Red and white

A few weeks ago I featured outfits which give me confidence. This was one of my most popular posts, which shows the one thing we're all looking for is confidence!

When we're having a "fat day" a long jacket is good for the confidence, while a shot of red says that we're feeling on top of the world. We still need a jacket at this time of year but instead of a black jacket I'm wearing an ivory one. I'm still using the same felt flowers for a pop of color.

I loved the poppy skirt as soon as I saw it - I like the fluting edge of the skirt. The skirt is by Precis Petite, but although at 5'5 (165cms) I'm not petite, I find their clothes usually fit me fine so it doesn't put me off. The white sandals, with mid-height perspex heels, have been a big hit with me because they're very comfortable.

I've had the jacket for two years and the top is also an oldie, but they're both incredibly useful. Firstly they're not a bright white. Bright white suits very few people: I try to look for ivory or soft white (which Kettlewell sell).

The top has a cute Peter Pan collar in pearls. I'd like to find a red top that matches the poppies, so I'm on the look out.

I don't often wear earrings because you can't see them under my hair. I adore anything to do with cherries though and I picked these up at a Christmas bazaar. I'm having a radical new hairstyle soon so maybe I will be able to show off a few more earrings!

Jacket, Asos, past season. Skirt, Precis, past season.  Sandals, past season, Marks and Spencer.  Pearl collar top, Ted Baker, past season. I didn't have any joy in finding an alternative. Red bag: Sainsbury's; red felt flower, Crafty Jo Designs at Etsy.

Is there a particular color or combination that makes you happy for summer?

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