A mix of old and new…
It’s spring, and I can finally wear my trusty old Burberry trench (featured before HERE and HERE) again. This coat is perfect: it goes with just about anything. And to prove that I’m going to mix it with a few brand new items today: a long-sleeved t-shirt and a pencil skirt.
Hang on… it’s a blue and white Breton-stripe t-shirt… We’ve seen this before. Many times.
I know. That’s what my husband / photographer said, too, when I showed him what I’d found, after several hours’ of shopping in London…
I guess we can conclude that I suck at shopping…
Or, we can take a more positive view and say that I prefer to stick to classics…
Old habits die hard etc…
Still, I’m being a bit reckless here, breaking some of my own rules. You know how much I hate clothes that need to be dry-cleaned, and yet, I bought the skirt I had deemed totally impractical…
What can I say? Every now and then you need to get a showstopper piece…
Of course, only time will tell whether it will become a favourite, but now I’m trying to come up with a few more outfits to justify such an extravagant purchase…
I’m wearing:
trench coat: Burberry (old) / Breton stripe t-shirt: Jigsaw / lace pencil skirt: L.K.Bennett / bag and sunglasses: Chanel / shoes: Clarks (old)
How about you, are you good at shopping?
Tiina
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You've got some wonderful bold coloured coats. bisousSuzanne
Thanks, Suzanne. I'm not really a neutrals kind of girl, I guess…
Love that color on you!! But to answer your question: I love love love shopping, but I've become aware lately that I keep buying the same thing over and over. Got to stop doing this!!! I need color! I need showstopper pieces like you have! Want to go shopping with me?
Thanks, Marea. Oh, I keep buying the same thing over and over again (Breton tops… should at least get them in a different colour for change), and I certainly keep buying the same colours all the time…
It's easy to break the rules when you see a showstopper piece! Your skirt is gorgeous and I love the color of your trench coat!JillDoused In Pink
Thanks, Jill! I have to be careful not to overdo it with those showstopper pieces, though: don't want to end up with a wardrobe full of impractical clothes!
That trench coat is just in a gorgeous color… I have a pea coat that is in a similar color, but I can't wear it anymore, because it has warmed up here! That skirt is gorgeous!
Thanks, Carrie! Lucky you, having good weather. I didn't dare pack away all my wool coats yet, the weather being so unpredictable. Spring sure takes a long time to reach us…
Your trench is gorgeous!! A very unique and beautiful color! But the skirt is also very nice! I love lace and have some similar skirts!wish you a nice weekDana
Thanks, Dana! The skirt is the only lace piece I have, I never quite know how to wear lace. So, I guess I'm learning now to style the skirt…
The skirt is so pretty and it looks amazing with the berry Burberry trench! Thanks so much for sharing with Fun Fashion Friday!OXOXDawn Lucyhttp://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com
Thanks, Dawn! The trench is my favourite (I have a few others, too) because of the colour.
I'm the biggest fan of bright colours so I love your trench and the classic stripe top is so chic. Love LK Bennett too!
Thanks! I've had the trench for ages, but I still love the colour, it is quite unique.
I am so in love with this outfit!! I love the great mix of colors and patterns. Thank you for joining TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you next week. Have a great weekend!Alicewww.happinessatmidlife.com
Thanks, Alice!
Love colour of the jacket ! You look fantastic 🙂 have a lovely weekend 🙂 x
Thanks, Beata!
Yeah, but you don't always get to see a Breton T styled as well as you do! Love, love, love it with the skirt and very cool trench. What a great narrative all those pieces make! I think you're fully reaching your goal of sophistication, pretty lady!
Thanks, Jan!