Wednesday 9 February 2011

black/white/leopard




dress worn as top - asos, shorts, coat & shoes - topshop

this dress required some serious tucking in to make it pass off as a top. i hate it when you want to wear a top or a dress with something high waisted, but it's so chunky or there's so much of it that it's soo difficult to tuck it in and not look like you're wearing a nappy!

i bought this coat after seeing a couple of my favourite bloggers (trini and bekah) wearing it. it just so happened to go into the sale and i knew i needed it. it's a bit light for winter weather really, especially with its shorter sleeves, but i'll still wear it. it's going to be just right for spring. this is about as far as i'll go with trying leopard print... i want to love it, but it's just really not 'me'. a collar like this or a belt is as far as i can go without feeling too.. tacky? it looks great on others but really not on me.

41 comments:

  1. I've been wanting that coat for so long! but couldn't find it in my local topshop sale which was a shame. It's so so lovely! and so is your outfit, love the shorts xo

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  2. I love the fact that your necklace and ring match! Such coordinating skills going on there!

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  3. Lovely coat, it's very 50s (my fave decade ;)
    tehe.
    x

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  4. This is such a lovely outfit. Love how you've accessorised as well x

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  5. Wow. You have such a great style, Sarah. I love it.

    Check out my blog if you've got time and feel like it. It would mean a lot. I've just started.
    Karoline Kalvo

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  6. I'm in love with your topshop shorts :)

    xx

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  7. i like your outfit a loottt.
    you look grreat.
    and your necklaces are super cute.
    <3

    kalynblairecagle.blogspot.com
    xoxo
    K.

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  8. I always have that problem when tucking stuff into high waisted skirts / shorts. The leather shorts worked well though no nappy look here. I really like that coat on you, I got it in same too but I think it looks better on darker haired girls because of the colour of the collar x

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  9. You look effortlessly stylish!
    You look amazing in leather shorts!
    I forget to mention it earlier, but I am loving the new header font!

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  10. Love this look!
    I would wear it myself:)

    Wearing a dress as a top can be nice but when you need to go to the toilet it's like hell haha

    xx

    take a look if you want to:
    Heartshapedbottle.blogspot.com

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  11. this coat is beyond amazing and it suits you perfectly!

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  12. i love those triangle necklaces!! where did you get them?! x

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  13. I really like the idea of black and white with a touch of leopard : it says something like "I'm classy , but I'm also wild!"

    alexandra @
    shoependant.blogspot.com

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  14. Seus olhos são tão meigos e gostei da roupa está elegante

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  15. I agree with you about leopard print. I always feel like a cougar on the prowl at the local bar, and actually, I don't think it looks good on most people. The collar is just enough!

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  16. Love the shirt, love the shorts, love the shoes!

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  17. Gorgeous gorgeous outfit :) :)

    I love the coat so much, its perfect

    Char x

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  18. I have the coat too but it's too cold to wear it I think ;)
    Your outfit is perfect by the way.

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  19. Wonderful outfit!
    :)
    Eugénie
    http://www.inblogwitheugeniebaby.blogspot.com/

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  20. The coat looks lovely!
    http://stylishoverflows.blogspot.com/

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  21. love the coat! and your cool necklaces :-)

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  22. wow i would have never thought that was a dress, you did a great job making it look like a blouse

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  23. oh that coat is SO perfect, i fell in love with it months ago but i bought my staple winter coat and i can't justify buying another :(
    the dress as a top works lovely, what dress is it? x

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  24. The coat is perfect on you! I really love the long necklace you have on too!

    The Flower Girl

    X

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  25. I wanted that coat sooo much when it was at full price but since I already have a bunch of other winter coats I felt guilty buying it. Then when it was in the sale they only had the green version left in my local Topshop...not as lovely.
    You look AMAZING as usual, I am in love with your style :)

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  26. I know what you mean about the bulky shirt thing I do it all the time!
    It did come to my rescue last week when I (drunkenly) ripped my skirt, my dress/top was actually a saviour haha.
    You look really lovely. x.

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  27. Great outfit. I love the shorts.

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  28. i love your necklaces! where did you get them from?

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  29. I think the leopard print looks great on you, it's subtle enough not to take the attention away from the rest of the outfit.
    The leather shorts look fab with that top(dress) btw xoxo

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  30. rock and romantic at the same time, I love this outfit.

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  31. same here! i really don't like leopard, but on others it looks fine...

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  32. Very lovely look. I agree with the leopard thing, I want to love it, but I just look like Bianca from Eastenders when I wear it...not a good look. You look good with this little flash in the collar.x

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  33. love the coat!!! you and trini are two of my favourite bloggers!! you've got a special vintage style I do love!!!!kisses from barcelona!!

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  34. Wow i love this whole outfit! So pretty!
    The shorts are gorgeouss!

    http://www.gingerrsnap.blogspot.com/

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  35. Hi! I from Chile and I dont speaking english, but i like your clothes! congratulation!

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  36. Love the leopard print collar on that coat <3 xxx

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  37. Have just stumbled upon your blog and have to say that your style is really inspiring! Love this outfit as I am a massive fan of leather! xo

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  38. I absolutely love the outfit, especially the coat! Does anyone happen to have a link to it on the topshop website, because I can't seem to find it? If you could, it would be very helpful! xx

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  39. I love this look the most of all your looks!

    x.

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thank you so much for all your comments! you're wonderful.