We all do it from time to time don't we?
I'm not talking about the BIG stuff here, where people get hurt, damage done or laws broken...I'm talking about the little things.
The silly things.
The things that don't really matter.
Whether it's out of laziness, or just mischievousness, sometimes we just can't help ourselves can we?
Well, it's impossible to be perfectly behaved all of the time! 😇 ...😈
Today I'm a big cheat and loving it!
But don't worry, nothing serious...
It's just this outfit was supposed to be created entirely from my Autumn Capsule Wardrobe pieces BUT I couldn't resist doing a little swapsie.
Oh dear.
Naughty!
Can you spot it?
My 'cheat' pieces are this green bag ... oh, and the checked scarf (oops).
I know it should have been easy just to grab a bag from the capsule BUT this bag was calling my name.
"Pick ME Sam!"I couldn't resist.
They are very comfortable, versatile and plenty of fun to wear!
An eye catching pattern (👀) in black and white goes with just about everything.
They also have that satisfying swish factor.
Pulling other pieces together from the capsule was easy and effortless.
Especially these heeled brogues.
I love them.
{My husband calls them my "Nanny McPhee" shoes... cheeky!}
GET THE LOOK
CULOTTES: River Island
JUMPER: John Smedley
BAG: Osprey
SCARF: Vintage
SHOES: Clarks
CARDIGAN: Boden
NECKLACE: Tatty Devine
Now it's Over to You...
I am a huge shoe lover so it's not surprising at all!
I love that fish skellie necklace - so fun!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lynda... it's my favourite!
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A good swish factor always adds to the pleasure one feels from a favorite wardrobe item. The outfit is marvelous even down to the shoes. Thanks for sharing your experience with your capsule and for the link up.
ReplyDeleteRena
http://www.finewhateverblog.com
Thank you so much Rena, you are very kind! XXX
DeleteThese culottes are amazing! A good swish factor is always a positive. :) Great look and your green bag is perfect with it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jennie..... I knew I would never be able to stick to 4 bags! :oP XXX
DeleteIt's the necklace that's caught my eye, Samantha! It's gorgeous! Such fun! As are the trousers too :D
ReplyDeleteSuzy xx
Suzy Turner at Yogadocious
I'm always on the look out for interesting necklaces Suzy... this one remains my favourite though! XXX
DeleteI got my eye on you! Haha! I love those culottes! Thank you for hosting Samantha xx
ReplyDeletewww.vanityandmestyle.com
Hehehehhe.... can't resist a pun! XXX
DeleteMaybe that's why I wouldn't be good at the capsule wardrobe---I'd always be "cheating"!
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Jodie
www.jtouchofstyle.com
I'm terrible Jodie... 3 outfits in and I'm already straying! :oP XXX
DeleteNow THAT'S what I call a pair of trousers... they are flippin awesome, Samantha!! I'll forgive you anything of course, so you flout away when it comes to your capsule wardrobe. Especially when you pile some more pattern on more of those wide leg beauties :D
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting my lovely! Hope it goes from strength to strength!
Catherine x
http://notdressedaslamb.com
Thank you Catherine, you are always so kind.
DeleteI'm glad you like these 'fancy pants' too....I just can't get enough of them!
They seem to go with everything :o)
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Those pants are so fun! and you know i love your fun necklaces! i love the colors of camel and the green tones too. you could also wear your Eye brooch if you wanted to match to your pants ;-) i love a chunky oxford too!
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jess xx
www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
I did think about it Jess but it seemed to be lost somehow.
DeleteMaybe too many eyes are not such a good thing?
I'm so glad you like these shoes too!
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Darling outfit, head to toe. I don't consider ANY form of accessories as cheating with regard to a capsule wardrobe. Your clothing and shoes are in the capsule. You complied. Sky's the limit when it comes to scarves, bags, belts, jewelry, etc. That olive bag is divine. I just bought a forest green bag for Fall and now wonder if I must have olive green too. (Sigh - I do.) The scarf is a perfect touch with those fabulous swishy culottes.
ReplyDeleteI think you are right Kathleen!
DeleteObviously a capsule rookie mistake on my part.... I MUCH prefer the idea or limitless shoes and bags.
Oh.... and clothes too!! (Oops!) :oP
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Those culottes are fabulous! They look great with the brogues. Switching accessories isn't really cheating...just being creative ;-) Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteEmma xxx
www.style-splash.com
Creative? Yes!
DeleteThat is much better than being a big cheat.... :oP
Thank you Emma. XXX
Love your look pretty lady! I have to say that I'm always smitten with your hair cut. So so adorable! Have a beautiful week!
ReplyDeleteCarrie
astylishfit.com
Thank you so much Carrie, you are very kind! XXX
DeleteI definitely agree that it's impossible to resist the siren call of accessories! Haha. This is a great look, Samantha! The culottes are awesome and I always love seeing your fishy skeleton necklace! XXX
ReplyDeleteI'm too easily tempted Sasha!! :oP
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And that's why I've never done a capsule wardrobe....I don't like to be limited. Glad you added the bag and scarf. They are the perfect additions to the outfit.
ReplyDeleteI think I might not be a capsule person either Amy!
DeleteOnly 3 outfits in and already straying...oops. XXX
I did think you were rather ambitious/mad to be putting yourself up for a capsule wardrobe - you're a fashionista after all! Love the crazy culottes though, they're fab. Thanks for the link up x
ReplyDeleteAnna
Hahahaha...yes Anna!
DeleteAlthough we need to try things out, don't we?
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I've always read that the best diets are those that don't force you to deny the foods you love...maybe the same could be said of our fashion choices? I love that you're trying the capsule idea! I think it would definitely make my creativity work harder (and for me, maybe smarter?). I love your culottes and of course, the great necklace! Even with a capsule wardrobe, you still stand out! Thank you for the link up!
ReplyDeleteCathy V.
www.cathyvstyle.com
Absolutely Cathy! Thank you so much. XXX
DeleteLavvv this outfit! That camel jumper and oh my God I WANT THOSE PANTS SAMANTHA.
ReplyDeleteAlso, Nanny McPhee shoes? Aside from me totally wanting those shoes for myself, I happen to think Nanny McPhee is AWESOME so I don't mind agreeing with your husband on that one! Although, perhaps he meant the shoes are "men-repellers" but style lovers like us are known to love "men-repelling" items anyway right?
I first learned about capsule wardrobe-ing from this blog called UnFancy, but the blogger is such a minimalist - totally unlike you, Samantha! (I can see Anna and others commenting about it above, hahaha!) I must say I was interested to see how you get on with it.
I absolutely commend you for giving the idea a try, and even though you've strayed I still think you're doing great job - MUCH better than if I ever were to give it a go myself! I mean, aside from the "cheat" items, you already have a stellar outfit on, Samantha.
Can't wait to see what you come up with next with your capsule!
xo, Liyana | Affordorable
Thank you Liyana. I find the minimalist look really chic and stylish... but it's definitely not my style!! :oD
DeleteThank yo for your kind words.
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'An eye catching pattern in black and white goes with just about everything' mwahahah, you made me laugh and agree totally! indeed!
ReplyDeletethose lovely culottes and the cute brogues are fabulous pieces!
That capsule challenge is something very interesting and inspiring!
besos