White collar worker

Showing off my purchase made with my Go Chic or Go Home chic reward: my gorgeous Asos pearl collar! It’s taken me a little while to choose what to get, and it’s my first ever blogger reward… I’m so chuffed. I’ve been wanting an embellished collar for a while and finally decided on this beauty – as it’s white it should show up beautifully against most coloured tops and sweaters I have. I love how it adds a touch of drama to a plain top. (Thank you, GCOGH!)

This was a bit of a thrown-together-quickly outfit, and sometimes I think they can often be the best outfits, a little like great impulse buys. If I have too long to get dressed (doesn’t happen very often, mind) I often end up trying on half my wardrobe and leaving it in a pile on the bed. I tied the side of the blue tank in a knot because the hem seemed a bit out of shape; I also felt like doing something a little unexpected so decided to knot it. I think I like it on the side – who says you have to have it at the front?

Pearl collar: Asos
Blue tank: F+F
Striped top: Primark
Trousers: Dorothy Perkins (very old, read how I DIY-ed them into harem pants here)
Wedges: La Redoute
Bag: Paul’s Boutique
Sunglasses: Therapy at House of Fraser
Watch: 4itgirls.co.uk
Pearl bracelets: gift
Black bracelets: unknown
Earrings: unknown
Black ring: New Look
Nails: Models Own Utopia

I’m also entering my second Visible Monday on Patti’s Not Dead Yet Style blog – I think this pearl collar counts as something that makes me visible, what do you think…? It’s a bit of a show-off piece, and that’s why I love it ๐Ÿ™‚

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12 Comments

  1. Kara
    23 November 2011 / 1:33 am

    That collar is just lovely, and so versatile! I also die for those blue shoes. I really like your mix here–very interesting and eye-catching, along with that gorgeous red hair:-)

  2. 22 November 2011 / 6:49 pm

    GAH! I adore this outfit! And am in love with the collar. I seriously am seeing them everywhere all of a sudden and I want one!! You are pretty:)

  3. 22 November 2011 / 4:53 am

    pretty ๐Ÿ˜€
    I definitely will following you if you follow me ๐Ÿ˜€
    Decimal Shoes

  4. 22 November 2011 / 3:56 am

    I love it!! This collar is definitely a piece that would qualify you as "visible"…it draws the eye up toward the face ๐Ÿ™‚ Such a beautiful alternative to a necklace.

    Good choice for your reward ๐Ÿ™‚
    XO – Marion

  5. northern style exposure
    21 November 2011 / 8:47 pm

    great look! love the color

  6. Anamarija
    21 November 2011 / 3:22 pm

    The collar is so cute ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. 21 November 2011 / 1:56 am

    There are so many things here I like…the pearl collar, the pants, and your bag! I am going to be new follower and will add you to my blog roll tonight!!

  8. Patti @ NotDeadYet Style
    20 November 2011 / 11:48 pm

    Oh yes, the collar is so eye-catching and really adds stylish fun to your outfit. I adore the splashes of blue too, esp the brilliant bag and shoes.Thanks so much for linking up to Visible Monday!

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