LONDON FASHION WEEK DAY 3 – THE TUXEDO DRESS IN THE GOLDEN HOUR
25/09/2015
Day 3 of London fashion week marked my final day of one of the busiest times of year for me, and I have to say, it was probably my favourite. I started the day by heading to the Georgia Hardinge presentation which was stunning; beautiful white, blush and monochrome tones in such wearable cuts and styles. I then headed to the Apartment to get my nails done by the wonderful Essie team and took an hour to catch up on emails/blog posts/life/basically everything that falls behind whilst you’re rushing around between shows…
… and it was absolutely perfect.
I did actually have more shows and presentations to go to but after venturing outside for a Pumpkin spice latte – soz Starbucks and the blogger world but I’m really not a fan [insert “please don’t shoot me” emoji here] – and a wander round Soho in the sunshine… I decided that a chilled day was actually what the doctor would’ve ordered.
After said wander, I caught up with Josie – who has quickly become my LFW/OOTD partner in crime – and we headed off to take some outfit photo’s. We discovered an absolute hidden gem in this little alley way that pocketed the most incredible golden hour glow and I loved the outcome of the shots we took. Here’s Day 3’s Outfit of the day; Tuxedo dresses and pointed slingback loafers!
This Tuxedo dress was very kindly sent to me by Little Mistress and as soon as I saw it, it was love at first sight. It’s just so incredibly versatile; I paired it with a black tee underneath (because pounding the streets all day with boob-age on display wasn’t really on the agenda for me!) but it also looks absolutely stunning – not to mention, sexy – worn alone with a beautiful pair of strappy black heels.
These slingback loafers are the puffa jacket to Bianca from Eastenders – sincere apologies to any non-UK based readers who have no idea who I’m talking about – in short, I wear these all the bloody time as my good friend Becca points out in tonights Youtube vid! I love them, they’re chic, comfortable and a fab alternative to heels. Ain’t nobody got time for blisters on blisters by day 3 of LFW….
The perfume of the day – and indeed, the entire week – was my latest addition to the Jo Malone collection, Jo Malone Mimosa and Cardamom (review coming soon). Such a gorgeous, wearable but also sexy scent that I haven’t stopped wearing since I received it.
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So that brings this post, and my London fashion week outfit diaries, to an end. If you’re here for the lifestyle aspects of this blog then I am sincerely apologetic for my outfit spam this week and hope that you enjoyed it anyway. [And you know, even if you didn’t, maybe just pretend you did anyway… 😉] And if you are here for the fashion side of things, I hope you enjoyed my completely boring less than adventurous choices… not all of us dye our hair blue and dress like Joseph and the technicolour dream coat for fashion week 😉
As always, thanks so much for reading. I hope you enjoyed this post!
Now this is my kind of outfit – I love the dress, so simple and yet that zip gives it a bit of edge – I'm on the lookout for a good pair of loafers too, they go with so much! I had a similar problem with my dress being too low and end up putting a tiny stitch in it to avoid any serious boob malfunction, which worked surprisingly well (well at least I THINK I got away with it!!!)
OH HEY THERE BEAUTIFUL. Honestly, I love this dress. It's just so effortlessly put together! I also really need to try some Jo Malone perfume.. I've been wanting to for years but just can't part with my Marc Jacobs! xx
ELLE, girl, you look amazing! That tuxedo dress is perfect for you and I love the location too – and I would definitely get caught up in The Apartment too, it sounds heavenly (and free wifi and manicures? yessssss)
What a beautiful look and very cheryl versini esque (which is v good in my opinion!) I was expecting heels so when I saw the loafers I loved them, they look great and a little different xxx
You look so so stunning Elle, and these photos are bliss! Also you have got that all black chic look down, so classy and suave! Hope you enjoyed LFW! 🙂
The busiest days are always my favourite days! You look wonderful Elle, that dress looks so good on you, and UGH THOSE LOAFERS. I wouldn't take them off if I owned them!
Thanks May, I love having lots to do but with fashion week you do get to the point where you need a rest! So pleased you like the loafers as much as I do!
I am about 2000% in love with this outfit tbh, you look so fab! I was totally expecting heels or something, then actually read the title and, well, nobody has time for heels on day 3. If they do then they get taxi'd everywhere. Or are subsisting on painkillers and propercorn. Those loafers though…
Haaa I don't care for PSLs either…I can totally get on board with Starbucks hot chocolates though! I love this look on you, and I'm about to finish up my summer bottle of Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt so I'm looking forward to your review of the Mimosa/Cardamom one!
