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28th August 2017

Different stripes

Fashion - By Alexandra Stedman

Firstly, I wanted to say a big THANK YOU for all the amazing comments, love and donations on the last blogpost. It really means a lot to me to have such a support network in you. It was heartbreaking reading how many of you have also been affected by Dementia but I was also comforted in your lovely words.

We actually doubled my original target of £600 for Alzheimer’s Society and I cannot thank you all enough.

Top: £56, Saint James. Jeans: Mih Jeans (old). Shoes: Next (old).  Bag: £130, Cambridge Satchel Company. Photograph: Christopher O’Donnell.

It feels weird, somehow, to go back to my regular posts. Suddenly I’m talking about fashion again….

So I thought I’d ease myself in gently and do a bit of a classic ‘me’ style post – all about stripes. Those who have been reading my blog/following my social channels for a while, know my love of stripes knows know bounds. If I ever feel unsure on what to wear, you can be sure a striped breton will set me straight…and if I’m ever shopping (online or instore) I am always drawn to stripes in some form or another.

But I thought I’d look at a few different wears to wear stripes, rather than just with jeans (although that’s fine by me, too). The good news is, the red stripe top I borrowed from H&M from my holiday is finally online – but also, I quite enjoyed researching this – it really made me think of some different ways to style my own stripes….and hope it does for you, too.

1. Top: £19.99, H&M.

2. Bag: £30, Accessorize.

3. Sunglasses: £17.99, Mango.

4. Velvet heels: £49.99, Mango.

5. Jeans: £39.99, H&M.

And now for something a bit simpler…I’ve always rated Boden’s breton tops, the fabric is soft and I would size up for a bit more of a slouchy fit. Uniqlo is also a great place to look.

1. Earrings: £8.50, Next.

2. Breton: £28, Boden.

3. Skirt: £39, Topshop.

4. Trainers: £67, Nike at And Other Stories.

5. Lipstick in ‘Orange’: £23, Bobbi Brown.

6. Sunglasses: £10, Topshop.

By Alexandra Stedman

Fashion Editor, Blogger, Realist

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Comments

  1. Jan says

    28th August 2017 at 7:57 am

    I’m a stripe addict too. Everything seems to look better on when it’s stripey! I love your stripe style ?

    Reply
  2. Gen says

    28th August 2017 at 6:14 pm

    Hello! All look great – What size did you get in the st James top? I’ve been wanting one for while but not sure what size to get – im 8-10 but would like a bit slouchy…

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      29th August 2017 at 6:11 pm

      Mine’s a size Small x

      Reply
      • Gen says

        30th August 2017 at 12:36 pm

        Thanks! Looks perfect. x

        Reply
  3. Shloka says

    29th August 2017 at 2:58 pm

    Wow these are all such great looks! Love the stripes combo with everything!

    x
    Shloka
    http://www.thesilksneaker.com

    Reply
  4. Frankie L says

    30th August 2017 at 9:04 am

    I LOVE the red and white stripe shirt from H&M…! It’s fantastic you doubled your original target too 🙂

    Frankie x

    http://www.joieandthevivre.com

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      31st August 2017 at 10:46 am

      Thank you – so happy xxx

      Reply
  5. Kate says

    30th August 2017 at 12:03 pm

    I love these stripes! The velvet heel are gorgeous too. 🙂

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      31st August 2017 at 10:46 am

      I may have bought those velvet shoes 🙂

      Reply
  6. Varuna Jithesh says

    31st August 2017 at 7:32 am

    Nice Looking Stripes..

    Reply
  7. piknu says

    25th September 2017 at 6:54 am

    I also like stripes much, I have many striped tops, and it’s my safe choice everyday.

    http://piknu.me/

    Reply
  8. stobby says

    29th September 2017 at 11:47 am

    hi. just wondered if there are any striped tops that a size 22 can get away with.

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      29th September 2017 at 8:40 pm

      Yes, of course – I’d go for classic navy stripe – try Asos curve for good affordability x

      Reply
  9. az baby names says

    27th July 2018 at 3:59 am

    I’m a stripe addict too. Everything seems to look better on when it’s stripey! I love your stripe style ?

    Reply

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