Showing posts with label oxblood. Show all posts

Burgundy jeans and (another) striped tee...

Guess what? It's another burgundy jeans/striped t-shirt combination! There's something about burgundy and navy together which I love and when these beautiful shoes arrived, I knew that I would be pairing them with these jeans, I can't be the only one who plans an outfit around a pair of shoes right?! I love wearing sandals with jeans and trousers as you can show off your new shoes whilst avoiding that awkward 'bare legs at work' scenario. I never feel comfortable with bare legs unless I have a midi dress on, it just feels too exposed otherwise!

Cardigan: Dorothy Perkins, top:H&M, jeans: Miss Selfridge, shoes: Clarks sandals c/o Spartoo
 I bought this stripy top from H&M a few months ago and it has been a much needed addition to my work wardrobe. I love the longer length and  the fact that it is sleeveless and as I already had the white version, I knew that it would get a lot of wear as the weather warmed up... Paired with this draped cardigan from Dorothy Perkins, it is the perfect top for work!


 You all know how much I love Clarks shoes and despite my best efforts, the lure of these navy suede beauties left me powerless to resist . I didn't quite make it through the whole day with them but I think this is mainly due to the fact I haven't worn heels in ages,rather than the shoes being uncomfortable.  I will just have to break them in slowly I think...


Any tips for breaking in my new heels?
P.S. This post was done in collaboration with Spartoo
11 comments
Labels: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The return of boho chic?

It's awful but as soon as it gets cold, all creativity goes out of the window as I bundle up in more and more layers. Pretty prints and coloured jeans helps to make it look like I have put some effort into this outfit but don't be fooled, this as comfy as it gets. I love the combination of camel and burgundy together and it is a nice way to slowly introduce some colour in for spring...

Coat: Dannimac via my mum, top: George at ASDA, camisole: Primark, jeans: Miss Selfridge, shoes:  Betty London  c/o Spartoo, bag: Radley London
I picked this top up for a few pounds in ASDA when I was doing my shopping and I thought it was gorgeous. I love how sheer it is and the shape feels very 'boho chic', I can't wait to wear it with my denim shorts this summer! I wasn't sure if the shape worked on me but I figure with some fitted trousers, you can get away with wearing something more oversized right?


The colour of the flowers are lovely and I know that this top will get a lot of wear as the weather warms up, I reckon they would match this skirt or these trousers perfectly! I have been wearing my hair like this a lot recently, I never used to be able to pull it off when my hair was shorter but it is the perfect way to keep my hair out of my eyes. 


I have been wearing these jeans a lot recently and paired with these shoes from Spartoo, it is the perfect colour combination!


How do you jazz up your comfy outfits? What colour combinations are you wearing for Spring? (if it ever turns up!)

8 comments
Labels: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Bottle green and burgundy...

Every year I am drawn to rich, earthy tones and this outfit has managed to combine two of my favourite wintry colours; bottle green and burgundy. This coat was a real bargain from ASDA about a month ago, the colour is gorgeous and I love the fact that it has a belt, (!) regular readers will know that there is nothing I like more in my outerwear! I just wish it was waterproof too, at this time of year, you can't really afford to make a choice between the two! 

Coat: ASDA, scarf: Monki, top: Monki, trousers: Monki, shoes: Office
 Another Monki-tastic outfit here! This scarf is one of my favourite purchases to date and it is so cosy! I love the fact that it is so thick and that I could easily wrap this around me as a cocoon if I needed to, perfect for those early morning commutes...

This burgundy tee has also quickly become one of my favourites, so much so that I am tempted to get the black version too! The fit is the perfect mix of fitted and slouchy and I love the leather trim around the collar- as always it's the little details that make all the difference. I can't seem to find these velvet trousers anywhere on the website but they are the Stevie high-waist pair and are ridiculously comfy, much cosier than jeans too! The only thing I hate is how badly they get covered in fluff but my scarf definitely doesn't help with that ;) They are also ridiculously long on my stumpy shorter legs but until I can be bothered to re-hem them, a turn up will have to do! I just need some inspiration on how to style them without looking like a witch now, any ideas?

Before anyone says, yes I was pretty cold in these pictures but I wanted to show you the kind of things I tend to wear when I am  bundled up underneath a mountain of knitwear and a chunky winter coat! 

What colours do you always go back to? How would you style velvet trousers?
11 comments
Labels: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

How to wear burgundy...

Every year certain colours come back around and burgundy/oxblood/berry/bordeaux,whatever you want to call it, is one that you can guarantee everyone will be wearing, come the winter months .  I must hold my hands up, I am a big fan of the colour and I seem to have acquired more than a few items in this gorgeous berry shade over the years...

Dress: Forever 21, belt: Primark, tights: John Lewis, shoes:Kurt Geiger, glasses: Gok Wan at Specsavers
I promised you a review of my (other) new glasses so here you go, these beauties from Gok Wan have become my 'everyday' specs as they are more subtle than my other pair and the slight Miss Moneypenny look to them works better in the office I feel ;) I'm still not used to my face with spectacles (any tips on how to get used to them would be much appreciated!) but Mark thinks they make me look older, what do you guys think?
Lipstick: Shade 107 in the Kate Moss matte lipstick range- the perfect berry lipstick
Here is your first look too at my gorgeous new handbag! Part birthday present and part reward to myself for my promotion, this baby is a 100% leather bag from Radley in a (you guessed it!) lovely shade of burgundy that is the perfect size for an everyday handbag.


The focus of the outfit for me though was this gorgeous pair of patent Mary Janes (a bargain at Swindon designer outlet a few weeks ago) They are the kind of shoes that make you do a jig of happiness whenever you catch a glimpse of them. They are surprisingly comfortable considering the height and even I managed a whole day in them- total success!

I love the fact that my tights match the colour of the shoes perfectly- hello optical illusion of having long(er) legs!
Even my drink matched! My first black forest hot chocolate of the year went down a treat before I headed to Zizzi's, talk about an indulgent afternoon!


Have you fallen for burgundy this Autumn? (har har) Any tips on how to get used to wearing glasses?
14 comments
Labels: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)