Peach walls and shopping malls

I have filed this under outfit post but truly the outfit is all a bit blah. I went for "loose layers" that would generously accommodate a food baby (it was a big eating out day) and stuck myself in front of a vibrant wall to add some much needed interest.

Still, there is one thing I really like from the below - other than the wall - and that's the shirt.  It's from Zara. I got it a couple of weeks ago and despite my reservations about cobalt blue I actually really like it. I always thought that it would be too cold tonally but it's kind of fresh. The deep V and the gold shoulder detail also help warm it up slightly.

A word of warning about the deep V...I have hardly any boobage and yet I found myself looking down quite a lot to see if I was over-exposing myself, it's deeeeep. So if you have a good size chest and don't want people to perve...well, don't say I didn't warn you!

The skirt and everything else worn here is either old or very much been seen before. It's also very, very Zara.

Shirt: Zara - Link! (couldn't find the same colour on the site but it's probably still in store.)
Skirt: Zara (last season)
Shoes: Tory Burch "Caroline'...the perfect nude flats I think - Link!
Sunglasses: Celine
Bag: Celine
Necklace: Max & Chloe - Link!
Glimpse of nail polish: Barry M Blue Moon

In between the eating out I did manage to squeeze in some shopping. This time though it was of the bargain variety and I headed over to Dubai Outlet Mall with Teresa. A couple of hours of rummaging later and I walked out with two things I actually love from the Boutique 1 store:

1) A richly coloured Missoni cardigan that I cannot wait to wear, perhaps even slung over the shoulders for a touch of pretention? :)




2) A Proenza Schouler PS1 Small Zip wallet in Citron. This is BRIGHT, fits everything I need and is currently sold on the Barneys website for 5 times the price. This a massive score. And the colour is shockingly bright in a way that makes me very happy...

 

See what I mean about the colour? Woah!

There is something about buying a new wallet that feels like a fresh start, like turning over a new leaf and promising to never cram in random receipts, chewing gum wrappers and too much change ever again. Let's see how long that lasts... :)

It was a lovely day and here's a sunset shot snapped on the drive back to Jumeirah....not the best shot as it was out of a car window but I love how the skyline looks like a cardboard cutout.




I hope you had a good couple of days. Now I am off to swap my cards and money over from old wallet to new wallet, eat nachos and start Homeland Season 2. I know that sounds a bit dull but I can't wait :)