Tuesday 19 October 2010

English Lady


There's something very English about pussybow blouses, it must be the Maggie Thatcher connection. When I wear mine I add hot pants or skinny jeans, killer heels and heaps of ethnic jewellery to avoid looking too prim and proper.


I had to run a few errands in town today so this is what I wore. 


1960's hot pink blouse and embellished velvet tote (both jumble sale buys), Factory sample high-waisted skinny jeans (£2), thigh-high boots (car boot sale £3) plus lots of silver jewellery bought in India. 


My inherited faux fur jacket got an outing today, it always attracts lots of attention, it's so luxurious.

It's English Lady, just like me!

50 comments:

  1. Love that jacket, really suits you.
    And I agree about pussybow blouses, you have to add a bit of casual to avoid being overdressed.

    xx

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  2. I love a pussybow blouse. I have a few Fifties ones and I always feel very ladylike when I wear them! I like the look you've got going on there, Vix. That jacket is gorgeous. xxx

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  3. I love a proper blouse with jeans, it's a great look. I adore your coat, the quality of it shows

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  4. You certainly don't look prim and proper! (In a good way I mean that!) I love that coat!

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  5. Hi my dear-you look fabulous in a pussy bow blouse, a very inspirational outfit!! hope you're having a nice day! xx

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  6. Great outfit ... :0) x

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  7. You are an English Lady - and fortunately you look nothing like Maggie Thatcher!

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  8. Nice waist on that jeans. Very snug it looketh. :)
    Oh and cute tote.

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  9. I LOVE you in pink hunnie....such a vibrant color with your skin tone...you are fabulous as you are everyday:)


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  10. Wowzers! Absolutely loving the hot pink pussybow blouse. Really inspired when teamed with that fabulous faux-fur jacket -you look stunning!
    Xx Comtesse xX

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  11. Now, English Lady, thats a label I do not know.

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  12. This is so polished and chic!:D Loving the blouse with the jacket!:D

    ***** Marie *****
    allthingsmarie.com

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  13. Loving the bag <3 It looks so rich

    x x x

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  14. Dear Vix,
    I love that bubblegum pink colour; it looks lovely on you.
    Maggie Thatcher was doubtless a style icon for many a middle class English lady in the 70s/80s?!
    I suppose the pussy bow was there to soften her otherwise non-empathetic demeanour, clever styling trick ;)
    The faux-fur jacket is so very 'NOW' my dear, it’s a trend that has literally exploded on to the streets of London lately.
    I know that I generally sidestep the “must-have trends” but I’m NOT giving my faux-fur up…no way!
    Lot’s of love,
    Jem
    …xXx

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  15. I'm a complete convert to pussybow blouses now. Can't imagine wearing them with a skirt though - like you say, jeans and heels seem to be the obvious modern pairing.

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  16. That is a perfect way to wear a pussy bow blouse!! You look funky and modern with a classic touch! Pussy bow blouses are the bomb! I've got 2,and am on the look out for a white or red one to wear with that Mrs Slocomey 2 piece you sent me!
    Love Helga xxxXXXxxx

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  17. Looking good! Especially love the bag and boots x

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  18. Dear Vix, yes thankfully you look nothing like Mrs Thatcher! I love the pink blouse with the jeans and the faux fur. And the accessories really make it xx

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  19. That pink blouse looks fab with your dark hair! x

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  20. You look fab, that jacket is beautiful I could melt into it. I had a black pussy bow blouse, but I felt all matronly in it so sent it to to the charity shop :(
    Kandi x

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  21. Ahh! An English Lady after my own heart and one that knows how to work a good, proper blouse. Love pussy bows as you know and love the bubblegum pink colour of this one. That stripy fur coat is amazing!
    I've noticed a new source for your loot - factory samples - do they have factory samples outlets in the UK? Do tell where!

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  22. Love the color of the top as well as the outfit..Not suire about the handbag..

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  23. You look great in that shade of pink, Vix. And the jacket is awesome. I'm sure you turned heads today as you went about your errands!

    ~Bonnie

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  24. I love a good pussy bow blouse, I especially like your hot pink one! I bought a new old faux fur coat off ebay last week cant wait for it to come! x

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  25. Gorgeous jacket! When I read Margaret Thatcher it reminded me of my gran, she, um, disliked her a bit! :)

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  26. Love your bag!

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  27. fabulous feminine look!
    however, i just can't make up my mind when it comes to fur (even taht faux one)...

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  28. wonderful, as ever.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXx

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  29. Your faux fur is very luxurious - it looks absolutely wonderful xx

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  30. You have beautiful hair and today, even though I'd find it impossible, it is even more gorgeous ;)
    You are representing the English ladies very well with this ensemble.
    Have a lovely evening!


    Jungle World Citizen

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  31. You look lovely in this outfit, lady! The hot pink colour is fab on you. xx
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  32. I adore this top on you Vix! I love pussybow tops/blouses. Looks great on you x

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  33. A really great look ,I always thought those bows un sexy ,I have been obliged to change my mind when I look at you today ,gorgeous ...love Jan xx

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  34. You go, English lady, you certainly rock the pussy bow! (which is a personal favourite of mine, too) xxx

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  35. That is a fabulous handbag, and you really can't beat a faux fur jacket can you? I should just buy every faux fur jacket I see in every charity shop I visit because I do love them! xxx

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  36. What a great way to wear the pussy bow blouse, I don't think I'd have thought of pairing it with skinny jeans, but it looks fabulous. I love how you continue to give me the inspiration to try new combinations of clothes and to try new ways of wearing things, thanks so much. xxx

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  37. Truly an English Lady love that brand..gimme gimme that coat..love how you mix styles.

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  38. Great outfit. Not surprised the jacket (or more likely you in the jacket) gets a lot of attention, it's lush. Like how you've styled it so as not to look to conservative. x

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  39. Again, the mixing of different styles is genius, Vix!

    There's so much you can do with a prim blouse depending on the look you want!

    xxx

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  40. The bag is fab!
    And although I don't really like pink, but it's nice that you mixed it with some dark colors to make it fierce :D


    Vampires shopping,
    Berlin

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  41. A beauty, that jacket! Still a bit too warm for my "furs" yet, though not conplaining :)
    Love the bag as well.
    I have a tummy ache.....
    gonna go now :)
    I hope to take a bike ride tomorrow and enjoy a local park and the ponds/ducks and such.....
    xxxx and an o !

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  42. I'm loving that faux fur jacket - tres chic! and you know I'm a big fan of thigh high boots - they rock!

    BTW - I'm off to a jumble sale this weekend, so I hope that I'll have the 'Luck of the Vix', whilst elbowing my way through the non-genteel local geriactrics!!

    xxx

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  43. Very lovely outfit, Vix. The jacket looks so snug, I could have done with remembering to bring one of mine this morning, it's freezing!

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  44. Loove the boots and the coat! cute blog:)))
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  45. Oh! Lady indeed! Love your hair in these pictures! :)

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  46. The jacket is perfect, and the embellished velvet tote is right up my street. I am so fed up of 'dull' bags lately. Well to be honest, I just can’t seem to find anything a little different. It's looking like I may have to customize my own! x

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  47. I am slowly building up my collection of pussy bow blouses :) You look fab!

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Lots of love, Vix