My Pet Story with Pet Plan

Unless you're new to my little part of the internet you'll know I'm one of those pet owners. The ones that talks about their pets non-frigging-stop. My one, aka Lopez The Best Dog In The World is my soulmate and fur-baby wrapped into one, like a brilliant BOGOF offer life decided to honour me with. This year we had our first proper "poorly" incident and I felt like my world was falling apart. It was absolutely torturous and despite me being convinced he understands everything I say, him not being able to tell me what was wrong was absolutely heart wrenching.

coat, Karen Millen (last season) / jeans, Weekday / shoes, Finery

It taught me why pet insurance is a damn good idea. Lopez's breeder wouldn't accept owners who didn't take out insurance and at the time I thought that was a little over the top. However, having experienced him being unwell and the security our insurance policy gave me I couldn't recommend it more. We chose Pet Plan Insurance and we've found them to be brilliant, as do our vets. By coincidence, Pet Plan got in touch last month and asked Lopez and I to take part in a campaign with them.

Taking A Good Few Days Off

It's very nearly time for a well earned break. So, here's an outfit that I'll be living in over Christmas. Paired back make up (including no mascara which is why I look a little different than usual) my old faithful basics, a new cardigan and some new rings to add a little bit more to the look. Followers of my Instagram know that my goal is to have the ultimate boho hands; delicate and different rings on pretty much every finger, all probably gold as that's my favourite. Beady eyed Instagram followers will have already spotted my new additions, but here's a little more about they came to me...

outfit links = cardigan (similar in white) / breton shirt / jeans / shoes / black stone ring / green stone ring / rectangular green stone ring

Longer term followers will know that my really special piece of jewellery is from Monica Vinader, their Riva ring here. My late grandmother bought it for me for my 30th and I absolutely love it. It means an awful lot and it gets noticed all the time - if I had a pound for overtime I've been in a meeting and the person opposite me has had it on too, well, I'd own the whole collection. The brand fell a little off the radar for me, despite seeing lovely pieces of friends, so I was delighted when they got in touch and showed me their most recent collections.

A Few Thoughts On Being An Influencer in 2017

I've put off writing this post for about three weeks. Ask any of my friends and they'll tell you I'm as subtle as a ten metre sledge hammer and I tend to really upset people when I comment on something. I don't do well with delicate people as I always manage to offend them by accident but what’s come to light is that these delicate people are prepared to say really hurtful things about me and some of my peers - and I believe that if someone’s prepared to put something out there they should be prepared to take it back. There was one comment made about an influencer I spotted on Twitter that tipped me over the edge, so here's my ten pence on what’s going on in the world of influencer marketing right now. We have to have a really tough skin and although the perks are crazy-good I think it's important to show you a few home truths. Apologies if it gets a bit ranty.

coat, Hobbs here - often sells out so I found it with another retailer, here / boots, jigsaw

The influencer landscape is changing, moved as much by influencers as it their audiences. It's an enormous but necessary learning curve that only works with contributions from both sides. But here's the thing; any blogger who started before around 2014 didn't do it for the money. We did for the love of it. In fact making money wasn't an option when we started, we were doing it either as a creative pursuit alongside our careers or to strengthen our careers - e.g: I know quite a few very junior fashion editors who weren't given the opportunity to showcases their abilities in the magazines they worked on, so used a blog to demonstrate their talent. Ironically many of these people have since sacked in the editorial world and blog full time, because they're really pretty good at it.

Getting Ready For Christmas With The White Company

Somehow unbeknown to man it's December. Everyone is saying it and my reasoning isn't by any means unique, but wow hasn't this year gone fast? I barely feel like we managed a Summer and before we had the clocks going back and it's time for Christmas! Thank goodness The White Company asked me to work with them on my favourite Christmas essentials, as without them I don't think my lot would be getting anything this year as we're so busy right up to Christmas Eve.

penguin decoration / mouse decoration / reindeer decoration / pot pourri / winter candles / mug / dressing gown

As if it was meant to be, the same week we arranged this collaboration the team at Fantastic Services offered to deliver us a tree, complete with stand, in return for social media mentions. I had no idea this service existed! Very handy for Londoners who don't have cars, or like us, live on top of a very hill! Reasonably priced too, do check them out!

