Some days I find myself wanting to slob out in a smart way for work, if such a thing is possible – so layering a massive patterned boyfriend shirt and my trusty blue palazzo pants seemed like the way to go this week. I think it’s perfectly okay not to bow to the pressure of having to wear figure-flattering clothes every day; who says we can only do that on days off at home in our sweats? I guess my waist is still there, with a bit of décolletage too – that’s good enough, isn’t it?!
Adorning my aforementioned décolletage is the prettiest birdcage necklace that was a gift from my sister – it was made by local jewellery designer Hydra Jewellery who make necklaces, rings and bracelets using delicate nature-inspired images behind drops of glass.
Just to let you all know I have another special week of posts coming up – it was Vintage Week last week, and next week will be Wedding Week on the blog (ideas for dressing as a guest, not a bride)! It kicks off on Sunday with a massive giveaway: £250 to spend at Damsel in a Dress which would be PERFECT for a wedding outfit. Don’t miss it, my lovelies…!
Shop my look!
Shirt: Vero Moda, Pants: Oasis, T-shirt: Unknown, Heels: Nine West (can’t believe these are still available somewhere, and so cheap!!), Sunnies: New Look, Belt: Steve Madden, Hair cuff: Accessorize
Linking up to:
Share Your Style Saturdays at Claire Justine oxox
Monday Bloom at DC in Style
Monday Mingle at Glamamom
Creative Mondays at Claire Justine oxox
Yolo Mondays at Still Being Molly
Wardrobe Wednesdays at Kiwi Women’s Style
What I Wore Wednesday at The Pleated Poppy
You have the most amazing outfits 🙂 love this look…
Fabulous, Catherine.
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I agree! I don't things need to be figure flattering in order to feel good
Typing on my phone – not going well. 🙂 anyway, you look fantastic!
Haha I know that problem, Jenn! Thanks hun xo
great prints and combination is so cute 🙂
Thank you sweetie!
Again the perfect Catherine-look! It is amazing how you know your unique style and colours.
You look gorgeous and definitely you have a fabulous waist!
Annette
Lady of Style
Oh Annette thank you – I do like my waist, hence I think me still pulling the outfit in with a belt…! x
Love those trousers – I am searching for similar and I'm crazy for the look. You're a movie star! xoxo
Bless you, Patti!!!!!!!! Thank you, what a wonderful compliment!!!
I agree with Kelsey… the mix is perfection!
Thank you Ianiza!
I love the trousers. I struggle so much to find lovely trousers like that because of my height,
Surely you're quite tall, Louise – you look tall in your photos…! xx
Catherine, that first photo *gasp* is pure magic. I love how you experiment with different prints and texture.
Awww thanks Marlene – though I can't take the credit for the photography! xx
ok my ALL TIME FAVORITE outfit you have ever worn! the palazzo pant and the shirt top, wow so amazing! you rocked this outfit and I LOVE IT!
kelseybang.com
Kelsey you are such a love – thank you!!!!! You always leave such lovely comments xoxo
I love the pants with the belt! It looks so cool & super comfy! Andrea x
Comfy it definitely was… no overtight skinny jeans that day! Thank you Andrea x
You're rockin' this outfit! Love it!
xo,
nancy
http://adoretoadorn.blogspot.com
:)) thank you Nancy!
Ah this is printed perfection my dear, love that oversized shirt and the looser proportions of this look! Amazing 🙂
Take care and have a good weekend,
Daniella xox
Daniella thank you – I was a little inspired by your loose layering skills… nowhere near as expertly done as your fabulous outfits, but I had a go!! x
what a cool outfit and what a super cute necklace 🙂 I love the sunglasses too!
Ila x
Thanks Ila! The sunnies are old faves … x
I feel like I'm too short to wear palazzo pants! You're rockin them.
Macie,
amen fashion †
I kinda feel the same, Macie – I always have to wear heels with them! Thanks hun x