Monday 31 August 2015

Corporate Style: Trench Coat, Camel Flats and Blue Tops

More office wear, with a very unimaginative repeat of the trench coat and ballet flats combination. Definitely a necessity for both days in the office though!

What I wore:

Tan accessories cobalt blue printed shirt burgundy pants office wear

Balenciaga giant hardware Day bag in 2009 tempete with burgundy pants
Jacket: Barkins beige trench coat 
ScarfAlexander McQueen modal and cashmere skull scarf
Shirt: Target blue abstract floral print shirt
PantsJeanswest 'Fiona' skinny leg pant in shiraz
ShoesMarc by Marc Jacobs logo plaque flats in camel
BagBalenciaga giant hardware Day bag in 2009 tempete

Why I wore it:

This is the outfit I wore when I was involved in a little incident on the way to work and smashed my knee. I had considered wearing heels that day, as I felt I hadn't worn them in a while, but decided at the last moment before I went out the door to wear flats instead. I'm so glad I did as it was hard enough trying to hobble around the office in these flats, I couldn't imagine what it would have been like if I was wearing heels. The one good point to a not-so-good day!


I bought this shirt back when I was doing #noBuyJuly15, it was my only purchase that month but I still failed the challenge.

As it's the second time I've worn it, my purchase review: I reasoned that this top was such a bargain ($10) and would be perfect for office wear and SAHM wear so I'd be crazy not to buy it. I haven't worn it outside of the office yet, but I'm glad I got to wear it with these pants as it was one of the outfits I had in mind when I bought it. I'm really happy with this, and I have lots of ideas for more ways to wear it still.



Last worn: trench coat, skull print scarf, blue print shirt, burgundy pants, camel flats, Balenciaga tempete day.

Other ways to weartrench and a printed dress, skull scarf and a navy dress, printed shirt and a pencil skirtburgundy pants on the weekend, camel flats and gold jeans, Balenciaga tempete day and a maxi skirt.



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What I wore:

Stargazer print scarf blue jumper grey jersey pencil skirt office wear knee injury

Louis Vuitton MM damier azur neverfull
Jacket: Barkins beige trench coat 
ScarfMarc by Marc Jacobs Stargazer scarf in aquamarine (on sale, and also on sale in black!)
Jumper: thrifted blue Mossman knit jumper
SkirtAtmos&Here grey marle jersey pencil skirt
ShoesMarc by Marc Jacobs logo plaque flats in camel
BagLouis Vuitton MM damier azur neverfull

Why I wore it:

Again with the same trench and flats! And bare legs. It wasn't actually warm enough for bare legs, I just can't wear tights over the compression bandage on my knee. I knew I wanted to be warm to try cancel out the bare legs, so a long and cosy trench, a thick jumper, scarf and a couple layers under the jumper helped a little bit.

Picked the same flats as the last time I went into the office as they were so comfortable and easy to walk in, felt like a good repeat choice.


Last worn: trench coat (above), stargazer scarf, blue knit, jersey pencil skirt, Marc Jacobs flats (above), Louis Vuitton neverfull.

Other ways to weartrench coat and heels, stargazer scarf with a polka dot dress, blue jumper and teal dress, pencil skirt in summer, camel flats and a printed dress, LV neverfull and a printed dress.


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52 comments:

  1. Hey, if it's not broke, don't fix it! A trench is always a good idea :D And I do love those burgundy jeans
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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    1. Yep, that's a great motto! For outfits as well as other things! :)

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  2. Mica you seriously are the queen of layering!! I love your fall looks
    x,Abril
    The Color Palette

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  3. Oh no! I hate when I trip and hurt my knee. Glad to know you are okay!

    Chelsea

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    1. Knees are so easily injured :( I'm healing though, it wasn't such a bad car accident, I'm sure it would have been worse if the emergency stop wasn't done in time and the bus and car collided!

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  4. Cobalt blue is by far one of my favorite colors. I never thought to pair them with a burgundy/ reddish pant before. Thank goodness for flats or I couldn't get anything done. I look like a baby giraffe in heels. (;

    It's totally ok to repeat elements that make an outfit great. I mean why not stick with the best of the best right? (; Plus you look great as always!

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    1. haha yes I know that look as I'm sure I look like that too! I used to be graceful, but knee injury means I probably walk funny!

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  5. This is cute! I love your burgundy jeans and the tote in the other outfit!

    Raindrops of Sapphire

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  6. great look! nothing wrong with rewearing flats and a trench... why change a good thing!?
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  7. I love that first top!!!! I would have bought it too. :)
    Jaymie
    www.jaymieashcraft.com

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  8. Great trench coat and as always beautiful bags! You collection is great.

