Monday, 18 January 2016

BODEN, BOOTS & BEAUTIFUL COFFEE

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So, it looks like the weather gods - they're totally, totally a thing right? - took note of everyone moaning that it was sunny and mild at Christmas because my god has it got extremely cold in the UK over the last couple of days*. Gone are the days of wearing skirts without tights, tee's without a faux fur waistcoat over the top and open toed sandals; and in comes the laying in bed in pyjamas all day with fluffy socks, Netflix, hot chocolate and chill all the layers, Primark's super cosy tights and boots, boots and more boots.

*P.S I'm aware that I opened this post discussing the weather. This is not an awkward first date, promise.

So alongside all the layers/anything keeping you cosy as fuck AF, a steaming hot coffee on the go is also pretty darn essential. AMIRIGHT? I think I'm right...

So off I headed down the road - actually to the library but that sounds less glamorous and Babe'in doesn't it - for a stroll and coffee stop in my brand new Boden skirt and River Island boots. Both of which haven't left my butt/feet since I got them.
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canada water  elle next door
canada water  elle next door
canada water  elle next door
BODEN CAMBRIDGE SKIRT
BODEN CAMBRIDGE SKIRT
BODEN CAMBRIDGE SKIRT
BODEN CAMBRIDGE SKIRT
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So this skirt... it's pretty bloody dreamy if I do say so myself. The Boden Women's Cambridge skirt in Steel blue is just the most beautifully well made, ridiculously chic skirt. With it's extremely flattering fitted A-line shape (and the fact that it comes in 6 different colours) it really is perfect for everyone. An absolute babe of a skirt and one that I know I will wear to death all winter long. I'm also very excited to wear this sans tights in the summer, with a cute little tee and sandals. (Can you tell I'm done with winter already?).
POINTED LACE UP LEATHER SUEDE BOOTS
POINTED LACE UP LEATHER SUEDE BOOTS
POINTED LACE UP LEATHER SUEDE BOOTS
You know that really frickin annoying thing when you buy something and then see it in the sale for nearly half the price weeks later? Yep, that's exactly what happened with these boots. Although I have to say, I almost don't care because I genuinely love them that much and am just so happy to have them in my life. These stunning River Island Black leather pointed lace up boots have become such a go-to in my wardrobe that I actually chucked out quite a lot of old shoes because these just come before everything. Super simple but the mix of leather, suede and laces make them look so chic and sophisticated. I'm going to move on to the coffee now before this entire post turns into a shrine to these boots.

Time for all the caffeine goodness from the ridiculously cute coffee van that is Mouse Tail.
mouse tail coffee
mouse tail coffee
mouse tail coffee
mouse tail coffee
Pretty skirts, fierce as f*ck AF boots and coffee fangirling over, this brings me to the end of this post. I have to say, this was one pretty bloomin' tough shoot. The weather - oh here she goes, bore of the century discussing the weather again - was extremely icy and girlfriend was absolutely freezing her non-existent tits nips off but hopefully I didn't look too much of a frozen, wooden trunk of a person.

I'd love to know what you thought of the outfit, if you have any tips for shooting in the winter and your favourite coffee shops in London? I always love to hear your thoughts :)

As always, thanks so much for reading!

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  1. That skirt is absolutely dreamy! I love the colour and I can just imagine how amazing it'll look in summer too. It's s lovely length as well and looks lovely with all black! The boots are just amazing and hats off to you for being able to walk in them, I would definitely fail at that!
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    1. Ahh thank you lovely, so pleased you liked it too. Haha oh trust me, they're definitely easier to walk in than they look!

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  2. You are looking so beautiful in this style, nice photos!
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    1. Thanks so much Baca, that's so kind of you!

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  3. Its layering weather here too, plus how pretty u look in that blue skirt.
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    1. Ah thank you hun, so pleased you like it!

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  4. I feel you on the weather front! I freeze my ass off every morning! These River Island boots are stunning! Love the details, they look so fierce!

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    1. Haha so with you girl, sick of this cold already!

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  5. Those boots are so cute! I'd end up slipping all over the ice in them, haha.
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    1. Haha luckily it's not too snowy/icy here but they're actually so much more comfortable than I thought they'd be!

