blackout

coat, & other stories // top and trousers, H&M // trainers, adidas stan smiths

Sorry about missing this weeks #thegridldn post, with uni deadlines and interning at London Fashion Week I've been pretty rushed off my feet and haven't had time to scour the web for the usual round up of the best picks for the week. But next week it will be back up and running woo! Instead here's an outfit post to make up for it:

Having tried to track down a faux fur coat for a while now I was so proud of myself when I found this one in the & Other Stories sale for only £50 from something mad like £180. Something about a hat & faux fur jacket combo exudes sass, a term I have no trouble embracing! Plus, whenever I wear this hat I think of that perfect Phoebe Lettice-Thompson moment in MIC when she 'blocks out the haters' by twisting the brim of her enormous summer hat to cover her face while she rolls her eyes in season 6 ep 2 (no idea what I'm talking about/not a made in chelsea fan? cool right moving on).

rd x 

classic stripes

 long blazer, vintage // polo neck & all white reebok classics, eBay // joggers, h&m

Reading week at uni means hours in the library, going on test shoots or doing book work at home - either way comfy joggers are best for all jobs and making them a suitable outfit choice for the outside world is a must, hence today's post. 

It's all about showing how a truly chilled outfit can be made presentable. When I came across this long blazer/duster coat style jacket in my Grandma's wardrobe I knew it had to be mine. Perfect minimal pinstripes make it easy to throw on with all outfits. Plus having this tailored piece paired with my fresh reeboks really set this outfit off. Gone are the days of bare ankles with this weather so I added my thick white adidas socks to keep the whole outfit theme clean yet comfy. 

rd x