The Sexy Cowl?

I haven't worn a cowl neckline for years...literally years.

I remember it being all the rage when I was at university (circa 1998-2001) and I had a few from Wallis and Paul Smith that I whipped out for end of term formals...ah those were the days...since then though I haven't sported this kind of style at all.

That's a bit odd really because it's a fail-safe - a universally flattering line that suits all chest sizes and always makes you look like you made some effort.

ASOS describe this top as a "sexy cowl" and whilst I wouldn't go that far it's a really nice, versatile piece. The metalized material makes it worth of day and evening wear - wear it on it's own with trousers or under a structured masculine style suit.

I got it in the shade Champagne and it's a lovely metallic cream. I have to say though that I think would look even better on darker complexions than mine.

I wore it out for a little stroll around the marina...

Top: ASOS - Link!
Trousers: Miss Selfridge
Bag: Miu Miu
Shoes: out of shot but flats from Pour La Victoire
Watch: Rolex

Some FAQ

A big thank you for all the lovely comments on my last post by the way and to answer a few questions:

a) I still wear Studio Fix Fluid. The tiniest amount will make your skin look/photograph incredibly and this is why I have stuck with it for so many years. Yes, it stinks. No, it's not the most sophisticated of formulations but...it will make you look good. I wear the colour NC35 - sometimes this works for me and sometimes it doesn't shade-wise. On days when I look a bit pale it's back to the Chantecaille.

b) The necklace I wear is from Tiffany & Co and is the half carat Diamonds by the Yard. It's tiny but that's exactly why I like it.

c) The eye make up in the last post was basically Urban Decay's Naked all over the crease and NARS Night Clubbing smeared - and quite literally smeared - around the lashline. I finish this off with LOTS of MAC's Grand Entrance eyeshadow (LE). I am a big believer in the obnoxious inner corner highlight and it's part of my daily ritual.

d) I use a Canon 550d for all my photos. Canon no longer sell this model but I am a huge fan of their DSLR cameras and would recommend them to anyone. This coupled with a 50mm lens is a fantastic combination. The 50mm is a must - it helps create the type of photos that were the entire reason I bought a DSLR in the first place :)

I hope you all had/are having a lovely weekend :)

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