Monday, 2 July 2012

I can be elusive if you want me to


dress (worn as top) - gift, skirt - charity shop/ diy, creepers - pj shoes, fascinator - ebay, earrings - no idea, belt - gift

It's Monday again - how did that happen?! This outfit is actually what I wore on Friday night but I didn't get a chance to post it as I had a busy weekend (when I wasn't sleeping), including walking all the way to town to order a new pair of spectacles and realising that I hadn't put any money in my account once I'd got there. Oops. My friend Kathryn gave me some clothes on Friday as her aunt had given them away. A few bags of clothes by your desk in the morning is a definite way of brightening up your day! The top I'm wearing in this outfit was a beautiful long sleeved River Island dress. Unfortunately it was also a size 6, and I am not. Once I'd got it on and done the zip up, I was like a statue and couldn't move my arms! Not to be defeated, I cut off the sleeves and as it was a bit too short for my liking, I put another short-but-slightly-longer skirt over the top. I think they look like they were made to be paired together!
The skull and rose fascinator I'm wearing I got for Tom's birthday night out, where the theme was 'hats'. He spent that night (and a few weeks before) telling me that this wasn't a hat but it was close enough for me. I'd only worn it that one night, back in March, so I thought it deserved another outing. Apparently I decided to wear it on the windiest day EVER so I had to walk along to the restaurant with one hand on my head. And it still managed to fly away.

Laila x


PS Yes, I managed to get the tripod in both these photos. Amateur.


20 comments:

  1. Ahh I love this ensemble! You look ever so Victorian (which believe me...is always a good thing!). The polka dots are so cute. And I love this skull head fascinator. Make sure you keep tight hold and it doesn't fly away in the wind...it would be a shame! :(

    Gemma x

    www.gemmasatire.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. I believe you! Yes I think I'll save it til it's a bit less windy next time... xx

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  2. The skirt and top/dress go so well together! I thought it was one piece :)

    http://safiya-marie.blogspot.co.uk/

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  3. Beautiful top, so cute! And I love your hair and glasses :)

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    1. Thank you - I love your hair and glasses too!xx

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  4. Love this outfit, really girly and cute! xx

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  5. That skirt is beautiful, what an amazing find! and don't worry, I didn't even notice the tripod ;) xx

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    1. It took me a while to see it haha I thought I'd point it out before anyone else did ;) xx

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  6. You'd think this was a dress! Cute. Very cute :)

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  7. Love this! :)

    www.lifeasadaydreamer.blogspot.com

    -Emily.

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  8. This outfit is so cute and quirky, I love it! Very clever way of dealing with the tiny River Island dress, clearly paid off too :-) xxx

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  9. ahh the fascinator is so cute! love the polka dots :) x

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  10. Stunning! I love how you matched two different sets of polka dots with each other, works really well! I also love your fascinator!
    dimplesdiaries
    x

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  11. Loving this outfit, the hair piece really is the coolest.

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  12. noice! v.noice! Holly x www.thehollyriversshow.com

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  13. If you hadn't said I would have thought that this was a dress! The top half looks much better sleeveless - I always think there's too much going on with dresses with collars and long sleeves! x

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    1. It worked out for the best because I don't really like wearing long sleeves when I don't have to! Thanks!xx

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  14. I love your fascinator hun and I didn't spot it


    NRC ♥

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