TRANSITION: DAY TWO

DAY TWO: Double stripes

Okay, so I'm not technically doing anything new here or wearing anything new but one of my fashion resolutions for 2012 was to buy less and buy better, plus to really take stock of my wardrobe. Sometimes, I get a little bored of Breton stripes so I thought a fun way to liven them up a bit would be to layer two of my old stripey tops, in this case my fine knit recycled Zara jumper over my favourite H&M long-sleeved tee. I like the way the white stripey sleeves stick out and mix it up from regular stripes.

This kind of layering is also great for the chilly weather at the moment - it gives a streamlined silhouette while keeping me toasty because as much as I love chunky knits, sometimes you want to wear something with a bit more shape that will fit under a slimline coat. More on that soon...

Worn with: Black Breton stripe jumper, Zara; White Breton stripe tee, H&M; Grey jeans, Miss Selfridge.

TRANSITION: DAY ONE

Day one: Waffle knit jumper, Topshop

So, spring is just round the corner and with it, finally the chance to wear some lighter clothes. Unfortunately, with the weather being as it is, it still seems like a long time off - torrential rain yesterday and now gale force winds are making sartorial choices somewhat difficult. At the weekend, I did a massive clear out of my hanging wardrobe, throwing out about 80% of its contents and re-organising the contents in a way that I could finally see what I actually have. I came across my deer print dress from H&M that I bought at the end of last summer and optimistically thought that I would wear it today. Of course, with the weather being as it is, it couldn't be worn alone so I slung my trusty waffle knit jumper over the top.

I'd been on the hunt for the perfect black chunky waffle jumper for a while when on a rootle in Topshop I came across this one and fell in love. It was a staple piece of my wardrobe during LFW and I've worn it pretty much constantly since. I bought mine from the Petite range and in a larger size so it would be properly slubby because as most of you will know, I love a bit of grunge. At £36, it's been one of my best recent buys. It's still available [here].

Worn with: Deer print dress, H&M; Biker boots, New Look; Cable knit tights, Pretty Polly; Aviators, Ray-Ban.

Oops.

I really am quite awful at blogging lately but with today's sunshine, my vigour for the cybersphere has been renewed and so, with that in mind I've decided it's time to get back on the Thirty Days wagon. This installment's theme will be 'transition'. 'Huh?' I hear you cry. Well, simply put, with the British weather being as mercurial and deceptive as it is (today's sunny skies are marred by the icy winds), this month will be all about moving from Winter to Spring, albeit with one or two pairs of 70 denier tights. Keep an eye out, first post coming later...

Another apology

So, I was meant to come back and then I vanished again. Oops, sorry. I've actually been beavering away on another little side project, just in time for London Fashion Week. If you remember, during LFW I've previously done a serious of posts called Postcards. Well, I thought that this year I might do it as a separate site, so TA-DA! I present to you, Postcards From London:

2012

Hello and happy new year!


Once again, it's time for me to drag myself out of my non-blogging hole and announce that I am not in fact dead/in hospital/no longer blogging. Sorry. I really did mean to blog in December but it's a particularly busy time at work for our desk, then I had the small matter of creaking ever closer to turning 30 to contend with. I'm not quite there yet but 28 was enough to scare the crap out of me and make me start looking into Botox. Then of course there was Christmas which is never as relaxing as it's meant to be, with too much eating, drinking and too many relatives. 


Aforementioned over-eating and drinking has meant that I have spent a disproportionate amount of time in my pajamas on the sofa and not really in any state to take photos. 


However, rest assured I will be back shortly. I will do some kind of mash-up post of December. How's that for a deal?


In the meantime, please enjoy Holly wearing the necklace that I made for her to wear on New Year's Eve.