Saturday 21 September 2013

Lace and Stripes

This is a simple outfit I threw together when me and Ash went out for a meal. We were supposed to be going out with a bunch of his work colleagues but they cancelled at the last minute so we decided to go to TGI Fridays and have dinner and cocktails instead =] I ate so much that I couldn't manage desert and had an ice cream cocktail called a Mudslide as a substitute! So so yummy!

I took this in a rush before we went out so once again it's in the hallway. I think this is actually quite a good location for outfit photos though because there is a huge window so the light is good and I can rest the camera on the windowsill. It'll be much better if we ever get it finished!


What I'm wearing:
Blouse: H&M, it was a gift from my friend Kelly, who grew out of it. I had to cut the cap sleeves off because it had narrow shoulders (or maybe mine are wide?) but it works fine as a sleeveless blouse under a jacket =]
Jacket: A cheap shop on my local high street, I've posted it before here. I added the lace a while ago because that's my universal solution to 'this doesn't look quite right, definitely needs something...' =P
Black skirt: River Island via a clothes swap.
Cream tulle skirt: New Look. Birthday present from my mum this year =]
Brooch: Charity shop
Hair flower: H&M, 2 for £1.99. I wore it with a ribbon as an alice band.

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  1. That jacket is adorable. Now I have to keep an eye out for a pinstripe jacket :D

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    1. Thank you! I saw some very similar to this in New Look, but that was last season I think. Jillian Venters always says that ebay UK is where the stripy blazers live so it might be worth checking there!

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  2. that blouse and jacket are a perfect match!

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  3. Love the outfit, especially your jacket :)

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  4. You look amazing, I love that this is just 'thrown together', shows what an awesome wardrobe you have!

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    1. Thank you! I'm not sure that all of my wardrobe is awesome (although I love it) but it is rather extensive and so occasionally happy accidents occur! They occured more frequently when all my clothing way in one house though =P

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  5. Lovely outfit <3! So that's two skirts put together; nice idea! They look great together. I love that jacket, you were very lucky to get it at a low price <3
    Also, I agree, that's a good location for taking outfit pictures. The light is good and there's no furniture or decor, so we can just focus on you and your outfit ;)

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    1. I often when 2 skirts together because I have many which are a little shorter than I'd like so I started layering them. It's good for warmth too in the winter!
      I often get lucky with cheap clothing if I'm with my mum, she's a shopping genius!

      I'll have to take some more pictures on the stairs then =]

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