Summer is slowly but surely slipping away in Scotland. It is getting cooler. the sun has all but disappeared and the grey, rainy season has begun. It makes getting dressed in the morning harder because I don't want to get soaked but it also still isn't quite coat weather yet. Trying to plan an outfit that will go from work to night and factors in the weather is almost impossible. I basically always end up compromising on shoes. I'd love to wear heels but it isn't practical on slick cobbled streets when I'm accident prone so I tend to wear flip-flops on my commute and flats in the office. I'd love to be Carrie Bradshaw running in stilettos but it ain't gonna happen without me falling on my face.
I've gotten into the habit of window shopping online a lot lately. I tend to only shop at online shops with free shipping and with an actual physical store where I can return things if they don't fit. Since I have quite an exaggerated hourglass figure it isn't clear cut what size I am. I'd bought a few dresses from Debenhams sale (I love when they have free shipping!) but they didn't fit quite as I'd like so I returned them to the store. I was super sad as one was a cute striped Red Herring dress but I looked like a line backer as the stripes continued across the bust through to the sleeves. I did however find this Henry Holland striped dress on sale when I returned the others!
Commute
The Office
H! Henry Holland Striped Skater Dress-Debenhams
White Cardigan- Ann Taylor Loft
Black Leggings- Marks and Spencer
Black Studded Ballet Flats- New Look
Silver Heart Bracelet- Merci Maman
Black and Blonde Glasses- Vivienne Westwood
So you can see I wear a cardigan and flip flops (or gyms shoes if it's raining) on my way to work. Also I promise I had a pedicure and my toenails are painted; I have no idea why it looks like they aren't in that photo and I'd never ever ever have my toes out if they weren't painted. I love the full skater skirt and the pleats at the front on the H! dress. I've been trying to find a cute stripey dress all summer so I'm glad I've finally found one. Shopping online is definitely great now I'm working full-time and don't really have time to browse shops like I may have before.
I've just learned about a cool new extension from London fashion startup Shop Of Me that knows the instant something you've looked at goes on sale, sometimes before a retailer even announces they’re having a sale! How freaking cool does that sound?
It uses your shopping cookies to then send you an email when any items you've browsed have gone on sale! How cool is that? It works in the US and UK with over 100 retailers so far! Just download the extension, enter your email, window shop til you drop and get an email when what you like goes on sale. How easy is that?
Do you shop online or do you prefer to shop in store?
58 comments:
The outfit is adorable! I love how you transition from rain to work! And I don't blame you for not wanting to run around in stilettos in the rain!
Pretty dress, black and white stripes are always chic!
Cute dress! LOVE stripes! :)
I love this dress and am still kicking myself for selling a black and white striped one I had at last year's Flea Market!
LOVE that dress--you look great in it!
Shop of Me sounds pretty awesome; I'm definitely going to check it out!
xo
Kym
bitty.and.bunny
Chicwish giveaway
Oh I love this dress!! Stripes are always so chic and the cut is gorgeous, so feminine! Just beautiful!! Thank you for hosting this link up, I always enjoy participating :)
Lauren xx
www.stylelixir.com
Thanks for hosting! I live in the city and can totally relate to having to compromise on shoes sometimes to accommodate for the weather or too much walking for heels. If you're interested, I'd love if you join my Ready for Work Link Up and share another outfit with your "practical, real life" shoes for the office. :) Thanks for sharing.
http://www.thirtiestwocents.com/2013/08/a-little-lace-getting-messy-ready-for.html
Love that dress! I feel like those are best to wear with juggling little ones! Thanks for hosting this link up!!
The cut of this dress is so pretty. I do a lot of online shopping too - it's just so much easier than having to bring the little ones along. I am with you, only shop at places that offer free shipping. I do not want to add more expense to my purchases.
Alice
www.happinessatmidlife.com
just joined that site, thanks for the heads up! im quite stingy and like sale prices so really hope it helps me!! and tiy are lookin haawwt mama, love this dress in you. i do mostly online shopping too, prefer it this way :)xox
Super cute dress and I really like the cut. It really suits you x
Thanks! Let us know what you think - love your blog ;-)
I only shop online if there is not duty and has to have an easy return policy.
