OOTD: Dressed for the Upper East Side

10 February, 2012

BLAZER: RIVER ISLAND SALE, £20. STRIPE TEE & SKIRT: BOTH ZARA, £9.99 & £4.99. ALLEGRA BOOTS: TOPSHOP, £75.

I've been sporting a Blake Lively inspired high ponytail the past couple of days. I never, ever wear my hair in a ponytail, but my hair was such a mess yesterday that I just decided to tie it up quickly as I was in a rush to get to uni. Strangely, I found I quite liked my hair up in a ponytail! Please excuse my derp face in the second photo, I gave up trying to take a nice photo when I realised my face just isn't made for cameras. I'm feeling a bit girly today, so I dressed to suit my mood (even if it isn't appropriate for the current freezing weather). I bought this blazer on a whim last year and I contemplated taking it back or selling it on for ages because it's a little too bright for me, but it does you good to be adventurous with your wardrobe now and again. After all, you could find out a particular look or colour suits you perfectly and you may have never considered trying it before.

Part of me wanted to dress a little preppier for the Upper East Side, so I would have no trouble fitting in amongst Blair's "minions". WHEN WILL I LEARN GOSSIP GIRL IS FICTION?! Answer: Never. I must admit though I've abandoned the blazer in favour of a big, chunky-knit jumper simply because it's too cold in my flat to be prancing around in what it essentially a summer jacket. Now, for an evening of drawing, watching Sabrina the Teenage Witch & burritos!



P.S. This was my 100th post (pointless fact!).

18 comments

  1. that blue blazer looks lovely, makes the outfit! xx

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  2. I love the skirt! great look!

    http://scarletredblog.blogspot.com/

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  3. I love love love your skit! I also love gossip girl too, have you been watching it online, the new series?! OMG! xx

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  4. Let me tell you something, as far as we are concerned GOSSIP GIRL IS REAL! and so is Sabrina the teenage witch. Ha! I love it.
    This blazer is gorgeous, adore the colour, sometimes it's so good to step out of your comfort zone and go for something bright..and you miss pretty, manage to wear it well!x

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  5. I love the blazer! Oh God, my brother got the Sabrina boxset for xmas and we haven't stopped watching it xx


    p.s the pony's lovely ;)

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    1. I think every late 80's/90's girl should own it. Best TV series ever! xx

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  6. Such a lovely outfit! Your tee and skirt are both so nice (: Also, GG was based on the author's private school experience in NYC so it isn't completely fiction - there's hope yet! xx

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    1. YES! So, it's possible I could actually live that life! :D xx

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  7. Gorgeous outfit lovely! The skirt is very pretty, and your hair looks great tied up :)
    x

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  8. Amazing blazer!! This is a lovely outfit! xx

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  9. I love the colour of your blazer!

    XO, Catherine.

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  10. Great outfit!
    I love your blazer <3

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