Following My Own Advice – Warm & Toasty Layers
Luscious Lingerie – Myla
December 17, 2009Christmas Stockings (and new shoes)
December 21, 2009We’ve had quite a bit of snow here in the East of England over the last couple of days. It looks beautiful, especially when the snow starts falling in the dark, but it’s incredibly cold!
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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