Oh, how I’ve been enjoying the weather…summer in London makes me forget, just for a short period of time, all the misery of winter! And that’s what I’ve been wearing to face the warmer days:
Black pencil skirt from Forever 21, black off the should frill crop top from eBay, black and gold peep-toes from Zara, belt from Primark, necklace and bracelet from New Look, rings from Sobral, H&M and Primark.
It is finally summer! Yay! I is so good to have my legs out!
Here is what I’ve been wearing lately:
Black off the shoulder crop top from Topshop, black pencil skirt from Forever 21, red patent pee-toes from Kurt Geiger, rings from Sobral, Forever 21, H&M and Primark.
I’ve been trying so hard to be summery and wearing floaty skirts whenever I can. The weather has been mild, but not glorious enough to go all out…
Keep hoping! This outfit selection contains a mix of “I wish I could wear this without tights” and “I am preparing myself for summer” outfits.
Black and white, frilly off-the-shoulder jumpsuit from Rare London, black court shoes from Christian Louboutin, belt from Primark, necklace from New Look, rings from Forever 21, H&M, Sobral and Primark.
It’s been a while. Obviously, I haven’t been walking around naked; a mix of lack of time to photograph, uninspiring cold days where I couldn’t be bothered and that emotional problem solving kinda got in the way.
My wardrobe is starting to get packed with some lovely spring goods, but so far the legs haven’t seen the daylight in London. Hurry, while I still have a tan!
Fluffy black crop top from New Look, checked/floral knee length skirt from a swap party, black court shoes from Christian Louboutin, necklace from New Look, bracelets from Primark, rings from Forever 21, Topshop and Accessorize.
It is all about the jumpers… I went a bit crazy and bought loads to make sure I stay warm …. and they are so cosy!
Also featuring quite heavily are the H&M leather ankle boots – they are shiny, have a considerable heel thus making me feel a bit more dressed up and are comfortable enough to wear all day. And it was only £69.00!
And without further ado, here are my latest picks!
Teal jumper, black skater skirt and black leather ankle boots from H&M, necklace from Miss Selfridge, bracelet from Primark, rings from H&M, Primark and Forever 21.
Black jumper from H&M, burgundy shorts from Primark, black leather ankle boots from H&M, necklace from Primark, rings from Primark, Miss Selfridge, Topshop and New Look.
Snow leopard print jumper from H&M, faux leather skirt from Primark, black leather ankle boots from H&M, snow leopard print socks from New Look, necklace from Primark, rings from New Look, H&M and Primark.
Grey trousers from Topshop, white crop shirt from Miss Selfridge, tricolour court shoes from Zara, necklace from Primark, rings from Forever 21, Zena & Me, Miss Selfridge, Topshop and Primark.
Black trousers from H&M, leopard print top from Topshop, brown and orange high heels from Viviela (Barnes style), necklace from Primark, rings from H&M and Primark.
You can see them in detail, including where they are from, below
Shoes. I just love them. Maybe love is not the right word. I am just obsessed with them. Maybe I should’ve been more clear – this little project is not about any old shoes. It is about heels – needle, chunky, comma, spiky, curvy, platform, wedges, block, straight. Heels are the actual object of my infatuation.
May be I am opening myself to being called a crazy shoe lady and I couldn’t care less – to quote Imelda Marcos, “they went into my closets looking for skeletons, but thank God, all they found were shoes, beautiful shoes”. So there you go.
First of all, I love the way they make me feel. Well, tall, to start with and those 5 foot almost nothing ladies will certainly understand. But they make me feel as if nothing is impossible – you know the “give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world” say? That is right. Nothing is scary in heels – ok, maybe a wet field, going down a mountain, but you know where I am going with this, right? They make me feel happy and more confident. And that’s just on the inside.
My legs look nicer, my posture looks better (ok, orthopedists out there, I know what you are thinking, and frankly, save it!).
Don’t get me wrong, I don’t feel ugly or insecure in flats. I fell comfortable, alright. In heels, I feel amazing. There is, for me, a weird satisfaction on wearing a fabulous pair of shoes. That’s the reason I decided to document my heels. Most of them, at least. Also, I love looking at them – they are beautiful.
And it gave me and excuse to finally count them. These 90 odd are part of more then 140 pairs of shoes which include flats and boots. Amongst this selection, there are many special ones, like my first pair of Louboutins. Some carry numerous memories. Others, sentimental value; they are more than 12 years old and although I don’t wear them anymore, they are a part of me that came over from Brazil to the UK, and like me, they survived. A few tell tales of boys, usually followed by tales of a heartbreak. It is also a little reminder of pain that we all carry in our live (honestly, there are pairs I only wore once as they butchered my feet!)
Yet, they all tell tales of my life and the person I am – I feel this mosaic is a little patch from a huge patchwork quilt that is me.
