Wednesday, 9 February 2011

OOTD: Pure and Simple


Hey fellow Blogettes, I'm very tired this evening, but I really really wanted to show you my handsome new satchel. I'm sure it's been around the blogs and you've probably seen it a million times, well now you're going to see it again...


This outfit is pretty simple, some might say boring, but I say classic. I guess that describes my style pretty well. I like to keep things fairly simple, no obviously clashing patterns or bright colours. I love to follow fashion but in a slightly understated way, but that's just my personal style and I'm sure it's not to everyone's taste.


I've had this skirt for a little while now, I picked it up in December in the H&M Sale, it looks a little creased in these pictures, does anyone know how to get creases out of faux leather? The sweater is from Tesco (!) in their sale, I loved it so much I bought one in Chocolate brown too.


Now say hello to my new satchel, it's nothing special really and it certainly wasn't expensive, but it was exactly what I've been looking for and as soon as I saw it on the shelf in Primark I knew I had to have it. It's barely been off my shoulder since.



~ Outfit Details ~

Cable Knit Jumper - Tesco (F&F) - £12 (Sale)
Faux Leather Skirt - H&M - £12.49 (Sale)
Tan Chelsea Boots - H&M - £11.24 (Sale)
Black Dress Coat - Topshop - £35 (Sale)
Jewellery - Miss Selfridge or Vintage
Tan Satchel - Primark - £7

Total Outfit Cost - £77.73

To all of my new readers; I like to keep a list of the prices of my outfits to show that you don't have to spend ridiculous amounts of money to look good and to encourage everyone to spend less but get more.

Before I leave you all for another day I wondered if anyone could offer me some advice on any software that I could use to save pictures side by side (as above) the programs I've been using are either mega slow or mega complicated. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I hope you're all having an excellent week so far.

xxx

p.s Don't forget to check out my eBay Shop.

x

59 comments:

eirryn said...

This outfit looks so darn comfy! I really love the skirt xx

maggeygrace said...

I love your layering- you look so warm in your sweater! I've always watned to be able to wear a cozy sweater and a skirt but have never done it! Maybe now I will:)

Kavery said...

The rich tones of the boots and bag are lovely against the tights

Amber Blue Bird said...

you look so cute and comfy and that bag is indeed handsome

T.Rose said...

i really like your outfit here and the bag is a great buy!
:)

Laura said...

I love love your new satchel, and leather skirt it takes the simple classic-ness up a notch!!!

Francesca said...

Great satchel. It's the perfect colour! Also loving your boots and rings!!

F. (opinionslave.blogspot.com) x

No Guilt Fashion said...

What a fantastic find in regards to that bag. I love it! I think it is great that you paired the chunky sweater with the full skirt. It is a very nice look on you.
No Guilt Fashion

LizAnn said...

Gorgeous look! Love the sweater!

LizAnn
VPV Intern
http://www.shopVPV.com

Jennifer said...

Not at all boring! I love it!

The Girlie Blog said...

Nice sweater. Like the bag too.

Camilla. said...

That sweater is perfect, as is the bag xx

intothefoldfashion.blogspot.com

Alex said...

I use Picnik for photo editing. It's not super quick but I've never had any problems with it and it's free, so it's rude to grumble really!

Don't Tesco do surprisingly good knitwear? I've got a couple of lovely jumpers from there.

Jules said...

i love that jumper and the faux leather skirt! and that satchel is pure love! x

Vanilla said...

I love your style, especially the little details like grey socks peeking out the top of your boots :) SO cute

Love, Vanilla

http://vanillaheartsstyle.blogspot.com/

liza said...

I love cable knit!

For my pictures, if I want them side by side, I load them up on picnic.com then turn them into collages and just don't add any of the effects, so its just the pictures. I know that's not very technical, but it's an idea!

xx

Mad Giraffe said...

I love the sweater and for photo editing I use picnik, to be able to arrange pictures in a sort of collage I think you need to upgrade but it's not expensive I think I might be upgrading soon. I like picnik cos you can do so much with your pictures without it being complicated to use!

Ceady said...

You are so pretty :)

Diana Mieczan said...

I really like your outfit and the satchel is so beautiful:) I really adore your style
Happy Thursday, sweetie
Kises

Monday to Friday said...

Thanks for comment!
I love your outfit!!
The bag is really nice!
xoxo

Rizzi said...

I AM IN LOVE WITH THOSE BOOTS!

xo
CLASSY AND SASSY

Fern said...

i love your white jumper! xo

Blushingloves Irene Greece said...

Thanks hun for your comment!!!Glad you liked the Well Dressed blush!!
xxx

CHERELLE said...

Thanks a lot for the comment, i only changed the colorburst of my photos!

Your style is great bytheway, love your blog!!

