Debbie Harry t-shirt: £7, H+M kids. Yellow midi-dress (worn as skirt): £13, Primark. Heeled chelsea boots: £60, Topshop. Bag: ma's. Belt: 20p, charity shop. Watch: gift, Rotary. Sunglasses: £1, Primark.
Ignoring my facial expression (which I coincidentally find hilarious), this outfit consists of jumping on a trend roughly a year later than everyone else. The morning's bleary eyes decided it was time to try out a midi, however, it being "too yellow" resulted in bringing out the classic cohen technique: add a band tee. My collection's not the biggest, but there are two Arctic Monkeys, two Smiths, one Black Lips, and this, which I purchased from the children's section of H+M a summer or two ago. For now there is just one midi-dress in my wardrobe, and I'm not wholly convinced that I'll add to it, as I'm pretty sure I look even shorter than I actually am (5'4", FYI). Although it does do a rather good job of covering my ice-cream baby, and that's all I really look for in a dress.
Today is the last day of my current internship, cue going to M&S before work for chocolate chip cookies and milk chocolate digestives to dunk in our tea. Although I'm sad to be leaving, I am not sorry to avoid commuting past the Olympic Park during the first week of the Games. I'm going to try and find a pub tonight that's showing the Opening Ceremony as I wasn't lucky enough to get tickets (or rich enough to be able to afford them). Did any of you manage to get tickets for events?
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Today is the last day of my current internship, cue going to M&S before work for chocolate chip cookies and milk chocolate digestives to dunk in our tea. Although I'm sad to be leaving, I am not sorry to avoid commuting past the Olympic Park during the first week of the Games. I'm going to try and find a pub tonight that's showing the Opening Ceremony as I wasn't lucky enough to get tickets (or rich enough to be able to afford them). Did any of you manage to get tickets for events?
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I love your midi dress, the yellow colour is wonderful!
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Yellow is such a happy colour! xx
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Thank you (: xx
Deletewelcome to the midi club! I was never a midi person but then one popped into a shop and i had to try it, now i never look back (i say it like i own loads. i still only own the one but live in it. quuite literally)
ReplyDeletei like the colour of this one, and you definitely don't look short. you look hawt.x
Exclusive membership only, right? It's just so BRIGHT, maybe I should've bought a black one? But still, love primarni bargain. aha, cheers pal! xx
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DeleteYou look lovely in a midi! I love a good midi, perfect for summer!
ReplyDeleteHope you've enjoyed your internship, let me know how it's been!
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You look amazing in maxis, so this is a mega-compliment! I did, very much so. Of course, I want to hear all about yours too (: xx
DeleteThis is such a pretty outfit, ooo! I love the colour of the midi. You look lovely!
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I love it too, even if it is a little bright... Nothing like getting out of your comfort zone xx
DeleteThe midi skirt/dress/whatever you want to call it really suits you! Love the colour aswell :)
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Thank you (: Love finding something nice in primark! xx
DeleteSuch a gorgeous post, you look amazing and I love the title :)
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Good ol' Blondie - can't beat them xx
DeleteOoh what a lovely skirt, I love the colour!
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Thanks Julia - me too! xx
DeleteI love that skirt, and you can never go wrong adding a band tee. xoxo
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts exactly, every time. xx
DeleteSuch a good idea to wear a dress as a skirt! I always refrain from buying sleevless dresses since I feel like I'll only have a month or two to wear them but now, well, you've given me ideas! The midi style does suit you well, 5'4" or not. I used to think I was sooo short (I'm around the same height) and then, I started working at a place where I'm the tallest cashier; everyone asks me to reach for stuff on higher shelves!
ReplyDeleteI felt like I might be too in your face with bright yellow, so wanted to break it up a bit - you could always stick a jumper on, or a button-up blouse?
Deleteaha, really?? Short girls unite! xx
I'm 5'4" too and I've tried on several midi skirts and each time i've thought, "there is no way I can get away with this" but I'm thinking I might just give it a go after seeing your post! x
ReplyDeleteYes!! Do it, I'm glad I at least tried it out, as I'm so boring with my wardrobe at times xx
DeleteYou look gorgeous, you look pretty tall actually! I didn't get tickets, I'm cuddled up on my sofa in the North happily watching the volleyball haha xxx
ReplyDeleteaha, that's a first! Could be worst, at least you get constant supplied of (free) tea and a duvet xx
DeleteLove that dress, such a gorgeous colour and it looks fantastic on you!
ReplyDeleteI'm too nervous to try a midi skirt because I'm worried my legs will just look stumpy!
I'm not going to the olympics, my brother's going to the women's volleyball though! x
Thank you! Oh, that was my worry too, maybe try one on in store? aha, obscure choice there! My friend's going to paralympics trampolining... xx
DeleteLove the Debbie Harry shirt! <3
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DeleteI really love this midi dress on you and it looks great worn as a dress :)You look great :)
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Thank you - here's to trying new things xx
DeleteReally like this. I just got out of London in time to avoid Olympic commuting - so relieved! Enjoying the action from the sofa.
ReplyDeleteLucky you! I'm hoping the worst'll be over by the end of the week...xx
Deleteyou really do seem taller than 5'4
ReplyDeleteCheers Mat, most of my friends like to rub it in xx
DeleteDebbie Harry shirt is so wonderful--I love her and it is very cool you found that!!
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She really is! Got to love a cheap tee xx
Deletehope u are enjoying the games!
ReplyDeleteI am - from afar! xx
Deleteabout the 2nd picture: i can't choose if i like the icecream, the blue nailpolish or the car the most.
ReplyDeleteWicked outfit, especially the dress worn as skirt, such a gorgeous yellow.
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Love the midi, I still haven't fully embraced that trend either. looks great with a band tee. I watched the opening ceremony from France, kept well away! xx
ReplyDeleteI love midis and this yellow colour is lovely on you!
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Loving that midi, I think the colour is beautiful and I love how you've styled it, you look so beautiful!
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You look great!!
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Wow these photographs are beautiful, you look so great, I love the skirt what a great colour!
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