Take one top that caught my eye in Primark this week. These marl tops are a lovely loose fit, mid-weight soft fabric and come in a few great colours. They were well picked over when I was in so I ended up buying a 14 as it was the smallest size left.
It's nice but a bit plain. Let's add a scarf - from my shop. A favourite one that I immediately claimed for myself when it came in...
Now I posted the pictures of this outfit on Avenue 57 and on the School Gate Style Facebook page on Saturday and within a couple of hours, the scarf sold out. Sorry :( but I will try to pick up a few more next time I'm ordering from that wholesaler....oh and I've ordered some gorgeous new scarves today from my other wholesaler that will arrive in a few days. They are stunning - watch this space!
Back to my outfit..next step, let's smarten up and add a jacket from Dunnes (an oldie)...
Last step...needs a little bit of red somewhere so I'll add a coloured bag from Zara..
Voila! Now, on looking at the photos, I think black ankle boots would look better but it was such a nice day, I had to take the opportunity to get the ankles out.
So there you go - the outfit that took me from shops to drop offs to the out of hours doctors at 8.30pm on a Saturday night. Everything is ok now with the poorly wee one but I missed XFactor and the ironing. Thank goodness for catch up today (not on the ironing front...)
Ok - back to Downton now...one of the best bits about the winter drawing in. Hope you've had a good weekend!
Ax
Blow the boots - make the most of the sunshine while you can.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great look.
Thank you Jane! x
DeleteLovely outfit Avril....the heat has thrown me this weekend clothes wise!! Hope your little one is better:)
ReplyDelete~Anne xx
I know Anne - such a mixture of cold and warmth. So tricky to get right and thanks, the little one is fine now. They get ill so quickly but get better fast also, Ax
DeleteHi Avril! Oh snap! I bought the grey marl and beige marl and wore my grey one under my thrifted Chanel jacket when I went to London last week- I've been buying a few key pieces from Primark lately, these tops are so good value for money! Love how you've styled yours, you look lovely!! xx
ReplyDeleteAha - great minds! Must check out your blog to see if you've been modelling them. Thanks for dropping by Sharon, Ax
DeleteHi Avril, I love this outfit you have put together the colours are lovely on you. Nikki x
ReplyDeleteThank you Nikki! x
DeleteI love this post... the outfit looks 'ordinary' at first and yet so stylish with just a few steps - great way for others to learn from the skills that are second nature to you.
ReplyDeleteNic xx
ps you look lovely!
What a lovely comment Nic - thank you. It's been a popular post - I will definitely do it again, Ax
DeleteLove the look Avril and really hope the little one is better now - thank goodness for the out of hours doctor service - although over here we have to take ourselves down to our local Walk in' surgery and see the triage nurse. Loving the scarves - after my purchase in the charity shop the other week, we now have a scarf and handbag stand in our local shopping mall.... Not good when I walk that way to and from our local Asda and one can't help but be tempted.... especially when they are meant to be £5 each or 3 for £10... Thought I might buy a few on the pretence of putting them away for Christmas presents....!
ReplyDeleteSounds good....at least scarves are an inexpensive way to dress up an outfit. That's what I love about them..and thank you - the little one is back to her usual cheerful self again. Ax
DeleteI really like your step by step photos. Great idea. The top is a total bargain. Looks really comfy :)
ReplyDeleteLou xx
Thanks Louise - it's a fab top. Perfect for layering! Hope you're well, Ax
DeleteLove this - it's amazing how a scarf can transform an outfit! You demonstrate it perfectly here! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Joanna! x
DeleteI'm not surprised that scarf sold out, it's gorgeous. x
ReplyDeleteThanks Natalie - have tried to get it again but they are all gone :( Ax
DeleteGorgeous scarf! I'm in the boots/shoes dilemma at the moment. Gone back to being hot and sunny here again :) X
ReplyDeleteIt's a funny one - I feel like it's shoe weather still but it's quite chilly then when you're out for a while! First world problems, eh?! Ax
DeleteGreat outfit Avril and that scarf is just gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteThank you Jane - so glad I managed to snaffle one of them before it sold out! Ax
DeleteI bought that same top in blue! I love how you have accessorised it with the lovely scarf and jacket. Looks lovely :-)
ReplyDeleteYay - great minds! I wish I picked up a couple of other colours too...might have to take a look on Saturday x
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