Top - Kmart, necklace - eBay, skirt - made by me, shoes & bag - thrifted. Also wearing seamed tights by Leg Avenue.
First of all, can we just talk about how amazing Eli is for capturing the beautiful light in these photos??!?! I didn't have to do any editing at all, I am just so impressed!!
Anyway! Yesterday Eli, my sister and I went and spoiled ourselves with lunch at our favourite local cafe. Well, actually, we were supposed to be meeting a friend there for coffee who was unable to make it in the end, so we turned it into a bit of a family feast instead!
My sister gave me this top recently as we were both clearing out our wardrobes (it is very convenient living with your sister who is also the same size as you!), and as soon as she did I knew it would look perfect in this simple red-white-black combo.
As I've been trying to streamline my wardrobe I've been reading a lot of articles about finding your 'basics' and I'd say this look is 95% made up of things I would consider basic - a simple pencil skirt (in red, which I consider pretty much a neutral colour), striped black and white top with a flattering neckline and my go-to black low-heeled shoes. Oh, and red lipstick of course!
After our lunch date we headed home and Eli and I spent some time out in the sun riding our bicycles along our street. This called for a slight wardrobe change as it is rather difficult to ride in a pencil skirt! So some little shorts from American Apparel were in order.. but I kept the seamed tights :)
You look so cute! I love the combination of the shorts with seamed tights.
ReplyDeleteThank you! :)
DeleteI have the same tights, yay! ^_^ Loving the new top and that adorable kitty bag. And I'm so glad you're finally back ^_^
ReplyDeleteTights twins ^_^ thank you! xx
DeleteI'm so glad you're back to blogging! That cat bag is adorable. I'm so happy I got to meet you and Eli while y'all were in the States!
ReplyDeleteLove, Amy
Glad to be back too! It was so nice to meet you, do let me know if you ever visit Australia!
DeleteGreat striped shirt and red skirt. I need more basics in my closet as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you! They're just so hard to collect when there's other, prettier things around!
DeleteThe light is gorgeous in these photos and you are adorable.
ReplyDeleteAw thanks ^_^
DeleteI'm so impressed by Eli's photo taking skills!
SO cute! Glad I found your blog via the Style Gallery! :) Following you now!
ReplyDeletexox Sammi
www.thesoubrettebrunette.blogspot.com
Why thank you! x
DeleteWe have the same bike! :) And dayyyyum this is a cute outfit.
ReplyDeleteHaha! It's such a cute bike, I love it :) thank you doll x
DeleteThank you :) I'll check out your blog xx
ReplyDeleteAmazing outfit! Love your bag, it's so amazing!
ReplyDeletex Angela
www.bouncingbrunette.wordpress.com