No, it's not beige, it's caramel

So today's look is much more pared down than you've seen so far. I hate my style to be too predictable so every now and then I like to do something different. The main feature has to be these lovely trousers from H&M. The fit is very slim and yet they are so easy to wear due to the little bit of stretch. I found them when I was on the mainland in April and when I came home decided I really ought to have bought them in another colourway (which I promptly did - I got a black and white version). The caramel top was a find in a charity shop last year and again has a bit of stretch too. The outfit was actually finished off with a long slate grey very masculine cut jacket and my truly beautiful orange handbag (not shown).

Top : charity shop. Trousers : H&M. Shoes : New Look. Ring : East. Rose gold bangle : Kate Spade New York. Pendant : Noel.

The fab yellow jacket

Earlier this spring I saw a fashion spread declaring that yellow was the latest trend to follow. Great news as it's a lovely colour for me, from pale primrose to thick dark mustard, it's all good. Well, you can imagine my delight when I came across this little beauty on one of my foray's to my favourite Penzance charity shop. The fit is perfect, the cut very Chanel, the fabric even has a touch of gold yarn running through it (I'm partial to a bit of sparkle), but best of all it's so bloomin' versatile! This will play out over the months and I make no apologies - I can't wait to see how many outfits will benefit from this finishing touch.
P.S. I need to point out that these fab tights actually have a green pattern at knee height hence the odd poses trying to show it off!

Jacket : charity shop. Shirt : Austin Reed. Skirt : Pedro Del Hierro. Tights : Topshop. Shoes : Boden. Yellow barrel bag (as seen on cover page) : NW3 (charity shop). Green pearl necklace : Rose Cecil. Rings : old. Brass bangle : Rose Cecil.

 

Seaweed and a comb-over

Island life can sometimes be a bit of a challenge for a fashionista (not exactly sure that I qualify as that, but hey you get what I mean). The other morning we had a fresh wind blowing and the high tide had left a fine trail of seaweed across the road. The outfit of the day shows my only concession to the wild weather. Not exactly wet-gear and wellies, but a cosy sweater at least. And just because it's a dull day, it doesn't mean my outfit needs to be dull!

Sweater : H&M. Trousers : Topshop. Shoes : New Look. Silver double heart necklace : Tiffany (charity shop).

A splash of orange

There's nothing like a splash of orange to cheer me up, as you can cleary see. The handbag of the day is my everyday bag, but looking somewhat fabulous all the same. The location for our photoshoot is as breezy as ever giving my hair a styling that no product could possibly deliver, and I may have overdone the accessories, but hey, it was fun.

Dress : Nine West. Top : M&S. Shoes : TKMaxx. Handbag : L.Credi. Bracelets : charity shop.
Necklace : old. Large ring : old.