As you know through my posts with the brand throughout the year, there are a few Winter traditions where only The White Company will do. Cashmere socks? Has to be from them, here. Cold-weather home scent? My boyfriend and I are in firm agreement that the flat has to smell of The White Company's "Winter" scent, here. We have a bottle of the scent from last year which is sprayed around the place the minute the heating goes on.

That One Off Eccentric Purchase

I was a total tomboy growing up. I loved rugby, trains and building stuff. I didn't "waste time" with dolls and frills; I wanted to create Playmobil and Lego cities across the entire ground floor of the house (much to my poor parents' feet's despair). I know you have to be careful when describing boys' and girls' hobbies these days but in a nutshell what I mean is: I was the girl asked to "sit out" of ballet for knocking others over with my clumsy footwork, and the last thing anyone would think I'd wear would be this...

outfit links = jumper sold out similar here from same brand / skirt (comes up small) / bag / shoes are old but these are the updated ones from same brand

links = cropped alpaca knit / rose tulle skirt / cropped cable knit / embellished pink skirt / bag  / shoes

And Other Stories Poppy Maxi Dress

This week is going to be a bit crazy and I'm not sure how to deal with it. Two words; Black Friday. I don't want to be one of those bloggers who constantly bombards their followers with the "best deals" - but at the same time my god are there some good ones. So, I've done a little tab (you'll be able to see it on the top left of my blog below the illustration - or by clicking the "menu" tab if you're on a mobile) rather than a post and am updating it daily with offers and my picks. Influencers get emails about them in advance, so we might as well share!

outfit links = bag, Gucci (in honey, here) / dress, and other stories (in black here) / shoes, LK Bennett

When it comes to these pictures do not fear I have not totally lost my sense and bought another Gucci Soho. I was shooting with Claire and her bag went way better with this outfit than mine did. I ummed and ahhed between my colour (the honey, here) and this one - in the end the fact I wanted it for a summer wedding was the only reason I steered away from the black. 

I actually don't have a black bag I always go for a colour... Maybe next year. Saying that, they keep going up in price. When I first wanted one they were £565, I remember it vigilantly as I kept thinking about buying one. A year later I paid £715 and now they're £805. It's the same as the loafers which (don't tell anyone I know) I just splurged on - thats what happens when you a fantastically sh*t day and are stuck at home alone with your credit card. I digress...

Slightly Less Silly Christmas Jumpers

I absolutely love Christmas, absolutely love it. I love everything about it; the decorations, the build up, the present buying, the family seeing, the food... But the frugal side of me hates Christmas jumpers. Hate them. I don't like anything that doesn't seem like a worthy investment; ask my friends how often I quibble a bill (it can be useful but I am certain they'd tell you they've wanted to smack me over the head a few times). Having worked so hard to build a staple, constantly-useful wardrobe it seems to go against all I believe in spend money on something you only wear for that one day in the office. Then I found this...

outfit links = jumper, Gap (similar here if sold out) / jeans, Weekday / belt, Gucci (bought second hand from Vestiaire Collective / scarf, Weekday / bag, Gucci / sunglasses, Hugo Boss / boots, Toms

This jumper is basically an extension of my own, usual style. It's striped and it's the same fit as I'd usually buy - the only difference is the stripes are multicoloured and not blue and white! In fact, when Gap asked me to help them with an Instagram campaign promoting it as a Christmas jumper I was really surprised/thrilled that it counted as one. Surely this is the best possible scenario? 

Any way, it got me thinking - there must be more like this? Which is handy as my one seems to have sold out (though keeps coming back into store, check this link regularly and there is a very slightly different one here - just has a metallic neck).

Backless Ganni Knit

I saw this jumper at the beginning of the season and knew I had to make it mine. Is it practical? Hell no. Do I really need it? Nah. Will I love, care and treasure it for the rest of time? Absolutely. And so, the Ganni knit of dreams and I were united...

outfit links = jumper / jeans / bag / earrings / shoes 

I was a bit worried as the small had sold out so I got the medium. It's actually a perfect fit; it's supposed to be big and comfy. The wool is so, so soft and the bow at the back is quite a firm fabric so it holds firmly throughout the day. In short as much as it's an investment, I think it's a really good buy. Chunky knits are a thing at the moment, but they've never really not been in my wardrobe. They're warm and they hide the amount of pudding you eat. What more could you want?

