Today I'm doing an honest review of The Ordinary's "No Brainer" set. The ordinary is a brand I've been using for a few years now. I first heard about it because I follow a YouTuber called Wayne Goss. He is a makeup artist and produces honest (quirky) content. Here is one of the first videos he did about the ordinary:
As the 'Second-hand September' initiative is coming to a close it seemed a great time to think about what's happening in the fashion world.
What is (realistically) out there for those of us who are getting a bit sick of fashion excess and crazy consumerism.
Recently I was listening to a friend's concerns about her teenage daughter's addiction to shopping.
She's not getting into debt or buying above her means (many people are though!) BUT she does NEED a new dress/outfit for every event she attends.
She enjoys buying new clothes and buys cheap and poorly made items to wear once then toss.
Not an expensive hobby in monetary terms but the environmental impact is certainly pricey.
As is feeling the emotional 'need' for something new every time you go anywhere.
So there I was... A 40-something mother heading into my first Les Mills Grit class. How was I feeling? Well, If I'm being perfectly honest I was something-that-rhymes-with-grit-ing myself! A strangely addictive mixture of terror and excitement. What was in store for me? Could my 45-year-old puny body handle it? Would I make it to the end without having to cry, pass out or vomit? A class like GRIT has a bit of a scarey reputation. The uber-fit, beautiful (and young) people seem to love it. Was it for me? Am I too-old for Les Mills GRIT? Would I make a right GRIT of myself?
Today I'm styling a classic vintage leather skirt with an interesting blouse.
What I love about this particular blouse are the neat little collar and the puffy sleeve.
I also appreciate the fact that this sleeve is practical and wearable.
There is no drooping in the washing up or trailing through my dinner.
{It's a full sleeve with a 'proper' cuff that can be rolled up or pushed up... something I love to do.}
More structural sleeves than this are more fun to wear, but not if you can't live your life in them!
I also LOVE this shade of green.
That perfect golden undertone.
Very autumny.
Delicious!
I know I've talked about the problem with green before (read that post HERE) but that doesn't stop me loving it. (Even more so in autumn)
Another autumn must-have (for me) is a little leopard print.
Just a touch today.
These boots are always perfect!
Adding a black bag finished things off nicely.
I'm holding this bag like a clutch here but I actually wore it across my body with its long chain.
I'm only holding it here because I took off my coat.
Bags over soft fabrics always makes for a crumpled mess and I don't need any help with that.
I'm pretty good at ending up a crumpled mess all by myself!
MAKE IT YOUR OWN:
This outfit is easy to create using items you already own and love.
Everyone has a shirt lurking in their wardrobe.
Try rolling the sleeves and tucking it in.
You could even unbutton it low and pull the shirt off your shoulders for a unique look.
Swapping out this leather skirt for leather trousers or culottes would be perfect too.
Any leather (or leather-look) items would look amazing.
If you have the pins why not try leather shorts?
SKIRT: Vintage (similar)
SHIRT: Mango (old)
BOOTS: older than an old thing.
BAG: A gift
OBI BELT: Old
Have you ever opened a magazine ready to enjoy a bit of page flicking only to be confronted by a seemingly innocent article that leaves you lost for words?
This happened to me today.
I opened a popular magazine and came across this headline:
