Brownie Guide...

 With the sun shining and a lazy day planned I wanted something light and bright to wear this weekend. With a bit of help from Twitter, I picked this lemon blouse and copper skirt combination. It was only when I was looking back through these photos that I realised how much it looked like a Brownie uniform! I volunteer at a local Brownie group on a Monday night and obviously my time there is starting to influence my wardrobe..

Blouse: George at ASDA, skirt: Miss Selfridge, belt: New Look, shoes: Office
 I love the fluidity of this skirt, it is so light and the coppery colour ripples with the pleats.


 I picked this up as a bit of an impulse purchase at work and although it's a more casual shape for me, the gorgeous detailing and soft lemon colour meant I couldn't resist!


Teamed with my trusty leopard print belt, ,definitely inspired by the lovely Michelle with this outfit! She likes a good sheer shirt and a knotted belt! 


 ...and just for the fun of it, the Brownie salute!



Were you ever a Brownie? What is making you feel spring-like?
     

14 comments

Vintage Reflection said...

I loved the Brownies when I was little and would love to have an adult version, truth be told it's the uniform I'd want now. I love this modern take on the old classic. x

Caroline said...

The colours look really nice together. I really like your pumps!

Caroline x
Caroline's Catwalk

LillianZahra said...

I love the skirt, it looks like its vintage. The fabric is lovely. I used to be a Brownie when I was little and probably still have my uniform somewhere! x

Sherin said...

The skirt is so beautiful, and I love the yellow top. The 2 colours are a perfect combination: Brownie uniforms definitely got that right.

Lizzy said...

Such a great blouse - the colour suits you very well. I was never a brownie, but I did help out at a Rainbow unit while I was at uni - lots of making things and singing songs! xx

daisychain said...

This is such a perfect outfit! I love that blouse x

Wardrobe Block said...

Perfect outfit... anything that is brownie-esque is a winner in my books!

Unknown said...

Oh gosh you look like the perfect grown up brownie guide! I was a brownie and a guide - I have such a lot of happy memories from that time!

sahar- the unfashionista said...

Aww what a beautiful yellow color :) it looks gorgeous on you!!

Anonymous said...

Cute outfit. I was never a Brownie but I also wore an outfit not so long ago which looked like a Brownie uniform, I didn't even realise till half way through the day xxx

Gem said...

I was Brownie, a Pixie in fact!
Love these colours together, you always look so chic. How do you do it? xx

Unknown said...

Fab outfit Maria and I think it's great that your championing Brownies and Guides.

Miss Lottie Rose said...

Oooh I really love this outfit. I've said it before how much I envy how well you pull off a midi, really wish I could do so without looking such a granny.
I was a Brownie, was a pixie then went onto the Guides. I used to love my Brownie uniform but got teased something rotten by the local kids if they seen me wearing it on my way to Brownies.
xx

jazmine rocks @ jazzabelle's diary said...

i adore the tones of this outfit, your skirt is ridiculously pretty. such an interesting colour! xx