Showing posts with label boots. Show all posts
Showing posts with label boots. Show all posts
Autumnal Dressing with New Look Inspire*
A Curvy Girl's 5 Key Pieces for A/W
Winter Sales: The Clothing Edit
A country life ...
People often think I live a rather glamorous life, with my penchant for high heels, flippy skirts and pretty dresses. The reality couldn't be further from this image.
I live in a sleepy, picture post-card kind of village in Oxfordshire in a 600 year old cottage with doors so low I need to duck to get through them (even without heels). I have an over excited working cocker spaniel who bounces like a pogo-stick on speed, sheds his hair EVERYWHERE and likes to leave muddy foot prints over most of what I wear.
Because of this, my off-duty style is a lot more relaxed than most people expect.
I live in a sleepy, picture post-card kind of village in Oxfordshire in a 600 year old cottage with doors so low I need to duck to get through them (even without heels). I have an over excited working cocker spaniel who bounces like a pogo-stick on speed, sheds his hair EVERYWHERE and likes to leave muddy foot prints over most of what I wear.
Because of this, my off-duty style is a lot more relaxed than most people expect.
Tis the season for amazing boots ...
Boots are amazing! They can be leather or suede, clumpy or sleek, patent or matt, embellished or simple but they are all amazing. I should also add that they are all high - at least in my wardrobe where you'll be hard-pushed to find a flat shoe, let alone a flat boot.
Now that autumn is here and winter is just around the corner, we're all pulling out the boot boxes and donning our favourite numbers.
Two years ago I was bought a beautiful pair of patent black, high heel boots from Dune (the elastic panel means they stretch out to fit my chunky calfs perfectly). They are legendary as my FM boots and get worn with everything from skinny jeans to prim dresses to mini skirts (although the later ensemble is edging on trashy - but can't a girl embrace a little bit of trash from time to time?).
The Covet List
Today was the first day of Autumn, and my lord was it chilly this morning ... my big toe felt like it was going to drop off in my patent peep toes!
So, with the weather on the turn and the nights drawing in, I thought it was the perfect time to share my A/W wish list with y'all.
I love black - not because its slimming (although it is) but because its chic. But my wardrobe is already filled with black shift dresses, pencil skirts, and cigarette pants so this season I decided to mix it up a bit by playing with textures and hues - think leather, velvet, and oxblood with gold embellishments.
Top on my list is a leather skirt (or a leather-look skirt if my budget won't allow).
I've actually already ordered the Love Label midi skirt today (it's in the Very sale for a whole £14.50 so how's a girl to say no?). I love the high waist and soft folds which will really enhance any girls waist and give a nod to an hourglass figure. I plan to wear this with chunky heels and a slim fitting t-shirt tucked into the waist band.
SimplyBe's Pu Midi Skirt is amazing. The soft shine on the material makes it a perfect piece for the evening and it goes from size 14 - 32. The red leather-look skirt by ASOS is a must! It's part of ASOS's tall range, so if you're over 5ft10 (like me) then the portions will be perfect for you -no more hips sticking out where your thighs should start).
A must for any wardrobe come October is a pair of killer knee-high boots - and with these, I struggle year on year, especially if I want to be able to fit warm, wooly socks underneath let alone a pair of skinny jeans. Lucky for us, this season brings a wealth of boots that are both on trend and come in a curvy calf.
The gold details on the Legroom Leather boots is to die for. These boots will look great over skinny jeans and they have a block heel that means you can walk all day. My favourites are the Oxblood Bassey boots from Duo - they tick every box on my A/W wishlist and I've already earmarked them as a Christmas present from my husband. I'll be spending January in Canada for conferences and business meeting so these knee-high boots will keep me warm whilst looking stylish. They'll go with everything from sharply tailored suits to my staple wear-to-work dress of a stylish wrap dress.
I love tailored trousers and my wardrobe is full of a variety of styles but all are in black, charcoal, or grey. This year, I'm determined to go wild and buy a splash of colour (well, almost).
I plan on keeping the cut simple and slim as billows of brightly coloured material isn't really me. The oxblood cigarette pants from ASOS will look great worn with a black camisole and a tailored blazer and I would love to wear the orange, cropped trousers with sky-high heels and a sheer blouse for a night out drinking cocktails with the girls.
The perfect top to accompany either my leather skirt or bright coloured trousers has to be a bardot body. I love the scoop neckline and fitted form of these tops - I think there's nothing sexy than a woman's collar bone and I love showing mine off.
I'll be topping off this season's wardrobe must have with a few essential accessories - an oversized hat, the furriest scarf imaginable, and a whole pile of golden jewellery.
