Tartan cape: ASOS (on sale), Blazer: Next (part of suit) similar, Chinos: La Redoute, Sweater: F+F, Socks: Topshop, Wedges: ASOS
Belt: ASOS, Watch: Gift (old), Silver bracelet: My christening bracelet, Black rings: Lulworth Cove giftshop, Rose ring: New Look, Top finger rings: ASOS, Blue bracelets: Debenhams / New Look
Necklace: Topshop (old but I still really love it: owls and bows and lightning?!)
I’m sure the word “tartaned” of the post’s title isn’t really a word, and I’ve probably spelt it wrong. Not to worry – I guess you can’t really spell a word wrong if you’re the one making it up 😉
So this was quite a straightforward work outfit – this is about as corporate as I go for the office. I simply threw on some fun socks and kept the cape handy for when the office gets cold (hurry up springtime…!). Though I’m not so happy about the socks/shoes/trouser hemline thing going on now I’ve seen the photo. Another one I’ve learned from the photo, not the mirror: with these chinos don’t wear socks and heels. Would have looked better I think with socks and brogues, or heels and no socks. And the cape was a bit creased for the photo, but it came home with me in my bag, oops.
All of this sounds a bit negative for me, doesn’t it – I’m so sorry! Perhaps an online thread I read about my blog (the negativity of which highly amused me) has inadvertently rubbed off a little… No need for any of you lovely people to comment about that here – I should have one of my Musings written for my next post all about it – you can read it then and chuckle along with me 😀
Happy weekend everyone!
Is refreshing to visit your blog!! SO creative as always Catherine… <3 the socks…
Aww thanks Aminta, that's so nice of you to say! C xoxo
An online comment disparaging your blog? They must not have any taste as I think your blog is one of the coolest around. Love this outfit.
Hee hee thank you Debbi you're lovely… you can read all about it now, I've just posted my Musing! Catherine x
Very creative and chic. Your style is great.
Thanks for the lovely compliments, Clara! Catherine x
that tartan cape is wonderful !
Thank you, Veronica – so glad you like it! Catherine x
Your orange/coral colored brogues might have worked!
You're absolutely right Joni – I did wear them together last year now I think of it: click here
to see the post! Thank you sweetie!! C xx
You had me at 'yellow tartaned' whether tartaned is a word or not. This is just a fabulous outfit. All the colors and textures are just perfect together.
Aww Gracey you're such a sweetie – thank you!! C xoxo