Gold elbow patches

Remember how about 5 minutes ago I wrote a post about loving the difference a hint of glitter makes to an outfit? Well I may have topped it with this jumper. 

cashmere knit + GOLD + elbow patches = my idea of heaven 

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{you have no idea how delighted I am by this piece of knitwear - if only I had $298 and didn't live in the UK}

Love B x

Animal Print

{Whistles}

I am in love with this suede leopard print skirt from Whistles. Paired with a neutral silk shirt and tan patent heels, the look is as interesting as it is classic. The overall effect is chic and demure but I love that the print stops it being predictable. Plus, I love that it's suede - another details that lifts the outfit from the everyday to the simply gorgeous.

I am a big fan of adding leopard or animal print to an outfit in order to make it interesting. Especially on those days where you're short of time, it is probably the simplest and quickest way to take an ordinary outfit and make it that bit more special. Want to see some of my current favourites from around the web?

I adore these scarves from Boden {I'm actually quite impressed with some of their current stock - more on that later}. Though the red & print print reminds me more of poppies, I love the bright colour!

How about leopard print nails? Find the tutorial here. I loved the colours she chose too - I don't really think I have a steady enough hand for this unfortunately!

How about just a flash of leopard inside your handbag or inside your trench? 

These leopard print pumps from French Sole are fabulous too. I love my pair from Office.

As for me, my latest leopard addition comes in the form of this gorgeous silk top from a little shop down the road from me. Love it, and for £16, compared to similar pieces on the highstreet, it was a bit of a steal.

There is a line though - sometimes even a tiny bit of leopard print is too much. Ahem.

What do you think? Do you like leopard print as much as I do or was this post a bit OTT for your tastes?

Love B x

Autumn

D G double breasted trench coat, £795

Grey skinny jeans, $76

ASOS Collection high heel boots, $78

Yves Saint Laurent leather handbag, £1,035

Alex Monroe gold plated ring, $225

Leopard print scarve, £15

Opi Nail Lacquer In ‘Lincoln Park After Dark’, £11

Constructivism Knit Jumper - Knitwear - French Connection, £67

I don't know what the weather is like where you are right now, but here in Scotland it's chucking it down. As a result, I've spent this morning delaying going out and instead started to lust over Autumn fashion. I have to be honest, I'm not all that great at summer dressing. Not to imply I'm brilliant at dressing for Autumn/Winter either but I'm much more comfortable doing so: effortless Summer dressing and the palettes that come with it don't come naturally to me. I'm much more at home in the darker, richer tones of Winter where structured dressing and layers come into their own. I played around on Polyvore for the first time this morning {yes, late to the party, again.} and put together this little ensemble that seems oh so appropriate for today's weather. Now if only the coat, ring and handbag were oh so much more within my budget. I love the leopard print snood though - classic - and the boots are a much more affordable version of the pair I'm currently coveting. Granted, this outfit isn't exactly groundbreaking with its mix of classic leopard print & trench and its foundations in good, neutral knitwear and denim, but it's perfect for a casual afternoon at that point when Summer begins to transition into Autumn.

Love B x

Wellington Boots

Now, I know we're in the middle of summer, but here in Edinburgh in the not too distant past there were flash floods. And in the not too distant future, we're going to be back into a delightfully long autumn/winter. So you'll have to forgive me if today's post isn't in keeping with glorious summer weather. The colour of these caught my eye instantly, aren't they gorgeous? Common sense is telling me I don't need another pair of wellies, but they're just. so. pretty.

What a great way to add a pop of colour to grey, rainy days!

Love B x

Today's Outfit: Neutrals

If I'm honest with you, I love this combination of clothes. The combats are a pretty new addition to my wardrobe: I did have an ASDA version of the Houlihans {thank you student budget} and initially they held up their end of the bargain. After a while, however, the elastic waistband eventually gave up the ghost and stopped pinging back into shape. These are a welcome replacement {I had been searching for a while}. They sit just above the ankle and, even with a little bit of stretch, they are still slim fitting after a few wears. FYI, the colour in the second photograph is far more true to life. The top is one I bought back in winter, just as spring collections were starting to make an appearance and it's perfect for the changeable Scottish summer weather {glorious sunshine one minute, chucking it down the next}. It was also perfect for work - casual enough to be practical, but with enough interesting details {in the knitwear and the on the knee's of the trousers} that stop it being mundane.

Trousers Zara, Knitwear Warehouse, Ballet Flats Newlook.

Love B x