Finally, an entire outfit selection that says “it could be the beginning of summer”!
Really enjoying to create lighter looks, but I still hope the weather gets better – I have only bared my legs ONCE this year (in this country) and this is NOT RIGHT!
Leopard print maxi skirt from Primark, black t-shirt top from H&M, black studded block heel sandals from H&M, black and white statement necklace from Little Birdie London, “D” necklace from Miss Selfridge, golden bracelet from H&M, rings from Topshop and Forever 21.
Blue patterned crop trousers from H&M, white vest from H&M, white cardigan from Primark, white clock heel sandals from Topshop, blue stone statement necklace from H&M, rings from Forever 21 and Primark.
Black straight midi skirt from a shop in Stratford Centre, leopard print loose 3/4 sleeve top (with a looovely opening at the back) from too long ago to remember where from, black studded block heel sandals from H&M, black and white statement necklace from Little Birdie London, bracelets from New Look, rings from H&M and Topshop.
Multicoloured flower print shirt dress from Primark, tricolour court shoes from Zara, necklace from Accessorize, rings from H&M, Accessorize and New Look.
It looks like the weather is starting to maybe want to get slightly better. Yeah, I just put that out there with all the caution in the world…
Here is another selection of outfits from someone who is dying to go full on summer!!!
Black and white flower crop top from Primark, black trousers from H&M, white court shoes from River Island, necklace from New Look. Lipstick is MAC Lady Danger.
Black dress from H&M, red court shoes from New Look, rings from Primark and New Look, necklace from H&M. Lippy is MAC Russian Red.
Black and white midi dress from Motel Rocks, jade green round toe court shoes from Topshop, bracelets from New Look and Topshop, rings from H&M, necklaces from Topshop.
Outfit #4
Grey dress from H&M, black, white and gold court shoes from Zara, rings from New Looks, H&M and Sobral. Lipstick is Cosmetics a la Carte Vintage.
Outfit #5
Black and white maxi skirt from H&M, black crop top from Topshop, white block heel sandals from Topshop, rings from H&M and New Look, necklace and bracelets from New Look. Lippy is Vintage, again!
So what do you think? I can definitely see my wardrobe slowly (VERY slowly) morphing into a summer one. Almost….
Another week, another load of outfits… Summery outfit ratio: 1 in 5 = Sad
One can only hope for better weather…
Black sheer shirt and black and white striped shorts from Primark, black and white court shoes from Viviana Calçados, necklace from H&M, rings from New Look and H&M, bracelet from New Look. Lipstick is MAC Red.
Blue, white and black printed short sleeve top from Primark, leggings from H&M, studded black boots from Primark, rings and black bracelet from New Look, eye bracelet from Turkey, necklace from Primark. Lipstick is MAC Lady Danger.
White batwing crop top from Zara, grey cigarette trousers from Topshop, lack patent court shoes from Christian Louboutin (Rolando), animal hair clutch from Viviana Calçados, necklace from new Look, bracelet from Topshop. Lipstick is MAC Russian Red and zombie eyes courtesy of iPhone flash!
Black and white stripped trousers from H&M, royal blue crop top from New Look, royal blue court shoes from Aldo, ring from New Look and necklace from Primark. Lipstick is MAC Lady Danger.
White leopard head print top from H&M, black midi straight skirt from the market, denim waistcoat from Primark, white block heel sandals from Topshop, rings from Accessorize, H&M and New Look, bracelets from New Look. Lipstick is Cosmetics à La Carte Vintage.
Confession: this outfit posting hasn’t gone as smooth as I thought… some days I am too busy to take pictures of what I am wearing… so it became not weekly thing, but I have been trying my best, and here is another batch!
I kind of had enough of this “transition” season going on for longer than it should… I just want to ditch the coat!!! Hurry up summer!
Black and white striped shirt and leggings from H&M, black booties from Primark, necklace from H&M, rings from H&M and New Look. Lipstick MAC So Chaud.
Blue watercolour pattern skirt and royal blue shirt from H&M, black court shoes from River Island, necklace from H&M, bracelets from New Look and Turkey (yes, the country), rings from H&M and New Look. Lipstick is Natura Pêssego.
Snake print dress form H&M, mink court shoes form New Look, rings from Accessorize (fox), New Look (bow) and H&M. Lipstick is Revlon lipbutter in Tuttifrutti.
Black skater skirt and black studded top from H&M, grey cap-toe court shoes from H&M, necklace from Primark, rings from H&M and New Look. Lipstick, MAC Ruby Woo.
Black top and black and white maxi skirt from H&M, black platform sandals from Zara, blue stone necklace from H&M, bracelet form H&M, rings from Primark (blue oval), and Topshop (?). Lipstick Natura Pêssego.
And this closed what I thought it would be the beginning of she sandals season. I was wrong. Actually, I was a bit cold going home that day…
How are you coping with the extended rubbish weather?
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