Oooh, I am loving the outfit! The tuxedo is gorgeous, It's so unique! Oh, I wish I could go to London Fashion Week! It must have been amazing to go, even if it was busy. I don't know busy = amazing for me, I just love being busy <3
Beautiful photos! You look gorgeous, this dress is so unique. Haha omg Bianca's puffa jacket, I remember she was wearing the same jumper as me once and I could never wear it again… x
Another outfit that I just love on you and yes I agree beautiful photos, the sun really lights up the atmosphere. I am so glad I'm not the only one who doesn't love Pumpkin Spice Latte, I bought one the day to feel like I am part of the blogger hype and I couldn't even finish it, way too sweet for me. I'll stick with my plain old soy latte from now on haha x
I love black and your tuxedo dress is so pretty and elegant. I have never shopped at Little Mistress so need to check them out properly. Also love your Zara bag. You look beautiful, as usual. xx
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Now this is my kind of outfit – I love the dress, so simple and yet that zip gives it a bit of edge – I'm on the lookout for a good pair of loafers too, they go with so much! I had a similar problem with my dress being too low and end up putting a tiny stitch in it to avoid any serious boob malfunction, which worked surprisingly well (well at least I THINK I got away with it!!!)
Laura | Loved By Laura
Thanks so much Laura, so pleased you liked this outfit! Haha yeah the good old stitch generally avoids boob spillage doesn't it!
xx
You look amazing!
Candice | Beauty Candy Loves
thanks so much lovely
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OH HEY THERE BEAUTIFUL. Honestly, I love this dress. It's just so effortlessly put together! I also really need to try some Jo Malone perfume.. I've been wanting to for years but just can't part with my Marc Jacobs! xx
Sam // Samantha Betteridge
Haha thank you beautiful, so kind of you! Yes you do, it's SO amazing!
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How chic is that tuxedo dress. I am hopelessly inlove with your sense of style Elle! Xx
eLLa
every LiTTLE thing07
Ah thanks so much hun, that's made my day!
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ELLE, girl, you look amazing! That tuxedo dress is perfect for you and I love the location too – and I would definitely get caught up in The Apartment too, it sounds heavenly (and free wifi and manicures? yessssss)
Lauren x
Britton Loves | Lifestyle Food Beauty
Ahh thank you lovely lady, so pleased you liked the look!
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You look so chic! Love this all black look!
xx
http://www.theblackblush.blogspot.com
Thanks so much Adriana, so glad you liked it!
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So in love with that dress! Gorgeous pictures as well. Gotta love that golden hour, eh? 😉
And giiiiiirl, don't worry. I've not even tried the pumpkin spice latte as I have a feeling that there is a 98% chance that I would hate it. Ooops.
Meg | A Little Twist Of…
Yes, always loving the golden hour! Haha I'm so not a fan and I hate myself for it 😉
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This dress is amazing – as is most of the stuff on the Little Mistress website. LFW is 100% on my to do list next year.
CB x
theCBlife.blogspot.com
It's definitely something that I think every blogger should experience at least once. It's definitely not for everyone!
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I love Jo Malone perfumes – can't wait to read your review of the new scent xx
It's so gorgeous Fleur, review coming soon!
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this outfit is awesome!
– Joey
Thanks so much!
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What a beautiful look and very cheryl versini esque (which is v good in my opinion!) I was expecting heels so when I saw the loafers I loved them, they look great and a little different xxx
BlondeOfCarbs♥
Haha she's a controversial one so i'm glad it's a positive 😉 Yes, my feet were far too battered for heels by this point!
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Love this all black outfit babe! You look very chic!
http://www.duchessoffashion.co.uk
Thanks so much lovely!
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You look so so stunning Elle, and these photos are bliss! Also you have got that all black chic look down, so classy and suave! Hope you enjoyed LFW! 🙂
Heather Xx
100waysto30.co.uk
Thanks so much Heather, so pleased you liked the look!
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Gorgeous outfit – I don't know how you have such amazing outfit photos all the time – I get SO embarrassed having photos taken in public! x
Heather | Of Beauty & Nothingness x
Ahh me too lovely, I absolutely hate it but I'm at the point where I can just get on with and then run away once they're done!
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You look stunning as always! That tuxedo and loafers look great on you. xx
http://www.elabellaworld.com
Thanks so much hun!
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This dress is stunning on you! Love the asymmetrical hemline and paired with the loafers is perfect l! So chic!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
Thanks so much Shannon, so pleased you liked it!
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I love how this dress looks on you! Love the asymmetric dress!!! You look fabulous! ! Sounds like a great perfume too!
Thanks so much Stephanie, so pleased you liked it!
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The busiest days are always my favourite days! You look wonderful Elle, that dress looks so good on you, and UGH THOSE LOAFERS. I wouldn't take them off if I owned them!
May | THE MAYDEN | Bloglovin'
Thanks May, I love having lots to do but with fashion week you do get to the point where you need a rest! So pleased you like the loafers as much as I do!
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uh, love an all black outfit. you are looking fab-u-lous! LV x
http://www.lvinlovewith.com
Thank you beautiful!