Starting Your Own Business; The Things Nobody Tells You

2017 seems to be the year of "following your dreams." Everyone seems to be taking risks and making changes; particularly when it comes to work. As a "small business owner" I get asked a lot about how and why I started doing things on my own so I thought I'd put a post together with things I've learnt in the last 2 years - half to help you guys, half to remind myself. There are so, so many factors to consider (if you're a blogger considering full time you might find this article useful) Enjoy...

outfit links = stripe top / trousers / shoes (available in 3 colours) / sunglasses / bag

Are You Cut Out For Self Employment?

It baffles me how few people actually think to ask themselves, "Can I work for myself, by myself?" Be mature enough to remove the dream from the reality. Strip your idea bare and make sure there is a viable business in there. Understand that behind every, single #startuplife Instagram image of the perfectly frothed coffee and perfectly handwritten to do list there is an employer pulling their hair out over a VAT bill/supplier issue/staffing problem (possibly all in one go).

outfit links = stripe top / trousers / shoes (available in 3 colours) / sunglasses / bag

And Other Stories Rose Jumper

Social media is a funny old beast; sometimes it feels like your best friend and other it feels like it's totally forgotten about you and isn't returning your calls. This week it felt pretty good. It was my birthday, and I got lots of lovely message from people I really know, and people I really don't. It made me realise that these days the meaning of "community" doesn't mean your local area, it's the people who choose to be in your world, from wherever they are location wise. Scrolling through the comments I realised how many of my now close friends I met through social media too - and just as I was doing it, someone came up to me in a cafe and told me my content about this year's election really helped them out. Winner.

outfit links = rose jacquard jumper / red shoes / jeans / brown satchel / earrings

When I started blogging there was no Instagram, Pinterest or Snapchat. Twitter was the platform to be on, thats why you'll see a lot of influencers who have been doing it for longer tend to have bigger followings on there than those who started in the last two years. If I'd known how pictorial the world of social media was going to become I doubt I'd have ever started it; the internet felt pretty anonymous in 2011.

outfit links = rose jacquard jumper / red shoes / jeans / brown satchel / earrings

All The Threes, Thirty Three

So today is my birthday, I'm turning 33 at 11.43am. Just in time for lunch, a philosophy I have stuck to for my entire life. 32 was my best year yet and I'm seriously excited for the next chapter. 

outfit links = dress, Net A Porter (similar for less here) / bag, APC / shoes, Finery / cardigan, Jigsaw 

To mark the occasion I put on my favourite dress and hit the streets of Shoreditch to twirl around like a loony in it. It's a Zimmermann again; my favourite brand ever. Yes their dresses are expensive but ever so often I think it good to purchase something completely irrational (and it was this or a puppy, which is a bad idea right now). I've included some more purse friendly options further down the post - but I fully recommend going the whole hog, here. They even have a few colour options, below (as do the shoes).

dress as worn / shoes as worn /pink bow shoes / version in red / version in cream / multi colour shoes 

Golden Season

Ever so often you buy something complete different to your usual style, and within seconds of wearing it, it feels as if you've never been without it. I spied this jacket in Topshop in a quick visit between meetings. It was one of those cr*ppy days where nothing was going right, so I decided to treat myself. They didn't appear online for ages so I've held back in telling you about it. It's finally available here, but it seems to be selling out super fast so if you want it I'd be quick about it.

outfit links = tee shirt, Ganni / jeans, Weekday (20% off till Monday) / shoes. L.K.Bennett / bag, APC (make up of note = NARS highlighter)

How To Spend A Weekend in Marrakech, Part One

Followers of my Instagram will be fully aware that I've just returned from a trip to Morocco. We booked a last minute week-long deal to Agadir with a simple agenda of sun and sand. However, I couldn't not go to Marrakech if I was in the country - Gus had never been before and I was desperate to show him the city. It's one of my favourite places in the world. So we hopped on the coach (£7, comfy and wifi) and arrived for a two night break.

Now, I've stayed in Marrakech 4 times. I've done the enormous American hotel thing, I've done the compounds on the outskirts thing - but I'd never done the riad thing. When a friend recommended La Sultana I knew it was the one for us. Smack in the middle of Kasbah (part of the old city), the 28 roomed hotel is made up of five former private homes dating back as far as the 12th century. I expected to love it, but I didn't expect to be completely blown away... So much so I've had to split this post into two parts as I've taken over 1400 photos...