I hate that in between weather where you're not sure what to wear. I'm on my second outfit of the day! Ha! Love the HH stripes on you such a gorgeous dress x
I am the exact same way. I'm an hourglass and so I run a wide array of sizes depending on the designer and cut of the dress. Ugh....so frustrating!
Tara
Penniless Socialite
Necklace Giveaway!
You look fab and that extension sounds cool, off to download x
Super cute dress! While I love online shopping, I have recently stopped. Even when there is an easy return policy, I tend to get stuck with a lot of items I probably would not have purchased if I had tried them on first.
Such a lovely little dress! Perfect shape - looks great on you!
I know right?
I never know what size I'll be!
It is just so gross up here right now!
Easy returns and free shipping are my best friends :)
I'm the same! I will pretty much only buy something if it is on sale :)
Free shipping is the best :)
Some of Glasgow's main streets get super slippy when wet!
Thanks Lauren! I'm so glad I finally found stripes that work :)
I know right? I tend to only shop sales right now so it is perfect!
I don't think I've ever worn stripes but I'm embracing it :)
I'd totally fall on my butt!
This dress looks great on your gorgeous figure. I am having the same clothing issues as you in this funny in-between weather! x
I actually love doing both! If I can't go to the mall, I check online for deals instead. :) Sometimes I find better deals online though especially when the item is on clearance plus free shipping. :) Love your look on that first photo...I'm surprised it didn't look that bad with a flip flops!
I love that dress! Such a cute and flattering style. And I totally wore flip flops or some other kind of flat, comfortable shoe for my commute and then changed into appropriate "work shoes" when I was using the Metro (I now work from home).
This striped dress is super flattering on you! Although I have a couple striped dresses and shirts in my closet already they are always the first thing my eye catches when I shop either online or in store! Can't get enough :)
Kamola
www.99boxesofshoes.com
I hear you with how hard it is to find the right dress for an hourglass figure, I can fit in an about 3 sizes smaller for the waist but on top and on bottom the size is totally different. That's why I wear a lot of vintage, I find the proportions much more forgiving because they wore crinolines under their skirts and they had much freer sizing for the hips and those bullet bras from the 50's mean more room in the bust!
http://themakingofthemuse.blogspot.com/
I love that idea of the shop that lets you know when something you've looked at goes on sale...brilliant! I'm gonna check them out! Thanks!
Andrea
Boho Bunnie
I love that Skater Dress - so cute. Looks great with Leggings and you know how much I love to wear my leggings. I love anything with Black+White stripes.
Check out the outfit I linked up. Thanks. =)
What a cute dress! I like that the sleeves and neckline are modest enough for work and most anything. I find that so many of my dresses have to be worn to work with a cardigan. I am also digging this WIWW linky party. This is my first day to participate. Fun!
Amy @ http://giftedgabber.blogspot.com/
Easy transition-- cute dress!
It's turning into the grey season which I hate!
You should check out Shop of Me then!
When I lived/worked in DC I had to walk to work in a tank top and my hair up b/c I'd be so sweaty by the time I got to work if I didn't! I'd throw on a work shirt once I got there and put on work shoes.
Thanks!
Great look, Melaina. Love the stripes.
I am so in love with your striped Dress, what a cute and playfull Piece :-)
Ani. First time I am linking up with you, thank you! Following you now via GFC, would love to see you on my blog as well :-9
www.fleurani.blogspot.de
Love the stripes on your dress and such a bummer about rainy season and cobblestones!! That dress would look amazing with some bright colored heels! ;)
We've had a very mild summer here in Southern California and summer is barely starting. Stay safe walking around those slippery roads.
Alice
www.happinessatmidlife.com
Wow, did I really miss a week? You are looking great in yet another stripped dress!
You look beautiful! Stripes suit you so well! You are rocking them girlie! Thanks for the link up :)
love the stripes :)
ooh I love that dress. You're coming shopping with me soon lovely x
Thank you!
I know right? I love heels in theory but in practicality 9/10 they just don't work!
I think mild summer in SoCal is scorching summer in Scotland :)
Stripes are the best!
Gotta love stripes!
I'd love to! I love shopping :)
That dress looks SO cute on you!!
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