I was at 100% Optical last weekend, and gave a talk on both the Saturday and the Sunday. I had back-to-back meetings and press engagements too and wore a dress and high-heeled ankle boots on both days. (I’ll write a full blog post about the whole weekend soon). On Monday however, I had just two meetings first thing, so wore something appropriate for sightseeing and subsequent travel.
This leopard print high-necked blouse, ponte wide-legged trousers and gold star trainers met the brief. Stylish and smart for a meeting with the PR of a global frame brand and comfortable for a ride on the Emirates Sky Line Cable Car.
The high-neck and the billowy sleeves add style detail to this snow-leopard print top. It’s low-maintenance and doesn’t crease, a godsend for those of us that struggle to pack a tidy suitcase. It washes and dries with the utmost of ease and doesn’t need ironing.
The Perfect Pair
What eyewear works with leopard print?
Animal print is a neutral, so eyewear of any colour works. Leopard print is eye-catching when juxtaposed with a different pattern such as a stripe, a floral or another animal print. I kept the palette neutral with this pentagonal tortoiseshell frame. An outfit like this which has a strong silhouette can take a frame with an equally strong silhouette. They each hold their own, so neither frame nor fashion takes centre stage. It is a perfect pairing. This is “Date Shake” by LA Eyeworks. I saw it at the practice I work in and bought it immediately.
And strong geometrical eyewear works very well with equally strong geometric earrings. These are by Toolally, the Vogue-worthy brand based just a few miles from where I live.
You can see from the photographs that we were close to the O2 Arena, (I still prefer to call it the Millenium Dome). We took the Emirates Sky Ride across the Thames to look around it. My faux fur jacket was from Jaeger about six or seven years ago. It has earned a place among my top few favourite pieces. My sunglasses are an equally strong shape. They are by Feb31st, a sustainable Italian brand that I’ve fallen in love with and that I’ll write about in more detail sometime soon.
And when one happens across a building that co-ordinates…
It would have been rude not to.
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10 comments
Liz, these photos are absolutely brilliant! Ian, you are knocking it out of the park, man! That last one with the building behind you is phenomenal. And the ones of the beautiful frames with that divine leopard top? LOVE. You’re so lucky to have such a wide choice of frames to style with outfits, and I adore what you’ve chosen here. You look gorgeous and happy and I can’t wait to read more about what you got up to that weekend.
Oh Lisa thank you from both of us. Yes, Ian does an amazing job with the photos. He has a good eye and is always willing to take a photo if the opportunity arises. I’m incredibly fortunate. And yes, I’m building a nice wardrobe of eyewear too!!! xxxx
Loving the outfit and looks so good with the trainers. No matter how I try I struggle to wear trainers with anything. Even wearing them to the gym is hard work. The thought of wearing them as a dressy item and I am unable to get my head around them. However, I have to admit the look can be a good one.
Thank you! It’s taken me a while to embrace the trainers too but I’m so glad I have. These have proved to be such a good investment xxx
Love your outfit, sneakers are perfect for London as it always involves plenty of walking. Those geometric frames are just gorgeous arent they?! Love how you coordinate with the building at the end! Xxx
Thank you Kareema. Yes, sneakers are absolutely perfect for walking round London and going up and down the underground steps and escalators. The frames are fab yes. I’m so pleased with them and can’t wait to get my varifocal lenses put in. And as for the co-ordinating building…Ian spotted it and we simply couldn’t resist!!! xxxxx
Gorgeous Blouse and well the whole outfit. Love the trainers. I have been looking for a stylish pair as I feel underdressed in my Nike trainers.
When I read your schedule I don’t known how you fit it all in. I’ve been helping out at the University where I used to work, and there just doesn’t seem time for anything else. Your photo’s are fab by the way.
Alison xx
Oh thank you so much Alison. The trainers are so comfy and they seem to work with a lot of outfits. And yes, Ian did a great job with the photos. He’s brilliant. I do indeed have a busy schedule but I love it. It’s varied and exciting and I really do feel very fortunate. It’s lovely that you’ve been helping out at uni xxx
Fabulous outfit Lizzy!! I have a couple of non iron blouses – aren’t they the BEST! Love your jacket – it’s gorgeous!! xx Maria
They are absolutely the best Maria yes. It makes such a difference when unpacking if things have stayed crease-free. And thank you. I always enjoy wearing the jacket xxxx