Monday Monday - Jovember day 7

First Monday of Jovember was a casual one. Was too tired to think about what to wear so went for leggings, a casual dress and black patent & velvet brogues. Everything worn today was bought in a sale, including the cardigan.
Dress is kind of kooky for me, but just suitable for work. It came from Mela Loves in New Look, somewhere I like to go for a bargain fashion fix. This dress was in the sale, but even the full price things in New Look are at affordable prices and I've bout many a bargain dress there when similar ones have been in Topshop for 3 or 4 times the price!
The shoes are from my second favourite shoe shop, Office. I do prefer Schuh on the whole, but often Office have some great smart own-branded shoes for under £25. I got these brogues in the sale and love the fact that they're smart but girly at the same time. I also like the fact that they're part patent and part velvet, making them not too formal either. The ribbon laces really add a feminine edge to the usual brogue style whilst also being flat, comfortable and practical to wear. My mission in life is to only wear shoes that fit this criteria, as long as I can look stylist at the same time, and never be boring.

Jovember's first Sunday

So, after a lazy Saturday, Sunday involved some chores & a gig in the evening. I went for monochrome once again with another Oasis number - a dress I bought about 3 years ago. Like the Oasis jeans I had on yesterday, I liked the style of this dress so much I also bought it in purple. The purple version may also see an outing in Jovember. The dress has a lovely empire line with a ribbon tie at the front. It's a very flattering style as it's loose in the right places without being baggy or shapeless.
Shoe wise, it was an outing for another pair of ballet flats. This buckled Red or Dead pair of leather shoes have seen better days, but I will continue to wear them until my feet are worn into the ground. They are absolute classics, and I kind of wish I'd bought more than one pair at the time. Unfortunately you never know how good things are generally until it's too late!

Jovember the Fifth

Today was a very lazy day. After a late night on Friday, Saturday was a wash out, so clothing wise involved jeans, a nice jumper and some paling comfy pumps. I had to take a small excursion into my local town, but I had to stick to the rules so the jeans I wore today cannot be worn again this month. These jeans are a good few years old and are one of my favourite pairs as they are a little stretchy, high waisted, and oh so comfortable. I liked them so much that I bought two pairs. Thankfully, being Oasis jeans they were good value and I managed to get both pairs in the sale.
The jumper has been in my wardrobe for many years and has shrunk slightly since I bought it. However it's still in pretty good condition. I bought it from Sisley, I shop I don't usually go into very much, but it has certainly lasted me a good few winters and will no doubt continue to do so.
The shoes are my comfy monochrome, not quite trainers/not quite pumps. They are comfy and casual without being too plain either. Thoroughly enjoyed my lazy Saturday.

Day 4 - Don't Rain on my Parade

Today the rain meddled with my footwear plans. I had some bright green leather Mary Janes ready to go, but they would not have survived the downpours. I thought the only solution was boots, so went for a fairly recent purchase of a pair of heeled Doc Martens from Schuh. This was also the second outing in Jovember for Tara Starlet, one of my favourite places to shop online. The vintage inspired dress got me many compliments at work too. I actually didn't buy this online, but in a great place off Carnaby street called Revival Retro. I haven't been there since buying this dress as I know there'll be more things I want but can't afford to buy!

I also had a kind donation of sponsorship from Tara of Tara Starlet clothing. Her mum died very recently and was also cared for by Marie Curie nurses. I was very touched by her kindness. I will continue to wear some other Tara Starlet clothes I have, not just because one of their founders is lovely, but their clothes are too! It may be cold enough for me to wear my cape of theirs soon, which always makes me feel like a celebrity when I wear it.
I have a feeling Saturday will be a lazy day, but must stick to the Jovember rules.

Day 3 - Pinstripes

Today was a smart day with a pinstripe Oasis dress & Irregular Choice tape measure shoes. The dress I love as it's a bit Vivienne Westwood looking, plus it was the dress I wore for the first interview I had for the job I have now. Unfortunately, as it was raining this evening I had to wear trainers home.
Was told I wear a lot of black today, so think I may have to be colourful tomorrow!

Jovember the second

Well the first day of Jovember involved wearing clothes I'd had for a decent length of time that hadn't been worn in a while. Today was a day for wearing recent purchases that had not yet had an outing. I'm embarrassed to admit that the shoes worn today were a January 2011 sale purchase. They are lovely, comfortable Clarks suede Mary Janes with a slight heel. They weren't quite suitable for winter when I bought them, but they seem to have been forgotten about over the course of the year. I certainly won't neglect them again, as finding comfortable heeled shoes can be quite a task!
The dress was a recent impulse buy. A lovely sixties style royal blue shift dress with 3/4 length sleeves by Whistles. I only really bought it as I had a 20% off voucher from Grazia magazine! It's a classic flattering shape and think it went well with the shoes & grey opaque tights. I must admit I wish I could afford more things from Whistles. They seem to know how to cut clothes to flatter all shapes. Not only that, but they are comfortable and smart enough for work without being boring.
So yesterday's colour scheme was monochrome, with today's blue & purples. Am thinking tomorrow may involve black or green. Planning ahead is quite fun as it saves early morning indecisiveness!

First day of Jovember

Have gone for monochrome - Ted Baker, Tara Starlet & Irregular choice. Not sure what colour scheme will be tomorrow, but it won't be black & white.
All today's clothes are firm favourites of mine - though I've not worn the Tara Starlet skirt in a while. Shoes are surprisingly comfortable for ones that look nice!

There will be more monochrome this month though, there's too much in my wardrobe for it not to appear more than once!