When I purchased this blazer I planned to wear it for work. Spice things up a bit. Add a splash of colour. THEN I realised that I still had this dress in the back of my cupboard and that they could be blue friends together. It made a nice change to have some colour on colour in an outfit. Even if the bag, heels and belt were good old black. I think my pink blazer could work with this one too. Maybe with nude accessories. Actually I might do just that.
I’ve also had these cute shoes for a while {I also have them in red} but they are sitting down shoes. With virtually no sole to them they are hard going on the feet after a day in the office. So they get to come out to go to dinner and sit down gatherings only. But what’s not to love. A suede look finish that perfectly matches this belt and works beautifully with this very girly look. Now, if only I could remember not to scrunch up my shoulders when taking photos. Haha.
Dress – ASOS Curve {Last year}
Blazer – ASOS Curve
Bag – gift from my Mum
Shoes – Women by Peter Morrissey for BigW
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Hi! I’m Melissa Walker Horn. Around here, they call me Suger. I’m the Chief Blogger and doer of all the things here at Suger Coat It. Blogging since 1901; I love a casual ootd, taking photos, and writing about things that irk or inspire me. I love wine and cheese, long days at the beach and spending time with my family. I make stuff for the internet over at Chalkboard Digital. You know, living the sweet life.
Sitting-down shoes make me sad. I have to walk around a lot for work so I can’t wear pretty sitting-down shoes =o( I wear them at weekends though!
I like this look, and it kind of reminds me of a same-but-opposite one that superkawaiimama wore!
http://www.superkawaiimama.com.au/2012/07/05/daily-outfit-aqua-vintage-pop/
Same. I have to wear shoes with a sole for work or I’m limping around. They’re on high rotation on the weekend though. The weekends I’m not just bumming around home. 😉
Good spot, it does have a similar feel to it!
Oh! I have that dress too! I don’t wear it enough, I may have to dig it out now. It looks great with the blazer but I want to see you style it with the pink too now!
Dig it out! I haven’t worn mine in ages, it’s like having a whole new dress.
Love that dress! So lovely! A cute outfit overall but I’d definiately love to see the pink too 🙂
Thanks Sheri! The pink only occurred to me when I was putting it together. Can’t wait myself!
Using your idea I have done my first every {She Wore What?} post http://blog.mummybrain.com/2012/07/shoes-she-wore-what.html I am excited at this first step. Being a larger lady, I find it hard to imagine posting things – I’m looking forward to gaining more confidence and doing more!
Great news! Before you know it you’ll be posting all sorts of things. Congratulations on your first step. 🙂
I’m not so sure I like the blues. The dress is okay, the jacket is fine, but together they’re a little…..I hesitate to say “off”, but something isn’t quite right. The dress is a shimmery “princess at the ball” pale blue and the jacket is cobalt bright. Perhaps if the jacket was still blue, but a shade greyer…….deeper?
Anyway….the last photo with relaxed shoulders is good, now next time try turning the toes out a bit, instead of in, on your leading foot.
*sigh* I’m so critical.
(please don’t hate me, please don’t hate me, please don’t hate me…)
I see what you’re saying – but I tend to disagree. They are actually tonally similar and perfect for colour-blocking…
I think black is a little harsh with it though – I’d go with a fuchsia (I have seen fuchsia heels at Big W) and a fuchsia belt rather than black. Overall, blue really suits you! x
Believe me, if I HAD a fuchsia belt and shoes, I totally would! I considered using the nude belt and shoes that I do have and probably would for normal wear.
Oh River. One day you’ll just say, that looks nice and I’ll have to assume you’ve been abducted by aliens. Haha. 😛
Thanks for the photo taking tips. I’ll try and remember them, I’m such a numpty poser.
never thought of doing blue on blue before, it looks so good!
Me either! I’m a bit of a black on black kind of girl. Thank you.
Yes, yes, yes, love, love, loveeee it. You look amazing.
The blue on blue is fab. Pink on blue would be great even with red heels. You know yellow heels would work too. You know I love colour and it would seem I love the word love in this here comment on your post.
You’re working this look, you sweet thing you. X
Thanks Trudie! And wouldn’t you know it, I JUST got rid of some yellow shoes. Sigh. Maybe next time. Looking forward to trying it with the pink. Thanks for the suggestions. 😀