Hey gang, I hope you're all doing well. A real quick one from me today as in all honesty I don't have much to say in the way of thoughts and feelings so thought it would be nice to simply talk you through this look that I've been enjoying wearing recently.
But before I get started I must say a huge thank you to everyone for the beautiful comments across the last few posts, it really means oh so much that you've been enjoying my blog, as this place is my little baby (or small child since it turned 5 this month), so yeah, basically it means a lot and thanks from the bottom of my little Northern heart!
So, lets break down the look now shall we.
Let's start with what's on my head or should I say what seems to be surgically attached to my head.
I simply cannot get enough of Baker Boy Caps and it would appear that many of you lot can't either, which is a delight to see having loved and worn one myself for so many years. It's amazing for me that the high-street are rocking Baker Boy Caps left, right and centre as it means I can add to my ever expanding collection of head wear.
This is the latest and I must say, my favourite head piece in quite some time. It's pink for a start and anything pink is A-Okay by me, but it's also corduroy which is one of my all time favourite fabrics as it oozes seventies flair. It's a huge trend for the season so a corduroy cap IMO is a really nice way to enter into the seventies fabric trend, whilst combining an accessories trend too. Not to mention it protects my little pea head from all kinds of Mancunian weather, which is usually rain and gail-force winds lets be real here AND bonus points, it's a saviour for bad hair days too.
HAT- TOPSHOP, COAT- TOPSHOP, JUMPER- c/o CATH KIDSTON, TROUSERS- TOPSHOP, BOOTS- TOPSHOP, BAG- c/o KURT GEIGER
Now lets talk about the coat, ohhhh the beautiful forties blue coat and quite frankly a coat I bought as I knew that forties blue was forecasted to be the must have colour for AW17.
And whilst the catwalks were awash with all things forties blue, it's one trend that the high-street have unfortunately failed to pick up on. It's been tricky to find almost anything featuring the oh so beautiful vintage hue, that was until I found this coat lurking on the Topshop website.
It's been love ever since, it's oversized and relaxed shape with balloon style sleeves really lends itself to the forties era alongside the beautiful dusty blue shade. The single button fastening creates a somewhat masculine and undone feel whilst the tie waist allows the coat to be transformed into a totally different silhouette entirely.
And despite the forties blue shade being less available as originally forecasted, I for one am pretty chuffed about it as it means not everyone is rocking the "trend" colour of the minute all at once.
The fine knitted jumper is a piece that I was kindly sent from my loves at Cath Kidston, a brand I've cooed over for countless years. When the latest Sausage Dog collection was released I was of course extremely keen to add a piece to my ever growing Dachshund collection, but Cath Kidston came up trumps and sent over THE.ENTIRE.COLLECTION! It's safe to say I was one happy sausage mamma and my wardrobe and home have benefitted from it a lot!
Tying in the burgundy accents within the seriously cute novelty knit I paired what one might call the best sale find of all time in the form of these Topshop Kick Flares. Quite honestly the most flattering pair of trousers in all the land I was completely thrilled, and a little confused as to why they were in the sale in the first place. They're high waisted and in turn leg lengthening, stomach skimming and just a beautiful mash up of retro meets contemporary with the gun metal hardware.
SO many of you purchased these when I featured them in Sunday's January Sale Haul Video so I know that you love them as much as I do... What a find!
This is the kind of thing I've been wearing a lot lately, it's the perfect mix of smart casual. A look that can be worn for simply shopping with friends or for lunch with your bf/gf but can also double up as a seriously cool work look or evening out look, simply mix up the accessories if you so wish.
x M
I LOVE the colour of this baker boy on you Megan and the whole colour clash on the outfit is perfection. Seriously lusting after those Topshop boots too, love a good cone heel! <3 xx
Thank you my lovely 🙂 Means a lot! Aren’t they just the best, and so damn comfortable too! Such a shame they’re sold out online but I have spied them in store x
Well isn’t this coat ABSOLUTELY AMAZING? Love the colour, love the shape – looks brill.
Jasmine xx
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It’s SO special isn’t it, I’m so glad I found a little slice of forties blue heave with it! Glad you like it too my lurrrrve x
That coat is lovely and quite unique.
