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17th June 2016

(not so) Heavy Metal

Fashion - By Alexandra Stedman
Shirt: £29.99, H&M (sold out in white but buy the blue one here). Lace vest (just seen), £25, Asos. Skirt: £35, Marks & Spencer. Bag: J Crew (sold out). Trainers: Comptoir des Cotonniers. Sunglasses: £90, Ray-Ban (borrowed from my husband). Photographs: Christopher O’Donnell

In fact, a bit of a light floaty number. I’ve always loved a pleated skirt (hark back to my old leopard print one from River Island which I wore until it pretty much disintegrated from use), and when I walked past this skirt in M&S (and tweeted a pic) a little while ago I thought perhaps I didn’t need this one. And then twitter answered and made me rethink my decision. 

If there’s one thing Gucci catwalk has taught us this season, it’s to be bolder, more individual and embrace a bit of colour. I know, it’s not technically colour but a step in the right direction.

Ordinarily, I would have saved this for an evening occasion to wear this skirt, but wanted to turn it on its head and wear for the day instead (it works equally well, with a classic stripe t-shirt – see my Instagram feed for proof). I’ve had this oversized sleeve shirt since Fashion Week and been desperate to wear it with something other than jeans. But with the current humidity felt it needed a bit of unbuttoning (and hallelujah, my 90s lace cami has served a purpose – bought on a whim but now paying me back in usefulness).
And trainers. Always in trainers. I’m just not sure I can go back to regular shoes now. And now thinking I might need a pair of black Vans I keep seeing on social media –  Instagram is a cruel mistress sometimes, isn’t she?
Shirt: £29.99, H&M (sold out in white but buy the blue one here). Lace vest (just seen), £25, Asos. Skirt: £35, Marks & Spencer. Bag: J Crew (sold out). Trainers: Comptoir des Cotonniers. Sunglasses: £90, Ray-Ban.
I’m sure you’ll be seeing a lot of this skirt in the future, with sandals (maybe heels) and for the evening –  but most of all, I love how more interesting it makes my wardrobe look when I open those Ikea doors. 

By Alexandra Stedman

Fashion Editor, Blogger, Realist

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Comments

  1. Beata says

    17th June 2016 at 8:19 am

    love this skirt!

    Reply
  2. Hjohnson says

    17th June 2016 at 4:12 pm

    hey Alex!

    I wanted to thank you for sharing your love of trainers. I've never been a trainers girl, but in recent years I've started leaning just a little that way, like so many of us to various degrees. However, it now turns out that I've got a problem with one of my ankles and more supportive footwear is required! So I'm enjoying your outfits-with-trainers even more now. Hurrah!

    Love Helen x

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      18th June 2016 at 2:26 pm

      Oh gosh, sorry to hear! Think it happens to most of us at some point – I find anything with a heel I can only do for a few hours – luckily the trend isn't going a anywhere!

      Reply
  3. Samantha Wilding says

    17th June 2016 at 4:36 pm

    hi Alex – love the lace vest peeking out from the shirt – a great look. Samantha

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      18th June 2016 at 2:27 pm

      Thank you! Not bold enough to wear it on its own yet!

      Reply
  4. Jenam08 says

    17th June 2016 at 6:08 pm

    Great post, I love the skirt and trainers. I was very sad to see I had worn through the heels of my much loved golden goose trainers and thought that my vans never wear out but I wd Like a black pair- which style are on Instagram? Thank you.

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      18th June 2016 at 2:28 pm

      Thank you! it's the black 'old skool' Vans – bought them in Schuh this week actually – they look great with denim as well as dresses etc x

      Reply
  5. Mary Abbott says

    17th June 2016 at 9:52 pm

    LOVEEEE the colour scheme and skirt/trainer combo. Can't wait how else you style the skirt in the future 🙂

    http://makemeupmarie.com/

    xoxo

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      18th June 2016 at 2:28 pm

      Thank you! Think it's going to be one of my more useful purchases x

      Reply
  6. Paulina says

    22nd June 2016 at 1:10 pm

    Great dress with that over size shirt ! You look great!

    Reply

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