thinner material one that I can use for layering or a thicker one for when the cold games really do start to hit. All I know is I need something to actually keep me dry... something previous jackets have failed to do.

Top from Bound

I think it is safe to say I have fallen in love with the brand Bound. I am finding myself on their website a bit too often now however, so many pieces are jumping out to me. For my birthday my plan is to treat myself to one of the tops on their website. I am thinking something that I can wear day to day in the office or for days out. Something easy to dress up or down that isn't going to break the bank. It might take me a while to settle on which top to get but one is definitely going to be purchased.

M&S Gift Card

I am well and truly in my M&S era as some of the clothing they are bringing out at the moment is brilliant. I have asked Liam if I can have a gift card for here as I have had a few pieces on my radar for a while now and with our shopping trip I feel like I might be able to find them as we head to a bigger M&S store. This will stop me from ignoring the shop and buying items elsewhere as the money is on a card where I can only spend it in that specific store. This could see the wardrobe get a major upgrade.

 Nike P-6000's

My birthday is going to be the time where I finally bite the bullet and get the Nike P-6000's which I have wanted for so long now. I just haven't wanted to justify the cost of these however, I just can't stop thinking about adding a pair into my rotation so now is the time. These will definitely be a nice treat for myself and one that I will get my wear out of.

When actually typing out this list I have realised just how much things have changed, I am actually considering the use of items rather than just suggesting things for the sake of it or to follow trends. I am quite impressed with this as I am just so used to picking any random thing, I guess this is a bit of a sign of the growth I have been working towards. Let's see what I end up getting in my what I got for my birthday post after the big day... 

See you soon,

Lucy

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