OK. So it’s not the greatest photograph ever to grace the pages of this blog.
The camera has done something really strange to the pattern on my skirt. In reality it’s a very fine, geometric print in black and white, the kind that makes your eyes sing if you look at it too intently. It’s almost like a more delicate version of hounds tooth. Puppy tooth perhaps? My hair is hiding the ruffles on my shirt too. *sigh*
Still, you get the idea, no?
Perfect pencil skirt, elegant black shirt and killer heels. Simples. The skirt is high waisted and has a lovely kick flare at the back too, very figure flattering…
Reiss clothing fits me well and I like the challenge of finding the odd gem in their sale each season. These items were purchased almost 3 years ago with around a 50-75% reduction. They have had an awful lot of wear, which probabaly stands as testament to the power of buying a few good quality, classic wardrobe staples.
Usually I’d waffle on about the sartorial magic of adding great accessories, or a few choice pieces of jewellery, to ‘make’ an outfit like this or update such classic pieces, but, truth be told, I’ve had no desire to wear anything other than my wedding and engagement rings of late. I’m still firmly stuck in the post wedding bubble and regularly catch myself gazing down at these precious items, all misty eyed and soppy with love for my new husband. ‘Bleugh. Pass the sick bucket’ I hear you cry! Alright, I’ll change the subject…
I’m still madly, deeply in love with these shoes though. They are stupidly comfy to wear {even when lost in rainy West London, traipsing round Hammersmith, desperately trying to find the location of your best friend’s engagement party} and they do that thing to your foot that means you can’t help but feel just a little bit sexy in them. Ahhhh the power of a great pair of shoes! I also carried a vintage style clutch bag from Accessorize {similar here} and some leather gloves from M&S {similar here}.
So, any devotees of the ever faithful pencil skirt out there? Are you a lover of Reiss clothing like me? Who’s coveting my shoes?!
Loveaudrey xxx
see, this is the simple sort of look I adore, and dream of working but for some reason my own personal style on most non-work days is far different to this! But I do love a good pencil skirt, and have one or two in my wardrobe…although if I was going to follow the rules of fashion, I should really be sliding my pearshaped figure into something that flares out at some point!
But those shoes are truly lovely! In fact the whole outfit is!
Thank you lovely. I adore simple, elegant dressing but I certainly don’t manage it all the time! I’m a great believer in the idea that you look good when you FEEL good, so if you feel hot in a pencil skirt sod the ‘rules’ and enjoy wearing it I say!
The shoes are heavenly, can’t wait to wear them again 🙂
xxx
You look classic and beautiful. And your bum looks so fab-u-lous darling! I too love a Reiss bargain. I’m stuck in my enagement bubble at the moment – posted a soppy post about my nearly husband today. Makes me wonder if I need to edit it and add a disclaimer! xx
Haha! When the Mr took that picture he said ‘you’re basically showing the internet what a great arse you have’!! Whatever, it’s totally the cut of the skirt 😉 Thank you for the compliment though!
I read your post, nothing wrong with being soppy. Love will do that to a girl sometimes <3 xxx
I recognise that there doormat 😉 I bet it never thought it’d be famous, hehe!
I have you say, your bum looks FIT! This is now the second time I’ve complimented your rear, it’s becoming a habit! This outfit looks fabulous, simple yet chic and very you Mrs S!
I love the shoes… *sigh* xxx
It’s a lovely doormat!! You def need to keep your obsession with my rear in check lady, people will talk!! xxx
Lovely outfit, you look gorgeous and so classic and chic! XxxX http://thesecondhandrose.blogspot.com/
Thank you lovely, glad you approve 🙂 xxx