This outfit makes me think of late summer.
Warm and rich tones.
A cosy glow.
Perfect for right now.
Perfect as we move into the cooler months too.
Simply add boots (maybe tights if your climate calls for them) and an extra layer and/or a warmer jacket to make this autumn-ready.
This outfit is perfect for a typical Scottish summer day.
My feet are cool and airy... sweaty feet are never pretty are they?
I've a layer to remove (my pointe blazer) if things heat up.
AND, my bag is big enough to hold an umbrella and a lightweight cardigan for those sudden changes in weather that Scotland is famous for.
(This necklace says it all really!)
Exposing your forearms and lower leg not only keeps you cool but also accentuates the (most commonly) slender parts of the body, making you look longer and leaner of limb!
MAKE IT YOUR OWN:
This monochromatic-feeling outfit in warm tones can easily be translated into YOUR favourite colours... or current colour mood.You may love greens, despite green having its issues (read more about that HERE).
(Boden has these culottes and a matching blazer in a bright green and on SALE... see them HERE)
You may even want to stick to basic black.
It's your call!
We all live in different parts of the world so you may (in fact, you probably DO) live in a warmer climate than me.
If so you can easily leave the blazer off, or add a light cotton cardigan or a linen gilet.
(The thought of a blazer be bringing you out in a sweat just now!)
MAKEUP:
Today my makeup is bold and bright for no other reason other than I felt like it.Makeup should be like that, shouldn't it?
Forget "rules" (BORING!!) and do what you want when you want.
What's the worst that can happen?
It washes off anyway.
Wear a bright colour if you want.
(I'm wearing blusher as eyeshadow)
Go cray-zee... if you're in that kind of mood.
Why not?
Forget about trying to look 'young' or hiding your imperfect features.
No amount of makeup can do that.
Everyone is imperfect... even the perfect people!
If you had the most skilled makeup artist at your disposal they still can't make you look younger.
(You'd need photoshopping and/or GREAT lighting for that.)
You'll just look like a well-rested YOU.
A little DIY will do the trick.
Even your skin tone a little, but don't obsess about it.
Add some blush.
Add a bright lipstick that you like (if you want).
Embrace your lines.
Be proud of your face, your age, your natural beauty.
Makeup should be fun!
What would YOUR monochromatic colour be?
Warm tones?
Blues?
Green?
Black?
I'd LOVE to hear all about it
JACKET: ASOS.
EARRINGS: Charity shopped.
TOPS (layered): Old and older.
SHOES: Charity shopped... they look a bit like HERMES but they're certainly NOT! Hahahahaha.
BAG: Charity shopped.
NECKLACE: Tatty Devine.