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  9. I really like the second outfit. It looks uber comfy and you know how I love that space inspired scarf when you first got it :)

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  10. i love that burgundy and camel together Mica! It looks so good! :D
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  11. Both looks are cute, and now I'm really wanting some burgundy pants or jeans. I love the shades of blue in your second look too!

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    1. The pants go with so much, I'm glad I bought them! :) Got a lot of wear out of them :)

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  12. Oh very cute outfit darling
    xx

    www.sakuranko.com

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  13. I really love the coat! The first outfit looks amazing!

    Florals&Smiles

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  14. That coat looks like a great piece you can repeat over and over during the colder season. ;)

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    1. And I have certainly been repeating it! ;)

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  15. Your poor knee! I hope it gets better soon. You're a braver person than I am with bare legs in the cold, but glad your layering strategy worked. I do love the blue and camel combo, always a winner.

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    1. Luckily it's warming up a bit here as we move into spring :) I can't imagine doing this in the middle of winter!

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  16. I know I keep on telling you, but you look so good in blue, its perfect for your cool skin tone. You can't beat a trench! handy all year round (well, in the UK at least). Thanks for linking up today for THT which I'm co-hosting. Can I remind you to follow our social media. Many thanks!

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    1. Thanks, I've been told many times blue is my 'colour', that's why I used to wear it so much, haha! :)

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  17. Burgundy and camel are two of the best colors together! So sorry about your knee, guess you make the right choice with your flats.
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    1. Yep I'm sooo thankful I made the choice to wear flats that day! I can't imagine having to walk from the bus to work in heels!

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  18. I love trenchcoats, so classy!!!
    xoxo Lynda
    http://fashion-petite.com/

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  19. I love how you always do two looks, Mica!! I'm loving both... the second look is so comfy and cozy...perfect for getting into fall!

    Have a fab holiday weekend!


    Amber
    All the Cute
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  20. Burgundy is such a great color for fall + winter. :)

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  21. Blue is a great color on you! Both tops look fantastic with your complexion!

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  22. Oh no!! Are you doing ok with your bad knee?? Ouch! I love the trench coat outfits. Classic winter for sure!

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    1. I'm getting there, it's improving with lots of help from the physio! :)

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  23. I JUST bought a trench, so I love this post! Killer bag, btw! :)

    Stopping by from the Confident Twosday link-up!

    -Adriele
    www.StyleAssisted.com

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  24. I love that rainbow touch!! XO
    -Lauren Blair
    www.prefertobedemure.com

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  25. Ahh I love these looks. Partly because I wish I could wear layers right now. A beige trench is a classic choice. :]

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  26. Hi Mica!

    Although I love how you have your happy smile on your first outfit photo, your outfit is also such an inspiring one. But oh.. bags.. bags... I love every bags you're featuring in every post. It's the first time I see that LV bag with you since I started visiting your blog months ago.

    xoxo
    Jhem | JhemSays.com

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    1. I haven't used it in a while, which is a shame as it's a great bag! :)

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  27. Now this is so random, but I wore heels, like, very high ones for the first time in ages the other day and it was a big mistake. My right leg couldn't cope, at one point it felt like I was dragging cement blocks. It all makes so much sense now! I've bunged up my knee a few months ago and it's been playing up! LOL! Oh man, I was really getting nervous about it, thinking "I'm too old to wear stuff like this now" (even though my resistance is probably much less than what it was when I was younger too hahaha!)

    Sxx
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    1. haha definitely not too old! You should get your knee checked out, a physio can help get it back to it's usual heel wearing strength :)

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  28. BTW I hope your knee recovers quick smart too xx

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  29. Lovely trench coat dear
    Lovin the camel color

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  30. That trench coat is lovely and I like how you in both looks you matched it with blue. Both the blue blouse and top are lovely...and I really like your scarves. The beige one is just as lovely as the blue one. Great styling in both cases.

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  31. love the scarf! always love your mix & match!
    Irene
    www.thedailylace.com

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  32. Oh how annoying about your knee! Hope you're feeling better soon. I miss office wear (but not office work) so it's super awesome to see yours!

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    1. Thanks, it's improving slowly but surely :)

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  33. Hope your knee gets better. It's great to see someone wearing something again in the same post, trench and flats are classics. Zoe xx

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    1. They are classics, so easy to repeat them :)

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  34. I love your pants in the first pic; that is exactly the shade I'm looking for! I hope your knee feels better!!

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    1. Thanks! Hope you find a similar pair soon, I've gotten a lot of wear from these! :)

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  35. Thank you all for your kind comments and get well soon thoughts for my knee! :)

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  36. your posts are getting me soo excited for fall!!

    xo,
    Sandy
    Sandy a la Mode

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