Pepto Pink

So admittedly these photos were taken nearly a year ago, but I've had a busy year! And I like to think my style defies being too time-specific and trend-led. The blouse I bought many years ago, but interestingly does fit into the ruffled, asymmetric, 80's tinged vibe we've seen a lot of recently. I bought if for the glorious pewter damask fabric, but it has languished largely unworn in my wardrobe due to the awkward elasticated neckline and the fact that I was never quite happy with how it sat when tucked into my normal high-waisted skirt/skinny trousers. So I've done the unthinkable (for me) and worn something untucked. Paired with a Pepto Bismol pink roll-neck, sparkly pink socks, and green jewellery, this look has reignited my love for the blouse. 

ASOS blouse, Benetton trousers, KG shoes, self-made and antique jewellery.  

Midi-Mosaic

I'd been eyeing up this skirt for quite a while, unsure about the midi-length and wearing a striking print on my pear-shaped figure... but then it went on sale and I decided to get over the restraints I impose upon myself. I love the ancient mosaic print and envisage wearing it in the summer with strappy gladiator flats and a black crop-top. 

As we're still waiting for the sun come to out, I paired it with a roll-neck and leather jacket, on a rather windy day. I guess this print is 'inspired' by Dolce and Gabbana's SS14 collection which featured Sicilian coins heavily, however ASOS tend to do a much better job of being subtle in their catwalk rip-offs than other high-street retailers *coughZara*.  

Vintage jacket, ASOS skirt, Marks & Spencer shoes, Vivienne Westwood bag, vintage jewellery

(excuse the cat fluff, it covers all my things now)

She wore blue (green) velvet

Double outfit bonus post, yay! A couple of looks from last week featuring my beautiful 1970's green velvet coat. Honestly, it is a gorgeous deep green, however my camera would like you to believe it is a teal/blue colour. Metallic silver gloves and turban, a tassel rope belt and a lace blouse with a charming ruffled collar complete the ensemble. This outfit actually won me an amazing prize with the V&A as part of their Street Style Competition on Facebook. I was ridiculously excited to win as I adore the V&A Museum; thankyou to the fashion curators for choosing me. 

Bonus cat-picture. I'm a crazy cat lady who tries to befriend every feline within reach. This little guy recently moved in nearby and keeps following me home.

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Outfit two is a pretty standard Winter Russian Princess look with a huge furry Cossack hat, lace dress and patent booties. A polo-neck for warmth, velvet gloves and an antique belt complete the look. I bought the hat at the start of winter and it has pretty much left all my other fur hats redundant due to its immense warmth, size and general awesomeness. 

The hat looks so good and fuzzy backlit 

Bon Voyage

I'm off to the south of France for two weeks. Fingers crossed for some gorgeous weather and good shopping! I'll leave you with a few photos from my second wedding of the summer, to which I wore a beautiful grey lace dress from Asos, completed with a vintage belt, Miu Miu shoes and antique jewellery. The dress has a beautiful scalloped asymmetrical hem and a cowl neckline.

Bye for now x

Dangle

I may not have posted an outfit in a while, but I have still been taking outfit photos...lots to catch up on, these shots are from 2 months ago! The outfit is a bit blah, but my hair had some spectacular volume to it that needed documenting, and I wanted to share the supremely dangly earrings I recently purchased from New Look. New Look is a pretty scary place to me, but it is worth an occasional venture into as these earrings prove.

Blouse (Zara), antique lace collar, skirt (Topshop), shoes (Rascal)

I bought the sweetest earring holder a couple of weeks ago, black wire fashioned into a miniature room divider. It's nice to have (almost) all of my earrings out on display, reminding me of ones I haven't worn in a while.