The last day of the capsule wardrobe saw me running out of tops and a few other things, but I managed to put one final unique combination of clothes together… Here’s the outfit: Green jacket, black skirt, black trainers. Also added: A black long-sleeved T shirt layered over a grey long-sleeved t-shirt Green and orange [...]
The weather took a turn for the worse, so I went with a sort of knitted dress option by doing up my long cardigan and wearing it belted. The outfit: Camo cardigan, tan belt, brown shoes. Also added: Long grey t-shirt Khaki opaque tights And the following day I wore this: Silk shirt, khaki trousers, [...]
On Sunday night I was away reviewing a beautiful boutique hotel and a nearby restaurant, so I packed light, but not too scruffy. Sunday’s outfit: Silk shirt (worn tucked in), khaki skirt, brown shoes, orange scarf, khaki jacket. Also added: Tartan tights in khaki and orange Gold and crystal pendant and earrings Overall effect was [...]
Friday the 24th was chilly, and the relative lack of knitwear was becoming a nuisance. To keep it going I basically had to crack out the thermals. It’s OK though, they’re Uniqlo Heattech thermals and look like any other nicely-made long sleeved top. Oh, the glamour. Here’s the outfit: Blue jeans, grey and silver top, [...]
Deay 23 in the Big Brother wurdrobe, and Penny is getting sick of khaki… The outfit: Red dress, black waistcoat, black trainers. Also added: Heavy rib black long sleeve t-shirt Heavy rib black tights I love this outfit, nice and cheery on a cold, grey day. Also warm and toasty. What do you think? Are [...]
Today I was at the Designer Jumble Sale, which was a bit like a sample sale but with mostly second hand and vintage clothes. I wore something I could quickly throw clothes on over, or under, so I didn’t have to queue for the changing cubicles. Here’s the outfit: Green and purple dress, brown shoes, [...]
A quick outfit for a busy Monday. Here’s what I wore: Waterfall cardigan (done up as a draped crossover top), khaki trousers, tan belt, brown shoes. Also added: tan coloured t-shirt under the top Would probably not have worn something like this if I’d been left to my own devices, but did really like it [...]
Saturday was a writing-shopping-dinner-and-a-movie kind of day. Here’s the outfit: Long-line cardigan (worn done up as a jumper dress), black boots. Also added: Long black t-shirt Grey leggings Not bad, trust me when I say that this combination looks better on. On Sunday I had to run out for groceries, had a recce round the [...]
Yesterday I got to wear high heels and wear something other than the capsule wardrobe clothes in the evening, but today it’s back to business. I’m working from home all day on something that requires a lot of attention to detail, so I need to be comfortable, but I also need to look OK for [...]
I’m back in the maxi skirt today, and while it looks pretty from a distance (very Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday) I’ve decided it’s just a bit too swishy and bulky to wear on busy days. That might be why it usually lurks unworn at the back of the wardrobe when I have lots of [...]
Tuesday involved a lot of running around in the morning, followed by a trip to the hairdresser late afternoon, two gallery openings, a networking event in Soho and some scrumptious tapas. Can still taste the aioli after cleaning my teeth three times, but it was worth it. Didn’t want to look too frumpy for the [...]
A grey and rainy Monday where I had to do some media stuff. Here’s what I picked out: Blue jeans, grey scarf, camo cardigan, black belt, black trainers, green bag. Also added: Grey t-shirt Think some brighter colours and a bit more glam might be needed tomorrow…
Saturday was a busy day, with visits to writers’ events at Foyles, Chipotle burritos, the Thames festival and dinner with friends. I went for this outfit: Silk shirt, black waistcoat, black wraparound skirt (worn high-waisted), black boots, tan bag. Also added: Tan vest Sunday was slightly more relaxed, with further events at Foyles and the [...]
Day 10, and it’s all going OK after a load of laundry… Busy day and I wanted to be vaguely presentable but mostly comfortable and simple. What I wore today: Stripy top, khaki wide leg trousers, grey scarf, baseball boots. Also added: Longline cream vest This is a combination I would naturally chuck on, even [...]
Today was a chained-to-the-desk kind of day, lots of writing, lots of admin. Just wanted something unfussy while I was busy being busy. And hey, it’s better than writing in your PJs. Here’s the outfit: Grey and silver top, khaki maxi skirt, black boots, green bag. Nice and simple. But what are YOU wearing?
This evening I was forced to go to a rather lovely fashion open house thing just off Bond Street. Kicking and screaming all the way, I tell you. Best canapes I’ve had in ages, anyway. Then it was off to a certain meetup event in the upstairs room of a pub. Managed to be completely [...]
