Although I want to talk about my new favourite day-at-the-office outfit, I have to first mention the last photo (I promise you, it’s NOT photoshopped): if you look very closely you should see something…
Got it? What are the chances, eh?!!!
In fact, if Mr. Summers had taken another photo a split second later, it would have been of me flailing about as the busy little bee [okay, hoverfly] flew right into my face 🙂
So, my outfit … an office favourite simply because it was thrown together that morning and surprised me how coordinated it looked, but only after looking at the photos. Do you guys ever do that – you quite like an outfit when wearing it, then see the pictures and you realise it actually looks so much better than you thought…? Usually it’s the other way round for me so this was a nice surprise!
Oh and Happy Thursday! My last as a 30-something (did I mention it’s my birthday on Monday… 😉
Cardigan: La Redoute I like this one and this one, Top: F+F at Tesco similar, Trousers: Next (old), Heels: Nine West similar, Bag: Next, Hairband: Unknown similar, Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters similar, Earrings: Accessorize, Bracelets L-R: ASOS / H&M / ASOS / Debenhams, Watch: Seiko similar, Rings L-R: H&M / H&M / ASOS / H&M, Nails: Barry M Magnetic Dark Silver
Linking up to:
Visible Monday at Not Dead Yet Style
Monday Mingle at Bonbon Rose Girls
What I Wore Wednesday at The Pleated Poppy
Oohh…Catherine I am such a huge fan! Ill be blogging about you because you inspire me to just go and have a good time and not think about my age. I am in my mid 30's and most of the blogs i see online, most especially in the Philippines are dominated by the beauties 25y/o and below.
And you got me hooked most esp in this blog where I realized that it's Mr. Summers who takes your photos. Kudos to him. I can well relate because some of my photos are taken by mys huband( if he feels like cooperating. lol!). Showed him this blog with you mentioning Mr. Summer, just so he'd get more inspired to take beautiful photos of me 🙂
Apple
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Gasp! I love it-the colors, everything!!! You're right though, usually outfits look better in your head than they do on film but you nailed it with this one!
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What a darling, darling outfit! Love those pants and the combo of colors you put together. I'm so not a "think outside the box" girl, so that's why I love finding blogs like yours 🙂 Found you via WIWW, and so nice to "meet" you!
love the bag and shoes
Xo Megan
When I first read your blog and saw your countdown to 40 clock ticking away I had to laugh because at the time I was counting down to 61 and not liking it too much. I turned 61, it hasn't killed me yet and here you are 40 and still gorgeous. Love those trousers…
Love the entire thing! Those sunnies are just too fabulous and the pink striped cardi is adorable. 😉
Happy Birthday! What a photo, truly incredible really. It doesn't look real! You look beautiful as usual in all that color. Have a wonderfully happy day! 🙂
Hi! I found you through heartifb.com and I think your cardigan is really pretty. Nice blog!
Thank you all you lovely people for the birthday wishes and fabulous comments! My last post as a 30-something will be up on the blog at the weekend :)))
Catherine x
OMG I've been off the blogdar for a few weeks and I've been missing your blimmin office posts! Love this outfit. Dont know if I'd last the day in those shoes though. I'd quite happily wear my slippers in the office haha. Thanks for doing some office posts. I'm making notes 🙂 Have a fab birthday dahhhling. x
Thanks sweetie… the office workwear post I promised is being compiled and will be up on the blog sometime in August: if you follow me on Twitter @notlamb I'll tweet you about it! C x
Look forward to it. Am now following via twitter although I am new to this tweeting malarky and it seems to be a bit tempermental on my BB. Anyhoo enjoy your weekend, hope you're celebrating in style 🙂 xx
beautiful pants and cardi.
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Ha, you must be a sweet thing!
Your cardigan is lovely. I'm really loving your handbag…it's beautiful!
I have the same cardigan, just a longer version..your making me wanna pull it out. The last pic is amazing..crazy! and yes it is usually the other way around for me..I will love an outfit but once photographed..i won't use it…nice change of pace..hope you have a wonderful b-day weekend hon!
Also..following you via bloglovin'
sheree x
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Thanks so much for the follow, Sheree! C x
You look gorgeous – your eyelashes look amazing. What mascara do you use?
Thank you, Franziska…! I use Maybelline Volum Express One by One – BUT! More important than the mascara I use, the secret to the length of my lashes is a product called Rapidlash. You paint it on the base of your lashes at night and after six weeks your eyelashes are A LOT longer. It is expensive (about £35 for a tiny tube) but I used to get eyelash extensions done which in comparison were far dearer. So that's what I'd recommend!! xoxo
Agreed – an A++++ outfit! Adore the bag.
Great photos. I hope I look half as amazing as you do on the eve of your 40th!
Alana
Alana bless you, you're too kind!!! xo
I LOVE THE WAY YOU CUFF YOUR PANTS. I WOULD NEVER THOUGHT OF IT, I MEAN CUFFING A PAIR OF TAILORED PANTS. THANKS FOR THE IDEA!
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You look great as ever. I would not dare to put a red/white bags with a pink/white top. But I am rather conservative. Just feasting my eyes on your outfits in admiration. And yes it happens sometimes that a photo of an outfit gives me a nice surprise. But most of the times it is the other way around.
Funnily enough, Greetje, the colours in the photo are not really true to life at all… the cardigan is actually coral stripes, and the bag is dark coral, pink and cream. I think the knit and the leather react differently to the light, so that's why they look pink and red/white respectively! But thank you for your lovely comments sweetie!! xo
That picture is wonderful! I love it! And I love this outfit too. And those shoes make me feel like I need (not want, need) some heeled loafers.
First of all. A very happy birhday in advance!!
Loving all the colors in your outfit..:)
The last pic is really interesting with Mr. Hoverfly in it!! 🙂 🙂
Love
Mehak
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Loving the brown and grey with the pink, makes it so much more interesting…
Probably my most favoritest outfit ever too! That last picture is awesome, can't believe it was captured. Happy almost birthday! 🙂
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
I love this look sweetie, i can definitely see why it would be a favourite of yours! Your wide leg, cropped trousers are very chic. Also love how the bold pink stripes looks against the mustard coloured shirt, your loafer style shoes are also a great twist to the look.
Hehe That last photo is soooo cool, what are the chances!
Take care, Daniella xox
I am looking for some good jewellery at ASOS right now! =)
Love this colorful assemble!! You can pull off just about anything and make is look super stylish! 🙂
Super stylish! Yeah, usually it's the other way around for me. I'll take photos and feel all disappointed ha ha. Happy Birthday, doll!
Those green sunglasses are fantastic! Jewel tones look really great on you. And happy birthday on Monday!
I want to work in your office just to see this bright happy outfit! and OMG on the bee!!!
This is such a fun office outfit. I would definitely try this!!!
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Wowee thank you Audrey, I'll pop over and take a look! x
Advance happy birthday Catherine….love the colorful touches you put to this outfit….soooo lovely!!
Rebecca
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Thanks for the bday wishes Rebecca!! xo
Definitely a bit fat scary bee! Love the yellow and have a lovely weekend and birthday on Monday!! xx
Thanks Apple so much :))