This is something I go through every fashion week…I worry about what to wear, panic I don’t look as ‘adventurous’ as everyone else, wear something to fit in and then end up changing into my most basic, easy, comfy outfit where I feel like myself and say ‘who cares?’.
This was one of those days in Copenhagen. I didn’t get my photo taken outside any shows, but I felt like myself. I still love everything I packed for my trip but I’ve definitely moved on from ‘dressing for the cameras’.
This shirt is an old-timer now, a favourite of a few fashion friends (including Sarah of Little Spree) and I rarely go away without it – it looks great with denim shorts a or swimsuit on holiday too.
And the skirt was an online buy from Madewell (and I wasn’t hit with a customs bill!) – yes, Madewell of my favourite khaki trousers fame. For the evening, I’ll probably keep this look and just change into the khaki trousers as the temperature cools down.
I was tempted to keep the outfit tonal here, but I actually think the pop of colour on the bag is what makes this look.
I think, once again, Copenhagen has proved to be the best European citybreak.
The food, the people, the short flight (despite BA complications!) – and actually this Fashion Week was one of my favourites. The brands were relevant to me, the settings were beautiful and it was so much better organised – and I might be swapping it for London in the future.
For another chic but casual outfit, click here.
I adore your bag – both the color and the cute detail 🙂
Sometimes the people who attend the fashion week try so hard to look different that they end up looking ridiculous and the whole outfit looks so contrived. Yours looks stylish because you are not trying too hard.
I’d say you fit right in as far as the Scandinavian minimalist style goes, and it’s far more inspirational for us mortals than some of the people who do get photographed at fashion week!
I’m glad you like Copenhagen, I may be slightly biased as I live in Denmark (west rather than east coast), as a British ex-pat I prefer it’s compactness and relaxed atmosphere to many European cities. But (as I may have mentioned before) my favourite Danish city is Aarhus. If I had to choose a city to live in Aarhus would be at the top of the list.
Hi, do you mind if I ask what is the brand of your watch? It looks interesting.
I have to say, I’ve checked out pretty much every fashion blog out there: high-end, low-end, chic, casual, city, country, foreign, domestic… you name it. Your’s is definitely the best “frugal” fashion spot, and better than most high-end girls’ blogs. Nothing looks “frugal” about your style
You look chic but normal and you don’t look like you’re trying too hard to prove how fabulous your life is.
I quit following so many fashion blogs because, living in Venice, CA, as I do, I can’t walk three blocks without some girl taking a photo to show how fantastic her life is on her blog… The narcissism is sickening. Abbot Kinney is now only tourists and fashion blog girls. A resident can barely walk the street without bumping into some hot blog chick taking a photo of how fab her life is. —
Sorry, I’m cranky this morning because some girl asked me to shoot a photo for her for her blog as she sat in a jeep peeking out of the roof… because everyone does that in Venice, right? I said no. I wouldn’t add to the tsunami of crap online. Now I hate myself for being a bitter bitch.
I say all that because you are so refreshing. This post brought a smile to my lips. You have a natural ease that is very attractive, and you have great taste. Keep it up, buttercup!
This outfit is perfect Alex and just worn so well by you. Your so simply stylish, you never look over done. That’s natural style surely, not following all the masses that attend fashion week. I often find that I’ve loved something on line or in a store and the next week you’re wearing it! We have such similar taste. #twinning! xx
I think the colour of your legs plus the bag shade works brilliantly! Lovely to see a different city’s fashion week – thanks Alex x
Yes it’s Larsson & jennings xx
Yes Copenhagen definitely one of my favourites but will definitely look into Aarhus – I loved Gotehnberg when we went to Sweden – bit smaller and great shopping!
Aaah – great minds! xx
Natural effortless chic. Just fabulous.. ?
Love your style you always look stunning without looking contrived. You have an easy elegance …. you wear the clothes they don’t wear you. You are my favourite blogger and my 16 year old daughter now follows you too. You are our go to for fashion and city breaks/holiday advice so thank you xx
…. and not forgetting your inspirational interior blogging too. Love it all xx
the outfit is perfect, i hope the shirt is the same because sometimes they do the same but not with the same matters. and i love your necklace, did you know where i could shop it
That’s what I love about your blogs they are always so stylish so whatever your doing, please keep going and don’t change to suit anyone else except for yourself- also love this look and the bag.
I think so – I’ve seen it instore and it’s pretty much the same! So the long necklace is Laura Lee and the smaller rectangular one is one from my nan years ago – just pulled it out of retirement! x
literally just taken some outfit photos for an upcoming post wearing a shirt nearly exactly the same as this! it’s just totally my go to… love the pop of orange with it!
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Very elegant outfit that highlights the wonderful personality…
I love this cute little bag you have on! It matches the whole outfit!
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Do you mind me asking where your earrings are from? I can’t get enough of them!
You are so inspirational. Loving your effortless style!
Love your style. I am about to buy the Madewell skirt you have on but had a question about the size? I am usually a 10 UK but bought that Top Shop ruffled skirt you have in a 12 and liked it low on the hips. I am no gazelle (5.3) but have quite long legs and I was just wondering whether to size up on the Madewell skirt too and wear it low. What did you do and does it come up large?
Looking forward to seeing more of your office. Just moving into a house with a home office in the garden (basically an ex garage) and need some inspiration! x
I got the US size 6 (i was going to get the size 4 but rather it siting low as well!) xx
they’re M&S -but old! x
simple yet so chic. 🙂
love the style!
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What size is your H&M shirt? Feel I’ll need to go up a couple of sizes for that oversized fit?
No – it comes oversized! Mine is a size 8 actually x
I love this outfit, so effortless