Tuesday, 8 November 2011

a medley of monochrome




Shirt: H&M  Blazer: H&M
Leggings: Topshop  Cardigan: River Island
Lipstick: Mac Russian Red

You will rarely catch me wearing black. I am a magpie to colourful clothes, especially during these dull dreary winter months. Monochrome however is another tale. I love a monochrome palette; so simple, chic and easy to wear. AW11 trends sees the stores studded with dalmatian and dog-tooth prints, as well as block patterns of black and white. I think these hues are really flattering and I love wearing a bright red lip as an playful juxtaposition to the outfit.

The blazer and the shirt are both quite recent purchases from H&M. I had been after a boyfriend-style blazer for a while and my search was finally satiated after a quick visit to H&M on my lunch break. The shirt is a lovely silky material and is just long enough to uphold my modesty when wearing leggings. And it has pockets - what more could you ask for!

The oversized chunky cardigan from River Island was an item recently sent to me to feature. I love the patchwork pockets, and the soft grey tones against the cream. It is so big and snug, it is the perfect cardigan to wrap yourself up in whilst sipping hot chocolate and dreaming of a warmer times.
If you fancy winning River Island's new AW collection, the Style Tribe range, which includes this cardigan, then simply play their Facebook game here. Find the nine hidden items and you will be entered into the competition. Good luck.

Have you immersed yourself in monochrome this season?
x

41 comments:

Ele said...

Love this look! Your hair and lipstick are gorgeous x

Kirsty said...

Really love a red lip with black n white outfit - so classic. Also, hot cardi!

x

Dragon Mommy said...

Wow, the red lips with the black and white look fab! Lovely outfits.

Holli x
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Anonymous said...

Love the cardigan and the blouse and that lipstick is lovely on you!x

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Unknown said...

Love the shirt blazer combo, looks really clean and elegant. There's maybe even a hint of Madonna going on.

Emma said...

I love this look, the cardigan looks so cosy! x

Claire said...

My fave look is deff with the blazer! Lovin the contrasrt between the white&black minimal clothing and then the bold lips xx

taffetaramblings said...

love this outfit, so chic - your hair is lovely!x

Anonymous said...

I absolutely love black and white outfits xx

VIPXO said...

Oh Milly! This has got to be my new favourite outfit of yours. You look incredible!

Victoria - VIPXO - http://www.vipxo.co.uk

Ess-Jay24 said...

You look fab, i need to go visit H&M! :)
xx

a said...

I really like the cardigan it looks so warm and snuggly. Love your hair and lipstick in the last picture looks lovely X

Jade said...

cardigan is fantastic! may have to pay a visit to River Island..
good outfit x

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Laura's Bible said...

What an amazing red lipstick you are pulling off ! Love the top as well :D

L&S said...

That's another trip to H&M in order again lol. Loving the cardigan too x

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Jenn A. said...

All great outfits. And Russian Red looks lovely on you!

Emily said...

I love your top so much! It is gorgeous and exactly what i was looking for :) xx

Fi Frambooo said...

H&M are so great for this type of look, it looks so sophisticated and yet quite relaxed at the same time. I love the gold turn up sleeves too, great to get a bit of gold in there somewhere! You look gorgeous :)

xo fifi

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Unknown said...

love your blouse and the second look!
Love Lois xxx

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Zoe said...

Love this outfit, especially with the cardigan!

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xo

Steph & The Spaniels said...

ADORE the cardie, ADORE the shirt :)
Love it!
I have come out of my black looks a lot recently, I think some part of it wil always look smart but at the same time it's a bit boring when there are so many gorgeous colours & patterns out there.
I love that you're wearing your hair curly so much, so pretty xx

Sadie said...

I love the monochrome look, your hair looks really nice too :) xx

Felicity said...

I'm so into monochrome at the moment, I love that cardigan x

monika said...

i love that shirt, and the cardigan is gorgeous! your hair is so pretty. xx

x-Makeup-Meoww-x said...

love the cardigan and your hair, wow so pretty!.
-x

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jennifer said...

loving the monochrome look! really sets your hair off aswell, looking fab!
xxx

Holly said...

I have this shirt and love it, love the cardi!! xx

Lauren said...

The blazer and shirt are indeed chic and cool. Your red lip sets off the outdits perfectly.

I wanted to say that I really appreciate your regular, interesting, quality posts. Congratulations again on your achievements with the Cosmo awards.

All the best for continued success.
Lauren

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VictoriasProcrastinationProject said...

Love that lippy and of course the monochrome looks great x

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Corrie♥ said...

Lovely looks Millie :) you look gorgeous as per! X

natalie xoxx said...

love these looks especially the cardigan and red lipstick and you have amazing hair x

Sd said...

i have the same shirt:-D



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Lily said...

The RI cardigan is gorgeous! :)

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Petite Side Of Style said...

I want that jumper.

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Lizaboo said...

These outfits are mega chic, got to love monochrome! Loving what you have done with your hair! loves devine xx :o)

giltyxx said...

wow..these are lovely and ur stunning as always :-) ...im finding im big into the black and white/cream look lately..so timeless.. xo

A + D said...

Hey, now following. My sister and I love your blog. BTW you're gorgeous!

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Kirsten Read said...

I love that shirt! x

Mademoiselle Lala said...

It just proves that monochrome CAN be fun! X

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Amie said...

Hey Milly,
I love your blog, you may like mine too.
love
Amie & Orla xx
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MissMathful said...

you look amazing, love the lipstick, love the pic at the bottom on the right :D

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