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You really have captured the golden hour perfectly and I love the zip of the dress. Sending you sunshine from Ravello, I'm here for a friend's wedding
Suze | LuxuryColumnist
Thanks Suze, really pleased you liked it!
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I love this all black look, you are so stylish!
– Liz Lizo
http://www.LizLizo.com
Ah thank you Liz, so glad you liked it!
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Love this look!
Anika | http://www.anikamay.co.uk
Thanks so much lovely!
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This is such a pretty dress! It looks perfect for the occasion! You look very pretty! Have a great weekend!
http://www.spring2spring.com
Thanks so much Danielle, so kind of you!
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That dress is so gorgeous you look lovely 🙂 love those shoes too!
Amy x
http://www.callmeamy.co.uk
Ah thank you lovely, so pleased you liked it
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I am about 2000% in love with this outfit tbh, you look so fab! I was totally expecting heels or something, then actually read the title and, well, nobody has time for heels on day 3. If they do then they get taxi'd everywhere. Or are subsisting on painkillers and propercorn. Those loafers though…
Fii | little miss fii
Haha thank you girly, so pleased you liked it
xx
Stunning tuxedo dress! It looks so gorgeous <3
http://www.abigailalicex.com
Thanks so much Abigail, so pleased you liked it!
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Haaa I don't care for PSLs either…I can totally get on board with Starbucks hot chocolates though! I love this look on you, and I'm about to finish up my summer bottle of Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt so I'm looking forward to your review of the Mimosa/Cardamom one!
Oh god yes, so on board with them! Ooh isn't woodsage and seasalt so lovely, my fave!
xx
Love the dress, chic with a little bit if edge! That street is so cool, you found the right place to shoot.
http://Leftbankgirl.blogspot.com
Thanks so much lovely, so pleased you liked it!
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Oooh, I am loving the outfit! The tuxedo is gorgeous, It's so unique! Oh, I wish I could go to London Fashion Week! It must have been amazing to go, even if it was busy. I don't know busy = amazing for me, I just love being busy <3
xx Bash | Hey Bash | bloglovin'
Thanks so much Bash, I really love the dress too! I love being busy I just don't love being too stressed all day long lol, maybe I stress too much!
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Beautiful photos! You look gorgeous, this dress is so unique. Haha omg Bianca's puffa jacket, I remember she was wearing the same jumper as me once and I could never wear it again… x
Josie’s Journal
Thanks so much beauty!
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You look absolutely incredible. Love the outfit you choose! Sounds like you had an incredible time.
Rae | Love from Berlin
Thank you Rae, so pleased you liked the pics 🙂
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Such a beautiful all black outfit!
http://www.susannahzabelle.com
Thanks so much lovely, so pleased you like it!
xx
I love the zipper detail in your dress. And the lighting in these photographs are just stunning. Sounds like you had a great time!
Stephanie @ Sartorial Diner
Thanks so much, so glad you like it too!
xx
Ohhh my god, favourite outfit! So unique, I love it! x
Martha Jane | http://www.marthajanemusic.com
Ah thank you Martha, so pleased you like it
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You look amazing Elle! I love an asymmetric dress!
Love, Layla Rosita | Enter my giveaway for a chance to win Lena Dunham's book!
Thanks so much layla, so glad you like it!
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I have a tuxedo dress sitting in my closet for 2 months now. Guess it's time to whip it out! Thank you for the inspiration Elle 🙂 🙂 🙂
RLN
Real Life Nerd // http://www.vivienekok.blogspot.com
You're very welcome, pleased you liked it 🙂
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Your dress is so classy and chic.
Look gorg as always!
The Bandwagon Chic | Instagram | Bloglovin | Snapchat: bandwagonchic
Thanks so much Zarrah, so pleased you like it!
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That dress is beautiful! You look so lovely in it! Plus that perfume is a scent I do desperately want to try!
Angie x | Chocolate & Lipstick || UK Beauty and Lifestyle Blog
Thanks so much Angela, so glad you like it!
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What a dress! So classy and perfect to wear in so many situations. I'd love something like this for work ahhh!
Musings & More
Thanks so much Emily so glad you like it!
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Wow such an elegant and stylish look! One of my faves! You are gorgeous!
xx
cvetybaby.com
Thanks so much lovely!
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Another outfit that I just love on you and yes I agree beautiful photos, the sun really lights up the atmosphere. I am so glad I'm not the only one who doesn't love Pumpkin Spice Latte, I bought one the day to feel like I am part of the blogger hype and I couldn't even finish it, way too sweet for me. I'll stick with my plain old soy latte from now on haha x
Beauty with charm
I love black and your tuxedo dress is so pretty and elegant. I have never shopped at Little Mistress so need to check them out properly. Also love your Zara bag. You look beautiful, as usual. xx
Renata | Speaking Beauty UK
I'm loving the tuxedo dress it's really unique, definitely going to check it out.
Rosy | sparklesoflight76.blogspot.co.uk
That dress is perf!
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