Friday 18 April 2014

The art of a pencil skirt



There is just something so simple and classically chic about a well fitted pencil skirt.
The right fit can disguise sadle bags, a food baby and a multitude of sins, which is beyond useful after an ill-advised trip to nandos.
Unto today's post........


Whatever size you are, I believe a black pencil skirt should be a staple in you wardrobe.
Whether it's £9.99 from H&M or £30 from Zara a simple black pencil skirt should be part of your collection of staple items.
It can be dressed up with accessories and heels or dressed down with a loose fitting tee and some converse. (You probably won't catch me in the former as I run the risk of looking like Donald Duck in trainers. 


Earrings: Dorothy Perkins, 


For this outfit I paired my pencil skirt with a pink top and chose different shades of pink accessories so as not to look like a walking barbie disaster. 
It's easy to wear a single colour but avoid the risk of looking monotonous by wearing different shades. 




Blazer: Zara, Top: random shop, Skirt: Asos, Shoes: New Look, Bag: St Johns Liverpool




One final tip I want to leave you with is the important of lipstick.
I for one prepare simple makeup, I'm not one for eyeshadow unless it's neutral (blame my inability to produce a smoky eye with out looking like I've gone a few rounds with Mohammed Ali).
I don't wear lashes (just don't trust myself) and I developed a blusher addiction so stopped using it.
Lipstick can transform a simple make up look into a show stopping affair. 
A bold red lip (try diva by mac or revlon) add an air of mystery without looking to overdone or overwhelming.

Wish you a wonderful week 
Until Next Time
xoxo