IN KÖLN AGAIN

I took a flight from EDI to CGN yesterday to see the Manfriend. It was such a shock going from 14°C weather to 25°C!!! We had quite a lazy start to the day but eventually pulled ourselves together to head down to get some ice cream and sit in the Aachener Weiher park to soak up the sun. I wore a simple print skirt and plain white top combo (it was clearly way to hot for this blazer) and my worn-out Toms. How have I never bought a pair before? They are definitely the perfect summer shoe. 

Bag - Marc by Marc Jacobs

Necklace - Miss Selfridge

Blazer & skirt - Primark

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XX VIII MMXIII

We went up to Carlisle again yesterday and this is what I wore. I suddenly developed a HUGE obsession with the jumper + maxi skirt combo. It has been quite cold up here in Scotland so it keeps me cosy. I bought this hat in Miss Selfridge yesterday because I lost my other one (in this post) around campus somewhere. I was so sad that I trekked around for it for weeks - I really need to stop being so attached to items of clothing. I decided to jazz up this outfit with my Zara necklace. It is so easy to go a little too over the top with this necklace but it is the perfect one to complete a very monochromatic outfit. I think back to when I first saw it in-store and I cannot believe I ever "umm-ed" and "ah-ed". I really want to wear it all day, everyday. I would even jazz up my PJs with this badboy of a necklace.

Hat - Miss Selfridge

Jumper & skirt - New Look

Necklace - Zara

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PACK UP YOUR TROUBLES IN YOUR FILOFAX

So a little while back I was contacted about participating in a blogger competition for Filofax. Naming it The Original Fashion Decade, bloggers had to dedicate a look to a certain decade in fashion and I chose the 40s. It was a tough decade for British companies. Filofax's grounds were destroyed in the Blitz and along with it, all its records. Almost all hope was lost. But one woman, Grace Scurr, had kept names and addresses filed away in her own Filofax and with that she rebuilt the company fighting against the doubts voiced by the people around her. My father suggested that I use my British grandmother's hat which she wore while enlisted in the army. I felt somewhat emotional when I had finished my hair/make up, put on my outfit and placed the hat on my head. I tried to imagine what it must have been like to live back then. So, even though I have never done this before I dedicate this particular blog post to the women of the 40s.

PS, I would also appreciate your 'Like' on these photos (here and here) from the Filofax facebook album. The winner gets to host a giveaway!

D Day

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CARLISLE

Okay so how worn out are my Topshop boots? I was thinking of getting a new pair while I was in Carlisle yesterday but it just did not seem worth it as these one are not exactly falling apart. Yet. I wore this super plain outfit as I knew I wanted to shop around for new and nicer looking fitted jumpers which I could possibly wear to work. I also found quite a few thing on sale in Topshop which was a major win. Found a beautiful top which was reduced from 35 GBP to 15 - you will definitely be seeing that one here soon! But as for today, I will be looking around the small Scottish village that we are staying in for a few bits and bobs to decorate my BXL apartment. I am moving in in just over two weeks and I am so excited!

Blazer - Primark

Bandana - beach vendor

Shoes & necklace - Topshop

Bag - Marc by Marc Jacobs

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