Outfit: Red and Cream with a Hint of Teal

So I kind of feel like Santa in my outfit today. Which is ironic since I have to play Santa tomorrow and dish out the gifts for one team’s Secret Santa exchange. But it was wet and windy today and this sweater is super cosy – especially when you add a knitted teal infinity scarf like I did. And you know how I feel about cosiness at this time of year: it’s pretty much a requirement.

Last night I went to the last step class of the year. Well next week is Christmas Eve and the week after New Year’s Eve so the gym will be shutting early.

Cream sweater – Topshop Tall
Red jeans – New Look Tall (eBay)
Teal and black stripe top (just visible) – Uniqlo (charity shop)
Red suede booties – Georgia Rose (c/o Sarenza)
Silver snowflake earrings – Funky Junk Jewellery
Teal beads – Scope
Silver glitter belt - Local boutique

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Outfit: Red and Teal and Black

I am really enjoying dressing in the festive colours of green and red this week. Even in muted tones of those shades, such as burgundy and teal. It’s almost Christmas: may as well make the most of it!

I wore my most comfortable heels today. These boots have now been in my wardrobe over 10 years. If I was going to volunteer to walk miles in heels (and I’m not, I’m not stupid. But if I was) it would be these boots I would choose to do it in. They are really well made and despite the height of the heels they are actually really comfy.

Red and black dress – Next Tall
Teal sweater – Long Tall Sally
Black leggings – New Look Tall
Black boots – Arturo Chiang (Century 21)
Teal beads – Scope
Silver snowflake earrings – Funky Junk Jewellery

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Outfit: Shoeper Challenge 2013/14 Save 54 | Teal Jeans and Cashmere Sweater

My friend was wearing teal jeans at church yesterday and looked pretty festive in them, so I thought I’d wear mine today. Paired with dark red shoes and a red scarf they’re kind of Christmassy.

The red patent flat shoes came c/o Sarenza and are by Georgia Rose. I have the same ones in silver, that’s how good they are. They are lovely soft leather and a gorgeous deep red colour.

Grey cashmere sweater – F+F men’s (eBay)
Teal jeans – Topshop Tall
Red patent leather shoes – Georgia Rose (c/o Sarenza)
Red beads – eBay
Red and white spot scarf – Long Tall Sally (15% discount)
Silver snowflake earrings – Funky Junk Jewellery

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Outfit: Festive Hectic Weekend

I had quite a hectic one this weekend. Saturday there was a gathering of all my family for a pre-Christmas lunch and gift exchange. My parents usually host this but decided this year it would be easier if we went out so we ate at a local carvery pub. After lunch we headed home. I spent the evening wrapping Christmas presents, watching festive episodes of the X Files and drinking tea.

On Friday I bought a Christmas tree. It’s quite small and very thin because we don’t have a lot of space for a big tree now. It is still waiting to be decorated as we’ve not got the things down from the loft yet.

Sunday I thought I was saving a pair of shoes but when I checked my list I found that they were already safe. I did manage to dress head to toe in Long Tall Sally though, so there’s that. I headed off to church as the choir was singing an anthem for the Advent Carol Service and I was on Sunday School duty. There was a choir practice after the service in preparation for the evening carol service, then I went home and baked some scones as we had my parents coming over for afternoon tea.

In the evening I went back to church for the candlelight carol service. We hold this at my church every year and it is a magical occasion – the whole church is lit only by candlelight which makes it really Christmassy.

Mint sweater – Long Tall Sally (sale)
Jeans – Long Tall Sally (eBay)
Burgundy patent shoes – Long Tall Sally (15% discount)
Red beads – eBay
Silver snowflake earrings – Funky Junk Jewellery

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Outfit: Christmas Sweater T Shirt

Today is National Christmas Jumper day in the UK. Apparently. Some of the folk in my office were participating. I don’t have a Christmas jumper (unless a plain red one counts, in which case I have two!) but I do have this awesome Christmas t shirt so I put that on over a thin sweater and was good to go.

