This outfit happened because I needed a reason to wear my turquoise blazer. It’s a favourite fair weather piece (oh how I love the colour!) but it dawned on me I hadn’t actually worn it this year. Our seasons this year have not been the normal Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn, but rather Winter, Winter, S-U-M-M-E-R, and a sudden Autumn/Winter hybrid. So it’s been either too hot or too cold to wear it, and last weekend, in a last Hurrah to the summer, I thought it was perhaps the last time I’d wear my chunky, strappy sandals too – my fave shoe purchase of 2013.
The skinnies are coming out in full force now – they were relegated to the back of the wardrobe during the freakish heatwave we had. Plus my snakeskin bag has been used nearly every day since I got it a few weeks ago; olive is just a great neutral, it really does seem to go with anything. The overall neutrals of the outfit are lifted by that brilliant turquoise colour, so I shall be loathe to pack it away for the winter!
How about you – what are you sad about packing away for the summer? Any favourite summer pieces?
Coming up very soon on the blog: news on my day at London Fashion Week (and what I wore)! Talk about stressful – deciding what to wear to LFW when you’ve been given a last-minute invitation is the ultimate blogger dilemma 😉
Shop my look!
Blazer: La Redoute, Blondie top: courtesy of Surfdome, Jeans: Zalando, Heels: Debenhams, Bag: courtesy of Laura Ashley, Bracelets: H&M / Debenhams, Gold ring: Debenhams, Watch: Debenhams, Hair donut: Asos, Nails: OPI Alpine Snow
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Such a fun outfit! You've styled the blue blazer rather well!
The turquoise really pops against that neutral palette!
I love this look! It's unexpected, but not crazy. I think you balanced the brightness of that blazer perfectly. And your hair is gorgeous, as always. 🙂
Great outfit! I love it all. But I really love your hair! : )
~Sarah
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LOVE that blazer!! It looks amazing with those olive colored pants!!
I love that blazer and I used to shop at LaRedoute all the time but had sort of forgotten about it in the last few years. Great reminder! I have a turquoise tote bag that I love to use. The leather is super soft and supple but I seemed to have forgotten it this summer.
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You had me at that Blondie tee. One of my favorite bands! This whole outfit is fantastic.
That blazer really makes the outfit pop! I love those colors on you!
I've found your blog via Annette Lady of Style and it's fun to discover your great content. Your outfit today is very colorful and I do not know if I would have the courage to wear it so. But your blazer is awesome and also the shoes. Nice Sunday
Conny Pants and Tops
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Kiss
A perfect Friday Casual outift.
Love the bright blazer and Blondie tee and pairing them with the neutral skinnies is spot on.
Debbie 🙂
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Fantastic look Catherine! I like your choice of colours and also, your hairstyle looks lovely 🙂
Kisses
Beata
Thanks, you just inspired me for tomorrow's outfit. I have a kermit green jacket. And skinnies (so comfortable and soooo good for me). Hmmm.. don't have a T-shirt. Ah… I have a faux leather skinny tie. I am sure I can make something of this.
All thanks to you.
Greetje
OMG, you are wearing Blondie – she is the very best. Love your bright blazer. xox
Great look Catherine, I am soo loving those sandals! Look forward to your LFW post 🙂
Take care,
Daniella xox
Ah your hair, it looks so chic yet not stuffy. Loveliness!
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