Hounds vs. Stripes
Dress, Belt, Blazer and Boots: All Primark, Hair Band: New Look (I think! Past Season)
If I hadn't bought this dress and blazer at the same time, I probably wouldn't have thought to put them together, but clashing monochrome patterns is one of the safest, but most impactful, ways to combine contrasting prints. I nabbed both in the Primark sale - the blazer for £7, and the dress for... £1! It was the last of its kind, marked £7 but missing its belt, so the manager agreed to reduce it to £5, but on scanning it found it had already been reduced to £2, so, short of giving it away, there was nothing for it but to give me a 50% reduction!! I always think monochrome goes hand in hand with a '60s look, so the belt, boots and beehive polish it off perfectly for me.
Hounds vs. Hearts
(or Paddington Bear vs. the Everlasting Winter of 2013)
Dress (As Above), Coat and Shoes: All Primark, Hairband: Accessorize
And this is how I'm working the monochrome print clash whilst actually leaving the house in any of my other ensembles would encourage stalactites to form on my eyelashes...
Velvet vs. Wool
Top: Missguided, Skirt: Marks & Spencer (Past Season), Boots: Boohoo (Available Here), Headband: River Island, Rucksack: Peacocks (Past Season)
Another '60s inspired look... velvet and woollen fabrics add a cosy-luxe feel, whilst a flash of tummy takes the look into the new season (addition of substantial coat clearly necessary if actually venturing out in the current climate though!). This age 12 M&S kids' skirt has been one of my staples for years now - I've never seen such a cute dogtooth skater designed for adults!
Sheer Abandon
Skirt: Primark, Boots: Boohoo (Available Here), Jumper: Morgan (Past Season!)
Another texture clash combining winter and spring; snuggle and glamour/goosebumps.
Sharpening My Pencil
Skirt: River Island (Past Season), Top: Forever 21 (Past Season), Shoes: Primark (Current)
Another of my most satisfyingly good value houndstooth sales purchases of all time (a River Island skirt for £10 = RESULT), this pencil skirt has served me faithfully for a year - equally perfect with a jumper and opaques, classic shirt or crop top, depending on meteorological conditions - a true monochromatic hero buy!
With a Bow on Top
Dress and Shoes: Both Primark, Hair Bow: Peacocks
Teaming my first "illusion" panelled dress with my first faux-hair bow for a ladylike-but-fun look!
All Tied Up
Top: New Look (Past Season), Skirt, Socks and Trainers: All Primark
And here is my first attempt to tie my own hair in a bow! It makes me feel a little Harajuku Girl, especially combined with the socks! This is a peplum top which I've already featured a couple of times, cunningly disguised as a humble striped tee!
Riviera vs. Disco
I've craved a pair of high-waisted capri pants for years, if not decades, so, this time, I decided to go DIY - turn my disco pant hems up - et voila! The sunglasses may be rather optimistic, but call it a rehearsal for summer...
Are you seeing everything in black and white this season?
Love the last one, but my absolute fav is With a Bow on Top! You look stunning in that dress.
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Aw thank you Jaye!
DeleteThese are all so beautiful! I love the velvet top and skirt and the disco pants with the crop polo the best!!
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Thanks Roxii :)
DeleteI do love the first look! it's very much of my type of style. And you look gorgeous on that pencil skirt! Fantastic post! xo
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Thanks Maria!
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Nice reapit. Have a great monday.
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You look great in every outfit! I particularly love your pencil skirt from River Island :-)
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