Feeling Blue

So I seem to have been wearing lots of blue lately, maybe it's because I'm not loving the change in temperature. Saying that, I'm just back from my last summer holiday to Turkey for five days, so now that's over I'm feeling more ready to start thinking about Christmas. In fact, I love the run up to Christmas; Halloween, Bonfire Night, all of December - you know the score.

I've also been loving the shit out of this necklace. I bought it in the sale at Accessorize ages ago and have just rediscovered it's charm.

I like a bit of shirt layering in the cold months but sometimes I feel like it's the only thing I do. It's just too easy to throw a jumper on and be out the door.

Oversized Jacket - Oh My Love

Blue Jumper - Internacionale

White Shirt - New Look

Disco Pants - American Apparel

Blue Brogues - ASOS

Statement Necklace - Accessorize

Red Lipstick - Stiletto by Sleek

Disco Pants & Denim

I'm a pair of legwarmers and a Spandau Ballet record away from actually being in the '80s here. It's not a fashion era I ever thought I'd be into but apparently I'm all over the bomber jackets and acid wash denim.

I feel like I should address the socks. Now I know socks showing from under trousers is the ultimate in cool... if you're a geography teacher that is but every time I look at these leopard print babies I feel like they need more show time. I have to admit, the sock thing does remind me of a Sex & the City Carrie Bradshaw moment where she's wearing knee high plaid socks with a flat cap... but hey, I felt like it on the day and I went with it. That's what fashion is all about, right?

I also feel the need to admit that I did not wear this outfit on one of our recent heatwave days. I'm not an idiot, I've seen the Friends episode with Ross' leather pants and I get the distinct feeling, American Apparel disco pants will work in the exact same way.

Bomber Jacket - Primark

Acid Wash Sleeveless Shirt - Primark

Disco Pants - American Apparel

Leopard Print Socks - New Look

Burgundy Pumps - New Look

Gold Boyfriend Watch - ASOS

Gold Necklace - H&M

Stripes

A statement shirt can be a real godsend on lazy days and luckily stripes are all 'big' for SS13. 

I spied an incredible striped shirt in Zara but at £40 ish the bargain hunter in me just wouldn't let it happen. Fortunately about a week later I spotted this navy version in the sale in New Look for £7!

Bargain hunter win.

I've also been wearing these Office shoes to death because they are the best things in life ever. I LOVE an androgynous shoe and these are just that bit better than your standard brogue.

Let's have another look at them...

Stripe Shirt - New Look

American Apparel Disco Pants

Black Buckle Brogues - Office

Wayfarer Sunglasses - Primark

Necklace - H&M

Ring - River Island

Lipstick - Bourjois Juicy Tangerine

Monochrome

Monochrome is something I used to associate with the word boring. The word monochrome in itself is not boring at all, in fact, I think it sounds super futuristic and cool but just black... and white... together? It totally goes against my need for bold colours or patterns.

Since it arrived for SS13 I've discovered that actually monochrome is a very bold look in itself. I also like how easy it is to do, for example everything I'm wearing here I already owned. There was no need to go out and buy myself some striking monochrome paneled trousers (which I definitely did do) everything was sitting in my wardrobe ready.

I've got a 'how to style monochrome' blog post in mind with things I've learnt not to do and what works but until then I'll leave you with this monochrome outfit, complete with paper white face! I'm off to Barcelona next week and then on to Malaga and Morocco, so will hopefully come back looking less like a porcelain doll.

Oversized Boyfriend Jacket - Oh My Love

White Tee - H&M

Black Disco Pants - American Apparel

Studded Biker Boots - Matalan

Salt and Pepper Cardigan - H&M

Rose Gold Cross Necklace - Primark

Red Lipstick - Stiletto by Sleek