Sunday 10 July 2011

polka & pink




blouse & boots - topshop, bag - asos, skirt - UO

so, it was my birthday on friday and to celebrate i decided to go shopping. my first stop was, as always, topshop. the sale was on so i was super excited and didn't know where to look first, so i wandered over to the shoe section. there, staring at me was these perfect perfect boots. black and wonderful, go-with-everything boots. but oh! no! they were a size 6 and i am very much a 7. but, out of sheer determination to own them i tried them on anyways and.. they fit! it was a birthday miracle. the best part... they were only £20!

anyway, enough of my shoe story, and onto the outfit. this skirt verges very much on being grannyish, so i decided to toughen it up with aforementioned boots and my old favourite hat and some polka dots.

28 comments:

  1. Look at your pretty shiny hair! Lovely. That's just my kinda blouse too!

    Dayner x
    http://www.mozzypop.com

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  2. aww, i love this outfit, its got this really cute vintage vibe ^^
    happy belated birthday! so lucky those shoes fit cos they're a beaut!
    Krissy xoxo

    www.swallowmyfashion.blogspot.com

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  3. totally gorgeous outfit. i really love the pink skirt. i'm dying to buy a similar midi.

    thechicblonde.blogspot.com x

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  4. Love the blouse, it looks really good on you :-)

    Nat x

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  5. Love this outfit, the colour of that skirt is AMAZING.
    LOVE that bag!!! I want it
    Alex
    http://alexslifeafter20.blogspot.com/

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  6. your polka dotted top is so so pretty!

    <3 steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

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  7. Glad you had a happy birthday, sweetheart! You look lovely, and the blouse is darling.

    ♥, Jamie
    www.TheFancyTeacup.com

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  8. those boots are a steal - I have the same skirt. . . but i find it difficult to wear - but u look fab! Thanks for the inspiration. ck :) x

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  9. I love the color and length of your skirt. The sheer polka dot top is amazing also, I want your whole outfit! xo

    Kaylee Nicole

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  10. Cute shirt *

    http://ladyfashionoui.blogspot.com/
    Have a fashionable day! <3
    XOXO
    IT *

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  11. Awww ... happy birthday! And there is nothing wrong with looking a little grandma-ish. I know some pretty stylish grandmas!

    Kelly @
    Elegantly Academic

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  12. Happy birthday :) I love your pink skirt..I tried to buy it in blue but alas they were out of my size. Love your outfit!

    www.theheadlessmannequin.blogspot.com

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  13. Haaaaappy Birthday!!!! I am totally in love with those boots...... I think you look great!!1 Sea Marie

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  14. You look lovely! Love your skirt! :)

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  15. What a lovely outfit! Love your boots, I'm glad you find them for this price! I always have troubles in finding shoes at the sales...i'm a size 7.5 -_-

    http://lifeisaromanticpoem.blogspot.com/

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  16. Those shoes are perfect :)


    x Camilla

    http://intothefoldfashion.blogspot.com/

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  17. Ooooh thats amazing! Those boots are thirty five in my Topshop.. And I tried on a 7 and they're ridiculously long and make you're feet look big so you got lucky with a 6 :)
    It would be mine

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  18. Happy birthday! Love your Asos-bag!

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  19. Happy birthday for friday! Love this outfit! x

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  20. love your skirt!
    HBD on last friday!

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  21. What a great find with those boots!
    You're so brave to wear a top that sheer, but it looks great! Especially with the skirt to balance it out.

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  22. I love the outfit! It's fabulous!

    http://inelegancewetrust.blogspot.com/

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  23. I dont think the skirt verges on grannyish at all. Love this look and those boots are crazy cute, what a deal!

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  24. Happy Birthday! I hope you had an awesome day (: It was mine last week and I snapped up an NW3 dress for £7 in a charity shop - the shopping gods and birthday gods must chat! those boots are perfect anyway, love the zip..

    Annah xx

    girlandbird.blogspot.com

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  25. That's a great birthday present! You look lovely and I adore your little bag!

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  26. really beautiful! favorite outfit of yours so far!
    x

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