What I Actually Wore #0044

Serial #: 0044
Date: 17/09/2010
Weather: 16°C and cold
Time Allowed: 5 minutes

This was such an easy outfit to put together and required little thought. It was dictated by the weather, which was cold. I was working at the theatre company and would have to walk there through the Botanic Gardens, so reasonable shoes were a requisite.

The black linen skirt and striped jumper were a natural combination to create this storybook silhouette. I am not sure what to call this skirt shape: it is akin to a balloon skirt, in that the hem folds under, but the gathers are like the petals of a flower. A slim-fitting top is imperative; otherwise I really would look like a balloon.

I chose the blue suede boots for a bit of colour, and they are not too bad to walk in. The white enamel pussycat earrings add an extra bit of whimsy to a fun outfit. Red lips were the finishing touch, and my vintage red cape coat kept me warm. 

Items:

Top: DeCjuba
Skirt: Morrison
Earrings: Vietnamese souvenir
Ring: Autore
Bracelet: eBay
Watch: Kenneth Cole
Boots: Robert Robert