In These Heels

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Wearing my New Look faux leather jacket again, this time with a random top, goodness knows where from, my fav wide leg trousers, knee high boots and an amazing necklace/scarf that was made for me!! I also wore my vintage pearl necklace, and my vintage handbag, purchased from Temporary Secretary’s ebay shop. I figured a touch of vintage style would dress up the jacket enough for a day at work, and also, the all important School Gate….!

These are the boots I mentioned on Sunday, from Schuh a year or so ago, only problem is they are a size 3/36 and I generally take a 4/37 in boots. But because these are so fab, I persevere lol!

I’m now away to hoover the hall again after seeing that picture of my boots!!

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Ok so mine isn’t real leather, but I am loving it! Today I had 8hr shift in work, but that didn’t stop me from wearing one of my favourite ever dresses, and my amazing rosemary green United Nude Eamz boots. Expect to see a lot of these 3 items in this blog!

The people in my work place are used to the ever changing hair, and the clothes I tend to wear, and I realise I am very lucky being able to wear what I like, when I like. It enables me to buy that fabulous dress, or those mad heels, cos its not a case of ‘where will I wear it?’, its more like ‘when will I take them off!’

Today, I felt the desire to wear gold shoes, after discussing that colour last night on Twitter. These are from New Look, and are really, not very comfy cos they are too big for me!! I dont remember ever wearing them before! But I was pushed for time this morning, and just went with them. I did get more and more self conscious as the day went on with my flashy gold wedges, but with my red hair and leopard print brolly, I doubt anyone noticed my feet!

The top was from Primark, necklace from Pearl and Butler skirt from I am….. Boutique in Prestwick, purple tights from Primark.

I have just realised that I look really short in the middle picture!! My secret is out, I’m actually barely over 5ft! Because of this, I do tend to sway towards huge heels and platforms. But, as every short arse knows, all good things come in small packages. Or big brown boxes from My-Wardrobe.com……!

I’m going to try and keep up a regular outfit of the day (OOTD) pic, but I’m not promising anything!! Today’s outfit was for a autumnal day, walking to school and then full day at work, so had to be warm, comfy, yet school gate suitable I’m a firm believer that there is no need to be slummy just because you have a child/ren. Although I only have Jack, its still time consuming being a mum, and getting up and out is a struggle for all of us!

I did plan this outfit the night before, which helped, so I may try to do that again.

Dress from Dorothy Perkins, tights and necklace from Oasis, grey wedges from Matalan.

I have been enjoying the trend for draped, exaggerated hips, on skirts and dresses. Harem pants I still don’t understand, and don’t think I ever will! But a bit more detailing on the hips can make your waist and legs look smaller in comparison, so its not all bad!

A good way to try any trend, is to buy it cheap. Primark, Matalan, New Look, whatever your favourite is, you are bound to find the latest styles in there, and for less than your weekly Starbucks spend! Primark is where I found mine, for the bargain amount of £2! Well, I couldn’t say no.

Rather than buying another black skirt, I went for grey. Its a great colour, goes with just as many colours as black does, only looks less gloom, and less formal. I teamed it with a simple blue vest, cropped black jacket, fabulous branch necklace from Love Hearts and Crosses, and a pair of my favourite brand heels, Irregular Choice.

Staying tight on top is a must. You should never go for volume all over unless you want to look like you are wearing all your clothes at one time. High waisted skirts are the easiest, simply tuck a t-shirt, or shirt into it. Accessories and shoes shouldn’t be too fussy, use the less-is-more approach to draping, as the skirt is the statement piece of the outfit.

One of my best friends on the web loved this skirt when I posted it, so next time I was in Primark, and I saw it marked down to only £1, I had to buy it for her! ShoeGalFi wore it more dressed up for work, with purple tank top and a gorgeous corsage. She also paired it with blue another day, I think she has a thing for blue…..! You can check out her outfits here, and here.