I Don't Wear Jeans said...

Just found your blog while reading FriChic this morning. Good stuff! New follower.

I REALLY like your style. Classic is not boring, it is sophisticated and consistent. I like to think that I have the same kind of style sense. Drop by my blog and tell me what you think.

http://idontwearjeans.blogspot.com/

are you dressing up or dressing down said...

you carry this so well.

Helen, X
http://areyoudressingupordressingdown.blogspot.com

Sarah said...

I love your satchel!
x

Sara Louise said...

you always have such lovely detailing, stunning jumper and lush bag

Nells said...

Just discovered your amazing blog. Following!you look gorgeous!!love your outfits!!this satchel rocks!
keep it up!hope u can visit me as well!a big kiss from greece!

--Sanam-- said...

I love this outfit, your right, very classic :D & that satchel is awesome, i've been looking for one for ages but just can't seem to find anything. I think it's just my luck.



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daisychain said...

Love this outfit, the skirt is fabulous

head over heels said...

i love the skirt - what a bargain! and i don't actually think i've seen this satchel yet but its gorgeous :) x

Death By Shoe said...

Such a gorgeous jacket! I also love how you incorporated brown accessories, they look great!

xo
Danielle

Marella said...

Amazing style dear, you look gorgeous! <3

Maria said...

The sweater is really cute and the shoes are amazing. *

Vicky K. said...

Simple but beautiful! =)

Vicky
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bubbs... said...

What great purchases! I really love more classic outfits too...

I use photoshop to put images together side by side. It's super easy to use!

Bubbs...

www.paris-on-my-mind.blogspot.com

Felicia said...

Your satchel is beautiful! I love that deep brown color. Love your outfit from top to bottom. Simplicity is the best.

Shanah said...

Supercute outfit! I'm in love with the satchel, it's so pretty!

Emma (Scrapbook de la Emma) said...

i love that bag to bits, and cute jumper too i want one like this. thankyou for the award. ive gotten a few awards in the last few weeks but haaven't posted them, sorry if i don't i just end up blogging other stuff, ill try remember to thankyou in my next post though dear :)
Scrapbook de la Emma

Mo said...

I can not beleive these shoes are from H&M! I have been after a pair for ages! With the price some shops charge I have been waiting to find the perfect pair - these boots are perfect and so cheap!
I work in an office too, although the work is very formal the dress code isn't - but I know what you mean, some people just don't get that look. "man shoes" is another frequent comment.

Hope you have a good Friday

Annebeth said...

not boring at all, I love simple and classic outfits that are different from what you usually see in the streets. The socks, boots, leather and knit all give more interest to a simple silhouette, I love it! and great little satch' :)

Closet Fashionista said...

Ooh love this outfit!! And the new satchel is great!! :D
http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

Lee Oliveira said...

Loving the accessories. And that bag is great.

Lee
x

Melanie said...

Definitely classic, and especially chic.

Melanie@Unravelled Threads
Follow @UnraveldThreads on twitter!

Nadine said...

This looks so lovely!! I love the bas especially!! xx

ANewPairOfVintageBoots said...

Don't think this look is boring!
Can't believe your skirt is from h&m, and I really want your new bag!!

x
http://anewpairofvintageboots.blogspot.com/

Alina A. said...

the boots and bag are gorgeous!xx

http://www.theprovocativecouture.com/

DilaanD said...

ohh lovely! I love your knitted jumper :) and the shoes are amazing!!

Style and coffee said...

very chic look! Love your jumper, it remembers me to one Alexa Chung used to wear

Samm said...

I want to invite you to check out my fashion blog, if you like.

With love, Samm
@ www.afterstylecomesfashion.com

Ashley said...

That satchel IS great (and I love those boots), too. I like that you keep track of the prices of everything...it's very true that you don't have to spend exorbitant amounts of money to look good!

I use Photoshop to edit my pics...Paintshop Pro is another good option, and it's A LOT cheaper!

Becci said...

Minimalist chic.
Lovely.

www.faintheartedsparrow.blogspot.com

HoneyBunny said...

Oh, you look so lovely! The bag and the sweater are amazing!:)

v a m p i r e said...

oh so lovely , comfy , cozy and pretty outfit !

EevvaStyle said...

great outfit!!!

Emily said...

Love that satchel! How did I miss that in Primark?! Although sometimes you don't notice things in there til someone has them!

Pretty blog btw, following! X

DIY / The fashion building said...

Like it!

Dichohecho said...

I use a program called XN View which looks like Windows explorer but has a few photo-editing features including "make a strip of images". It's free and comes from download.com
http://download.cnet.com/XnView/3000-2192_4-10067391.html?tag=mncol;1
Alternatively blogspot should let you just put then side-by-side, although of course it means you can't resize them quite the same.

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