Midnight blue lace

Outfit: Vintage, Hat: Hermes, Bag and shoes: Zara

This is one of my favourite outfits at the moment. I'm a sucker for anything with lace! I just had to pair it with my new red suede Hermes hat! It has to be the best hat in my large and ever-expanding collection. When I was working in Paris last month by some bizarre miracle I stumbled across a secret Hermes pre-sale on the top floor of the conference centre where I was working. Somehow I managed to be let in during my lunch break. I didn't have time to look over any of the clothes or try them on so I headed straight to the shoes and accessories dept. There were no silk scarves but I was in luck with the hats. I scored this one and a forest green wider-brimmed one :-) This one was a steal at 50 euros down from 495 and is the prettiest hat i've seen. 

Very rarely, even working in science has its advantages.

The silver skirt

Hat: UO, Top: Whistles, Skirt: Made myself, Boots: Topshop, Jewelry: Madewell, Vintage and others

Scored these ankle boots about a month ago in the Topshop sale. At the time I was thinking boots were a silly thing to buy at the start of summer, but they've hardly left my feet since. The weather has been so bad and these are so comfy and actually go with everything!

This skirt is a successful (v. unusual for me) DIY effort. I used the material from a vintage dress I picked up in NYC a few years ago and have never worn. Can't believe i haven't made it into a skirt sooner, i love the fabric!

Hope you're all enjoying the weekend. I'm hoping to go and watch the final Harry Potter movie tonight- hope its as good as everyone says!

Loving longer lengths

Belt and Bag: Vintage, Shoes: M&S

There seems to be a theme developing in my outfits. Longer skirts are sticking around in my wardrobe and I seem to be accumulating more for the Autumn too! Speaking of which, if you follow me on Twitter then you'll already know, but there's a strong chance i'll be moving stateside this Autumn. NYC here I come! So excited, but I've never lived anywhere but the UK, it's a daunting prospect indeed...

XXX

Pastels and Creams

Skirt and hat: H&M, Top and Shoes: Zara, Belt: Vintage, Clutch: Mulberry

After a week of torrential downpours and no opportunities for outfit pictures, we finally had a break from the rain! I seized the chance to wear this skirt which i bought whilst in Spain and haven't been able to wear until now. It always makes me sad to see new clothes hanging, unworn, in the wardrobe with their tags still on! I curse the weather! And, yes i know it's another sheer, pleated skirt... but i can't resist them! Hope you've all had a wonderful weekend! :-)

Brogues and Dungarees

Dungarees: from Japan, Dress underneath: from New York, Accessories: Vintage, Jewelry: Reiss, Shoes: c/o Wanted

Sorry I haven't posted for so long! I had my final exam (viva/ defense... whatever you may call it!) for my PhD, and had a crazy amount of revision to do. The day it was over (I passed!), I then had to fly straight out to Paris (for work) for a week! I'm finally back now and ready to relax. This is what I wore yesterday, there was a huge carnival in my town that i went to with friends. It was so nice to chill out and have fun for a change! :-) Thanks for all your comments while I've been away, they always make me smile. xxxx