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19th March 2017

Basket Case

Fashion - By Alexandra Stedman

Cardigan: £79, And Other Stories. T-shirt: La Redoute (sold out but buy similar from Sezane here). Jeans: £29.99, H&M. Shoes: £175, LK Bennett. Basket bag: £36, Wood/Grey. Photographs: Christopher O’Donnell

For me, there are some formulas that just work: denim, cardis and logo tees being one of them. But my new addition to this? The ubiquitous basket bag.

But not just any basket bag – the new shape that adds an extra quirk to your look. I’d seen this circular version on a few instagram accounts and knew it had to make its way towards me – there are a few out there – Oliella, Edit.58 and Wood Grey has just started stocking them, too. I love the idea of the mini basket ones (see BloomingDreamer here). But for me, this is the perfect size bag to throw everything in, especially on city break trips, and it stands up on its own!

I like to pretend I’m Jane Birkin, wondering the Parisien streets swinging my chic basket in tow.

But I ditched my flats for something with a bit more oomph – the perfect heel height for a court. Red heels are having a moment but these are also a total classic. The perfect partner to frayed leg denim.

And of course the logo tee from La Redoute which I’d been meaning to get my hands on after seeing Erica in the white version last summer. This one has been so popular it has sold out but they’re guaranteed to have some new ones coming in (and I’ve got my eyes on this one (in pink, of course) in the meantime.

Coat: Gant (old). 9ct gold earrings: £69.99, H Samuel. Cardigan: £79, And Other Stories. T-shirt: La Redoute (sold out but buy similar from Sezane here).  Jeans: £29.99, H&M. Shoes: £175, LK Bennett. Basket bag: £36, Wood/Grey. Sunglasses: Le Specs (old but shop the new collection here).

Cardigan: £79, And Other Stories. T-shirt: La Redoute (sold out but buy similar from Sezane here).  Jeans: £29.99, H&M. Shoes: £175, LK Bennett. Basket bag: £36, Wood/Grey. Sunglasses: Le Specs (old but shop the new collection here).

By Alexandra Stedman

Fashion Editor, Blogger, Realist

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Comments

  1. Lesley says

    19th March 2017 at 7:59 am

    I just got a round basket bag too. I got it in Morocco for a fiver!

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      19th March 2017 at 12:23 pm

      Oh amazing! Would love to go back to Morroco, have only been for work and no shopping time – so many amazing things! x

      Reply
  2. Comba says

    19th March 2017 at 11:22 am

    I loooooooove your outfit, so cool and stylish!

    Reply
  3. Sophie says

    19th March 2017 at 12:24 pm

    Denim and red pumps is such a great combination!
    http://styledfortheoccasion.com

    Reply
  4. Elena Lawrence says

    19th March 2017 at 12:31 pm

    Hi Alex,

    Absolutely love this look! Trying to track down that lovely tee- could you possibly send the link please as can’t find it with the link you’ve given?

    Thanks so much!

    Elena

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      19th March 2017 at 1:03 pm

      Oh no, just checked the link and the tee has sold out! As an alternative, I’d suggest this one http://bit.ly/2mgTKb8 xx

      Reply
  5. Danish Pastry says

    19th March 2017 at 3:49 pm

    Such a classic combo, love the red shoes!

    Reply
  6. Jillian Owen says

    19th March 2017 at 7:36 pm

    Love the logo tees! Can you help with sizing of the Sézane ones? Am going to order their new one, which I assume will size like the ‘l’amant’ version. I’m size 10, sometimes 12, and was going to order size M… Jill x

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      19th March 2017 at 7:51 pm

      Ooh what’s the new one…?! Love the L’Amant one….yes I think M is good – I have the Small but could do even bigger as it’s quite a slim fit xx

      Reply
      • Jillian Owen says

        19th March 2017 at 8:02 pm

        It’s pink and says ‘femme’ on it ?

        Reply
        • Alexandra Stedman says

          20th March 2017 at 5:05 pm

          The dream…now, do I need another logo tee….?!

          Reply
  7. Miriam says

    19th March 2017 at 7:42 pm

    Gorgeous outfit, is the cardie itchy? I’d love to order, but I seem to have an issue with mohair but as its mixed material, I’m hoping not itchy? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      19th March 2017 at 7:52 pm

      I don’t find it itchy at all….but I don’t have too much problem with mohair (sorry, not that much help!) x

      Reply
      • Miriam says

        19th March 2017 at 9:20 pm

        Thanks, I love it, I’ll risk it ?

        Reply
  8. Jane says

    19th March 2017 at 8:11 pm

    Hi Thinking of ordering the cardi too, what size are you wearing? Thanks Jane

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      20th March 2017 at 5:06 pm

      Mine is size Small xx

      Reply
  9. Ellie says

    19th March 2017 at 9:26 pm

    That tee is so cute! I need to get that

    http://www.petiteelliee.com

    Ellie xx

    Reply
  10. 4Styler Fashion Q&A says

    20th March 2017 at 10:14 am

    Hello, Alex! Your awesome outfits have influenced us to create a platform for fashion tips from the internet’s most stylish, and we’ve quoted your style tip https://goo.gl/o1GURg
    Thank you for your great blog!

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  11. Shloka says

    20th March 2017 at 4:22 pm

    You are so right – this is one of those combos that just works and it works so well! I love the basket bag – I need to make my way towards this and I need to get one asap! I love that you paired this with the red shoes!

    x
    Shloka
    http://thesilksneaker.com

    Reply
  12. Clare says

    21st March 2017 at 4:47 pm

    Oh! Have been looking for a long grey cardigan like that for a year, thank you!!

    Reply
  13. Natassia Crystal says

    26th March 2017 at 10:03 pm

    Love that stylish jeans outfit with those cute heels! 🙂

    So pretty! 🙂

    YouTube | Blog: Geekette in High Heels | Instagram

    Reply
  14. Kasia says

    31st December 2017 at 8:46 am

    Hello, can you help me with sizing of &other stories cardigan? Am going to order one over the internet and I would like to know what is the dimension in the hips in cm (your size S). I will be grateful for your response 🙂

    Reply

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