blazer: Topshop, shirt: (c/o) Next, shorts: H&M, shoes: ALDO, cuff: Warehouse
I was really excited when Next asked me to be a part of their style challenge, pitting 10 British bloggers against 10 of Aussie’s finest to style one Next item in a way that best represents their own style and their national heritage. It’s not something I really stop and think about when putting together an outfit, but British style definitely influences the way I dress. When I think about modern British style icons – Alexa Chung, Kate Moss, Sienna Miller – I always think of a cool, grungy vibe with a streak of girly preppiness. For me, that’s British style, and it’s a style I’m proud to share.
The Next piece I picked was this really versatile zip shirt. I loved its oversized shape and zip detail, and thought it was a great piece to work a British style outfit around, especially with the popularity of the back-to-school trend. I tucked the shirt into faux leather shorts for a twist on a classic school outfit and to give a smart, preppy silhouette. The socks and sandals combination also reminds me of school for some reason, and I love the metallic material of the socks against the canvas heels. For some colour and structure, I finished the outfit with added a mustard yellow Topshop blazer I scored in the January sales for £20. To make sure the whole outfit wasn’t too preppy and keep that British edge, I finished the whole thing off with messy hair, a mix of bracelets and bright blue nails with cool pirate-themed tattoos.
How do you rock British style?
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Thanks Amanda!
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Thank you Isabela! 🙂
love love the blouse! the zip details are awesome!
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annette
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It’s an amazing shirt, so versatile and the zips give it some edge 🙂
Great pictures! I love it!
Thanks!
beyond obsessed with this. so so beautiful. thanks for sharing, love. I hope you had a fabulous weekend. If you get a sec, I’d love to hear what you think of my latest outfit post. xo
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Thanks Anna!
oh my i just found your blog and i am sooo in love ! it is just gorgeous – you are gorgeous! I love these photos and your location !
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chloé
Thank you Chloe! But really – the location? That’s just my street! It’d be nicer not to have cars in the pictures!
Loving your look. The shorts look great on you, and your nails are cool too
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Thanks Daisymay 🙂
such a stunning stunning look 🙂 your nails also look amazing… Loving your blog so much
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Thanks Fabliha, so nice to hear!
Omg perfect outfit! And you’re BEAUTIFUL!
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Ev
Thank you Ev! Callum’s just a very good photographer 😉
Hey, just love this outfit. Am surprised the shirt is from Next, it looks far more expensive than that but I guess that’s down to the way you’ve styled it:) Bristish style for me is putting a little edge into each outfit. I like to think Brits are known for being quirky and edgy 🙂
You’re so right! And the shirt is great, it’s a really nice fabric and it is surprisingly good quality for the price 🙂
This look is awesome! I love those shorts!
Thanks! They were so cheap from H&M 🙂
you look fabulous.. wishing you the best of luck! may the most stylish girl win .. and you have it! ..well, have to say I’m a big Kate Moss fan, she embodies my ‘Rock & Classic’ looks which I love! xo
Omg you are such a stunner! and I love your style! xx
Lalaine
This is such a beautiful set of photos. Great lighting. Cute outfit 🙂
tThanks so much Lalaine and Mawes! Glad you like it!
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Hi girls! Thanks! Had a look at your blog, you two are too cute 🙂 x
Those shoes are SO CUTE! 🙂
Where are the socks from?
x X
Thanks for your comment Erika! The socks are Marks and Spencer I think, of all places! But they don’t have a label on and I’ve had them for years so I can’t be sure …
Wow your outfit is so lovely! I LOVE the whole look:) Xx
Thanks Nikki! 🙂
Lush outfit! I am loving the chunky platforms soooo much. I am so glad I stumbled across your wonderful blog!
xo katrina
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Thanks Katrina! I’m obsessed with chunky platforms at the moment 😉
I love your outfits and photos here!! My god those shoes :)!
xx
Thanks Shyla! They’re pretty huh but the platform makes them ok to walk in 😉
Wow! You look amazing. X
Thanks Dniella!
Hey Natasha,
Thanks for your comment. Love your pics and love how we both had a school theme going! Big congratulations on making it through as the UK finalist. Good luck with beating the Aussies!
susie x
Thanks so much Susie 🙂 x
perfect look and i love your attention to details eg shimmery socks etc. 🙂
how do you get invited to these sort of challenges / events? do you apply? xo
Hi there, thanks for your comment! I get emails through about these sorts of things 🙂
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