Track and Field

[Trainers: Converse c/o Zalando | Trousers: The Kooples | Top: Zara | Denim Jacket: Diesel via eBay | Scarf: Michael Kors]

This is my typical Sunday uniform; comfy and laid-back. The lovely people at Zalando kindly offered me a voucher for their site to purchase a new pair of shoes, hence the shiny new Converse! It took me a little while to find something just right as my feet are so difficult to buy for, but it truly tested their returns service which was simple and quick, so I'd definitely shop with them again. They've got all sorts of brands but I'd been after some Converse for a while and completely fell in love with this grey pair. Comfiest shoes ever.

Update on the blog design - It's happening soon! Shortly all will be back to normal and looking extra lovely. I've got some great posts to show you once it launches with pictures from my recent trip to Helsinki. I'll keep you in the loop with when that will be. 

In the meantime I'm going to sort out my ridiculous emails (which apparently haven't been sending) and snuggle up in front of the telly. What's your Sunday uniform?

L x

Mary and Charnos

[Top: H&M | Necklace: Forever 21 | 'Armery' c/o Mary and Charnos]

I hate my arms. I don't hide it, I simply accept the fact that I never have, and probably never will have slim arms. It's just in my genes. During the day this isn't a problem - I can wear longer sleeved tops, cardigans, jumpers and coats to cover them up and make them appear less bulky. Even during the summer you'll very rarely find me in something strapless unless I have a thin cover up to wear or not a lot of people will see me. The night time, however, is a different story...

My night time (aka bar/clubbing) outfits usually involve something with sleeves or some sort of thin jacket. I don't even buy strappy or strapless tops, in fact to be honest I struggled to find something to use for this styling challenge! When I was offered the chance to style up this, erm... armery? Pair of armeries? (The product) I immediately thought right, night time look.

I have to say, when I saw the colour was indigo I wasn't too optimistic - I thought it would perhaps look a bit old on me as I'd prefer the armery to act as a subtle cover up rather than a main part of an outfit. Plus, having seen these mentioned and developed on the Mary Portas series, I had kind of labelled the clientele of these products to be a good ten or twenty years older than myself. With that in mind I decided to stick to a plain base boob tube and whack on one of my favourite statement necklaces. I know the photos don't show the bottom half of my outfit, but it'd probably be black skinnies and my heeled docs... (I was in a rush taking these, what can I say...)

So, the verdict. Comfy, yes. Hiding the dreaded bingo wings, yes. Easy to wear...erm... 

As I said, I think I'd prefer it in black but also I found it slipped off around my shoulders quite easily. I could imagine myself having to adjust it all night when out dancing, but I reckon it'd be okay for a bar environment. If you're concious of your arms I'd definitely recommend giving them a go, after all it's a lot cheaper than lipo, right?

L x