Fashion

How often are you just nipping to the pub and you have a dress dilemma. If you were going to a party, ball or theatre you would have thought about it, but pub/relaxed night out with friends – oh no  – you have loads of tops choose from so you don’t have to give a second thought. (that was sarcastic). So relaxed glamour…

Whereas teenagers abide by ‘don’t flash legs and chest at the same time’, we have moved on to follow a more sober rule of ‘don’t wear tight top and bottom.’  Tight top/joggers, loose kaftan/bare legs, slouchy cashmere jumper/leather leggings, vest/harem trousers and so on – you get it?

When I received an email from a couple of lovely ladies asking for some tips on what to wear on a night out – I proverbially jumped at the chance to put my thoughts on paper as I have spent a lot of time deliberating about it.

I hate to look too done. Naturally being a trainers girl, anything frilly, pointy or shiny makes men skin curl – although I am learning that 1 of these at a time can really work.

So let’s break them down and look at some ‘relaxed glamour looks’.

EASY TIGER 

Love this with blue jeans. Tuck it in  (aways on a slant for the most flattering shape) and this will give me a more pulled together look.  To avoid looking too school run add red lipstick…

Satin Flute Sleeve £35 

Unbutton and pull up the sleeves so you aren’t too buttoned up. The satin gives this an evening look without trying too hard.

Skinny Leg Jeans £29.50 

Great jeans. Allows you to drink wine. And some more.

Leather Lace Up Trainers £49.50 

I just wrote this post to find an excuse to put these in – aren’t they amazing!

Stila Best Stay Put Lipstick £16 

All that action, you need a stay put lippy.

ROCK N ROLL 

Black T Shirt £6

Stock pile. A staple.

Pleated Skirt £35 

Initially I went meh, but actually you should try it. Wear with flat boots and a little jacket and it looks great.  It might look yellow in this picture but it is gold in real life 🙂

Leather Block Heel Biker Boot £75 

Practical and I like the suede / leather mix.

COSY CHIC

Yes, you too can look like Olivia Palermo.

Grey Cashmere Jumper £75 

Swap the black polo for a grey sweater and snuggle up by that fire!

Faux Fur Gilet £59 

Useful item.

Leather Leggings £129 

If you have tried and succeeded with faux, it’s time to make the grown up step and invest in real ones. I am still on step 1… I haven’t gone past my faux leather maternity leggings but I am working on it. #quietwordtomyself

EVENING ATHLEISURE 

This takes going on the school run in your work out gear to a whole new level. But it works. It’s cool.And who doesn’t love a tapered leg with stilettos – that’s got to be sexy!

Stripe V neck Fluted T £29.50 

This HAS to be fitted. You can’t do floaty top with joggers – you will look like a sack of potatoes. If you aren’t confident enough to carry off a bit of colour, go for a white v neck tee. FRESH!

Tapered Jersey Joggers £19.50 

I LOVE THESE. Love jersey, love joggers, love tapered ankle, love black. That’s 4 in 1!

Stiletto Fold Over Ankle Boot £45

I am definitely buying these. I can’t walk in stilettos but with the extra support of these, I reckon I could nail those cobbled streets at 2am (who am I kidding!)

Anyway, the best nights always seem to be the ones where you have just gone for one and you are prob in your tracks with baby sick on your shoulder. If you have had had time to plan which seems de rigour with children, I hope this has helped!

And if all else fails, this bag has ‘relaxed glamour’ all over it.

Huge love y’all and please pop in and see me in Putney at St Mary’s Church on Friday 29th – doing a fair there! xx

Ok, my father has never owned a pair of jeans but I would be hard pushed to find anyone born post 1950 to be in the same boat. They are totally my default Autumn Winter bottom half, mainly in black.  No one in my family understands why I *need another pair of black, however I am hoping you get it. Some you need to be stretchy for Little Gym, some high waisted for tighter tops, some cropped to flash the tanned ankle, some ripped when you are feeling edgy some some smart for supper with the in laws etc etc.

My preferred style at the moment is high waisted. I didn’t get it for a while, I thought they might look a bit mumsy. More fool me! They are amazing, they hold the muffin top in and there is no baring that ‘builder’ top bit when you bend over.

So I have searched high and low for some black jeans and have put together a little selection depending what you are looking for.  House of Fraser has the largest selection of brands so that’s where I am starting!

Mint Velvet – Black Triple Zip Skinny Jean £79 

Fancy the biker look? These tough jeans hold you in place and also the zips are well placed to flatter.

If they are good enough for Rosie Huntington Whitely – they are sure good enough for me!

Paige – Margot High Rise Skinny Jean £200 

High rise and keep their fit – skin tight! That’s what you are paying for – no saggy bum with these.

Wear with boots for effortless cool (if you can lookalike this high five!)

Hudson – Mid Rise Super Skinny £165 

Mid rise and super soft.  Perfect for trundling around after your toddler without the worry of tearing the knees.

Et Voila!

J Brand – Mi Rise Luxe Sateen Super Skinny £190

Want some more eveningy jeans? These coated ones will smarten you up.

Style with grey cashmere to soften the look.

White Stuff – Straight Leg £49.50 

Straight legs are great if you don’t want to emulate a sausage. It brings balance to the top half and is actually perhaps more flattering than skinny but I do prefer skinny so they go easily into my boots. However, it you wear flats or trainers – these are cute.

Here is a good look to emulate if you are into flats.

High, low, biker or coated? I am doing them all this season as I do every season! xx

Images taken from Pinterest