11 January 2012

Patterned blouse, pinafore dress & shiny shoes.

Back to School!
Dress: Zara Blouse: UO Coat: Greenwich Market, years ago! Bag: Cath Kidston Gloves: Christmas Present Shoes: Christmas Present/Russell and Bromley
I'm not really sure what my face/arms are doing in these pictures, and I really don't like these pictures at all! Oh well. I've only ever worn this dress once before, and it was for a job interview, so I'm always a bit worried that when I wear it I look like i'm ready for work, or school with the blouse under it! I really like that sort of school-y look, with tweed, knit jumpers, collared shirts, and plainer colours. I love how Cait of Wayward daughter dresses, especially during the colder months, with her lovely coats, tartan scarfs and berets. I don't know if it's noticeable, but my gloves are on a string! A couple of years ago, I bought some stringed gloves from Cath Kidston, they were amazing, I don't think I took them off ever, apart from when I lost them, and then never found them. I've since been on the look out for some similar ones and managed to find two pairs that I liked, the Cath Kidston ones in my last post, and these Jack Wills ones!
It's my appraisal week at Uni, which means i've only got tutor meetings this week, which also means i'm going to be spending a lot of time cooped up in my room working, which is not something I enjoy! At least my modules for this term sound interesting, one is called the Victorian Occult, so i'm going to enjoy reading up about seances, magicians and the supernatural. Hope your new term back at University/college/six form/school is going well!
Love, Charlestown xoxo.
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29 comments

  1. This is such a pretty outfit! I love the patterned blouse and your coat and gloves aswell, you look beautiful! :) xxx

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  2. You look gorgeous, and how tiny is your waist!?!?! x

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  3. Aw I love this outfit, your blouse and coat are just perfect! Hope your tutor meetings go well sweet, I have feedback week next week and I'm absolutely terrified!

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  4. love the lining & the buttons on your coat! and your cameo necklace is so cute, i've only ever seen them in coral, never that lovely pale pink!

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  5. Such a gorgeous outfit! You look lovely, love your jewellery and amazing coat! xx

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  6. love that coat! :) and reading up on victorian seances and magicians sounds really interesting! (if you like old skool ghost stories a good fiction read is susan hill's 'the small hand' or 'the woman in black' check em out if you haven't read them! :) much love x

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  7. cute outfit, love the way you've styled the blouse under the dress - preppy but pretty at the same time xxx

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  8. so obsessed with cute collars to this is perfection! love your dress - looks great on you.
    FASHION JUNKIE
    xoxo

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  9. Your dress is absolutely gorgeous! It looks lovely with the blouse underneath.

    xoxo.

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  10. love the outfit, definitely doesn't look too worky or schooly. and those gloves are the cutest :)
    i know how you feel with the university workload!

    http://vckyv.blogspot.com

    xx

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  11. That outfit looks so cute on you! I love that you used that dress for a job interview but how you are wearing it in a more casual way! :)
    That blouse is perfect!

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  12. I love this outfit, so pretty! X

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  13. Love that little blouse and pink and cream necklace!

    simplyyoursamb.blogspot.com

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  14. I love EVERYTHING about this outfit! The dress combo is amazing! Loving your blog, definitely following :-)

    shabna x x
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  15. this is the cutest! love the shirt. x

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  16. i love your dress! really gorgeous

    chlo @chlowitty blogs
    having a small giveaway too!

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  17. ohhh I love this outfit sweet, so perfect xxx

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  18. This outfit is perfection, such a cute dress! I adore the way you belted it <3
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  19. Murray you actual babe! I only just saw this post.. Funnily enough today at work, I wore my purple dress like this with a polka dot blouse (possibly looked horrible!) but you certainly pull it off well.. It's definitely my favourite look, preppy,geek chic!
    WINNER xx

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  20. That outfit is precious. So very precious!

    -Kate
    WhileISipMyTea.blogspot.com

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  21. You have the exact kind of style that I wish I could pull off! So so so cute. I love your blog, the layout is so clear and the pictures are awesome. Oooohhh. I am going to be creepy and read over your posts now haha.

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  22. This is a gorgeous outfit! Love the buttons on the coat especially x

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  23. Just came here from the lovely Kim at Sweet Monday's blog and I'm so glad I did! You've got such beautiful, elegant style. I looove this blouse!xx

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  24. Love your blog, Im following :-) you have great style

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