Outfit Of The Day: Purple If You Please

I should probably preface this by saying there is nothing to see here, lol. 

After all this is a super casual outfit, I am sure anyone reading this could pull a similar outfit from their own closets. Alas this is what I am wearing today. 

I had to complete a few errands today, including returning library books, sampling perfume and scoping out the deals/offers/sales in Boots and Superdrug.  

 (The Simple hydrating mist is a great dupe for the MAC fix plus travel mini #justsaying #saving #budget #cheapncheerful)

The Garments 

Shoes - Zara

Trousers - Mango

Belt - Oasis

T shirt - Primark 

Cardigan - Forever 21

There you go, 

my outfit of today.

xx

Blogmas Day 10 - Knitwear Maintenance

By Knitwear Designer Madeleine Thompson 

1.  Wash in Hair shampoo. (cashmere is made from goats hair, after all) or a mild detergent made for fine fabrics.

2. Always wash knitwear by hand. (this hand washing business will be my undoing) Wash cashmere in cold water . Don't panic if you see colour in the water - this is just the yarn releasing dye and is normal.

3. Never wring cashmere (apply this principle to all knitwear, it will increase the fabric life) Press and dry flat between towels for the perfect finish.

4. Use a cashmere brush after washing to get rid of any piling. (Piling = those little balls on your knitwear.) Your cashmere will look new again.

5. when storing your knitwear, keep it folded. Hanging can distort the shape of the garment.

6. To avoid those dreaded moth attacks, fill your drawers with scented deterrents such as cedar balls or lavender - moths hate the smell. Failing that, freezing you cashmere in a protective bag will kill any moths or larvae - strange but true! (some say this is true for fine denim as well)

7. When storing, fold your pieces around a sheet of tissue paper to help prevent wrinkles. 

8. Treat stains as quickly as possible, rinsing immediately with cold water (hot water may set stain). If garments get wet dry away from direct heat , then brush in direction of the nap. 


Glamour Magazine November 2012

What to Wear to Work - Knitwear

     As the frostier season bears down upon us, many will turn to layering up as a way to stay warm during the winter months. However do not fear, one can still be stylish, warm and appropriately dressed for the workplace even with layered clothing. A coat or jacket is a great layering piece but layers can also be created by adding various types of knitwear such as jumpers (sweaters) and also cardigans. 

     These pieces can be worn alone, over shirts, blouses and also under jackets and blazers to create a refined look. Just because it is cold, does not mean that we cannot be cute. Knitwear is versatile addition to a winter work wear wardrobe as it comes in various degrees of thickness, patterns and shapes. Knitted dresses, cardigans, jumpers and scarves are all pieces which can be used to create a stylish layered ensemble. 

Pumpkin Cardigan Zara 

Pumpkin Jumper Zara 

"Fashion fades but Style remains eternal." - Yves Saint Laurent