Blazing a Velvet Trail

Hello dollfaces! Last week I promised you all I had a Velvet Blazer hidden away in a wardrobe that I wanted to show off to you all, I...

Hello dollfaces!

 Last week I promised you all I had a Velvet Blazer hidden away in a wardrobe that I wanted to show off to you all, I'm a woman of my word so here it is! It is a deep black affair with the most gorgeous drape pocket detail going on!

 I've spoken about my hatred of the sales before, full of dross that is either unsellable or the wrong size for me, and of course the bargain-crazed shoppers using their elbows to unscrupulously gain an advantage in the race to grab the one golden nugget hidden within piles upon piles upon racks upon racks of tat.

 So here's the confession: I bought this in a sale! It was £50 reduced down to £15. Bonus! I couldn't believe my luck, they had it in my size! I took it home and it's been squirrelled away in my wardrobe ever since...

 For it's debut performance I paired it with an oversized burgundy blouse tucked into a mesh wrapped skirt.
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I look evil.

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Velvet Drape Pocket Blazer - River Island
Mesh Wrap Skirt - Topshop (last season)
Burgundy Oversized Blouse - Hearts & Bows @ ARK
Purple Stone Ring - Freedom @ Topshop

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In other news I received my set of Macro Lenses for the SLR, that means I can start getting back into Face of the Days and product reviews... Watch this space ;)

Lima is a Northern girl who chose life. Fashion and Makeup to her are just a little bit of fun, because life is already way too serious as it is. She's all about colour, because colour breaks down barriers, opens up the mind to new possibilities and makes everything feel a bit brighter.

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13 comments

  1. Celia23 October 2011 at 21:29

    You've reminded me...I have a black velvet blazer lurking in my wardrobe - similar impulse buy that's been stuck unworn since! I will have to pull it out - yours looks lovely :) x

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  2. Sophie23 October 2011 at 22:25

    i LOVE the skirt, and the ring omg i love it all :) you look stunning as per! hope you're all good gorgeous, and have a check of the zara perfume, you might find its a bit different obvs cos you're used to the real deal but if you look at this blogpost she agrees and she has both! xxx http://darlinghearts.blogspot.com/2010/07/chanel-chance-zara-dupe.html

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  3. Michelle Loreto23 October 2011 at 22:31

    Your Topshop ring is almost exactly what I hope my engagement ring will look like, hahahaha. Lovely velvet blazer, too!

    x Michelle | thefeatherden.net

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  4. Gosia24 October 2011 at 00:42

    You have a great style, really like your blog!

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  5. Jamilla Camel24 October 2011 at 05:39

    I love black velvet! Great skirt!

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  6. Kaleido Mind24 October 2011 at 08:26

    the velvet adds a great regal touch:)

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  7. mollyvogue24 October 2011 at 13:07

    I'm exactly like you! I hate sales, one reason is because I never find anything, and the second reason is because I'm jealous of the people who do!!

    mollyvogue.blogspot.com

    xx

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  8. Heather Davern Makeup24 October 2011 at 14:50

    Great sale find! It's gorgeous and I really love that blouse too x

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  9. Marie a la Mode24 October 2011 at 17:03

    You look gorgeous! I Love the blazer, skirt and ring, everything!

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  10. Style Snapper Amy25 October 2011 at 02:46

    Yeah I'm not a big fan of sales either; whenever I come home with some bargain buys it's normally by pure chance. Love the ring, it looks like the real deal...I'd never have guessed it was Topshop!

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  11. Laiqah25 October 2011 at 20:07

    The velvet looks stunning on you! Actually the whole outfit!
    I love everything paired together... You look chic!

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  12. Sheefa F30 October 2011 at 17:25

    You make any piece of clothing look gorgeous Halima! Love the skirt and the blazer :)

    Shifa
    x

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  13. Skye1 November 2011 at 10:13

    oh gosh i do ♥ the look and i need your ring right now:D velvet is so great and i´ve been searching for a nice item...
    x

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