This is a very simple outfit in perfect summer colours: A deep sunshine yellow ruffle blouse, blue chinos like the sky and white block heel shoes like the clouds. How sickly sweet, but it’s true, you know…?!
It’s a smart outfit – I’d had my eye on the yellow ruffled blouse from Oasis for aaaaaages. I’d done that thing where you sign up for email notifications when it comes into stock and got it straight away with the pale pink blazer and matching trousers I wore on Monday (also Oasis). How fantastic is that? I love that about the internet and modern technology. Not so good for your bank balance though 😉
DOUBLING UP AS A ZIP-OFF CLUTCH, IT’S AN INGENIOUS PIECE OF DESIGN THAT COULD ONLY HAVE BEEN DESIGNED BY A WOMAN (A VERY SMART AND CLEVER WOMAN).
The gorgeous clutch is part of my Jennifer Hamley England Model KT Workbag which I reviewed and gushed about as well on Monday’s post. Designed for your iPad but doubling up as a zip-off clutch, it’s an ingenious piece of design that could only have been designed by a woman (a very clever woman). Beautiful and practical.
I’M RATHER LOVING THE RUFFLES TREND RIGHT NOW (ESPECIALLY IN THIS SUNSHINE YELLOW COLOUR) – HAS THE TREND DRAWN YOU IN YET? COMMENT BELOW, OR TAKE IT TO TWITTER @NOTLAMB!
SHOP THE LOOK:
Oasis ruffle blouse | M&S trousers (I like these mint gingham trousers) | ASOS white pointed low heels | Jennifer Hamley England clutch (part of the Model KT Workbag) c/o | ASOS oversized 70s sunglasses | Lizzy O double star gold ring c/o | ASOS watch (I like this Sekonda watch) | Loved by Sarah Lavoine 501 nail polish (Butter London ‘Slapper’ looks identical)
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Ruffles! Ah.. I love ruffles. This yellow looks great on you too! This is one color I dont wear often as I dont think it is great on ME. It looks so pretty with the blue too! I think it fun to try new color combinations, right?
Have a wonderful weekend!
Thank you for linking up with turning heads tuesday!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
Yes you SHOULD wear more yellow, Jess, with your stunning hair!! Thank you my lovely x
Love the yellow on you. And the combination with the other colours.
Great outfit !!!
Have a nice week
Steffi
Gorgeous colors together! And your nail polish is perfect, too. I love the ruffles on the blouse. So feminine and flouncy and fun! And the yellow looks great on you! Fabulous!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
Sublime colour mixing here Catherine. And ruffles too! I'm having a thing about ruffles at the moment. They're just so darned pretty aren't they?
Anna
http://www.annasislandstyle.com
They absolutely are, Anna!!! Thank you x
Very nice. An unusul colour combination but that is what you are famous for. And it always works.
Greetje
Oh bless you Greetje – thank you xx
I like the blue and yellow together. Not colors I have mixed before and it is very pretty!
You are the queen of mixing colours, C!! You look gorgeous and the golden sunlight creates such a beautiful scenery.
I love the block heels – elegant shoes which are comfortable, a real winner!
xo
Annette | Lady of Style
They're so comfy too, Annette!! Thank you so much x
What a fun color combo and that blouse is gorgeous on you! I always love seeing what you put together for us!
XO
Suzanne
http://www.AskSuzanneBell.com
gorgeous blouse Catherine
Fabulous outfit Catherine, looks fab on you. Loving yelloe atm, haven't got enough of it though..x Jacqui
http://www.mummabstylish.com
You always wear THE best sunglasses Catherine. Loving the look and I'm am still coveting that Model KT Workbag, it just looks so darn versatile 🙂
Michelle xx
http://www.thebarefacechic.co.uk
Thank you MLD my lovely!! x
I love the sunnies!!!!! I have a couple of clutches I'm trying to work into my purse rotation, too.
Thanks sweetie – they're such a funky shape aren't they 😉
I am inspired to write about rule breaking and trusting your gut…. I will link back to your inspiration! Thank you XXX
Bright with a pastel – That's a quirky color combo that not everyone could pull off, but it suits your creative personality. Fun!
Thank you Deborah!!!!!!!! x
I know what you mean, Samantha – I've started trusting my judgement about whether a piece works rather than "rules" about my shape… You're right, I shouldn't be wearing this shape with this detail with my boobs, but I thought it worked too!! Thanks sweetie, I appreciate your lovely comments as always x
Such a lovely combination, and the ruffles are perfection. the nails too! : >
xox
Patti
http://notdeadyetstyle.com
Thank you Patti – the nails were a nice deep contrast to the light colours of the outfit, weren't they?! xx
What a cool colour mix, especially lovely that you caught it all in the golden hour.
bisous
Suzanne
http://www.suzannecarillo.com
Thanks Suzanne! I love how the yellow looked even more yellow in the low sun 🙂
Love the whole look! I love yellow but never thought to pair it with this shade of blue. So fetching! You always have me thinking about new outfit combinations!
Julia
http://www.whenthegirlsrule.com
Aww thanks Julia – when you get the right shades I think yellow and blue together is gorgeous…!
I love this outfit! The colors are so pretty and are perfect together! And that iPad bag/clutch is great, too! What a clever design indeed.
Andrea
Andrea’s Wellness Notes
Thank you Andrea! Jen(nifer Hamley) is an absolute genius :))