Metallic Knitwear, Pussy Bow Blouse

I'm wearing:
Leather jacket - Zara
Jumper - H&M
Blouse - Mong Kok Ladies Market
Shorts - Miss Selfridge
Boots - ASOS

I bought this blouse from Mong Kok Ladies Market in Hong Kong. I struggle with shirts and blouses because I always feel a bit frumpy in them, but I bought this specifically to wear under jumpers and dresses (although it does also have some rocking shoulder pads, so maybe one day!).

On a whim, I put it on under this gold jumper from H&M. I bought this a while ago when the Michael Kors original was all the rage, and it's done me well. Because of the close fit I can wear it with everything from jeans to skirts, but this time I wore it with shorts and black tights because let's face it, Spring hasn't quite sprung yet.

I wore this outfit to Dans le Noir, the restaurant I reviewed on Tuesday where diners eat in the dark. So really, it didn't matter what I wore out! Make sure you check out what I thought, it's really an experience not to be missed.

Smart Casual Shorts

It is two weeks until I fly to Australia and I am so unprepared. Rather than get my dollars sorted or buy DVT socks for the long flight, I've been browsing endless fashion sites looking for Summer inspiration. This Winter I've been relying on two pairs of shorts: one tweed, one wool - with black tights underneath of course. But I don't really own any summer shorts that aren't denim. As I'll be working in Sydney for the first two weeks I'm away, I wanted some shorts that can be both formal and casual.

I very rarely shop in Miss Selfridge as I always associate it with petite girls, and at 5ft 10 I am definitely NOT in that category. But these shorts fit perfectly and as there was 20% off the whole store online on the day I bought them, I am extremely please and very excited to debut them in Oz!

Miss Selfridge £27

Miss Selfridge £27

Dressing Up a Plain Jumper

I have the continual problem of wanting to wear something cosy and warm to work, while also needing to look reasonably professional. On a freezing cold, rainy morning there is nothing I'd rather do than pull on a slouchy jumper and sink into it behind my desk, but sleeping isn't really encouraged in the office, and you know, I have stuff to do (I promise!).

Jumper: eBay £12
Necklace: Primark £4
Shirt: Vintage
Jeans: Miss Selfridge
Boots: Vintage

I got this jumper from eBay after searching for 'fisherman knit', and the shop I got it from comes in every colour going and I think I'll go back and get a navy version too. I like the androgyny of wearing a white shirt under a jumper but making it feminine with skinny jeans and red lipstick. 

Lipstick in Raschel Red: & Other Stories £12

I worry about looking too manly if I go for full tailoring, so a bit of bling definitely helps. I got this necklace from Primark for £4 and I've had loads of compliments on it so that makes it even more of a bargain!

What do you wear to keep cosy at work?