Caught in the MIDI

• Fashion

After my career focussed post here, it was time to return to what I love best, shopping! I had given the shops a bit of a wide berth (for all of 2 weeks, felt like an eternity!) when my first freelance pay seemed to come though all at once, so it was off to shop for a girls night out. I had an outfit planned already but it just wasn't right, I wanted something new, fresh and different.
I am usually a girl to get my legs out for evening (top half covered demurely of course, no rule breaking here!) and as I have short legs, above the knee length makes my legs appear longer, but its a look I have done to death.

So what can the anti to this be? The midi dress of course. My younger sister wore one from Boohoo

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Life/career

I've been off the radar for a while, having a bit of a digital detox!
Lots has been going on, I went on my annual ski trip, had my birthday (Valentine's day, double bubble for me) and being away from my laptop was a nice break, needed to clear my head and focus on things like my new freelance career and trying to build up my portfolio.

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So I thought I'd share something that has helped me earn money and build up a client base without moving from my chair! Having been reading other blogs I know there is a lot of talent out there, so how

Something OLD and something NEW!

• Fashion

As promised, my next blog instalment is on trans-seasonal dressing, as at this time of year we are desperate to dive into the new spring clothes filtering into the shops but also still trying to get milage out of those christmas gift garments (see Ski Sunday) and January sales splurges! (see Cheap & Chic).

As I am currently planning and packing my ski wardrobe, I am still in winter-mode (it's strangely my favourite time of year). Being the shopper I am, however, I couldn't resist a few new purchases that I am hoping I can wear with said winter wardrobe and yet still take through to spring (see spring-spiration), meaning lots of fashion milage! I take this next inspiration from an outfit idea I spotted a while back on net-a-porter:

Luxe designer style

I have said how much I love their magazine styling/features and this next ensemble really struck a cord with me. However, not able to currently pay the designer price tag, I made it my mission to source similar and pass on my finds to you, so you get style and savings! And this is what I came up with:

Doing it the hughstreet way!

The shirt is a new purchase of mine and an absolute steal, the picture doesn't do it justice. The sleeves can be worn down too, again giving it that extra versatility. The gillet is from Lipsy but I bought a similar one from H&M a few years ago and have worn it to death and can give it a fresh look with these pieces. I have styled it with slightly flared jeans here, as worn by the lovely Olivia Palermo in the designer image, though they aren't everyone's cup of tea. They are really flattering though and Kate Moss is a fan! I think it evokes a 70s vibe and gives you a break from skinnies.

However if you want to wear your skinny jeans, these Topshop boots (£90) will look fab with them and are so comfy (I can vouch for that!). I have chosen a darker denim as I don't get on with lighter shades, but that's just me and my short legs! A fab pair of high platform shoes would look great with these jeans but barely seen, wearing the jeans super long. I would probably do a designer bag and sunnies with this in reality, it makes the whole thing look more luxe, but as this is a high street feature I chose a bag and sunnies I think look more expensive than they are and the bag (£70) is great quality.

I love this look, I think I may wear it today!