Club Petanque Sweater

Oh HOLA Sundays! It feels like you've been a long time in coming! Here's me doing what I do best; sitting on steps on Sundays whilst waiting for a free space at the pub up the road, looking ever so slightly lost and wearing my comfiest clothes. I thought I'd share my weekend habits that I've found brilliant in getting me back up and running for Monday mornings...

outfit links = sweater / jeans / trainers / bag / moon earring / gold and blue earrings / sun earrings

One thing is very important on Sundays; no work. Absolutely none. Admittedly in the winter this gets harder if you're a blogger because the shorter days in winter take away the chance to shoot photography before or after work, but as much as you possibly can give yourself a break. Yes, that includes Instagramming - if you really have to there is an app that will actually post (rather than schedule) posts for you called Onlypult. Probably handy for anyone working on a brand too, as ironically Sundays are the best days for engagement.

On that, I used to be one of those people who thought receiving and sending late night emails was a sign of someone's commitment to the cause. However, I recently went to a seminar where this lady explained she wouldn't ever do business with someone who did that, as it means either means they have taken on too much and don't know how too delegate, or that they are just simply disorganised. So, I've stopped doing it. You won't hear from me on weekends now, unless my life depends on it.

Finery Polka Dot Skirt

I think it's pretty obvious that I'm more than a little bit happy about this skirt. I saw in months ago at a press day and I knew I had to have it. I shot this look a few weeks ago with Claire, and I'm still wearing it constantly. Midi skirt aren't always my friend as I always end feeling like it highlights my tummy, and to be honest I have the same thing with pleated skirts (you know when you get that ridge at the top of your mum, and the pleats seem wider - yeah that) but there is something about this one, and Finery's ability to tailor to perfection that means I can wear shapes I'd usually disregard.

outfit links = skirt (exclusive to John Lewis) / t-shirt / trainers / bag / sunglasses

It's swishy, it's kind of the right mix of super girly and boy like (navy and white doesn't scream princess) and also its office acceptable. I know this for certain because I wore it last week to a very big meeting with a shirt and some heels and the very important lady I met asked me where it was fro. Which is the unsung code for "you wore the right thing, and you fit in here." Or so I hope.

outfit links = skirt (exclusive to John Lewis) / t-shirt / trainers / bag / sunglasses

This whole outfit makes me happy, every last bit. My bag hasn't had that much of an outing recently because the pesky Soho replaced it - but wearing it for shoots like this remind me how much I love it - and how glad I am purchased it. The colour is sold out in pretty much every place now, but I found a link to it below. Oh, and I totally love the blue colour because it goes with everything.

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product links = bag / polka dot skirt / white shirt / stripe shirt / sunglasses / sneakers

My Weird Weather Uniform

Anyone else feeling beyond tired and wee bit apathetic to dressing yourself? Seriously, if I could like in my comfies right now I would be. I feel very sorry for my neighbours who have had to witness my outfit concoctions for dog walking. What can I say it's been, creative? Any way for days where I was been forced to leave the security of my sofa and scented candles I've pretty much always looked something like this...

outfit links = blazer / jeans / shoes / bag / tee

I'm not exactly reinventing the wheel when I say I live in blazers, tees and flats, but I've recently found a few new pieces I thought I'd share. Plus, lots of you have been asking from my Instagram whether I think new places like Weekday are worth so I thought I'd do a proper little piece on it. Here we go...

Coat Weather With Hobbs

Autumn is well and truly here! Yes, we might be having a fluke weekend of twenty-odd degrees but make no mistake; it's time to pack away the shorts and get the woolly stuff out. A few months ago I met up with the Hobbs London team. It was a scorching hot day and I remember thinking the idea of shooting a winter coat edit was the last thing I could imagine doing! But here we are in October already, and here I am showing you my favourite pieces from Hobbs AW17, in my local area, Hampstead - where Hobbs was first established. 

outfit links = coat / jeans / boots 

Coats are pretty much the most important thing in an autumn or winter wardrobe. When I was younger I'd just buy one cheaply on the high street and wouldn't think to check anything other than the price. These days it's the opposite; like a woman possessed I look for the label immediately and if it's not a decent wool I won't buy it. Which is how (and why) Hobbs coats came into my life - I bought a navy pea coat from them 6 years ago that still looks as good today as it did the day I bought it.

