Tempting as it was to wrap up in ugly puffy jackets and clumpy boots I decided to follow my own advice in an attempt to stay vaguely stylish yesterday and go for layers. I layered a polo neck jumper under a belted dress (which is two layers itself!) 2 pairs of tights, gloves, a coat and a hat.
* Stripy polo neck jumper - So old I can't remember * Dress - New Look * Belt - Vintage * Jacket - Monsoon via a Charity Shop * Brooch - Vintage * Tights - New Look * Boots - Shoe Zone * Hat - Millets * Gloves - Lowie *
In retrospect I would also have added a pair or socks and a scarf, though a scarf can be a pain when popping in and out of shops.
I actually bought another hat whilst I was in town, a black felt “flowerpot” cloche style hat and also a pair of ridiculous shoes with some money given to me by my Nana & Grampy for Christmas to spend on “frivolities only”. The shoes and hat were half price, but I still felt a little sick handing over real money in an actual shop for shoes made of pink suede and satin ribbon, but then, Christmas is a time for frivolity and even if I don’t wear them I can look at them lovingly and stroke the soft suede. Maybe I’ll show you a picture of my new lovelies next week, but right now I’m wearing pink pyjamas with sheep on (it’s Sunday morning, ok!) and the shoes don’t really go……
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i just love layering in the winter-time & i’m really enjoying seeing lots of snowy pics from around the world.
You look very cozy, and those magenta tights are the perfect pop of color on a dreary day!
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layering is a great idea where i live ><
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very cute, I like bright tights especially in winter they feel unexpected.
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thanxxx for the visit and come back soon to CiTiEs of B! 🙂 xx cat
CiTiEs of B
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Although I live in a cold climate, layering stylishly is a challenge. Thanks for the tips.
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teal, mauve, violet, and black look so pretty together. your outfit looks effortlessly stylish. love it.
You look really cosy in those layers. The snow in England is such a nightmare at the moment, isn’t it? No one was expecting so much of it so it’s chaos! Your bright tights are lovely.
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love your ability to combine such lovely colors together. You look warm and stylish!
Dianne
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