Aloha Bloggerinos,
After all the super duper positive feedback on my BBQ OOTD, I have done an Office BBQ for your (hopefully) enjoyment.
My office is pretty restrictive on colours- you can only wear black, white, cream, red or blue and it has to be smart, so this was probably stretching it a bit smart-wise. Oh well.
So lets go from top to toe.
Navy Cardigan- Newlook Menswear (yes, I stole it off Mattmoo-naughty me)
Black Vest- F+F at Tesco. Size 16.
Cream Zip/Pocket Skirt- River Island. Size 18 (but wish I'd bought a 16 because it is TRES stretchy!)
Light Gold Ruffle Pumps- Primark. Size 7
Here is a close up of the skirt because I feel this was the "feature" of today's outfit.
It had an elasticated waist band, cutsie pockets deep enough for hands and a pretty lacey overlay. I usually just stick to tops and accessories in River Island because I am bottom heavy, but they have a lot of stretchy skirts in there at the moment which I am slowly but surely stocking up on!
I like this skirt because although it sits on my hips which is my widest part, it flares out a bit to hide any thigh wobble (urgh) and creates a girlie summery look.
The boy cardi balances it all out a tad and the navy against the black (yes I know you aren't meant to do that but you aren't meant to have prawn crackers for dinner and I just did that too!) adds a bit of interest and a softer look from lots of black.
I promised one of you (I think Bella Sugar) that I would try and do 'intersting poses' so here is my action shot. Good grief.
So there you are Bloggerinos, size 16-18 and wearing cream on the bottom half, clashing black with navy and wizzing a frisby. Maybe not groundbreaking, but enough for one day.
More curvy girl OOTD's to come.
Toodlepip!
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Ah you look so goregous! Love love love that skirt, I am so glad there are some lovely skirts around which aren't too short and mini!
ReplyDeleteLovely post girly!
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Hahahaa it was me! Good pose. you look FIEERCE!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm absolutely loving your OOTD posts, I just love that you're showing how to dress curves! Keep it up :) xxx
ReplyDeleteACTION SHOT! I loves it :-D pretty skirt, and I am a huge navy fan! My mum takes the piss outta me saying navy is a school uniform colour lol.. I love it! Great post x
ReplyDeleteFAbulous post. I love skirts with pockets and that outfit is smart! :)
ReplyDeleteLove that skirt!! and the action shot too!! you have gorgeous legs btw! :) xo
ReplyDeletelove it doll! so proud of u for doing these i know what its like to feel paranoid about your size but hey you have had nothing but positive feedback so keep it going :)
ReplyDeleteshel xo
Love this outfit, you look so beautiful. x
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Bloggerinos!
ReplyDeleteSome of you have said you might think about doing an OOTD yourself soon and I say GO FOR IT!! I think it would be great to start a curvy revolution!! Even if you're not curvy, do OOTD's because I love seeing your bags/shoes/accessories!
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I LOVE that skirt !
ReplyDeleteThe entire outfit is gorgeous !
You look really pretty i love that skirt. You can't beat river island for lovely clothes. It's the one shop i know i will find something i like when i go shopping xx
ReplyDeleteBloody gorgeous!! (said in my best yorkshire accent!) Lou you look fantastic. As someone who has gone from a size 22 to an 18 and is still shrinking I think I might have to have a look in river island :)
ReplyDeleteLex xxx
You look great!
ReplyDeleteIve awarded you the Sweet Blog Award by the way! Love your blog
Lisa xx
http://mybutterfly63.blogspot.com/
Great look, I love that skirt! Don't think I could wear that to my work, but you look lovely. Great action pose too, I might start doing these lol! x
ReplyDeleteyou look really pretty :) im loving the pose lol :) x
ReplyDeleteyou have a beautiful face:)
ReplyDeleteafter seeing the skirt i have looked everywhere for it! managed to find the last one (in my size it must be a sign!) in the sale at river island =) i love these posts and love your style!
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Okay, I know I'm a couple of years late with my comment... But you look SO GOOD here Louise! (Not that you don't now pahah)
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! You are a great example of how to have cream on the bottom half and clash black with navy and still look phenomenal :)
xo
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Ah you are so beautiful and I just wanna hug you xxxxxx
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