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  6. Those River Island Black leather pointed lace up boots are absolutely stunning!! Also Mouse Tail is so worth fangirling over such good coffee.

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    1. Ah thank you lovely, so pleased you like them. Isn't mouse tail amazing, love the coffee!

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  7. Those boots are luscious. I would wear them everywhere too (although I'd probably be limping - I have awkward feet haha!!) I feel your pain on the whole freezing ass off thing... I keep thinking it's warmer than it is and not taking my coat with me. Regrets.

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    1. Haha they're actually so comfortable, I'm so happy with them (walking in heels is not easy for me!) Ah it's so blimmin cold isn't it, damn weather!

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  8. Those shoes are absolutely gorge, Ellie, though those half price weeks later really suck, don't they? I hope the weather doesn't get too terribly over there! I've been sweating my pants off over here!

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    1. So jealous of your weather girl, can we swap now please? ;) Argh they suck so much, but I do love them though!

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  9. This is such a great outfit, I love love love the blue skirt ♥

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    1. Ah thanks so much hun, so pleased you liked it!

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  10. I love your coat and boots - a totally fierce AF outfit!


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  11. This skirt looks lovely on you! And boy it so so so cold in london now isn't it, I've been wearing my parka jacket all day and have no intentions of taking it off! xx

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    1. Thanks so much lovely, it's bloody freezing isn't it. I have struggled haha!

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  12. That skirt is a gorgeous colour! And THOSE BOOTS. Holy beaut. Although I'm getting nervous just looking at them! I couldn't walk in them without falling over as soon as I took the first step!

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    1. Haha everyone keeps saying that but I promise they're so comfortable and easy to walk in!

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  13. amazing post, love the photos! .x

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    1. Thank you Faye, so pleased you like them!

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  14. You look fabulous! Taking photos in the winter is so unpleasant lol. I also feel your pain about those boots going on sale a couple of weeks later, I hate that!

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    1. Isn't it horrible hun, so pleased you like the photo's though!

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  15. such lovely photos, the boots are awesome and the skirt looks great on you!

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  16. I'd be freezing and wouldn't able to pose when it is freezing outside, so you made a good job, your photos are beautiful as always! I hate it when something goes on sale after I pay the full price, but if I wear it frequently I try not to care like you do. A-line skirt and the colour of it is so pretty! xx

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    1. Ah thank you hun, I am struggling in this weather! Exactly, I adore them so try not to think about it, but it is so annoying isn't it!

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  17. Looking stunning as ever Elle! Those shoes are everything :)

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    1. Ah thank you so much hun, so kind of you!

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  18. Love this post! The skirt is so sweet and you're rocking those boots! Great job in the cold, you don't look it. The coat is amazing too!

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    1. Ah thanks so much hun, I definitely felt cold :)

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  19. Wow these photos are amazing! I love your boots - they're so cute! xx

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  20. Your skirt is so cute! I love it with the black
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  21. That skirt looks great and it gives a whole meaning on black look.
    Love it my dear

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    1. Thank you Zarrah, pleased you like it!

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  22. Those boots are so elegant and I love the colour of your skirt!

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  23. Gorgeous outfit Elle - you look stunning as always! Love love love the boots. I recently did my first outfit of the day post and felt like such a knob having pictures taken of me (and that was in my own garden!) I definitely need to work on looking as suave as you do :) x

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    1. Ahh thank you so much lovely, so pleased you liked it! Haha it's so awkward at first isn't, definitely not my fave thing in the world!

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  24. Gorgeous outfit Elle - you look stunning as always! Love love love the boots. I recently did my first outfit of the day post and felt like such a knob having pictures taken of me (and that was in my own garden!) I definitely need to work on looking as suave as you do :) x

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  26. You rock in those shoes, with combo with your chic faux fur coat this outfit is brilliant, well done, my dear friend :)

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  27. Those shoes look AMAZING Elle! Can't wait to shoot some outfit photos for you <3

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  28. Really lovely outfit! I need to get myself some more skirts! Although it's soooo cold recently I want to stay inside! :) xx

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  29. What a wonderful winter outfit! That skirt is so chic, absolutely love the color!
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