A bright blue blazer and lots of red lipstick....

It's just typical, I really loved this outfit but all of the photos came out looking really bizarre, mainly due to the light. I have to say (starting early on the moaning here!) I really miss taking photos outside during the winter, natural light is way more flattering first thing! I am lucky enough to be able to wear nearly anything to work and  my work outfits tend to be pretty casual but I try to incorporate smarter elements, like this blazer, and keep my skirt lengths relatively appropriate. 

Blazer: c/o Matalan, top: Primark, skirt: French Connection, shoes: c/o Spratoo
There's nothing more annoying than your hair getting in your eyes as you are trying to work and whilst I love me a good topknot (#bloggercliche) it can look a bit strange at work! Recently I have been swooshing it back (technical term) and just pinning it into place with kirby grips. I love victory rolls but I can never really manage them, I think I need to trawl YouTube for some tips! My preferred red daytime lipstick is a Mac one which I got from the Cosmetics Company at Swindon designer outlet but I have never seen any lipsticks with red tubes before or since, any ideas if they are from a special collection? 


Recently I have really loved French Connection (a shop I only ever look at when stuff is on sale!) and when I saw this skirt, I fell in love. Believe it or not, I don't actually have a black knee length skirt and it is such a wardrobe staple. I can't wait to layer this up with jumpers and ankle boots! I have barely taken these shoes off recently, they fit my foot like a glove and they are so comfortable! Now Betty London just need to do them in every colour...


7 comments

char said...

You look great here, Maria. Lovely outfit and I'm in awe of the fact you wear lippy every day- I always feel so strange in it that I usually take it off before I get to work!

Sarah said...

Love this combo- the skirt is so pretty!
x

FAIIINT said...

The french connection sale is soo good at the moment isn't it?! Love the skirt! Really love your hair like this too. I practically always have a topknot at home, but I feel weird leaving the house like that so always let it down before I go out!

daisychain said...

You look amazing Wifey x

The Style Rawr said...

Your hair looks lovely here, so glamorous! ;) The pop of cobalt is also yummy, such a fab statement piece.

Tara xo

Sherin said...

Red lipstick is definitely your look! And love the bright blue. It's a lovely colour on you! I need more bright blue in my life.

Leanne Cornelius said...

I love everything in this post, the hair, the lipstick, the outfit - all of it! xx

Leanne - A Slice of My Life