Fashion chat- Dressed up or down??? All welcome!!

TangledMemories_2

Morning people!

Am currently sat in work, trying to keep warm (and awake). The system I really need to do my job has crashed (quelle surprise!) so...boredom is creeping in!
Couldn't be bothered choosing what to wear this morning so:
*White long sleeved top - Matalan (£5)
*White vest top (underneath) - Primark (£1.50)
*Dark indigo bootcut jeans - Asda (£9 - woo!)
*Black "Ugg-style" boots - Asda (£8)
*"Groovy Frog" socks - Primark (50p)

minerva_windsong

Morning all!

Got back from Istanbul yesterday - had most fun time, lots of things to see, lovely food and plenty of shopping! Although I should hasten to add that I didn't buy all that much as the Grand Bazaar scared me a bit, seeing as how you can't look at anything for more than two seconds before you're being persuaded to buy it and they don't understand the concept of 'browsing'.

Anyhoo, not at work today as I was supposed to be off tomorrow anyway and my lovely boss said I may as well have today off as well, so here's what I'm wearing:

- Blue wrap around three quarter sleeve jumper (Joe Browns)
- Cream scoop neck T shirt with print of a girl in a Chinese style dress holding an umbrella (Mavi, which is a bit like a Turkish version of Gap)
- Denim pencil skirt with silver military style buttons (New Look)
- Black tights (M&S)

Later will be adding my brown Rocket Dog boots if I go out.

That said though the plan for today is to sort out my unpacking and washing, apply to jobs and try to remain calm and not get stressed about stuff.

Have a good day everyone!

piratefairy

Definitely the start of Autumn here..Time for a holiday I think, will have a look at laet deals etc at lunch I think..

Anyway, today's work outfit (not the best choice as I've been moving desks and computers round all morning)..

Mushroom long-sleeved dress with red horse print, H&M yrs ago (£20ish I think)
Black leggings, from my large collection
Leopard print pumps, inspired by yday's thread
Bright red nails and lips
Red bow on Alice band, and various red bangles and pearly bead bracelets..

Am becoming quite a fan of loads of bracelets at the moment, having not really worn any for ages, the ones you get from Primark which have heaps of beaded ones in a bunch are fab, and I've been wearing loads at a time as my only costume jewellery recently..

juby_2002

piratefairy wrote: »

Am becoming quite a fan of loads of bracelets at the moment, having not really worn any for ages, the ones you get from Primark which have heaps of beaded ones in a bunch are fab, and I've been wearing loads at a time as my only costume jewellery recently..

into really into bracelets too atm, i have loads. i got the bunch ones yeasterday,, in each colour.

im into to pearls as well. my friends has a gorgeous medium sized pearl necklace that comes just below her bust, it has a huge cross on it with pearl gems in the centre. its lush. she got it from ingoldmells in skegness for £3,,,,,,, it looks designer and not cheap and tacky at all.

I NEED IT

piratefairy

What's ingoldmells??

daisybella

piratefairy, I'm in to bracelets at the moment too, gotta love Primark!

me today:

silence and noise boyfriend jeans- £4.99 Urban Outfitters sale (score of the year!)
peach silk blend 3/4 sleeve top- H&M, gift from a friend
chunky knit cape- £12 new look
gold jazz shoe type things- £5 (also buy one get on free) random little shop
loads of gold and beaded bracelets- various places
gold bow necklace- made by me

juby_2002

piratefairy wrote: »

What's ingoldmells??

its the huge market that is in fantasy island, on the outskirts of skegness.

its fab. i once went a few years ago and got a sizable tax rebate the same week, needless to say i blew most if it:o

piratefairy

juby_2002 wrote: »

its the huge market that is in fantasy island, on the outskirts of skegness.

its fab. i once went a few years ago and got a sizable tax rebate the same week, needless to say i blew most if it:o

Sounds fab, but quite a trek from Shropshire That said, I have a LOT of holiday entitlement left this year, was thinking of either a last minute deal, or a "staycation", inspired by GrammarGirl's week!! So will set to making a list of things I want to do / places to visit, and see how they pan out geographically..

Also, was after some help..Have been planning to invest in a bike for ages, in a green attempt to travel to work in a more eco-friendly way..The one I want is rather pricey, though, so will be waiting till Xmas for the parents to help me out. So that's sorted..However, I will be needing to invest in some pedal-friendly footwear (I'm thinking my usual footwear of Irregular Choice heels just won't cut it!!)..Any suggestions..

GrammarGirl

Hi all. Going shopping with my mum in a bit, yay! It's overcast and grey here but not too cold, currently debating whether to take my mac with me. Anyway, here's today's:

Skinny jeans
Pink and green ditsy floral print chiffon blouse (Again! £4, Laura Ashley via eBay)
White vest
Brown cardi
Pink lace, chain and pearl headband with corsage (£8, Accessorize)
Green pumps with bows (£25, Topshop)
Beige mac (Maybe! £22, Primark)
Slouchy leather satchel bag (£120, Fossil)

Happy Thursday! Can't believe my week off is almost over!

GrammarGirl

piratefairy wrote: »

Sounds fab, but quite a trek from Shropshire That said, I have a LOT of holiday entitlement left this year, was thinking of either a last minute deal, or a "staycation", inspired by GrammarGirl's week!! So will set to making a list of things I want to do / places to visit, and see how they pan out geographically..

Also, was after some help..Have been planning to invest in a bike for ages, in a green attempt to travel to work in a more eco-friendly way..The one I want is rather pricey, though, so will be waiting till Xmas for the parents to help me out. So that's sorted..However, I will be needing to invest in some pedal-friendly footwear (I'm thinking my usual footwear of Irregular Choice heels just won't cut it!!)..Any suggestions..

Oooh hello piratefairy, you should definitely go for the staycation! We've had such a fun, relaxing time. We're saving for the holiday of a lifetime next summer so we didn't want to spend lots of cash, but I think everyone needs a nice break from work. We've visited all sorts of places this week, and it's just nice to spend time together too. Do it!

As for bike footwear... I'm the least active person ever so not much help, but Primark sell fabric plimsolls for £2ish, sure they'd do. You can always carry your heels in your bag and change before anyone spots you! Although I quite like plimsolls, think they look cute.