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cath kidston bloomsbury floral dress with tan boots

DARK FLORALS FOR WINTER

I’m not into wearing floral prints unless they’re dark florals. This floral skirt is actually a sleeveless dress from Cath Kidston. I only ever wear it “punked up” (showing my age there?) with a leather jacket or as in this case, heavy boots. Today I’ve also teamed it with my fitted denim shirt & new […]

allsaints jumper dress and over the knee boots

EASY DAY TO NIGHT OUTFIT

I know most of you have seen this little beauty before – Chanel Vintage 2.55 Mini me love youuu! Sorry I’ll grow up now. Anyway, here we have THE ONLY THING YOU NEED   to make your day outfit work for the evening. When you have one of these or something similar that is otherwise […]

Boden jumper | Boden belt |Raoul clutch | Salt coat

GREY, GREEN & ACID YELLOW

Grey, green & acid yellow doesn’t sound very appealing I admit yet in the right combination this palette is simple sophisticated style. Grey poloneck & trousers with an acid yellow belt I’ve added my kimono cut wool coat of tonal greens because to be honest, I’ve just been dying to show it to you! This […]

Burberry Prorsum top | Zara trousers | Jessica Buurman lace up flats

HOW TO WEAR A PEPLUM TOP

When I read those “How to wear….” articles it always strikes me as a bit daft, I mean just put it on & wear it Duh? However if the item of clothing in question is something that you haven’t worn before then I can see where it gets too daunting to attempt putting an outfit […]

allsaints over the knee boots | Neuw Denim jeans | AllSaints Elgar jumper | Mulberry scarf

OVER THE KNEE BOOTS NOT JUST A FAD?

Ever since Over-the-knee boots made an appearance I’ve contemplated buying a pair but could never decide whether they were just a fad or would be a lasting element to my carefully thought out wardrobe. Then this winter they popped up on my radar again so I began to actually search for the right style I’d […]

Zara wool trousers | Topshop black playsuit romper | Chanel mini 2.55 bag | Black Wool wrap | LKBennett black pumps

5 RULES FOR A HARD WORKING WARDROBE

Do you see what I’ve done here teeheehee? Yes that’s right I’m wearing a playsuit over trousers – CRAZY KID – One of the main things I want to demonstrate on RetroChicMama is how I make my wardrobe work hard for me by choosing my clothes carefully. This means a combination of things which I’ve […]

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