Outfit: Red lace in casual mode
Hello again Refashioners!
I am sure you remember this red skirt from a few weeks ago. This started out as a plain Country Casuals red straight skirt in 100% wool.
I took it in at the back and added lace trim in a similar colour to jazz it up a bit as part of the lace trend that’s everywhere this season.
I wanted to report back that I have been wearing this skirt a lot since it debuted here a few weeks back. Today I want to share a more casual look with you.
I’m in my winter uniform of thick oversized jumper, tight pencil skirt and tights to block out the cold.
This grey jumper is a man’s small, purchased at the Hospices of Hope Charity Shop in Orpington for £2.95. Bargain! It is 100% lambswool. I think the original wearer had washed the jumper on too hot a setting as it’s fairly matted, then on finding the sweater had shrunk significantly, sent it to the charity shop. The neck is really small – fine on me but might not be for a bigger person. The matted wool is really, really warm. I love it – it’s a favourite piece already and will be getting a lot of wear this autumn.
Under my sweater I’ve picked out a navy and white T-shirt. I identified this one as being a dead ringer for the now-famous Burberry heart print shirt that is getting a lot of attention. This was £3.50 from the Save the Children shop in Orpington (bought on the same trip as the grey sweater!). The only adjustment I made was to cut out the label as that was really scratchy on my neck.
These pieces were combined with dove grey brogues (seen here also) for a daytime look that suits our rather unpredictable autumn weather here in the UK.
The photographs were taken at Alnwick Castle in Northumberland. This castle doubles as Hogwarts in the first Harry Potter movie, during the broomstick lesson. In the grounds they had broomstick lessons for children going on and you could borrow a broomstick to play with – many were jumping in the air and having their parents press the camera button at exactly the right moment so it looked like they were flying. Sadly this pencil skirt did not prove to be broomstick-compatible!
Enjoying a half of Holy Island Ale at the Ship Inn on Lindisfarne. Cheers!
Charity Shop Chic 
That castle is stunning isn’t it – what a great idea for a ‘flying’ action shot!
Love that you’ve matched your nails to your skirt – very smooth! ;)
Looks fab dressed up or down, a definite wardrobe staple! :)
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Thanks for the comment, Helen! I wanted to do a broomstick flying picture SO BADLY but unfortunately the outfit just wasn’t co-operating… next time!
Oh dear :( Well you’ll have to go back in some less restricting clothing… or we could have a go at green screening you. Though I reckon the change of outfit would be much more straight forward!
I’ll have to make a Harry Potter themed outfit and try again!
Well I for one can’t wait to see that! :o)
Ha, stay tuned!
Gorgeous red colour and it looks lovelier with lace. Where did you get your Oxfords? :-)
Thank you Agy! They are from Tophshop but they are a few years old (aka ‘Wardrobe Staple’). I bought a similar patent black pair in Clarks recently and they are fantastic. Hope that helps!
Fabulous outfit Sally! I’m feeling inspired to get my sewing machine out!
Thank you! :) You should do it, it’s really fun!
The skirt is great, I loved the lace application.
I was admiring your shoes as well, I recently got a patent pair in clarks but in the oxblood colour.
Snap! I just bought the same Clarks brogues in black patent leather, they are gorgeous.
Thanks for commenting :)
Love it. Seriously feel compelled to go thrift shopping after every one of your posts.
Thank you for reading! And yes, get yourself down to the thrift store!