When it’s this cold, wet and windy in Blighty, deciding what to wear can actually be quite easy. Basically you need to be warm and dry, so that usually means a raincoat and lots of warm layers. Luckily I haven’t put my winter clothes into storage yet, but oh how I wish the weather would warm up…!
I have a feeling I’ll still get a fair bit of wear out of this bright sweater before summer, and with it thrown over my black classic peg legs and favourite brogues I was onto a winner in the comfort stakes. I’ve had the classic mac for about three years now, and it really is the ultimate classic mac à la Holly Golightly (I’m so pleased I splurged a bit on this one – I know it will be be my go-to raincoat for many years to come… it goes with everything). And the manicure is what I came up with during my lunch hour at work (my nail-painting time) – variations on coloured tips and glitter will be my new thing I’ve decided. Does anyone else habitually multitask jobs like manicures same as me??
Woohoo it’s Thursday – that’s Friday Eve! Happy end of the week lovely readers!
Raincoat: Ellen Tracy similar, Sweater: ASOS, Trousers: Topshop similar, Brogues: Office similar, Brooch: Accessorize, Bracelets: ASOS similar / H&M / Debenhams similar, Watch: J Jeans by Jasper Conran similar, Rings: H&M similar, Accessorize, Nails: Barry M Berry Ice Cream NP308 and Pink Iridescent NP 264
I`m looking for a pair of nice brugues right now, yours are terrific!great outfit right for the weather we`ve got now:)
It's cold, isn't it…?!! Thanks sweetie! Catherine x
It really is! I`m even being confused what to where now…Have a great Sunday!
Love the colors in this post! Such a cute outfit!!
Creamy
Thanks, Emily! C x
I love the Ellen Tracy very classic. These bold colours look stunning on you with the gold accessories. Happy weekend. 🙂
Thank you sweetie – and to you too!! Catherine x
Okay, that is my favorite manicure I have seen this spring! So different and fun, but not over the top. Might have to sit down and try that this weekend!
Aww that's so sweet of you Leigh! Thank you! C xo
Beautiful outfit, your pants rock
xoxo Sootjeelina <3
Heehee, thanks Sootjeelina so much!! C xo
I think it is good to have colour and style fascinations…I am also a MAC lover and change the glitter colours from time to time.Nice colourful look posted here.organic lipstick
Thank you, so glad you like it! Catherine x
Happy Friday eve indeed! Thanks for visiting my blog! Love those red oxfords!
–TS
You're most welcome, TS – and thank you in return sweetie! C x
A beige trench coat is such a classic piece, and definitely worth splurging on. I've been wanting one for a few years now, but just haven't bothered to save up enough money to get a really nice one!
When I was reading this post my husband happened to look over my shoulder and said, "Why are you reading your own blog?" Apparently he thought you were me – we do have similar hair colors, and a penchant for bright colors! (Plus my husband has really bad eyesight, so maybe that was part of it!)
Hmm, although now that I'm looking at it, I realize your hair is a lot darker than mine – I think my stylist lightened my color quite a bit last time I was there!
Wow – tell your husband THANK YOU, Stacey: I'm so flattered he thought I was you (you know just how stylish I think you are)!!! And yes we are both redheads, I wish mine was lighter though 😉
Catherine xx
You look great my dear,i love your brogues and your nails look so pretty! 🙂
Take care,Daniella xox
Thank you lovely Daniella xoxoxo
loveee your blog dear,
keep posting and go for it!!! :):)
XO
Aww thanks, Demi!! Catherine x
Sweater is fantasic 🙂
Glad you like it, hun! C xo
Love this raincoat and if I lived in the UK I would absolutely splurge on a great one – agree with you that it's worth it! 🙂
Lovely colour combo too!
You can't really see the mac in too much detail in these pics, Madeline, but I'm sure I'll be wearing it on the blog again with the amount of rain we're having ;)) Thanks for your lovely comment! C x
I am so unbelievably obsessed with your blog. I just read through one too many of your posts. Your style is colorful and everything that I hope mine evolves to! Glad I found it!
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What a lovely compliment, thank you so much Grace!! Catherine x
These shoes are terrifically fun…love the bright coral colour and menswear look!
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They are my favourites, Cambria! Thanks hun xoxo
I love that sweater! You give yourself the best manicures, I always look forward to seeing what your nails are going to look like, love it! 🙂
xo, Yi-chia
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Aww thanks so much, Yi-chia sweetie! Catherine x
This is such a lovely outfit. Your shoes are perfect, and I love how you stacked your bracelets/bangles/watch. So cheerful for a cold day!
Thank you so much, Autie! C x
Friday eve, what a lovely thought. And thanks for revealing your nail-painting secret — I've been wondering how you kept up with all the fabulous color changes! You look grand, and pls send me those brogues right away : >
The cat's out the bag now about my manicures, Patti!! Thank you sweetie xoxo