The Perfect Autumn Maxi Dress

outfit links = dress / shoes / sunglasses / bag / blue stone ring / open oval ring / choker

I like autumn. No, I love autumn. Trouble is I never really know how to dress. With the British weather being pretty much impossible you never know whether or not to wear a jumper, a coat, snow boots... The list goes on. I'm finding it's taking me about a quarter of an hour longer than normal to get ready and often once I've had a coffee I'll look down at myself and think "what the hell am I wearing?" as my early-morning-zombie outfit decision just don't make any sense...

outfit links = dress / shoes / sunglasses / bag / blue stone ring / open oval ring / choker

And Other Stories Velvet Pants

Last year I really regretted not buying a pair of amazing pyjama style printed trousers. I just didn't have the balls to leave the house in them even though I pined over them for weeks(and pinned them to death on Pinterest, obviously). The pair in particular flew off the shelves, bought by those more confident than me, and by the time I'd gathered the guts they'd sold out. This year I was not making the same mistake.

outfit links = blazer / trousers / bag / tee / sunglasses / shoes (on sale)

This pair appeared on And Other Stories' newsletter and I just thought "I'm going in." I eagerly awaited their arrival and paraded around the flat like a mad woman when I tried them on. I really expected the boyfriend to hate them as they're what I would call "man repeller" but he actually loves them and wants me to get a matching jacket (there isn't one sadly, but there is a silk shirt I'm considering here).

Cashmere Coziness with The White Company

I'm not sure about you but September seems to have gone in a second. It's October next week! Work has been crazy and I'm not sure if it's me but the shorter days seem to put even more pressure to get more done during the days. For us bloggers, gone are the days of lazed evening shoots, at least until next year!

cashmere sweater (best ever, it's the one you've been asking about on Instagram) / cashmere joggers / grey throw

With all the pressures of work at the moment I'm trying to use my free time better and really take the time to indulge myself with a few little additions. When The White Company approached me about working together again on a cashmere story, it fitted so neatly with where I'm "at" right now that I jumped at the chance. I thought I'd show you a few things I'm doing at the moment to help me establish some calm. Cashmere for me is just such a joy; it's naff to say but wearing it does make life better. With that in mind, heres an insight into our Sunday mornings...

Going Dotty

Well, somehow we're halfway into September. I knew it was going to be a testing month as so much was in the diary, but I didn't really take into account how much it would tire me out. Writing this post (and finding the momentum to) will take me much, much longer than usual. 

outfit links (click to shop) = dress / trainers / bag

Claire shot these pictures of me whilst we were on our trip to Soho Farmhouse last week with Mint Velvet. I'd never stayed there before, having only gone up for the day. I had huge guilt leaving the office for 48 hours, but I decided I had to take the opportunity to have some "me" time which was exactly what Mint Velvet had geared the trip around. Think feasts for dinners, log fires, tea making session and yoga. Not to mention their new Hygge range which is filled with everything you want for the colder months ahead.

My Version Of Girly

outfit links = dress also in raspberry here / velvet shoes version with a heel here / necklace

I took advantage of a sunny afternoon and put on my new dress from And Other Stories last week. The weather doesn't really know what it's doing at the moment so I am stocking up on pieces that'll carry me over to autumn. Dresses like this can be worn with a white shirt underneath (or I'm on the hunt for a forest green roll neck if anyone knows of one) when it gets cooler so I really didn't mind spending on it - find it here.

dress / in raspberry here / velvet shoes / version with a heel here / necklace

I love the little tie up details as it allows me to get the fit just right; I often fit strangely in dresses as I have a bigger bust than you'd expect from my waist size, and I'm short which only adds to the problems. Also I feel it's important to let you know it has pockets, because thats a life essential feature of any decent garment these days.

Wilderness with San Pellegrino

You guys already know that I'm a tad obsessed with festivals. In particular; UK based festivals with lots of food and friends. When San Pellegrino asked me if I'd like to come along with them (they were the sparkling water sponsors) it didn't take much persuading.

outfit links = trainers / denim shorts / off shoulder top

For those who haven't been to Wilderness before, here are a few things to bear in mind. First up; it's full of people of a certain, type. The whole weekend is an avid display of the Overheard At Waitrose twitter feed (see here). The people four tents down from us brought their own pizza oven, and 95% of attendees were beautifully bronzed from trips to their holidays involving boats in France and Croatia.

