Dressed in raindrops, owls and stripes

Blazer: Dorothy Perkins (old, dyed), Scarf: ASOS, Striped top: Primark, Raindrops tee: Diesel, Jeans: Miss Sixty, Hat: F+F, Boots: Dune, Earrings: F+F, Watch: Red Herring: Black ring: Unknown

A few things I either haven’t worn before or for a long time: the neck scarf, Diesel t-shirt, and owl earrings.

I bought the dinky scarf from ASOS the other week (super cheap) but I just couldn’t work out how it stayed in place – it isn’t knotted – I was looking for a hidden clip or fastener. It’s actually has a ‘pull through closure’ which took me an age to work out (or rather, I had to re-read the item blurb online in desperation). So glad I realised this before I sent it back as unsuitable…! The last time I wore the Diesel t-shirt was on holiday in San Francisco (see the post here): I dislike ironing intensely, but this top really has to be ironed. So that’s how long it took me to iron it (sooo bad). And I’ve not worn the owl earrings before (I bought them probably last Spring) as somehow I just couldn’t get them to work with an outfit, even though I really love them.

So I’m glad a few rediscovered/new items have spruced up this outfit – I do love the colours and all the pattern which did feel so warm and snuggly in this weather…?

Hope everyone had a great weekend 🙂

P.S. Please don’t forget if you have a minute to vote for me on Refinery29’s Next Big Style Blogger contest online (see yesterday’s post for all the details) – thank you so much, I’d really appreciate it!

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35 Comments

  1. Gray Skies
    14 February 2012 / 5:02 pm

    I love this outfit! There are so many colors and patterns, but it all works together, and looks soooo comfy.

  2. Style Sud-Est
    14 February 2012 / 11:43 am

    Such a gorgeous outfit!Ariane

  3. 14 February 2012 / 2:59 am

    Love this look! So eclectic + fun! And it's always a good feeling to pull out items from the depths of the closet to find that they work with a current style!
    Just came over from Monday Mingle 🙂
    XO – Marion

  4. Jill
    14 February 2012 / 2:53 am

    Great blazer. You look so cute with the newsboy cap!

  5. gracefully50.com
    14 February 2012 / 2:30 am

    Oh my goodness! You look so adorable!!

  6. 13 February 2012 / 8:57 pm

    such a great wee scarf! and i love those prettty owls. ive been doing the same thing, re discovering, i wore a shirt for the first time in 3 years yday lol!! hope you have a great week lovely xx

    • 13 February 2012 / 11:48 pm

      Aww thank you lovely Rachel! I think I would got rid of an unworn item of three years… maybe I shouldn't be so hasty?! Catherine x

    • 14 February 2012 / 10:09 am

      nahhh im just a hoarder! big time, hubs goes mental as i just hate to through anything out. Makes for a very cluttered house lol! 🙂

  7. The Jones
    13 February 2012 / 6:46 pm

    Isn't it fun to find ways to wear things that have sat around in your wardrobe (or hamper) for a long time? I always feel very celebratory, like I actually accomplished something! This raindrop sweater is absolutely so much fun…really love it!<3 Cambriajupefashion.blogspot.com

    • 13 February 2012 / 11:46 pm

      Cambria I know what you mean about the celebratory thing…! Thanks for your lovely comment, C x

  8. Adrienne Shubin
    13 February 2012 / 5:41 pm

    Fun outfit! I love the owl earrings and the scarf.

    Just voted for you!
    xoxo, A

  9. 13 February 2012 / 5:07 pm

    Ha! If I can't take out wrinkles of a clothing item with a dryer and a damp towel I tend to ignore it, too. 🙂

    You are so good at mixing colors and patterns!

    Jenn
    The Suburb Experiment

    • 13 February 2012 / 5:59 pm

      Oh I like your ironing substitute, Jenn – thanks for the tip! Thanks for your lovely comments! C x

  10. 13 February 2012 / 4:50 pm

    You have a good eye to combine all those colours and ideas and really seriously pull it off. It just works on every level! I'm afraid I would look seriously demented (which of course, I'm not!)

    Cheers,
    Rosemary from http://www.foreveronthecatwalkoflife.com

    • 13 February 2012 / 5:58 pm

      I would NEVER have thought you're demented, Rosemary, hee hee!! But seriously, I hope it inspires you to try new things (I really forced myself to wear the earrings, I always thought they looked "not right". Looking at the pics I could see they did work – or rather I was happy with how they looked – so result!) Catherine x

  11. 13 February 2012 / 3:47 pm

    What a gorgeous blazer- I love the color and texture.

  12. 13 February 2012 / 3:23 pm

    This outfit is so so creative and fun. It's exactly why I keep visiting your blog. It's never boring! I'm going to use this image today to plan what I'm going to wear. I just need a colored jacket. I've spent a lot of time, too much time, wearing gray, black, brown and white. I think I need to go shopping!

    • 13 February 2012 / 5:53 pm

      Aww that is such a lovely thing to hear, Joni – it is so nice that I inspire people. Really appreciate your comments!! Catherine x

  13. 13 February 2012 / 3:09 pm

    What a yummy outfit! Before I read your post, I was going to ask how you designed that scarf closure : > I am with you on the ironing, it always takes last in line. Come on over and post your beautiful self at Visible Monday if you have a chance, you look fabulous!

    • 13 February 2012 / 5:52 pm

      Hi Patti, and thank you – yes I've now linked up! Hee hee the scarf really did fox me, I just couldn't see that there was a hole to poke the other bit through 😉 C xoxo

  14. 13 February 2012 / 12:38 pm

    Great outfit, and I voted for you! Enjoy following from Athens, Georgia, USA…anticipating a trip to the UK this summer and love seeing your stylish ideas from across the pond. –Julie

    • 13 February 2012 / 5:50 pm

      Thank you so much, Julie, much appreciated!! Have a fabulous time in Blighty, I sure hope the weather isn't too miserable for you…!! C xx

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