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I’m so glad you agree Ray x
I have always though red+blue to be a horrible combo, but, gurl, you make it work like no other!
xx,
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Oh really? interesting! It’s so funny how people see colour combinations, this one just felt SO right to me! Really glad I’ve converted you though! YAAAAAAS x
Just ace! Fun colours, seasonal textures, styled with sass and femininity. Love it!
Gemma
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Ohhh thanks so much my lovely x
I love the colour of that coat!! I wish there had been a bit more on the high street in that shade, it’s gorgeous!! xx
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yeah me too! It’s so beautiful and such a shame that the high street failed to pick up on it, such a pity. I’ll keep my eye out for some newbies though and report back to you xoxox
WOW that coat is everything! Soooo beautiful! I’m all about the forties blue (all about everything that has a retro vibe actually lol), I decided that I need a piece in that colour asap.
As always, love your outfit! xx
It’s pretty damn special isn’t! I’m with you on the retro everything life! I’ll keep my eyes peeled for any highstreet forties blue pieces and report back x
I love how fearless you are with color, Megan! I love wearing colors, but I don’t know if I would have thought to put the pink, blue, and burgundy all together like you did. Taking some inspo from this outfit for sure!
Oh wow thanks so much. This doesn’t feel that fearless to me, isn’t that funny!? But I’m really glad it’s inspired you! Thanks so much gorge x
Definitely agree about the high street’s huge fail when it comes to forties blue, I was so excited to see it on the catwalks and very disappointed by the high street’s offer afterwards! Obviously I did not see this coat, but I like it a lot!
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Such a bummer right!? I love the shade soso much, I’ll keep my eyes peeled for any more of the good forties blue stuff! x
I love love love my Baker Boy cap! I got the black corduroy one and ever since purchase, it’s pretty much never left my head. I look forward to collecting more!
OOOO a black version… From topshop? I must have! Sounds divine! It’s just the best piece for this bad weather and for the inevitable bad hair days! x
Hey Megan, thanks for another epic blog post. I just had to share my epic success with you – I’ve lusted after this coat since you first shared it online, tried it on in store and fell even more in love but couldn’t justify buying it at full price (I own about 15 costs, I was trying to be good!). Then when it went into the sale it was out of stock in my size so I have literally stalked the site daily until yesterday…… There it was. My size. I’ve never pressed ‘Add to Basket’ quicker. This beauty is on its way to me as we speak. Thank you for being my total style inspiration. You rock. Xx
EMMA!!!! HURRAAAAAH! CONGRATS!!! WOOHOO!
THIS IS AMAZING NEWS! I can’t wait to see you rock it!
Aaaah I love how you played with colour in this outfit, I never thought that red and pink and blue could go so well together, but here we are **
I *need* something in forties blue, I’m keeping my fingers crossed and hope that I’ll find something on the high street ??
(Fun fact: in Italy we call forties blue “blu carta da zucchero”, sugar paper blue, because sugar used to be package in paper of this colour, and I find it really cute).
Also, I really liked that you added “lunch with your bf/gf”, it’s such a small thing, but made my gay little heart smile 🙂
Oh wow how gorgeous that forties blue is named that in Italy, I LOVE that!
Ahhh thats so sweet, I’m so glad it made you smile my darling xo
I love that trouser and boot combination so much – such an amazing look! xxx
Ohhh thanks darling, means a lot coming from you! x
I love the color combination! and baker hats have become my must-have of this season!
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Ahh I’m so glad! Oh yessss aren’t they just, I’m becoming slightly obsessed with headwear! x
I’ve grown a love for baker boy hats to, the only thing is none of the styles in the high street stores seem to suit me. If you’re looking for some really vintage, unique ones hit up the kilo sale in the northern quarter, I’m sure you’ll know where I mean next to Blue Rinse vintage. I went the other week and picked up 4 amazing vintage baker boy hats plus so much other good stuff for £15, definitely worth a look!
Lucy Jane | Infinity of Fashion
Really? That surprises me as I seem to feel that baker boy caps suit EVERYONE! Have you tried the ones in Topshop?
OMG FOUR FOR £15!?!?!? Thats insane! Well in my friend x
I am obsessed with the colour of this coat, it is DREAMY!
Lauren x
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Isn’t it just the most dreamiest shade ever! I’m desperate for more ASAP! xo
Beautiful look. Love the coat 🙂 Great colour 🙂
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