The White Shirt from 9 - 5 to 5 - 9 and all the time in between

Whenever I buy something new, I get a little tingly feeling, which makes me happy, the shoppers high. ( you know what I am speaking about, lol) Plus if the item was on SALE (50% off or more, anything less is not a sale.) You need to tie string around me to keep me grounded because I will float away on joy. I work hard, and I enjoy spending my coins. At the same time,

 when I buy something I make sureeeeeeeeeeeee  I get my moneys worth. Unless a beauty item is giving me an allergic reaction, I am using that sucker down to the last drop, swipe, squeeze. In relation to clothing,

 I never by an outfit, I buy pieces. A skirt here, a shirt there, some trousers, a pair of shoes. I do not buy an item unless I can think of at least 5 places I can wear it or a few items in my closet I can mix and match it with. 

With that in mind I am putting together my new series named the White Shirt Series ( I still need to finish my MAC series but I will get to that.) Some of the photos will be old photos from blog posts before,  some of the pictures will be new and other photos I have had sitting on my computer for eons (waiting for the inspiration to arrive, or maybe the sunshine. 

Shoes - Office, Jeans - Zara, Belt - GAP, Shirt - T. M. Lewin,
Blazer - Zara, Lipstick - MAC Ruby Woo, Bag - Zara

Boots - Diesel, Jeans - Zara, Belt - GAP, Shirt - T. M. Lewin,
Blazer - Zara

Shoes - Zara, Trousers - Next, Shirt - T. M. Lewin,
Blazer - Zara

Have a great Saturday  my lovelies.

xoxo

What to Wear to Work - Classics Black & White

        There is nothing which can beat a classic pairing for a presentation, an interview or a day at the office, crisp white shirt, tailored black trousers and black leather court shoes. It is great to try new things, inject colour or various fashion elements into your work wear wardrobe. However in this time of austerity one needs to project an image of sobriety and capability. The classics will have you looking capable and suitable always.

El capitane

A bit more posed

 Fooling around

                     T.M. Lewin new collection of womenswear video - same look different year. 


Shirt - T.M. Lewin

Trousers - Tailored by Next (trousers were further tailored /taken in at the waist)

Shoes - Barrats 

Fashion fades by style remains eternal. - Yves Saint Laurent

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What to wear to Work - The Navy Blazer

     When one thinks of a Navy Blazer prep school boys and Gossip Girl like images come to mind. However in the realm of Style, A Navy Blazer is as essential today as it was 70 Years ago when adorned by Carey Grant. The  Navy blazer is a great piece to have in your work wear wardrobe. 

      It is a true Classic just like the White shirt and unlike fashionable items of clothing it sustains the trends year after year, month after month and season after season. The materials may change, the lapels may be resized, patches and other embellishments may be added, but the fundamentals remain the same, they just keep getting upgraded.  A Navy blazer compliments neutrals and colours very well, and can be used to elevate or downgrade a look very easily. Every professional should own a Navy blazer, EVERYONE regardless to whether you consider yourself stylish or plain.

    

 Zara Twill Blazer - Navy 

     

Navy Blazer,

Finished look Zara Blazer, T.M. Lewin Cutaway 2 fold poplin shirt, Next tailored trousers and Leather court shoes from Barrats.

Navy Blazer - Zara 

White Shirt - T.M. Lewin

Trousers - Next (Altered to fit at a tailor) 

Leather Court shoes - Barrats

Miss Mai

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