Noir et blanc: Monochrome moments

Hi Lovers,

I am an avid lover of monochrome and I tend to start the "all monochrome everything"" campaign mid way through January for a few weeks. After I have flung on the brightest , richest colours to cheer up the London cold drudgery and folded away the party wear after the the last 2 months of rampant bacchanalia. It is time to dedicate myself to monochrome. I love how you just look put together and finished in monochrome. Whether you go full on with the black and white or you pull together a black ensemble with a pop of white.

I love the simplicity of monochrome. It is chic and stylish for all occasions and means that you don't have to think too hard when you get up at the crack of dawn. Nor does it assault your eyes and senses with the vibrancy of colour lol. I am not a morning person and the cold offends me- Warmer days where art thou?

I haven't spent much money on myself this year so far or over Christmas in regards to clothes ( steady on we are 20 days in!) and I am loving the feeling of "shopping my closet". I have so many black and white items and bags for days. A a few of which you might remember from my Shoppers+ Pouches post.

 Here are a few items that I have in my closet or am considering *ahem* buying that are very good value or in the sales.

Boohoo Abbie Grid Print Duster Coat

 ASH feeling stretch feeling stretch boots

F&F Printed shirt dress

ASOS TALL Midi Skater Dress With Short Sleeves

Gingham Lace Trim Ankle Socks

Newlook white chunky multi buckle cut out boots

MAC Ruby Woo  (because why not?!)

Until pastel Fridays and animal print Mondays kick in  (joking lol)........

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

xoxo

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Christmas Day outfit ideas 2014

Hi Guys,

I thought I would come by with one last post before Christmas and give you all some outfit ideas for the big ol' turkey day. We never have a dress code in my house so our outfit choices vary from year year. Regardless of how you are sending your day the options above have you covered. 

Lets get to it----->

The show stopper- old school glamour

Lavish Alice rose gold reverse sequin bodycon dress

Aldo LIVERGNANO heel

Monsoon Marjorie Faux Fur Stole

Christmas bloom- casual cocktails

H&M Fine-knit jumper

Miss Selfridges Chelsea block heel sandals

Newlook Black Floral Print Skater Midi Skirt

It's all about the boots- chilled times

eBay graphic Happy Birthday Jesus jumper (although evidence does show march is more likely)

Topshop Tall Ponte high-waist treggings

ASOS All that jazz glitter ankle boots (sold out) Alternative here

Totally dotty....I woke up like this

Tesco F&F Spot Print Cuddle Sweat Top

Tesco F&F Polka Dot Brushed Fleece Lounge Pants

Asda Penguin Socks

Have an amazing Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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AW14: wrap it up!

Now you might not actually be able to take your blankets to work (if only) but these are the next big thing.

Cape/blankets/wraps or shawls call them what you will are always an important autumn/winter piece!

I love over sized wraps as there is something so Amazonian warrior princess about them.

They work with everything and just elevate an outfit.

If you are a little scared of the open nature of the wrap you can easily modify they with a few stitches to create arm holes or add belt loops for a more fitted look.

 It is super easy to do and takes 5 minutes.

Here are so affordable beauties to help you battle stylishly through the gusty wind that is occurring in London.

1- classic

Matalan Monochrome tasselled shawl £12

2- Traditional

Boohoo Lovisa Paisley print tassel blanket £22

3-Ethnic

 Topshop Aztec Cape £32

4- Old school

Dark green check print blanket wrap £19.99

Are you a fan of the blanket/ wrap?

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

xoxo

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