I can honestly say, I don’t think that there is a single outfit I’ve blogged about that I’ve not really enjoyed wearing – you know, barring those from nigh on 3 years ago when skull scarves and the khaki/pleather combo coats were all the rage [insert cringe/“did I really?” emoji here] – but there are just some outfits that I really, really love wearing. They’re my comfort zone, I feel most confident in them and I know I’ll love them forever.
… And I won’t look back in 3 years time and think “what the fuck hell was I thinking even wearing this, let alone blogging about it?”
Today’s outfit is one of the aforementioned “timeless (in my eyes)” outfits that I will always go back to, wear each individual item a bijillion – totally a word, right? – times and will never tire of.
Said outfit.
Lace up flats: New Look (no longer in stock but similar here)
Button Down skirt which I am SO in love with: Celeb Look*
Off Shoulder top: Primark (similar here)
Bag: Zara
Not one to save the best for last, I’m going right in with what has already – as in, I only received it two weeks ago – become my most worn item this summer. This button down skirt* by Celeb Look is exactly what I’d been looking for for months now and it came at exactly the right time. It’s the perfect length; not too “here’s my arse fella’s” short but it’s also not too long and restricting. I wore it in my latest video which was a Summer Lookbook video (I’ll link/embed that below so you can see it in action) and it got so many lovely comments.
The off shoulder top is one that I rely on (far too) often. There’s something about a bare dΓ©colletage – ooh er – that just makes me feel good. This one from Primark provokes the biggest “should’ve got it in every colour” regrets for me because I’ve worn it to death and I just know that I’ll continue to do so.
Those lace ups. I featured these a little while ago now – further terrifying proof that time really is flying by – and I still love them just as much as I did then. They’re that perfect “Dressier than a normal flat, but without the heel” shoe and I am all for those.
In a complete and utter contradiction to the theme of this post – i.e comfort zones, wear all day ehhr day things – the lipstick that I’ve gone for today is totally, totally out of my comfort zone. You see, I don’t really wear red lipstick. At all. I just don’t feel like I’ve found one that totally suits me and if I’m being really honest, I just prefer nude pinks on me. However, Smashbox Fireball came into my life recently and I just thought it was the perfect lip to go alongside this plain, boring, snoozeworthy, monochromatic outfit. A bright, matte orange toned red lip, it sits so comfortably on the skin, lasts for hours and whilst I still don’t feel totally confident with a red lip, it does give me all those sassy vibes.
And I am all for those sassy vibes…
So, before I use the phrase “sassy” far more times than is really acceptable, I’ll wrap this post up here. In short, button down skirts, lace up heels and off shoulder tops are 100% for me. Red lips on the other hand, are probably not. But hey, we all need to feel just one step closer to being Taylor Swift at times, right? Right… π
I know this feeling, I almost cry when I look back at some outfits, I either had terrible taste or I was on crack… I'll leave you with that conundrum.
p.s. I have those shoes – they're totally timeless π
Rosy | sparklesoflight76.blogspot.co.uk
Haha well that is a conundrum right there π I love the shoes too, such a classic right?
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This outfit IS timeless, not to mention stunning. I love that I have these shoes too, because it means I can totally copy your style π I love this skirt, I kinda want one haha xx
Sam // Samantha Betteridge
Ah thank you lovely, so glad you liked it. Haha you go and copy away girl, get the skirt too, it's my fave π
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Gorgeous outfit Elle! Love the red lips and I'm totally obsessed with my lace up flats too!
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Thanks so much lovely, lace ups are the way forward I think π
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This entire outfit is GOOOOORGEOUS I love love LOVE it.
I'm totally with you though, I don't even want to try and think back to some of the dreadful outfits I wore in the past. Thank god I didn't have a blog then!
Meg | A Little Twist Ofβ¦
Ah thanks so much lovely, so pleased you do! π
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beautiful outfit!!
kisses darling
Marzia
Bellezza pour femme
Thanks lovely
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Love love loveee this look – especially the bright red lipstick and shoes! You look fabulous. xx
Jessie | allthingsbeautiful-x
Ah thank you lovely, so pleased you do π
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That lipstick shade is *everything*! Love this outfit too, I'm still on the search for the perfect button down skirt and this one looks promising! Giggled at the skull scarves & khaki/pleather mention! Good(?) times!
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Haha they were definitely good/oh dear times weren't they? So glad you like the lippie too, it's the most amazing formula π
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I love your shoes!
Rubi | Instagram | The Den | http://www.the-den.blogspot.com
Thanks hun π
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Gorgeous shoes! Really liking the button down skirts! You look great with red lipstick on!
