Monday, July 14, 2008

Into the New...

I was meant to go down to the high street today to see if I could hunt out some good charity shop finds seeing as I live near a high street which have about 10 charity shops all close together. I guess that will have to wait another day as I was busy helping my aunt this afternoon.

As I am lacking spending money for new clothes I have been rummaging through my wardrobe and seeing what I could give new life, much like that old denim blazer I found a month or so ago. I found this silk shrug which I have never worn out the house before. Mainly because it was bought as a uniform for work a couple of years ago and as most of you will probably understand, work clothes just tend to stay as work clothes, destined never to be worn on any other occasion. Having said that, it's actually quite a pretty thing and I decided to wear it today and try and get out of that frame of mind seeing as it was bought a few years ago.


I'm wearing...
Silk Shrug (Principles)
Dress (French Connection)
Leggings (TopShop)
Shoes (Oasis)
Necklaces (Vintage)
Belt (Vintage)

For those in the UK, I work for House of Fraser on the Principles concession which started out as a part time job during my A levels. I think I am due for a change of scene so I am looking for a new job as soon as I am back from my holiday.

I have also been tagged by the fab Unwise Pedestrian for this blog award.

Here are the rules!
  1. When received, you may post the premio to your blog.
  2. Link to the blogger you received it from.
  3. Give it to 7 blogs
  4. … link to those 7 blogs
  5. …and leave those seven bloggers a comment about receiving the brilliant premio.
The 7 blogs I'm linking are...

Nic
Cuervogirl
Strawberry Kitten
Sharon Rose
Qin
Danz
Sam


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24 comments

  1. Danz14 July 2008 at 23:39

    This outfit is so pretty! The blue dress and the shrug are lovely! Oh and the pink belt is awesome! I don't usually like gold jewelry but how you've worn it here looks really cool...it reminds me of the Givenchy gold chains.

    Thanks for your comments and the award. I hope you don't mind me skipping this tag since I did it a few days ago. Thanks so much for considering me anyway! :D

    Take care and enjoy the rest of your day!

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  2. yiqin;15 July 2008 at 02:04

    Wow, thank you for the award!!! :) & I like how you layered the shrug over. Fantastic! Another awesome belt of yours too :)

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  3. Times of Glory15 July 2008 at 03:14

    I have never seen such a special pink belt and I really believe it ties all the colour together and gives a clear outline of this layer look! You are very stylish, girl :)

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  4. Anonymous15 July 2008 at 04:49

    that belt is so cool

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  5. Style On Track15 July 2008 at 06:21

    Oh I love all of the lovely colors in your outfit, you definitely have a great way of coordinating your style :)

    Im also with a lot of other bloggers here, I love your pink belt :D

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  6. Anonymous15 July 2008 at 08:07

    The silk shrug is amazing and it goes so well with the blue dress!

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  7. Sharon 15 July 2008 at 08:14

    Hi Winnie-thanks so much for the award-I will do a post this week!! I love your outfit and the gold chains like this are bang on trend-you're looking great !!

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  8. Anonymous15 July 2008 at 08:53

    Your accessories are fascinating )))

    Hugs from Angel.

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  9. Imelda Matt - The Despotic Queen of Shoes15 July 2008 at 12:43

    cutie pie colours...I was thinking poor Danz she's just done this tag and then i read her comment...lol

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  10. Merily15 July 2008 at 16:11

    This belt is awesome and the golden necklace looks great with it. I love the whole outfit.

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  11. fash15 July 2008 at 17:44

    pretty outfit, love how you've loaded yourself up with gold.
    new york looks like it was amazing and congratulations on graduating!

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  12. Elizabeth15 July 2008 at 18:01

    How nice! I love that shrug! You have such a great way with colors, and combining them. I wish I was that brave!

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  13. Couture Carrie15 July 2008 at 18:26

    Yay! So happy to see someone wearing those Givenchy-inspired necklaces so beautifully!

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  14. Kira Aderne15 July 2008 at 19:31

    so cool and congratulations about your graduation!!!

    a kiss!!

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  15. Anonymous15 July 2008 at 20:08

    very pretty and i love french connection's dresses, they lay so nicely!

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  16. Rebecca, A Clothes Horse15 July 2008 at 20:21

    That belt is too cool.

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  17. Darling Deer15 July 2008 at 21:03

    ooh i love your outfit.the shrugs lovly,esp with the bright blue dress.loving all your necklaces tooxx

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  18. meliindaa.16 July 2008 at 01:06

    10 charity shops all close together? i would have loved to go there. and your outfit is ay-mayyy-zingg.

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  19. annabananna16 July 2008 at 01:47

    just very, very pretty! i love that shrug, and i love how you combine it with the dark blue. well done!

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  20. Pamela Tan16 July 2008 at 02:25

    it actually looked pretty good! :)

    i nver had an office uniform.. that well, yes.. worn other than in the office! :)

    nice mix! and thanks for the TAG! :):)

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  21. La Fille16 July 2008 at 10:57

    oe, I like the belt, and the dress.. and.. actually i like the whole outfit!

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  22. Cicely16 July 2008 at 11:47

    I love finding stuff you had ages ago and realising it actually looks damn good! Really like the belt too. In fact I like the whole outfit.

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  23. Anonymous16 July 2008 at 17:26

    That belt is awsome!

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  24. TINA18 July 2008 at 23:05

    I love that necklace, and your outfit is so pretty and feminine!

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