Office chic in black and neon

So I think this is about as minimalist as I get. This two-tone top was a recent impulse purchase from Next, and in real life it’s almost neon yellow, maybe a little lime green. I just love it, not least because of the colours but because it looks like one top over another. And I know that teamed with loose fit trousers you end up with, well, a straight-up-and-down silhouette, but sometimes it’s nice to feel a little less restricted (especially sitting behind a desk all day). As Keiko Lynn said in a post a little while ago, if I want to wear something I love even if it’s shapeless and doesn’t really show off my figure then why shouldn’t I…?!

So I went the whole hog and added masculine patent flats. Another pair from my mini brogues collection I’ve got going on ðŸ˜‰

Are you all looking forward to the weekend? I know I am… My parents return from a long holiday overseas tomorrow so I can’t wait to see them as I haven’t seen them since New Year.
Happy Thursday everyone!

Top: Next, Trousers: Next (old), Brogues: Aldo similar (not patent), Bag: Julien Macdonald at Debenhams (old), Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters (instore), Earrings: Unknown, Watch: 4itgirls.co.uk, Bracelets: ASOS / Topshop, Black ring: Unknown, Silver ring: ASOS, Nails: OPI Cuckoo For This Color NL Z22, Lips: Revlon Coral

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20 Comments

  1. 20 March 2012 / 11:19 pm

    I'm doing a story on neon for the Huffington Post. Email me at wbjewelry at hotmail dot com if you'd like to participate!

  2. 19 March 2012 / 3:24 am

    This is fabulous. I love the menswear look. Thanks for linking up honey…have a great week! Kori xoxo

  3. 18 March 2012 / 4:49 pm

    I think the straight silhouette looks lovely with the minimalistic pieces! Great colors, straight lines… I prefer comfort above all else, so I'd totally love an outfit like this! Fantastic look Catherine 🙂

    xoxo, Blair

    http://www.loveblair.blogspot.com

  4. 17 March 2012 / 9:58 pm

    Oh I love that nail polish and all your accessories! Very stylish.

  5. Gray Skies
    17 March 2012 / 8:32 pm

    This is very subdued for you 🙂 I like it, though! And I agree – fashion shouldn't be just about flattering your figure. Sometimes it's nice to wear different shapes, especially if they're comfortable!

    • 18 March 2012 / 9:22 am

      It is subdued, isn't it Stacey…. though I think if the top wasn't neon it might be too subdued (for me)! Thank you xoxo

  6. 16 March 2012 / 4:25 am

    This look was a bit of a surprise, but I love the "sleekness" of it. The way you've cuffed the pants is especially nice.

  7. 15 March 2012 / 1:37 pm

    Neon is such a trendy color for spring. Your duo tone top is modern and subtly chic. I like the fitted pants…very sleek look. And you have got great accessories as usual. Thanks for all your sweet comments by the way, really appreciate it.

    mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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