British Casual Fridays

I don't know where the title came from, I just feel very British. Like I need to be in the country or something, at Downton. Except without the heels. With the heels I think this is a great look for the office on a Friday or running around doing errands and then going for lunch with some girlfriends. Love the layers, I know I'm biased but I like it...No I love it.

The above picture is one of the few that looked good without my son running around me. Wait till you see...

This blazer is 3/4 sleeve and so is the white button down I'm wearing. This allowed me to wear the blazer cuffed and I think that little detail just makes the shirt pop and makes the outfit that much more interesting. It's all about the details.

 When I first tried this look I rolled the jeans. The jeans are more slim then a true skinny.

So what do you think, keep the scarf or lose it?

Why leopard? Because it really is unexpected. This outfit is very "business" the shoes are fun and sexy.  The outfit may be men's inspired but I am all woman. ROAR.

My son is running around me playing with a ball and I've given up trying to get him away from me and the camera, then the kid pings me in the back of the head with the ball. Honestly I was laughing for a good minute. You either cry or laugh, I decided to laugh. That is one of my parenting strategies in real life. My boys broke my canopy bed by hanging off one of rails a few weeks ago. I laughed.

Ah some time alone. So what are you opinions?

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Blazer - Kopa (old)

Sweater & Button Down - Brooks Brothers (old)

Jeans - James Jeans (old)

Shoes - Stuart Weitzman (old)

Bracelets - Stella & Dot

Watch - Michael Kors

Scarf - Anthropologie (old)

Fall Colours

Fall is here and my colour palette is changing to reflect it. Rich hues in burgundy, Merlot, green and purple are going to become my fall staples (had some great wine last night). Neutrals won't change - black, navy, deep browns and grey. However, fall neutrals are a heavier weight then those in the spring and summer. I also love creams and winter whites, they have a soothing effect.

Still in love with gold accessories (though this watch is on the rose side). 

This ruched top just keeps on giving, it hides lumps and bumps and minimizes bloating.

I am six feet tall, I'm not going to have a cute size 6 foot. I've gotten over it.

You know what else I love about fall? My TV shows are back. Shows like The Good Wife, How I Met Your Mother, Revenge, Modern Family and even Grey's Anatomy. I was giving up on Grey's, please don't disappoint me. The new shows I have enjoyed are The New Normal and The Mindy Project Any shows you're watching?

I just finished watching the first season of Downton Abbey on DVD with my Thursday regular, Lil, and we can't wait to start on season 2. The British do the best period pieces. The actors are superb and every detail reflects the times - clothing, decor, and manor. The cook looks like a cook, not a botoxed housewife. I'm in love with it all. I hope it stays that way.

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Blazer - Koopa sourced from Denise & Co. (old)

Top - Cassis (old)

Jeans - James Jeans (old)

Shoes - Steve Madden (old) 

Necklace - F 21

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelet - Stella & Dot

Sunglasses - Rayban (old)