Outfit du Jour - Lunch Date with a Friend

So, I'm not sure I mentioned this, but last week we picked up Casper, my boyfriend's family dog before his parents relocate to NYC. He's gorgeous- a huge weimaraner that requires large amounts of walking! I've gotten into the habit of waking up early on weekdays before work and taking him for a nice romp around the farm. Unfortunately, Cass has now taken to waking me up at the same time on a weekend. This morning was no different, and here was our view (at 6.30am!)...

But I shouldn't really complain, it does give me plenty of time to get showered and beautified in the mornings! Today I've got a lunch date with a friend in The Cotswolds, and the weather couldn't be nicer, see above picky. To celebrate, I'm getting my legs out but don't worry, I slapped a layer of instant tan on.  

So my Outfit du Jour consists of...Gant tortoise shell sunnies, Markus Lupfer 'Sinner' tee, Firetrap skirt, Jimmy Choo pink croc clutch and Aldo nude courts.  

Let me know what you think!

Outfit du Jour - Casual Friday

So it's Friday! Yay! And it's sunny! Double Yay! Friday's for me mean casual attire in the office, which I always think is quite tricky as I don't want to come in looking too dressed down. Plus for those that know me, you'll know that I don't really do casual! 

With this in mind, I've gone for jeans on my lower half. The J Brand Martini Flare in indigo to be specific! I love J Brand-the fit's great, the quality's amazing and the shape of these flares is just perfect. Don't get me wrong I love a good skinny jean but there's something about a flare that I just can't get enough of at the minute (plus I saw VB in a pair at the beginning of the week and so took some inspiration from her)!

On my top half, I decided on a cream pussy bow blouse by Walter Baker for The Outnet. This gives the outfit a slightly dressier look that I think makes it more office-appropriate. I've also layered on a blue leopard print sweater from Gerard Darel to keep me warm when I left home early this morning! Gerard Darel usually gets a bad rep amongst the younger crowd, but I have to say the recent collections have been much more friendly to the 20-30 somethings-I have a feeling it's something to do with the absolutely STUNNING model in their ad campaigns for SS13! Anyway, go and give them a look and you may just be pleasantly surprised!

As for accessories, I kept things simple with a nude court from Aldo, a nude clutch from TK Maxx, and Oscar de la Renta sunnies!

I also think this outfit would look great with a pair of fluoro yellow courts like these beauties from Whistles at £125.

Let me know what you think in the comments box below!

Outfit Du Jour-Spring Summer Christening

Last weekend I had the absolute pleasure of being invited to the Boyfriend's baby cousin's christening. The sun was shining in the Shropshire hills, and we were blessed not to have any of the blustery winds that were visiting the week before. We travelled over the day before and the sky was grey, so I thought ahead (a rarity for me) and packed two outfits; one sun-suitable, one rain-ready.

My sunny delight was this.

Whistles Lara Dress, BCBG Max Azria Waterfall Jacket, Christian Dior Sunglasses and Carvela Shoes.

I topped the outfit off with my favourite Jimmy Choo clutch in acid pink to really make the outfit pop!

This outfit is also great to wear to a summer wedding, graduation ceremony or (lose the jacket) out on a date!

I'd love to know what you think!