Monday 24 October 2011

What I wore: Overdressed is better than underdressed, right?!

Hi all! How was your weekend? We had a three-day weekend (I call them Bank Holiday weekends as that's what they're called in the UK but no-one had a clue what I meant here! LOL).

The bf and I road-tripped it up to a place called New Plymouth. It took about 5-6 hours, including lunch stops. It was a beautiful, gorgeously scenic place but as we arrived quite late on Saturday afternoon (4.30pm) all of the shops were pretty much closed - it was raining so we couldn't go for a walk! So I ended up having a 2 hour 'nap' before waking at 7.30pm in a rush to get ready for some dinner and drinks. We found a fab bar / bistro and I had some lush cocktails, before the bf felt 'manflu' coming on so we went back to the hotel. He passed out on the bed and I sat reading for an hour with my night-light on. Rock AND roll!!

He managed to take one or two pics before passing out - I had to take the rest of them myself in the mirror! Ha!
Skirt, Matalan (seen here); Sequin blazer, New Look; Vest, Primark; Tights, Primark; Shoes, Matalan; Headband, Accessorize.

I'd been reading a magazine in the hairdresser about sequins being back in fashion and it reminded me that I had this jacket hanging in my wardrobe so I busted it out. I had no idea what New Plymouth was going to be like, but I always prefer to be overdressed than underdressed!
Ring, present from my Mum; black skull bracelet, Shh By Sadie; Charm bracelet, Tiffany.

Coral button earrings, Shh By Sadie.

Shoe boots, Matalan.
 

As I mentioned, on Friday I went to have some subtle highlights added to the tips of my hair. Cue awkward mirror photos to show you these tips!


What did you get up to this weekend? :)

18 comments:

  1. you look so amazing!! love the outfit especially that sequined blazer! i definitely love to be overdressed than under dressed, and the hair looks great! i'm hoping to ombre my hair but still debating it

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  2. Love it! Haha love that you went ahead and took your own pictures! Ouch, seems like the flu virus is going around everywhere!

    Hugs! ~Angel

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  3. Reading light and pink skirt = mad rock n roll. Sadie u look so hot. I wouldn't have passed out on u. Haha. Sequins r always in style. Remember that.

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  4. Love the highlights they look great on you! And I rather be overdressed everywhere I go than under dressed my family makes fun of me because I'll dress up even if it's just for the grocery store.
    - Gaby
    From Rags to Glam

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  5. I LOVE your hair I am getting the ends of mine done lighter soon (once I get some money!)
    Super beautiful outfit Sadie you always look stunning
    XX Ilana
    http://mymodernvintagefashion.blogspot.com/

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  6. Yah! You went to my home province, but I'm actually from Stratford and not NP. I concur - always better to be over dressed than under dressed!

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  7. Loving the skirt and sequined jacket hun! Shame about the weather and man-flu, hope the rest of your weekend was better xx

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  8. Aww I'm sorry that the saturday didn't quite go according to plan - although at least you managed to go out and experience a bit of New Plymouth. I love your sequined blazer :).

    Sarah
    xo
    www.almostdelightful.com

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  9. You're so pretty Sadie!
    I love your hair, don't you ever cut it! ;)

    xx

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  10. That´s a great look, the skirt is so fab!

    xx

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  11. I'm exhausted just reading this - you look lovely in this outfit

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  12. You look super cute and I love your jacket!

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  13. Loving the high lights!! how funny, your pictures were a little more in focus. LOL
    Big hug
    Anne

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  14. Aww, this sounds like a nice weekend and eventhough the shops were closed because it was late in the afternoon, it's sounds like you had a nice relaxing time with your bf and your outfit is So cute. I love the skirt over the black tights and black heels. It's so chic, your subtle highlights are perfect too, very subtle and pretty.
    xoDale
    Thanks so much for your sweet comment
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  15. Your bf is like my hubby! Tsk tsk! Men! I like your new highlights and I am totally loving the skirt and the booties!

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  16. this is such a cute and fabulous outfit,love the sparkles in your blazer, the pink skirt is so sweet, and you look amazing!!

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  17. yes! you are right--overdressed is better than underdressed. you look awesome in this outfit--i love EVERYTHING about it, especially the color combo.

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  18. That skirt is very pretty and I love how your nails match!

    Laura
    whitewinters.blogspot.com

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