With all the choice I had in Heatons (see yesterday's post) it took a while to decide what would be my Mother's Day outfit. In the end, I went for separates as I knew I would get more wear out of them. Loved this cowl top with a side tie. SO flattering and really practical for now, with black or denim and a cardi. But it will work equally well with white skinnies in the summer.
Coral Cowl Neck Top (wearing a size 12) |
It's a bit difficult to capture on camera in the poor light this weekend (eh, spring...what's the story??) But hopefully you get the gist. I got size 12 in these. They also come in navy and in two different leg lengths, 29' and 31'. I'm wearing the longer ones.
Then for the scarf - just loved this one - full but light, gorgeous browns, blacks, purple and neon orange.
And as it feels like winter this weekend, I added a black cropped cardigan (H&M) and topped it all off with my Karen Millen trenchcoat for a stylish Mother's Day look.
And how to tie the scarf? Well, a cowl neck doesn't really suit a scarf but it's such a great match with the top and seeing as it's bitterly cold this weekend, I played about with it for a while and decided a loose european loop (check me with the scarf lingo!) works best..
Fold the scarf in half and put round your neck. Put the ends inside the loop and pull tight - voila, you have a European Loop!
Then you open out the loop so that it hides the loose ends. No name for it but hopefully simple to re-create at home? You can let me know :)
So I'll finish by wishing all the mummies out there a very happy Mother's Day. I hope you all get spoiled a little bit today x
Looking every bit the yummy mummy
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Ruth - Room31 x
Thank you Ruth! Ax
DeleteLovely choices. The top is a gorgeous colour on you. Have a lovely Mother's Day & keep warm during this awful weather. (seriously?? what's going on?!) Helen
ReplyDeleteThanks Helen, Ax
DeleteGorgeous - that color is fabulous on you! Happy Mother's Day! xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Joanna - hope you had a good one too, Ax
DeleteLovely top, what a gorgeous colour! The whole outfit looks gorgeous and love the cheeky zip on the trousers. Hope you have had a lovely day xx
ReplyDeleteLove that coral colour - I don't wear it enough! Thanks Sharron, Ax
DeleteLove that scarf and looks gorgeous with your coat x
ReplyDeleteThanks Nic - loving that shade of coral! Ax
DeleteYou got some great items Avril all very versatile. Love the cut of that top it looks very expensive indeed. Hop u had a lovely day! X
ReplyDeleteThanks Trea - lovely and flattering for mummy tummies! Ax
DeleteAre you sure that lawn is real?!?! He he!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with your scarf and coat and that top really suits you x
Tee hee! It is!! Tho at the moment, it's SO flooded. Husband not happy! Ax
DeleteBeautiful scarf and such stunning colours too.
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Thank you! Ax
DeleteWhat a gorgeous top - I can see that it will be worn lots all year round. The scarf is gorgeous too
ReplyDeleteThanks Fiona, Ax
DeleteNice look Avril!! I love those high waisted trousers!! So super flattering and chic! ;-)
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Patricia
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Thank you Patricia! Hope you are well, Ax
DeleteLovely colours for Mother's Day.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jane, Ax
DeleteGreat tuturial! And nice outfit:)
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Thank you Ira, off to check out your blog also! Ax
DeleteHi Avril! Lovely vibrant choices-the scarf and top are gorgeous and provide a great pop of colour too! Hope you're feeling better and have a nice week xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Sharon, Ax
DeleteLoving the scarf! Colours are gorgeous with your top. Hope you had lovely Mothers Day. Gina x
ReplyDeleteThank you Gina, it was a lovely day, Ax
DeleteThe very epitome of a yummy mummy !!
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks Emma - just like your good self! Ax
DeleteWow, I am not a mom, but you are taking stylish Mom to the next level. Makes me want to buy all the clothes you are wearing!
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you Dee! Ax
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