Dress (ancient), Tights and Boots all from Dorothy Perkins, Long Sleeved T shirt (under dress) Primark and Cardigan from a boutique in Berlin
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| I had to wear my chunky cardigan to protect me from the gale force winds! |
We have gone from sub zero temperatures, knee deep snow and thick ice to gale force winds, heavy rain and flooding all in the space of a couple of days. You have to love the good old British weather for keeping you on your toes. Despite the grim weather I woke up really wanting to wear this summer dress that I haven't worn since I went to Los Angeles back in October 2011. I obviously made it cold weather appropriate, layering it up over a long sleeved t shirt with navy 120 denier tights (almost like leggings really!) and topped it off with my big chunky cardigan and my trusty knee boots. I was lovely and warm and it cheered me up wearing a piece of summer in this gloomy weather :)
Today was the first day of my week off, I mainly pottered about doing housework this morning and then went into town this afternoon to collect my prescription and take some things back. I also went into Primark and didn't buy anything, it was like a miracle!! Maybe I am reformed?! I doubt it haha, I think I was just tired and it was nearly closing time so I felt rushed, I hate feeling like that when I am shopping.
Tomorrow I am starting on the wardrobe sort out, it is a BIG job (and what I mainly took the week off for) I need to get myself to sleep now so I am rested and ready for it. Wish me luck!!!
Also, don't forget to enter my giveaway to win yourself an inlovewithfashion dress. Good luck if you enter!!
So cute! I love that dress!
ReplyDeleteLiz
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Thanks Liz :)
DeleteCute outfit! This is a great way to bring a bit of Summer into your cold Monday! Great outfit post.
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Sofia
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Thanks Sofia :)
DeleteVery cute dress!!! You certainly look Summery!!!! Love the Navy Blue tights & Boots!!! Stay warm!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Shawner :)
Deletelooks so cute ! i love the stripes x
ReplyDeleteThanks Holly :)
DeleteHurrah for week off. I am officially off now. Must not think about work every again. Well, until Sunday, or Saturday when I am full of dread about returning.
ReplyDeleteI love the dress Janine. You look wonderful, as always !
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Thanks, enjoy your week off too :)
DeleteLove that dress! So summery!
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Fierce & Fashionable
Thanks Michelle :)
Deletevery cute :)
ReplyDeletecute dress
ReplyDeletelove the navy blue stripes!
ReplyDeleteYou have the cutest outfits using simple pieces. Love it! I like to wear bright things (like the tie-dye scarf I made) on gloomy days. It makes me feel happy and I hope it makes the people around me feel more cheerful too. :) Cold weather sucks!!! lol
ReplyDeleteI love this outfit so much, yay for stripes and weeks off xx
ReplyDeleteLove this dress and you are right it is VERY LA!
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Mags
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Love these stripes such a flattering combo :o)
ReplyDeleteLove that dress; DP does so beautiful clothes. You look adorable.
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Thanks, DP is one of my favourite shops :)
DeleteAnother really fabulous post, i love that dress.
ReplyDeleteTxx
http://fantasticfunfashion.blogspot.co.uk/
Thanks Tracy :)
DeleteStripyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the wardrobe sort out!
Lx
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Thanks, I will need it :)
DeleteGood luck with the sorting, Janine:) And OMG! Our weather here in Toronto has been crazy too! I think Mother Nature is having a laugh with us, you know? Sigh...
ReplyDeleteAnd love that dress and how you winterized it:)
Thanks Emmy :) Mother Nature is definitely having a laugh at our expense!
DeleteLook at you, cutie pie! I hear you about the winter. So hard to stay inspired to dress up with all this bitter cold. I'm so ready for spring!!!!! Can't wait to hear about your sorting adventures.
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Thanks :) I have seen your winter and it is COLD!! I am not surprised you are ready for Spring! I would be in my onesie permanently with the heating blasting out refusing to go anywhere if it was that cold here haha
DeleteHappy Wednesday (I am late replying haha)
Nice dress! I love wet and windy days when I'm inside in the warm all cosied up! xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks, me too :) all cosy :)
DeleteUK weather is funny, isn't it? But the people are funnier. One snowflake and we're all running round like headless chickens. But you're right, it's been so windy since the snow melted.
ReplyDeleteI like how you matched your boots and belt.
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It is very weird weather indeed, we are very much keep calm and carry on up in Yorkshire though, everyone just puts on snow boots and coats and walks to work or where they need to go. We had some fun laughing at the news showing people in London and Kent panicking and trying to drive their cars in it when the roads weren't gritted properly. I really hope you aren't from that neck of the woods and if you are I am sorry, no offence meant haha. Thanks :) and for the link, will check it out :)
DeleteYay for a week off! I've actually found the weather pretty bearable at the moment, it's almost warm! Love this outfit, your cardigan looks extra snuggly :) xo
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Which part of the UK are you in? I need to head in that direction lol. It has been 80mph winds, severely heavy rain (hello floods) and about -1 degrees with wind chill up in West Yorkshire. I preferred the snow haha.
DeleteGlad you left your links on the Flock Together blog, this is a super cute outfit!! I really don't know how you people even leave the house in that weather haha but I do like your layering of the big sweater!
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