Styling a Stripey Dress - Chicandstylish Linkup

Wow, welcome August!

How on earth did that happen?  Way over half way through the year, we'll be talking about Christmas soon!

How's your week been? Mine's having a bit of a lull after a busy few weeks, I really need it though.

I went shopping with a friend on Monday, but have to say I was really underwhelmed by the shops in my local city of Canterbury.  So many stores have closed down making way for restaurants and eateries along with charity shops (nothing wrong with CS I might add) but all the big stores have gone from our town centres making it more like a ghost town.  M & S did have some lovely pieces (this skirt is on my wish list) and Fenwicks had lots of lovely dresses, sandals and shoes but with hefty price tags attached to them!

Needless to say I didn't come home with anything, but will be checking the skirt out online it’s got a cute little top to match it and I'll see what else they have to offer for home delivery too!

Today I’m actually going out with my mum and sister. We’re going to Hempstead House for lunch. I’ll let you know how it goes my friends. 

Today I’ll show a dress I bought when I popped out for a card!

Hands up who’s guilty of buying clothes when you’re supposed to be getting something else?

I went into my local town last week and had found myself wandering around Peacocks. I spotted this dress and thought it’d be a perfect style for casual wear and my upcoming trip to Porto! I think I nabbed a bargain as when I got to the till I was asked if I’d like to sign up for a 10% discount. I willingly agreed and bought this for just over £15!

It’s a fine knit cream midi that’s got a thin black horizontal strip running through it. I know it used to be said that stripes running horizontal aren’t particularly flattering but because these are very thin I think it works well.  Do you wear stripes like this?

I didn’t want to interrupt the classic feel so kept the accessories neutral too. A soft leather black bag, that’s compact but big enough for all essentials. Mine is from Daniella Lehavi and I not only love the style but the front pattern detail too. 

I’ve been wearing chunky flats a lot recently so reached for these heels. The vegan sling-backs are so comfortable. Even with this high heel they’re soft on my feet, so much so I’ve got them in black too and wore them to London a couple of years ago when I visited The Shard. They look every bit like leather & and are extremely soft to touch. 

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Time for Chicandstylish #Linkup



Favourite blogger from last week is Nancy - Nancy’s Fashion Style. She’s wearing a wonderful full skirt. They’ll be high in the fashion stakes this autumn so grab one soon!

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Bye for now. X