Check back later in the week if you want to see the leather skirt in action.
So, with the weather on the turn and the nights drawing in, I thought it was the perfect time to share my A/W wish list with y'all.
I love black - not because its slimming (although it is) but because its chic. But my wardrobe is already filled with black shift dresses, pencil skirts, and cigarette pants so this season I decided to mix it up a bit by playing with textures and hues - think leather, velvet, and oxblood with gold embellishments.
Top on my list is a leather skirt (or a leather-look skirt if my budget won't allow).
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| Clockwise from Left: Love Label Midi PU Length Skater Skirt from Very; Jeffrey & Paula Midi Skirt from SimplyBe; ASOS Tall Pencil Skirt in Leather Look from ASOS; Definitions Leather Full Skirt from Very. |
I've actually already ordered the Love Label midi skirt today (it's in the Very sale for a whole £14.50 so how's a girl to say no?). I love the high waist and soft folds which will really enhance any girls waist and give a nod to an hourglass figure. I plan to wear this with chunky heels and a slim fitting t-shirt tucked into the waist band.
SimplyBe's Pu Midi Skirt is amazing. The soft shine on the material makes it a perfect piece for the evening and it goes from size 14 - 32. The red leather-look skirt by ASOS is a must! It's part of ASOS's tall range, so if you're over 5ft10 (like me) then the portions will be perfect for you -no more hips sticking out where your thighs should start).
A must for any wardrobe come October is a pair of killer knee-high boots - and with these, I struggle year on year, especially if I want to be able to fit warm, wooly socks underneath let alone a pair of skinny jeans. Lucky for us, this season brings a wealth of boots that are both on trend and come in a curvy calf.
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| Clockwise from left: Van Dal High Leg Boots from Curvissa; Bassey Platform knee-high boots from Duo Boots; Legroom Quilted High Leg Boot from Simply Be; Legroom Leather Boot with Gold Details from The Shoe Tailor. |
The gold details on the Legroom Leather boots is to die for. These boots will look great over skinny jeans and they have a block heel that means you can walk all day. My favourites are the Oxblood Bassey boots from Duo - they tick every box on my A/W wishlist and I've already earmarked them as a Christmas present from my husband. I'll be spending January in Canada for conferences and business meeting so these knee-high boots will keep me warm whilst looking stylish. They'll go with everything from sharply tailored suits to my staple wear-to-work dress of a stylish wrap dress.
I love tailored trousers and my wardrobe is full of a variety of styles but all are in black, charcoal, or grey. This year, I'm determined to go wild and buy a splash of colour (well, almost).
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| Clockwise from Left: Tapered turn up trousers from La Redoute; Bright Blue Trousers from Next; ASOS Cigarette Trousers in Crepe from ASOS; Fearne Cotton Slim Leg Cropped Trousers from Very. |
I plan on keeping the cut simple and slim as billows of brightly coloured material isn't really me. The oxblood cigarette pants from ASOS will look great worn with a black camisole and a tailored blazer and I would love to wear the orange, cropped trousers with sky-high heels and a sheer blouse for a night out drinking cocktails with the girls.
The perfect top to accompany either my leather skirt or bright coloured trousers has to be a bardot body. I love the scoop neckline and fitted form of these tops - I think there's nothing sexy than a woman's collar bone and I love showing mine off.
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| Clockwise from top left: New Look Bardot Top from ASOS; South Three-Quarter Sleeve Bardot Top from Very; Short Sleeve Bardot Top from Matalan; New Look Inspire Half Sleeve Bardot Top from ASOS. |
I'll be topping off this season's wardrobe must have with a few essential accessories - an oversized hat, the furriest scarf imaginable, and a whole pile of golden jewellery.
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| Clockwise from top left: Mixed Mesh Bracelet Pack from Evans; Dark red oversized fedora hat from River Island; Vixen Tippet from Accessorize; ASOS Curve enamel arrow ring multipack from ASOS. |
A/W Trends - The Curvy Sixties
On Sunday I shared my love of the 60s and the thrill I felt when the likes of Louis Vuitton and Emilio Pucci bedecked their models in 60s inspired trends.
Since then I have used every excuse possible to channel my inner Twiggy ... and this is what I've been wearing.
Since then I have used every excuse possible to channel my inner Twiggy ... and this is what I've been wearing.