Thanks so much lovely, so glad you liked it π
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Looking gorgeous and the red lips are amazing!
lazy2lovely.blogspot.co.uk
Thanks so much Kylie, so glad you like them π
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You look fabulous! In love with that button denim skirt and I need those flats!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
Thanks lovely, so glad you like them π
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Yaaaaay those shoes!!! Girl, you're killing it. And while the lip might not be a part of your everyday, you rock it anyhow. It deserves a z-snap and all.
Sara // dearskim.com
Haha this comment made me laugh a lot! Thanks so much lady π
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I can see why you love this outfit, because it looks amazing on you, like seriously though what doesn't! Oh and that red lippy just instantly adds a touch of colour to the outfit, I love it x
Beauty with charm | Zoeva Giveaway
Ahh you are such a babe, thanks so much lovely π
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I adore the button down skirt trend, I'll be sad when those autumn winds come around and I have to stop wearing them! That orange red lip colour is gorgeous on you too! Orange toned lipsticks are pretty much made for blonde hair! x
Martha Jane | http://www.marthajanemusic.com
Ahh me too, I am not looking forward to Autumn/the colder months at all! So pleased you like the lippie too π
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Such a fab look!
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Lenya
FashionDreams&Lifestyle
Thanks so much Lenya π
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You look lovely, as usual. π And the shoes are simply the cutest. xx
Renata | Speaking Beauty UK
Thanks so much lovely lady, I hope you're well! π
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I adore this top! The whole look is spot on! Loving the red lip too, I don't do red either, more of a pink girl
http://leftbankgirl.blogspot.com
Same here lovely, I'll definitely be sticking to a pink lip in future! π
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I love that skirt! I need one like that. Love the Smashbox colour too x
Glossy Boutique
Thanks lovely, very pretty aren't they π
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I can see why you love wearing this, the shoes in particular are brilliant and great that you shot the pics on Paradise Street!
Suze | LuxuryColumnist
Haha Paradise street is very amusing to me, especially as it's in the center of Bermondsey but gotta love South east london right? π
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I've been looking for a skirt like this for the longest. I am glad you found the perfect one! xo
Omnivogues
Thanks lovely, it's so pretty isn't it? I do love a button down skirt.
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You're so beautiful! I love that denim skirt π
XO, Natalia from http://www.darlingtrend.com
Ah thank you Natalia, you're too kind π
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This is such a gorgeous, effortless look! It's something I would wear – in fact I have a similar button down skirt from topshop too!
Bee xxx
QueenBeady.com
Thanks lovely, so pleased you like it π
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Don't worry Elle, this lipstick shade suits you.
Wear it more often.
Btw,i love this oh so chic look your having.
Love the flats especially π
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Ah thank you, I'm glad you think so π
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You look lovely! I really like your style and how you put your outfits together and you always look great π Have a lovely week π xx
Thanks so much lovely, so glad you liked it π
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Great post! Aamzing photos.
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Thank you!
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I just love the pictures. You look amazing. Plus that top is my favourite from the outfit π
Angie x | Chocolate & Lipstick || UK Beauty and Lifestyle Blog
Ah thanks so much Angela, so pleased you do π
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Love the outfit! I'm particularly in love with the skirt. Fab post!
Ella x
ellasdelights.blogspot.co.uk
Thanks lovely, me too, the skirt is so lovely isn't it π
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Once again an adorable look. I really like the black top and oh how cute is that lookbook!
x- Naomi in Wonderland
Thanks so much lovely, so glad you liked it π
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This is such an amazing outfit! Definetetly something I would wear myself π I love the skirt and the shoes π
Love Life Every Day
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Ah thanks so much hun, so pleased you liked it π
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You look absolutely gorgeous and I adore this shade of lipstick! I'm so jealous of how effortlessly glam you always look!!
hellomissjordan.com xx
Ah thank you gorgeous girl, so glad you liked it π
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Gorgeous outfit, love the lipstick.
Zoe | Love and Limoncello
Thanks lovely π
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Maybe this red lipstick is out of your comfort zone, but it suits to you, Ellie, so don't worry about it! π And I love your new button down skirt, it's so IN fashion right now π
http://crafty-zone.blogspot.com/
Ah thank you lovely, so pleased you think so! π
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I saw this outfit on the lookbook video! Love it! This skirt is gorgeous!
Dora
http://www.BangsBang.com
Thanks lovely, so glad you liked it π
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I love your blog! Have nice weekend:)
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LOVE this shade on your lips <3
Nati xx
http://www.simplyartdicted.com
loving the lippy π
http://allornothing-blog.blogspot.co.uk/
Love the lace up flats and the bright red lip! Classics for sure! There are only a few outfits on my blog I look back on and cringe at, the ones where I was really not dressing like myself. :X
xx freshfizzle
That lip colour is to die for! Smashbox are killing it lately!
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Love this look – I'd wear the whole thing π
Krissie x – http://pearlsofstyle.blogspot.com
its nice post!
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