Hands up who else is glad it’s Friday? I feel like I am flagging today and am ready for a bit of a sleep in tomorrow. I have a fairly busy weekend coming up but it’s all good Christmassy stuff so I’m looking forward to it.

Black t shirt – Primark
Red sweater – Long Tall Sally (15% discount)
Jeans – Long Tall Sally (eBay)
Tan boots – EMU (c/o Sarenza)
Red beads – eBay
Silver snowflake earrings – Funky Junk Jewellery

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Outfit: Shoeper Challenge 2013/14 Save 53 | Cosy Red Sweater

I saved some shoes! Look at that! The high for today was 11°C so I decided that was warm enough for flats and pop socks. These shoes were purchased last spring (2012) in the sale at Jones Bootmaker. I love the colour and the pointed toes (pointed toe flats are my favourite kind of flats) but the suede isn’t always practical for the UK. However, I wanted a festive red look today so these shoes fit the bill perfectly.

Sticking with the festive theme I put on my cosy red sweater and my favourite greeny-turquoise scarf. Striped pants completed the look.

Last night I did the supermarket shopping and then we caught up with Tuesday’s episode of Last Tango in Halifax.

Red sweater – Long Tall Sally (15% discount)
Grey and cream stripe trousers – Forever 21
Red suede flats – Jones Bootmaker
Silver snowflake earrings – Funky Junk Jewellery
Turquoise scarf – H&M

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Outfit: Brown and Teal

I am trying to incorporate green (or teal) and/or red (or burgundy) into most of my outfits this month since they’re Christmassy colours. Today was a teal skirt paired with brown.

Last night I met my sister in town for a little more Christmas shopping. I usually like to do it all (or the majority of it) in one big hit as it makes me feel organised, but this year I have been doing bits here and there and it has been way less painful than I thought it would be. I am almost done now, just a couple more items to get. We had a good time being out in Leeds – we visited Trinity Kitchen again, this time for Pie and mash from Notes (highly recommended) and then got crepes on our way back up through the Christmas market.

Brown sweater – Long Tall Sally (eBay)
Teal skirt – H&M
Brown tights – Falke (TK Maxx)
Brown boots – Primark (eBay)
Silver snowflake earrings – Funky Junk Jewellery
Teal scarf – Long Tall Sally (sale)

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Outfit: How to Liven Up a Black Dress with Colourful Accessories

I feel it is going to be another slow shoe-saving week this week. All but two of my pairs of boots are safe, and unless I wear some of my fancier shoes I can’t see any of those getting saved this week either. But there’s plenty of time (another 9.5 months) so I’m not worried.

Sometimes the easiest outfits start with a basic black dress. I stuck a cardigan over mine as it only has elbow length sleeves and it is December and all. I then set about livening up the dress with coloured tights, tan boots and a colourful scarf. Oh, and a glittery belt. Well, it is almost Christmas!

In other news, Santa came down my street last night. No, really, he did! I have a picture to prove it:

Black dress – H&M
Burgundy tights – H&M
Black cardi – New Look Tall
Tan boots – Steve Madden (c/o Sarenza)
Blue glitter belt – H&M
Turquoise leopard print scarf – ASOS
Silver square hoops – Claire’s

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Outfit: Navy Dress and Boots, Burgundy Tights

Navy and burgundy is a colour combination I am loving at the moment. They’re both such rich tones and I think they go together really nicely. A long sleeve dress and thick tights is an easy Monday morning outfit too.

The weekend just gone was my last free one before Christmas so I did a few chores, ran a few errands and spent some time relaxing. I got some gifts wrapped on Saturday afternoon and listed a bunch of stuff on eBay yesterday.

Navy dress – Next Tall
Burgundy Super Cosy tights – Primark
Navy faux suede boots – Priceless Shoes (sale)
Navy and cream scarf – Primark
Navy heart necklace – Scope
Silver snowflake earrings – Funky Junk Jewellery

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