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Today’s outfit is inspired by my love for London. Since I was a young girl, I have loved all things English: the royal family, the history, the slang, the tea rituals, the literature, the chick-lit, Jane Austen, the BBC, murder mysteries, and of course, the accents. I spent a good amount of time in London in the 90’s for business, which only increased my love of the city and the country. I nerd out over anything British, but show me fashion with British motifs I swoon, I lust, and I buy.
My skirt is from Boden, the quintessential British clothier. It is unique and whimsical, two of my
important criteria for clothing. UK
sizing is always a bit of a mystery. I
usually size up, but in this case I would recommend sizing down. The waist is elasticized, which makes it
comfortable, but also roomier than other Boden skirts I've owned.
I
needed a simple red sweater to go with this skirt so I looked no further than
Target. This is so soft and pretty that I decided to buy it in
several colors. Can one ever have too
many sweaters from Target? Don’t answer
that.
My red boots were a recent impulse purchase. I bought them for an
Ole Miss football game I will be attending over Thanksgiving weekend. My sister posted a photo of her wearing them
at a game and I knew I had to have them. She gave me the go ahead. We consider imitation a very sincere form of
flattery and often buy the same shoes and clothes. We live across the country from each other,
so it really isn't all that strange: we aren't twinsies all of the time. I didn't realize how many outfits I have that
can rock these red boots. Sometimes
impulses work out well.
The necklace and the bow are both from Claire’s. I borrowed the necklace from my 11 year old
daughter, who reminded me that she had received it last year for Christmas when
she saw that I was fixing to purchase it again a couple of weeks ago. Thank heavens for little girls!
In Oregon you need a variety of coats for the weather,
from lightweight to heavy duty and everything in between. I am more of a form over function kind of
gal, less Mountain Hardware and North Face and more Anthropologie and Nordstrom. I only pull out my North Face if I’m going
for a hike in the rain. Otherwise, I
prefer my coats and jackets to be fashionable.
The beauty of this rain coat is that it is both functional and fashionable.
It keeps me toasty warm and dry, and the soldiers and London scene make
me happy. I get many
compliments from strangers and friends alike each time I wear it.
My clothing is a reflection of me,. This coat and outfit reflect my love for London and my inherent playfulness.
May your day be fashion filled and playful!
Love,
Rebecca
