...or what to wear out when the weather is rubbish! I never know what to wear when I go to the pub- I am always torn between going for extreme comfort (jeans and a jumper) and wanting to get slightly dressed up. Finding a balance can be tricky, especially if you have to spend any time outside, before or afterwards. I decided that my new lace skirt from Monki (yes Monki again!) would be the perfect way to glam up a plain top and add a bit of interest to a more practical outfit. This leather biker jacket has long been a favourite of mine and the cropped length works well with longer skirt lengths (and particularly well with black semi sheer maxi skirts it seems!) ;) I think I was trying to pop my collar up here but I'm really not sure!
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| Leather jacket: New Look, top: Matalan, skirt: Monki, tights: Tesco, boots: c/o Spartoo, awkward pose: model's own |
This top is the red version of the one I wore in this outfit which I bought as I loved the white one so much. It's impossible to get a flattering photo of but I love how it drapes and the looser sleeves are perfect for going between the blustery outdoors and the stifling heat of the pub.
The lace detail of this skirt (I love the fact it is called Doris!) is stunning and although the length is nearing maxi rather than midi on me (I fell foul of model leg length delusions again!) I think the sheer overlay is more flattering way to wear longer lengths, for people like me who have stumpy rather than willowy legs with a midi length. I love the fact that the lace also seems quite versatile, I think it looks fairly elegant here but I imagine it would look equally fab, all grunged up...
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| Also, scalloped hems ROCK... |
This red lipstick is an old favourite- seen first in this blogpost from May 2010 (!) and it is quite a bright blue-red which gives you the perfect scarlet pout. My vow to wear more of my lipsticks is definitely working! These photos were taken the day before I finally got my hair cut and I think you can tell it needs cutting here- it got so long and wispy. Luckily the 'swoosh it and pin it' method helps to disguise its less than pristine style...
What do you wear to the pub? How do you disguise a bad hair day?
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I know what you mean about pub appropriate dressing! I never know what to wear either. I love this outfit on you, especially with the red lip. That skirt is amazing xx
hehe a skirt called Doris :p love the lace detailing.. gorgeous outfit! xx
I NEED that skirt. NEED I tell you xx
I love wearing bright colours especially red, when the weather is dreary. I love your skirt so much! Stunning.
Oh I love this outfit, the skirt is so lovely! And I always have this dilemma going out to the pub or a more casual bar... Inevitably I end up feeling overdressed or underdressed depending on what I go for, haha. So silly, I know!
such a pretty skirt! I always want to try something from there but they so s/m/l etc Just make things size 10/12/14 so I know it will fit... drives me insane xx
Love this, so so so pretty. The lace skirt is stunning & I love it with the red pop x
What a skirt, love it! I usually overdress to the pub, why not? It's way more fun x
I love this skirt! x
God! Im so in love with your style and your look! Finally not another one of these skinny blogger girls :) The red tone is amazing and the lace details..oh Im in love :) For the pub: leather jacket! Bad hair day? I tell all my friends its my new look :)
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Ooh this looks lovely, red really suits you. I always mean to buy more red but it doesn't seem to pop up in the shops too often.
Also, jealous of your messy hair, I'd love to be able to do that! Damn my short fine hair.
This skirt is so pretty!
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Vavooom! Looking foxy, I love this outfit. x
I love Monki, I don't have many pieces from that shop but the things I do own have become real staples!
ooo you wear red so well, this look is divine! love the red lip too, wish i could wear scarlet x
Looove that skirt! I would definitely grunge it up, but it looks perfect on you here, casually elegant.
PS: My vintage mannequin is called Dorris too, now I love it even more! Hah!
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