Office Smart

It's a rarity for me to wear smart clothes, despite the fact I do work in an office. I'm still quite unsure about a full on smart look, unless we're talking an androgynous suit or something. Usually I like to throw in the odd smart item to take my usual casual style out of sloppy territory.

As you can see, I'm still stuck in the monochrome trap in one way or another - it's just such a great palette! I don't know why it took me so long to realise that black and white is just a dream to work with*!
*Intentional douchey tone.

Monochrome Blazer - Primark

Dress - Primark

Brogues - Office

Sunglasses - Ray-Ban Clubmaster

Mulberry Alexa Bag

Silver Chain - ASOS

Lipstick - Stiletto by Sleek

Black & Gold

I'm not one to usually go all black, for some reason I forget that all black outfits are a classic. Still, I've managed to break this up a bit with lots of hints of gold because, apparently, I can't buy anything black without a little gold accent. Yes, I'm basically a magpie.

I'm getting really fed up with winter now, the amount of rain we're getting saps me of motivation to sneak out in the minute window of time when it's not Noah's flood going on outside in order to take photos. I am however, still on the hunt for a perfect grey coat and with loads of spring collections hitting the shops already, I feel like my coat of dreams is staying right there.

Black Shearling Biker Jacket - H&M

Black and Gold T-Shirt Dress - ASOS

Chelsea Boots - Peacocks

Chain Bag - marc b

Oversized Clubmaster Sunglasses - Ray-Ban

Lipstick - Smother by Sleek

Mini Skirt, Maxi Skirt

I know I keep banging on about the weather but it changed so quickly, it caught me off guard. These were also taken back when it didn't feel quite so Autumnal.

Basic cropped tees and tops were a new addition to my wardrobe this year and they were perfect for wearing with high waisted skirts. I like how you can so easily get two completely different looks with a simple white tee and a change of skirt (which may have happened on the roadside). The cropped tees are definitely going to continue appearing throughout AW, I'm not sure how yet but I feel there will be layering involved...

I am quite sad to be confining my neon green skirt to the summer wardrobe but I'm just not sure neon translates to autumn fashion. What do you think?

Neon Skirt - H&M

White Cropped Tee - H&M

Black Maxi Skirt - Primark

Converse

Peacock Necklace - Accessorize

Large Clubmaster Sunglasses - Rayban

Lipstick - Heartbreaker by Sleek

Last Days of Summer

Ah yes, remember when it was warm and we could wear sandals without getting wet toesies?

These photos were only taken a week or two ago and I have a feeling these were the last days of summer. I know we're well into September but I like to hold onto warm weather for as long as possible and I'm still holding out hope for an Indian summer. I think it's because we're off to Turkey for a few days next week so as yet, I still have a barrier between the end of the summer and Christmas. Once I'm back I promise I'll get all nostalgic for bonfire night and jumpers.

No really. I will.

This dress top thing was hanging up in my 'to eBay' pile for ages and then I had a change of heart and rescued it. I'm thinking it's actually quite a staple piece, yah.

Again, my new beloved Clubmaster Ray-ban's make an appearance. To be honest, I don't think they'll be going anywhere, they're too frickin' awesome.

Drop Arm Dress - New Look

Chain Bag - marc. b

Turquoise Sandals - Primark

Clubmaster Sunglasses - Ray-ban

Feather Charm Necklace - Primark

Precious Stone Necklace - Topshop

Turquoise Ring - Turkish Market