Sunday Skates

Happy Sunday everyone! Have finally hung up my jeans and switched to tailored trousers for the rest of the season; this Zara pair are my favourite, super comfy with the elastic waistband and the perfect length too! Hope you're all enjoying the sun! Black crepe top by Zara Studio, grey tailored trousers by Zara TRF, bag and shoes by Celine.

THE EDGE

...otherwise known as the new hunk of love in my life. Took a step away from the LBB (little black bag) for once as this caramelly tan was just too dreamy looking to say no to.

THE OLD FLATS

I succumbed to the Birkenstock! The anti-fashion, old-school shoe has truly made its way into AW13 trends - notably British Vogue's September issue (remember the Miranda Kerr editorial with the effortless styling of coats and the shoes in question?) Well, that was enough to make me order my very first pair (post Primary school anyway) and work them into my wardrobe for the transeasonal period we're in right now! The truth is, yeah they're kind of ugly, but when have creepers or flatforms ever been pretty either? I'm all for the new (old) flats! What do you guys think? Will you be trying them this season or avoiding them like the plague?

I'm wearing a Joseph sweater, Topshop Boutique silk trousers and Birkenstocks. 

SUNDAY STUDS

It's a Bank Holiday weekend here in England, which means bye-bye work flats and hello pearly-queen Isabel Marant heels! I scored these in the Barney's New York final sale, having had my eye on them  since they hit the runway for SS13. I loved the Carol wooden heels too but these closed-toe Clemence pumps won in the end! What do guys think? Are studded accessories making their way into your wardrobe too?

My black wash effect jeans are from Zara, the silk oversized sweater is from Whistles, the black clutch is Céline and the heels are Isabel Marant.

THE SWEATSHIRT THREE WAYS

You may have noticed my obsession with grey sweaters; lets discuss. a) They are unarguarbly comfortable and toasty. b) They tone down a look when any scary busy print of the trend variety is involved. c) You can pretty much wear it with anything, and take it from the day into the night, with little changing or accessorising involved.

I've picked this Topman 'NYC' sweater (see my previous post) as an example to show you how to team it with a number of pieces, but also to encourage you to raid your boyfriends wardrobe and see just how well certain pieces can work. I can confirm this originally did not go down too well; "No really please, that's my favourite sweatshirt", to eventually, "Ok it does look better on you". 

Success! Let's look further. See all the looks after the jump.

Look 1: Motif sweater and Ripped jeans sounds like it could be disastrously untidy, but add statement heels and it immediately makes it work-appropriate.
Wearing Zara Ripped Jeans (get similar here), Isabel Marant Heels, Proenza Schouler Bag.

Look 2: Sweater and Skort (an amusing new word invented by Zara that apparently is the answer to when shorts look like skirts). Break up wearing light colours together by adding black accessories; these cut out shoes are the answer to everything! I'd team them with Look 1 too.
Wearing Zara White Skort, Alexander Wang Liya Pumps, Celine Box Bag.

Look 3: The most realistic and weather-appropriate outfit for right now; jeans beanie and sneakers. Because lets face it, its freezing outside and this whole 'off-duty' everyday look will keep you toasty warm, guaranteed.
Wearing Topshop Grey Leigh Jeans, Isabel Marant Bekket Sneakers, Celine Luggage Tote, Cos Cashmere Beanie

Which look would you most likely wear the most? You can follow me at @thecovetcase for more pics too!