Outfit of the Day: Embellishments

Hey kitty cats – a pretty exciting Outfit of the Day for y’all today! I’m so thrilled to be taking part in Tesco Clothing‘s line, F&F, 7 Days of Summer fashion campaign. As ever, “Summer” is a bit of a stretch for the weather in Manchester – note that it has rained all weekend – but I was delighted to take on today’s theme… Embellishments! Could you guess from my added flower embellishments to the photos?

Right, lets get into my outfit details! Although the theme was Embellisments, I thought it would be far to easy to take the obvious route and pick some of the already embellished items on the F&F website. I was instantly drawn to the fantastic beading, studding and embroided details on so many items yet I felt this was too much of an easy option, although I have to say I was tempted by the eqsuisite collar detail on this slinky shift dress and the beaut jewel detail on this shirt.

My outfit started off quite monochrome – quite unusual for me, as y’all know I’m all about the colours, leopard print and vintage florals. However, I really love the sleek and smart-casual vibe of this look which was so simple to achieve. All the main items in this look are from F&F at Tesco, including my new favourite shirt, this polka dot number which I couldn’t believe was only £14! Although these seamfree leggings (also by F&F) were the perfect fit and thick enough not to show any unsightly flesh, I just like to keep myself covered out of habit.  So, as ever, I wore a vest top underneath to protect my modesty; today’s was a cheapy £2 Primark one that was luckily long enough to cover my little kitten tail too!

So, on to the embellishments! Although polka dots could arguably considered embellishments through their bold print, I spiced up the shirt a little and lived up to my personal style by wearing collar tips with it. These retro looking ones are from Primark and are very 1920s-esque, plus the perfect stone silver colour to blend in enough with the monochrome feel yet still stand out as a hardware feature. Also note my geode ring that I picked up when in Brussels on a work trip in December – the perfect statement accessory to embellish a monochrome outfit!

For practicality, I wore a handbag (as ever) and I chose my Lottie Nouveau handbag from Marc B to add to the luxurious feel of the look. It’s absolutely huge so can fit in anything I like, yet as its quilted it really looks so much more expensive than a highstreet bag; it’s just launched as a concession in Topshop this week! For walking out and about, I donned my Vero Moda trench coat from Get The Label – appropriate for the rainy Mancunian weather yet it’s black statement buttons and buckle belt make for the perfect understated yet glam outerwear embellishments.

Now, I bet y’all are wondering about the shoes. Red soles?! I know. Yep. Red soles. Every kitty cats dream! However, instead of splashing out a disgusting amount of cash for the real thing, I popped on these patent peep toe heels from F&F themselves. I really couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw them; they are almost exact dupes of the Christian Louboutin Altadama’s but instead of £550 (eurgh!) they are a bargainous £22! Ridiculous, I know!

So kittens, if you’d like to take part in the F&F 7 Days of Summer challenge and be in with a chance of winning a £75 voucher each day, head to their blog to find our more about how you can enter. It’s open until the end of tomorrow – good luck!

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