Weekday Denim

As a blogger I really try to be true to myself and my audience and pair with brands I love. Sometimes when a new retailer comes along it's hard to make that call. So when Weekday asked me to let my followers know they had a new store on Regent Street in London, I thought I'd ask around. I hadn't heard of them before... Silly old me.

outfit links = top as worn / jeans as worn / shoes as worn / bag as worn / sunglasses as worn

You see, when I asked my sister she stopped dead in the street and said, "They do the best denim known to man." Another friend who's choice of jeans I'd admired for years announced hers always come from there and she buys them in bulk whenever she goes home to Stockholm. As you can imagine I was curious. I googled the brand a bit and found they were already stocked on ASOS and I'd actually bought a jumper from them last year, that remains a faithful "throw on" when the sun goes down in summertime.

outfit links = top as worn / jeans as worn / shoes as worn / bag as worn / sunglasses as worn

Barnsley House

Followers of my Instagram will know we spent a lovely couple of days in the Cotswolds at Barnsley House. We stayed at The Painswick last year, so we already knew about the Calcot Collection (there are five or six properties across the country of similar style) and we'd had a brilliant time - so were expecting lots from our mini break. We arrived to perfect sunshine and after a game of croquet (could it be in any more English?) and an Aperol Spirtz we decided we'd take a walk around the grounds - with me in my fancy-pants new dress.

links to products = dress / dress in navy / bag / shoes 

Floral Fancies

outfit links = top, Finery / trousers, Iris and Ink / shoes, L.K.Bennett / sunglasses, Max Mara / bag,Sophie Hulme

Just when the weather looks set for autumn and I start to post more "wintery" things, we have an absolute cracker of a long weekend! Seriously, I've just come back from a day on Hampstead Heath reading magazines, listening to podcasts and conjuring up projections for tonight's Game of Thrones (Little Finger's time must be up and I reckon a Cersei/Jaime split, no?). 

pink/green top / red/white flare sleeve / ruched front top / high neck blouse

One "look" (I hate that word, but hey it works) you can't ignore is the whole red/white floral thing. I first caught on to it with this steal of a Boohoo shirt - my first item from the label - a few months ago and was staggered at the comments I got. Everyone loves it (which is good as ASOS have restocked it here). So when Finery (don't know Finery? Get to know Finery - and quickly - here) released their take on the trend, it was an immediate purchase.

How To Spend A Weekend In Paris

I spent last weekend in Paris for my Dad's 60th birthday. When we asked him what he most wanted to do to celebrate the occasion, spending time in the French capital with the family was the immediate answer. Paris is special for us all; we've spent a lot of time here together and some very poignant family moments have taken place there. From infamous tantrums storming across the Tuileries (me) to inhaling a creme brûlée in one (sister) it's all happened here. As we know the place pretty well, our weekend was full of visiting favourite haunts and discovering a few new places away from the obvious places. I wasn't planning on doing a post but when so many asked for tips and tricks via Instagram I thought I may as well. Pop the kettle on and have a read.

outfit links = jacket / jeans / trainers / tee and similar here / bag and similar here / sunglasses

Back To Work

shirt, ASOS (similar here and here) / trousers, Jigsaw (similar in navy here) / shoes, Chloe / bag, Zara

I've been trying to make a bit of an effort to "dress up" for work. It's easy when you work from home to live in jeans and Converses, but now things have progressed a bit (yay) and I'm in the City most of the time I felt really out of place and a bit scrappy. It's been the reverse of the challenge I had when  started the blog - when I worked in town and had no idea what to wear outside of the office... Lots of you on my Instagram have been asking for workwear advice, so I'm going to try and make time for some snaps during the week so I can share what I've found. 

My Happy Outfit

links to outfit = jumpsuit, old (similar top and trousers) / shoes / bag / rings

Sometimes fashion just doesn't really matter and you should just wear the things that make you happy. For me, that's this jumpsuit. I bought this last year and I knew it was love the minute I saw it for real. It represents everything I love about fashion; it was pretty cheap (from ASOS), it's easy to wear, it's slightly oversize but comes in at the waist and it's got bright coloured embroidery detail. On top of that, it created my nickname "Andy Pandy" to kick off - a nickname I am more than happy to own as I love a fun jumpsuit.

links to outfit = jumpsuit, old (similar top and trousers) / shoes / bag / rings

I always take it on holidays with me as it's a brilliant "I don't know what to wear" outfit. These photos were taken in Rome on our first day. We took them at the top of the road of our hotel on Via Giulia in the Navona district. It was baking hot and we were hot, bothered and thirsty.