The Topshop Ponte Blazer

This is an outfit combination you have seen countless times. On one hand I thought "why bother"...but then on the other I realised that I just like the shades and the individual items featured so...bother I will!

This is what I wore for afternoon tea at the Ritz Carlton. It is a very genteel hotel so I tried to channel a bit of pastel prep for the day. It felt right.

So out comes my favourite ever Zara skirt, my favourite ever ASOS shirt and my new Topshop blazer. White, pink and blue....it felt fresh.

The blazer is, as ever, a recommend. It's one of those blazers that actually feels like decent value for money - and that's not always the case in Topshop. It's powder pink and made of stretchy ponte fabric to fit close to the body. I ordered the Petite version as I like a cropped arm and length but they do this in Tall as well if you want a longer line. I am quite looking forward to wearing this with dark denim...it's interesting that this is part of their Autumn/Winter line but I think a soft colour like this can do a lot of favours in colder climates when clothes are deep, dark and sometimes too harshly toned.

Apart from the blazer the highlight was CAKE and classic scones with a wicked amount of cream.

Shirt: ASOS
Skirt: Zara (old)
Blazer: Topshop - Link!
Sunglasses: Celine
Bag: Celine

Book wise I have been slacking a bit. I finished Landfall and the ending had me so disappointed. It was crafted to lead up to some big reveal and although it was macabre it was just...disappointing.

Now is Good however is a fantastic read. It's one of those books you start on page 1 and immediately know that you will read in a flash. Don't be put off by the subject matter - a 16 year old dying of cancer doesn't sound appealing but the story is well-paced and the characterisation good. I have actually laughed reading it and I will almost certainly cry by the end. It's an emotional roller-coaster and THIS I recommend.

Happy Tuesday all! After a 10 hour day I am EXHAUSTED!

I am feeling drab so it's off to the bathroom o fake tan and then to bed where it will all come off on the sheets...story of my life! :)