Animal print top, skirt, heels, little black dress, blazer, boots

In an attempt to look more 'professional' and learn to remix my wardrobe, this is what I wear to work on Tue. I have been out of the habits of wearing a necklace and ear rings for a long time, although I seem to still purchase them from time to time! I think it would probably look better with another goldish necklace for layering. 

On reflection of my outfit, I actually don't like this look. I feel there are too many colours in my upper body, although you cannot really see the cami. I think I will wear the white cardi with this blouse next time.

Blouse: New Look (last worn) - bought on eBay 

Cami: Dorothy Perkins

Skirt: a very old one (last worn)

Cardi: Uniqlo

Heels: Clarks

Necklace: recent purchase on eBay

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I've been thinking about what to wear to work today since Baby D went to sleep last night.  I fell asleep in thinking 'Oh Gosh, I haven't got anything to wear to work tomorrow!' (My only black smart trousers still await to be washed, and I don't feel like wearing a dress that I wore last week). 

This morning, I woke up with the same worry. Once Baby D is fed and content with his daddy downstairs, I had a bit of time to open the wardrobe in daylight (we are still co-sleeping at night) and I can now see clearly what have been neglected.... I then dug out two summer dresses and the blazer. I decided to go with this little black summer dress, bought ages ago! 

What I like about this dress is it works for both casual and work occasions. And the design on the waist gives it more character - it will go really well with any Balenciaga moto bags!!  

The weather in the northern UK has been rather mild, a summer dress with thick warm leggings/tights and boots are just fine during day time. (And I actually took off the blazer in my office today.)   

Dress: bought ages ago in Taiwan

Nude Blazer: bought in Taiwan in Dec 2013 (around the time I discovered my pregnancy!)

Boots: Hush Puppies

Bag: as usual

I did wear the bar necklace this morning, but by the time I got to my office, I somehow lost it!!! (I have only worn it for a handful time!) My plan was to wear the bar necklace with the one in the picture as layering....

AA xxxx

Dress up

Dress: Topshop maternity dress (bought 2012-13 autumn/winter)

Knitted top: Dorothy Perkins

Boots: Clark's

Blazer: F&F 

Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs Hillier Hobo Bag

Another dress combination day...

I love this purple maternity dress ! Although it is definitely way too loose on waist without a baby bump, I love the fabric and colour. I think it will go better with a top or cardi that fits the waist line better than what I've got on today.

It was 8 degree in the morning when we set off, but it was snowing in the afternoon. So I was a bit cold in the snow  ha ha : (

AA xxx

blue top, black trousers, Marc Jacobs Hobo bag

top: White Stuff cotton top (old)

trousers: Next 12R (2014 s/s)

shoes: ASOS safari leather heels

bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Hillier Hobo bag

blazer: F&F - not in the picture

scarf: ASOS owl print (2014 autumn) - not in the picture

This is what I wear to work on Friday. A day mostly stayed in my office, reviewing student essays and catching up with emails and diary. In other words, a day involved very little social.... After having so many busy days, this is exactly what I needed the most, to catch up with myself. 

I like my new Marc by Marc Jacobs hobo bag very much, and I prefer to wear it on the long strap. And when I went to pick up Baby D, I then changed it to cross body - so, very functional.

AA xxx

Oasis grey dress, F&F blazer, Clarke heels

I am really into this habit of keeping a records, either photos or by heart, of what I wear. Even though I didn't get a chance to take outfit photos yesterday, I still wanted to document what I wore....

So, I wore this grey dress to work (last worn here, but without the belt today), with a black tights, black Clarke heels (last worn here) and F&F blazer (last worn there).

Had a presentation to do in the afternoon, and sat in on another presentation in the morning - So, I wanted to wear something more formal, but still quite laid back. I don't think this dress fits into this category in the end, and I felt I was slightly over-dressed for the occasion. A pair of black trousers with a blouse might be better for this occasion - must remember this next time.



AA xxx

jersey dress, blazer, Balenciaga city

 

dress: new purchase this month

shoes: ASOS safari heels

blazer: F&F

bag: Balenciaga violet city

necklace: French Connection (new purchase this month)

received the dress the day before and decided to wear it to work the next day!  

AA xxx

what a colourful day! blouse, jeggings, blazer, Balenciaga violet city

top: Forever 21

black jeggings

blazer: F&F 

bag: Balenciaga violet city

shoes: ASOS safari leather heels

to be honest, I didn't manage to look at myself in a full length mirror all day! so I had no idea how this top worked (or not) with the jeggings - this may sound ridiculous, but if you are a mother of young children you may know how this happens, I just didn't have time to do so before I had to rash out the house for work. 

the top is a new purchase on eBay in July. not very pleased with the size, one size too big for me - cannot get a refund when buying things off eBay. with a blazer on, it's all right, at least that's what I thought to myself.

love my leather heels and Balenciaga violet city - they look gorgeous together!! 

last worn: blazer, bag, shoes, jeggings

AA xxx

flowery blouse, blazer, jeggings, Balenciaga city

  

top: French Connection 

jeggings

blazer: F&F 

bag: Balenciaga city in violet 

shoes: Hush Puppies

What I wear today are all new purchases on eBay in July and August (not the handbag and the shoes).  It often surprises me what you can get/find on eBay. 

I really like this flowery top, it brightens up my all black outfit. And again it can be dress up or dress down. Plus, it matches my violet city! 

AA xxx

Grey dress, black blazer, what I wore to a funeral

dress: Oasis (new purchase on eBay in Aug)

blazer: Mango 

shoes: Clarke black low heels

bag: Marc Jacob in indigo colour

A very sad day. Still found it hard to accept the loss.

ps. Second photo is from the original eBay listing.

AA xxx

Purple x black for a family day out

top: French Connection

black jeggings

blazer: George at ASDA

bag: Marc Jacobs in indigo colour

shoes: Clarke black heels

[three things]

1. a family day out with the in-laws and ended in Toby's calvery. 

2. I've swapped the shoes in the picture to my walking companion, Hush Puppies brown flat in the last minute. And it proved to be a very smart idea as I was walking and holding hands with Baby D in the car park while waiting for a table! 

3. now, looking at the #OOTD photo, this outfit would actually work for work!!

AA xxx

Maxi dress for work

maxi dress: Primark (new purchase) 

blazer: George

bag: Balenciaga cross perforation anthracite work 

shoes: Hush Puppies flat

necklace: House of Harlow style sunburst (not in the picture) 

[outfit]

This is my first time ever, trying on a maxi dress! And, because I don't know whether this style will suit me or not, I bought a second-hand one on eBay for the experiment.  

I'd normally like to wear something more formal when I am teaching. Although today is one of those occasions, I just cannot wait to wear my first maxi dress and get a feeling of what it is like to have it on all day. 

It feels very good, like every inch of my skin is breathing, and I don't need to worry about big wind as well.  But, I am not sure if I will wear it again when I am teaching. Even if I do, I will certainly have it on with a different pair of shoes, something more leathery or with heels for formal occasions, and with a different blazer too.  

It is a very comfortable outfit, especially going to work with my personal driver, aka hubby. AI feel each inch of my skin is breathing.... But, I think it is too casual for teaching, especially when I had to take off the blazer because of the stiff room temperature. And it will not be a good choice if I have to commute on public transport, especially not with a pram! 

AA xxx