Cherry Blossoms

 

Outfit //  Blouse - Mango  //  Pashli Bag - Phillip Lim  //  Oversized blazer - Similar  // Heart Necklace - Similar
Pumps - Similar  //  Watch - Marc Jacobs  // Fairfax sunglasses - Elizabeth & James

I spoke too soon about the weather. I should have known better. You wouldn't think it. but these photos were taken in the rare bit of sunshine we've had this week. Basically, since I posted about how spring was finally here, we've had almost nothing but grey skies and rain. Brilliant! Sorry people of Korea, I guess I jinxed it.

Still, I'm staying positive and trying to channel the spring feeling in my outfits. I took a little inspiration from the beautiful pale pink cherry blossoms for this outfit. This was the first outing of my new Mango blouse, I love the pretty Guipure lace detail and it's even long enough to cover my bum (something I like with jeans, but sadly don't get from many blouses being quite a tall person). I wore it with an oversized boyfriend blazer and skinny jeans.

Do you reckon I jinxed the weather? If I say I'm really excited to wear my red Hunters at the weekend do you think the sun will shine? Actually, wearing wellies or having sunshine...it's a win win situation for me ;)

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Spring Haul: Wardrobe Re-style

Cherry blossoms below my apartment. 

Spring has finally sprung here and I've been turning my wardrobe upside down trying to put together outfits suitable for the suddenly warm weather. Of course, even though I have more than enough clothing, somehow I feel like I have nothing to wear, it's all old! I'm sure you've all stood and looked at your wardrobe and thought that at least once or twice right?!

If you saw the room that has become my walk-in closet you'd know I really don't need to go out and start buying a whole new spring wardrobe though. I decided to go out and pick up just a couple of new items to try and shake the idea of doing just that. The aim being to re-invigorate what I already have instead. Sometimes I find that just by getting a few new things I suddenly have so many more options incorporating older clothes.

Since Zara always has a habit of sucking my bank balance dry and is 20-30% more expensive here in Korea (talk about adding insult to injury!), I made a pact with myself not to go near it. Instead I headed to H&M and Forever 21, both much more wallet friendly. Turns out there's a fair amount of stuff I liked in there too...surprise, surprise!! I managed to exercise a little restraint though, a pretty amazing feat for me!

Here's the items I decided could re-invigorate my wardrobe for spring:

Cream Dipped High Low Hem Dress - F21. This is my favourite buy, I'm sure it'll become my 'go to' summer dress.
It'll work for evening or dressed down with sandals and tan accessories for a summer day.

Black Short Flared Skirt - H&M. A basic staple that'll work with so many tops and jackets, again day or night.
Big floppy hat - Forever 21. These babies add glamour and style to just about any outfit.

Purple and Blue Floral Skirt - H&M. Bright, summery and a very cute option for day with sandals or dressed up with some wedges for a summer evening out.

Accessories can absolutely make or break any outfit so of course I had to pick up a few new options.
Turquoise Headband, spiked bracelet and gold bangles - F21. Long tassled necklace - H&M.

These few additions have really helped to refresh my wardrobe and the way I'm looking at it. I feel like I can combine the new items with older pieces to make lots of brand new outfits now!