Finery’s burgundy skirt

Posted on February 3, 2016 by stylepointofview

There used to be a time when, come January, the sales started. For two very long months there was NOTHING, nothing interesting around. Which was bad, one couldn’t buy anything new and exciting. On the other hand, it was a time one could save money for the Spring arrivals. Things are different now. The sales don’t last very long, there are already plenty of sites which have new stimulating arrivals. And I am not talking clothes one cannot wear yet because they are too light and summery….Which is nice. Well, yes, nice, but expensive!!!!! Anyhow, all this rambling because I have seen a skirt, a gorgeous burgundy skirt:

Finery Belshaw Fold A Line Skirt in burgundy

Here

I love the colour match too, hate the shoes though…

The slip dress over shirt/top (trend)

Posted on January 30, 2016 by stylepointofview

How do you feel about this slip dress on shirt/long sleeve top trend? I am not hundred per cent sure… but I am kind of drawn by it. If anything because I have had a lovely slip (plain black silk thing) in my wardrobe for years and haven’t used it for almost as long, I lack the formal occasion to wear it on its own…I also have a cheaper grey velvet one…I still like them both and can’t bring myself to get rid of them!

This is what the runway for Spring 2016 has shown:

Now, this is certainly not your average, everyday use of it, I grant it, but, if one were to find/have (don’t we all?) something a little more subtle… something like this for example: