Slip Skirt with Trainers - #Chicandstylish #LINKUP

Hi there,

How are you?

All good with me, I'm off shopping this morning. I’ve not been for a while, but don’t anticipate coming home with anything as quite honestly the shops are naff locally. I long for the old days when there was an abundance of stores to joyfully spend the day exploring every part of them. I remember saving birthday, Christmas and chore money and have a day spending it all, those days seem long gone and most shopping is done online, somewhat takes the excitement out of the whole experience doesn’t it!  Do you prefer to shop personally or do it all online?

What are your local stores and boutiques like? 

I’m really enjoying gym classes atm, and really feel I’m moving up a level. My legs having been killing me over the past few classes, I think I’m probably working harder so I’m bound to feel achy eh! It seems my body is gradually getting used to it though and slowly changing shape. Something I’m after is some new gym wear, I’ve got a couple of old favourites that I rotate and need to add to them, let’s hope I return with some cute bits. 

I’ve got a busy few days with a friends birthday Afternoon Tea, a celebratory meal with all the family for my mum’s 90th birthday and on Sunday we’re celebrating my daughters birthday with a big tapas style dinner (everyone brings something they’ve cooked so we can all dig in)! I’m all over this kind of meal and get to enjoy all the tasty offerings everyone brings. 

I’ve got a dress on order for the dinner on Saturday night and I’m praying it will not only fit but look alright too … it’s got a big split up the front leg, so will have to see what it looks like.  It’s a sultry shade of blue and my favourite midi length. I’ve got some pretty shoes and matching bag to wear with it, so all being well I’ll let you see it next week!

I have to admit to being a little disappointed with myself and a skirt I recently purchased.  It’s part of my capsule wardrobe and looked okay in the shop, however I put it on the other day and am really not convinced it’s me!  It’s not a style I feel confident wearing so I’m going to try and exchange it today, although it’s past the date on the receipt so I’ll have to see … I’ll let you know how I get on, but you can see for yourself and let me know what you think about the bias cut slip skirt I bought. X

So more about what I don’t like about the skirt. 

It’s a bias cut which is cut on the horizontal so doesn’t hang right on someone with my shape, I’m a pear! It looked alright in the shop, however when I eventually tried it on at home it doesn’t sit well on the side seams and it’s a tad too big on the waistband. It’s my own fault though, so I’m hoping the sales assistant takes pity on me and exchanges it. 🤞 Is this a style you wear, of are there any styles that don’t suit you?

It’s a lovely shade of soft khaki green and looks super with mushroom, cream and navy to name a few. 

Today you can see it with my light mink skinny rib jumper and a short boxy jacket that’s been on the rail in my wardrobe for years. It’s cream with a thin black stripe running through it, making it a great accompaniment to the green. I’m after a cream tweed jacket and have been scouring Vinted for one, there’s bound to be one in my size available soon!!!

Did you spot my trainers? If you follow me on Instagram you’ll have seen I was lucky enough to win them in a Giveaway. I got to pick from a varied selection on Hotter Shoes and plumped for these. They’re called Pace and are white with neutral stripes - don’t they look great with the skirt and jacket aswell, the colours work like a dream together.  I have to add they’re lovely to wear and that’s probably because of the memory foam foot-bed and soft lining, comfort is guaranteed!
Hop over to checkout the other colours, there’s a selection of shoes and boots available too. 





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