One of my favourite skirts plays perfect homage to this trend. The bold geometric pattern and simple cut make the skirt perfect with knee highs and opaque tights. I found this skirt in the sale at Monsoon a few months back and it has quickly become a staple of my wardrobe. Seen above, I've paired the skirt with a sheer shirt with a pussy bow and chandelier earrings. Camisole tops and simple t-shirts also look great tucked into this great little skirt.
The boots seen above are from New Look several years ago. The ruffled leather is great for hiding my huge calves and, being from New Look, there is an extra few inches in the width that means I can wear thick tights beneath without losing circulation.
I bardot necklines and I have the ASOS body pictured above in several different colours. It's such a versatile top and looks great with skirts and trousers.
Opaque tights are must when it comes to the sixties look. The dark red tights worn in the top right pictures are great when teamed with a black dress and the black thigh-high boots from Next. These tights are from Tesco and come in grey and black as well. The L-XL size is perfect for my long legs and wide hips so are really a must for any curvy girls out there - they also last and rarely snag!
So, who say's a girl with curves can't pull of the 60s look? Keep lines simple, patterns bold, and boots high. Big earrings, sleek hair, extravagant eyes, and nude lips are all that's needed to complete the look.
C x
A/W Trends - The Swinging Sixties
Back in spring the fashion world dictated what we should be wearing as the nights draw in and Autumn descends. As hesitant as I am that anyone should dictate what I should or shouldn't wear, I have to say that this year I am delighted!
The Sixties are back - and my God have the fashion houses bought back mini skirts and knee high boots in style!
I have always loved the Sixties. Twiggy's iconic image lined the walls of my university digs and I have spent many an hour swaying to The Velvet Underground and 13th Floor Elevators. Even now, I spend my work hours trying to contain the seat-giggling as The Beatle's blast through my headphones.
Kelly Brook's new range for Simply Be ticks all the right buttons. Her Texture dress in monochrome gives a perfect nod to the 60s with its mini skirt and rounded neckline and the cinched in waist means your figure won't be swamped. Pair sleek hair, stacked heels, and a smokey eye for real 60s sophistication. Even better - this dress goes to a size 24.
High on my A/W wish list is the navy and black check mini skirt by Dorothy Perkins. I can't wait to prance about the office in this flirty little skirt paired with opaque tights, knee-high boots and a sheer white shirt. The skirt is a steal at only £18 and ranges from size 6 - 22.
The Sixties are back - and my God have the fashion houses bought back mini skirts and knee high boots in style!
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| Left to Right: Betsey Johnson, Louis Vuitton, Emilio Pucci, Miu Miu, Tory Burch |
I have always loved the Sixties. Twiggy's iconic image lined the walls of my university digs and I have spent many an hour swaying to The Velvet Underground and 13th Floor Elevators. Even now, I spend my work hours trying to contain the seat-giggling as The Beatle's blast through my headphones.
Yes - I love the Sixties - short skirts, high boots, bouffant hair, and extravagant eyes ... what isn't to love?
Unfortunately, Sixties fashion doesn't always love me. Boxy shift dresses hide my curves and finding knee-high boots that fit over chunky calves can be troublesome to say the least. High necklines make my boobs looker bigger - a department I really don't need any help with - and polo necks make my head look like its floating above a sea of knitwear.
But I've never been one to back down from a challenge and I'm determined to make this season's 60s revival work for me and my curves - and it seems the high street has the same idea!
Kelly Brook's new range for Simply Be ticks all the right buttons. Her Texture dress in monochrome gives a perfect nod to the 60s with its mini skirt and rounded neckline and the cinched in waist means your figure won't be swamped. Pair sleek hair, stacked heels, and a smokey eye for real 60s sophistication. Even better - this dress goes to a size 24.
High on my A/W wish list is the navy and black check mini skirt by Dorothy Perkins. I can't wait to prance about the office in this flirty little skirt paired with opaque tights, knee-high boots and a sheer white shirt. The skirt is a steal at only £18 and ranges from size 6 - 22.
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| Port zip front crepe dress, Wallis |
Another piece that is soon to be hitting my wardrobe is this port shift with zip detailing from Wallis. the simple shape is the perfect nod to the sixties but the v-neck means my chest won't dominate the day. It's a truly versatile piece and will look great in the office with dark tights and boots or with bare legs and court shoes for evenings. I'll keep my hair simple and sleeked back in a high-pony tail and wear slim, chandelier earrings to lengthen my neck and give myself a long, sleek silhouette.
I'll post pictures of myself in this dress as soon as it arrives so be sure to check back!
As for 60's styling in pieces I already own ... well, this week I'll be channelling my inner Twiggy (with curves) and showcasing outfits that hit this trend in every possible way.
Don't forget to check back.
C x