Workwear with a Twist - Part 2

Ok, I admit, most of us don't have the budget for the kinda stuff in my last post. So here we have the next band down, under £100.

Luckily there are many retro/repro companies out there where you can find some really nice, smart clothing that's perfect for the office.

But of course there's still plenty on the high street, stores such as Monsoon and and John Lewis should certainly not be overlooked.

As usual, click the pics for the links.
Warehouse, Origami Jacket, £75
Jesiré, Geometric rose print trench coat dress, reduced to £77

Coast, Amaya shift dress, reduced to £75

Ted Baker, Bias Check dress, reduced to £70Coast, Nouveau silk dress, reduced to £55
Oasis, Animal stripe tunic dress, £45Monsoon, Elizabeth trench mac, £80Monsoon, Bardot black top, £26Monsoon, Carrington Dress, £65Vivienne Westwood for Melissa Ultragirl, bow shoes, £70
Deadly is the Female, Courtney Jacket, £85

Bettie Page Clothing, 'Bettie Page dress', £99

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Work Wear with a Twist - Part 1

For the next few posts I'll be tackling workwear with a twist. As with most aspects of life, a splash of colour is generally the best way to make yourself stand out from the crowd. Though this can of course be kinda tricky when you've got fussity office managers breathing down your neck. Though if there's too much breathing I would recommend a chat with HR.

I digress. Plaids and pastels always work, or if you still need to stay ultra-conservative, a bright coat which can be removed if anyone deems it too fruity.

Edgy, asymmetric tailoring also provides interest but tends to stay well in the confines of the office.

I'll begin my foray into office wear with the somewhat indulgent end of the market, including pieces by Diane von Furstenberg, Vivienne Westwood and Stella McCartney. As always, click the images for the link to the shop.

Black Halo 3/4 Slv Jackie O Dress in Plaid £395 , Chloé Shantung silk dress £780, Moschino Cheap and Chic Vichy Patchwork dress £569


Diane Von Furstenberg Capela dress £318, Weekend by MaxMara check dress £215, Oscar De La Renta tweed panel dress £1,350.

Vivienne Westwood asymmetric gathered skirt suit £585, Bess velvet studded cape £980, Vivienne Westwood black wool asymmetric suit £575

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First post, the post that hurts the most

I know, I know, it's ridiculously pretentious. But I've started a fashion/pretty things blog.

But I see so many beautiful things on the internet that I feel it's my duty to inform you all of this.

So here we go, I'm going to start off with a tribute to the inspiration behind this blog, Haute Macabre, a grown-up goth fashion blog.

Office Shoes: Chester Side Stud knee boot. £80

Iron Fist Digi Skulls high heels. £50

Office Shoes: Winning it All wedge was £80 now £30

Also, pretty much anything from the All Saints current line gets a big, steampunk-esque, brassy thumbs up.

That's it for now...I'll post again soon.

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