Layering up

November 17, 2014August 5, 2015 | blueskygirlie

Today I met an old school friend for coffee and wanted a look to wear that was casual (but not too casual) and warm. When I say casual you should be aware I don’t really ‘do’ casual. Its not me. There are some days of course I want to be comfortable and chilled but generally you wont see me in a hoody or joggers…I just feel too scruffy!

I based my outfit around an amazing Jigsaw wool jacket I have. Its a dark khaki green and is lovely quality as you’d expect from Jigsaw. Underneath I wore a Primark cream cotton shirt buttoned up to the collar, layered with a Benetton grey wool slipover and skinny jeans. Overall a slightly preppy look. As it been raining I opted for some sturdy buckled Dorothy Perkins ankle boots on my feet.

Jacket – Jigsaw
Shirt – Primark
Slipover jumper – Benetton
Jeans – Dorothy Perkins
Boots – Dorothy Perkins

I love this look and it was warm enough so I didn’t need a coat on all day! Buying a piece like the Jigsaw jacket is definitely an investment purchase but once you have items like that in your wardrobe you’ll use them again and again. I know I do.

Playsuit fun

November 9, 2014August 5, 2015 | blueskygirlie

Yesterday I went to Bluewater shopping centre for a bit of quality time with my boyfriend. We went shopping, had a Nandos and then a date night at the cinema…it was perfect

Of course I had to look the part so I went for a Primark playsuit, black tights and Next ankle boots. I am a petite 5’2″ and since losing a lot of weight, find playsuits really work for my frame. I love this one as even though it has quite a busy print with its black collar and a black belt I added, it looks really smart. Its has an elasticated waist so doesn’t swamp me and I also love anything with pockets too!

I wore next leather ankle boots to keep the look cool rather than too dressy as I was wearing this mainly in the daytime.

For my hair and make up I kept it simple with a few flicks in my straightened hair and grey eye shadow and neutral lipstick.

Playsuit: Primark

Boots: Next

Belt: Vintage

Myleene Klass Intarsia Jumper

November 5, 2014August 5, 2015 | blueskygirlie

I saw a picture of Myleene Klass on her Instagram wearing this jumper from her Very/Littlewoods range and I knew I just had to have it! Even though I love fashion that happens very rarely.

At £35 it wasn’t an impulse buy but I have a Very account and they are great at sending money off codes so it would of been rude not to!

I ordered the size 10 and I’d say its true to size and maybe even a little generous. The knit is lovely and fine and there a cool zip detail on the cuffs and edge detail on the inside of the arm seams. Its also plain grey on the back so not too busy. I teamed mine with a faux leather mini skirt, black opaque tights and knee boots.

And best of all after I posted this pic on Instagram Myleene herself liked it and added a ‘love’ comment. Praise indeed!

It’s now been reduced to £28 – so grab it while you can.

Feeling Foxy

October 25, 2014August 5, 2015 | blueskygirlie

Love my cute New Look fox jumper…was a purchase early in the year but its perfect to come out again this winter (and probably for many winters till it eventually falls apart!). The grey with flashes of burnt orange and white works really well with denim and is great for a smart’ish casual daytime look.

I teamed it with Dorothy Perkins Baxter skinny jeans (one of the best stretch skinny fits I’ve found), slouched knee socks and some great vintage style lace up boots I found on eBay.