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October 23, 2012

Weirdo

So, it’s tights time again. Dressing for the colder weather always takes me a bit of getting used to…I complain about having to wear tights but a few weeks down the line I get quite excited about colour matching my outfits with the right pair. Black isn’t usually on the top of my list, but with it being the beginning of the colder seasons, I don’t have many to choose from. I’ve already filled my ASOS basket with burgundy and rust coloured pairs in time for pay day, so be prepared for more colourful legs in the near future!

Black tights aside, my favourite bit of this outfit has to be the big ol’ collar. Unfortunately the dress that it’s attached to is a little too tight around the middle, so instead I decided to wear it as a top and pop a skater skirt over it to give it a shape that is infinitely more flattering for my body. I’m always having to come up with solutions like this as I’m always far too lazy to send anything back that doesn’t fit, resulting in more than a couple of purchases ending up on the “to sell” pile. Oops.

As for my bag – well, what can I say? It doesn’t lie. Any of my friends will tell you that weirdo is probably a rather accurate descriptor (I know the names of all the monkeys at Monkey World and don’t eat any fruit or veg, for a start), but we all have our things, right?! x

Dress (worn as top) - YesStyle.co.uk | Skirt - Romwe | Shoes - Office

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  11. Alice ● Reply

    That collar is amazing! Pity about the dress though, I’m terrible for not returning things too, although it does make my close friends very happy. Looking lovely Carrie xo

  12. Naomi ● Reply

    I love the sharp structure of the collar paired with the soft pink and the skater skirt. very nice!I have been thinking about doubling ill-fitting dresses with skirts, especially now that it’s so brisk out!

  15. Jenny ● Reply

    I can’t wait to see more tights! I have a whole drawer full, gem colours and patterened black, nude, and baby pink. So many grey, too. And knee socks, delicate girly knee socks! (Must go stare at them) And I rather like you’re tote. The weirder the better, right?!

  19. Ria ● Reply

    Very much loving this outfit, getting out the tights is one of the best things about it finally being Autumn! The collar is amazing too, the cut is actually quite subtle – so pretty 🙂 xoxo

  20. Sophie ● Reply

    You don’t eat fruits or vegetables? :/ That’s awful! How do you stay healthy? Love the outfit though. That bag is fun!

  22. Gloria ● Reply

    You look adorable! I’ve been rocking colorful and argyle pattern tights as of late. It definitely adds something to an ensemble.

  24. Alice ● Reply

    Love Love Love the dress. Your not the only one who is to lazy to return things so some editing is needed 🙂

  36. Amanda ● Reply

    That look is so great on you, you look amazing in pastels. and I love vintage cameras! we have a Russian Hasselblad copy which actually takes really good photos

  46. Liesbeth (candyandtreats) ● Reply

    Beautiful!
    Seriously, your my inspiration for styling outfits for my (and your) body type. Curvier but I’d like to keep it elegant. It took me a while to figure out which types of clothes I really have to leave in store and which ones I have to pile on.
    Thanks for being such an inspirational dresser!

    <3

  49. Angela ● Reply

    It looks really good on you! I really like your shoes and your collar. 🙂 The color looks very good on you.

  56. Sally ● Reply

    I love the pink against your skin, really suits you. And how the bobbins do you have such super duper lovely skin without eating fruit or veg?! Gaaaaah!!!

    • Carrie ● Reply

      Hmm, unfortunately I think it’s adapted to my terrible ways. It doesn’t know any different!

  64. Olive ● Reply

    You are beautiful! Love your bag, Weirdo! And that vintage camera is amazing, did you made pictures with it or it is more like an accessorie?

  71. Synne ● Reply

    Wow, I would wither away without fruits or vegetables (especially considering that I don’t eat meat), but I still wouldn’t mind a tote bag like that! Goodness knows I’m nerdy enough. Have a nice weekend, lovely Carrie!

  81. Paula ● Reply

    What a lovely outfit – so delicate! The collar in your dress is incredible! Plus, black and pink are one of my favorite combinations. xx

  84. Jess Corcoran ● Reply

    oh wow, I am so glad I just discovered your blog! you, and these photos are just so dreamy! I’m totally in love with this outfit too. Glad you mentioned tights, my blog is named after them. Jess Xx

  85. RDYN! ● Reply

    I think I’ve taken for granted how well shot your photos are. How beautifully you’ve captured your outfit, it appears cinemagraphic and just beautiful.
    Also, I’ve been very keen to own a yashica like that one in my camera collection. So cool!

  86. Jess ● Reply

    Hey I was just wondering about the camera you’re holding. It seems awesomely vintage, could you please tell me more about it? (:

    Thanks, love your blog!

  96. Kayla MacInnis ● Reply

    I’m envious that you can just eat delicious carbs!I would eat at my favourite French cafe everyday if it didn’t mean my skin would break out horribly!

  101. Amy ● Reply

    I was so sure this dress would be vintage and I was thrilled when it wasn’t… but then it’s sold out, anyway! Foiled!