True Blue

I saw this skirt in H&M a few weeks back and I loved the shape of it and the fabric. It's a cotton linen mix, has pockets and is the most wonderful bright summer blue. It reminded me of the kind of skirt which you would find in Toast but five times cheaper. I bought it :o)

H&M Cotton Linen Skirt

And then whilst browsing the Mango site the other day, this little blouse which I've had my eye on for some time finally went in the sale. I bought that too :o)

Mango Embroidered Openwork Blouse

The top is a lovely over dyed blue cotton with nice cutwork details. If you're brave or brazen, just a good bra underneath will suffice but if not and you're modest and nesh - a little cami/vest top would do just nicely. Besides which, if you raise your arms up, your belly will be saying "hello world".

I thought it might be fun to try the top with the blue skirt for a real true blue look. It might work wonderfully, then again, it might not, either way, I lose nothing as they are good standalone items - the top would be fab with a pair of white denim shorts to offset the blue, the skirt actually looks lovely with a pale blue shirt tucked in. But it doesn't hurt to experiment a little. So I did and together I think it has a whiff of Anthropologie about it.

Mango blouse, H&M Skirt, Primark Sandals

So, it's not one of my usual looks - it's quite girly for me but sometimes you have to experiment a little. 

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Last Note :

• I'm normally a size 10 but sized up to a 12 in the skirt as the waistband felt a little snug #whoateallthepies

• The skirt keeps selling out online but they seem to restock. There seemed to be plenty in store though which is where I found mine.

• The blouse is a size 10 / medium in Mango sizing and fits me comfortably and true to size. 

• I have to say when the top arrived along with two other tops, it looked like the most least likely thing I would be keeping. It looked rather huge and shapeless - don't give up at that point. Pop it on, arrange a little, sort out the neckline and it should all fall in to place lovely. The other two tops which I had high hopes for - I'm returning.