Thursday 15 November 2012

Last Day of Magic

"Last day of magic, where are you?
A little tornado, a little hurricane roar..."

This post's TUNE comes from The Kills, you can see the youtube video for this song here.  If you've never heard of The Kills before, then you my friend have been missing out!  With one of the coolest front ladies in town and the edgy dark lyrics, why wouldn't you love them, I know I most certainly do!

So yup, please check out The Kills!

Anywho, on to the outfit post...











Leather Jacket: New Look (Old)
Skirt: Primark (Old)
Cardigan: Primark (£5.00)
Collar Shirt: New Look (Old)
Shoes: Tesco (Old)
Bag: Miss Selfridge (Old)
Scarf: Dorothy Perkins (Old)
Bowler Hat: H&M (£12.99)





I knew I really wanted a bowler hat because quite frankly, I think that they are the bees knees and can make any outfit look too cool for school.  So with some money in my purse I set off in search of one.  Now I don't know if I have a bit of a weird head (it is quite likely givent the brain it contains) but all the hats I tried on (namely the ones in topshop) seemed to be too big, and to be honest with you, too expensive!  So I was thrilled when I found one for just £12.99 in H&M, and being the excellent shop that they are had the hat in different sizes, so mine now fits perfectly!  I do love H&M for having different sizes in accessories, I presonally have child sized wrists so the fact I can actually buy bracelets in here which do not fall off my arms is amazing!  All hail H&M!

My skirt was a bargain a few months back at just a fiver in Primark sale, the cardi, again just a fiver, and the collar is from an old top that I skillfully (not so skillfully) managed to burn a hole in, fortunately, I can still use it for stuff like this :)

Let me know what you think, does the hat work

Peace and Love People,

67 comments:

  1. What a fab outfit - you look lovely! The bowler hat is awesome, really suits you. I've been coveting the black one in Topshop but might have a wander to H&M if it's cheaper. I totally agree, the Kills are so good! I would love to see them live :-)
    Lianne x
    rubyrubyslippers.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you so much, I always love your comments :) I'd love to see them live too, I reckon they would be amazing!

      Helen

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  2. hey helen! lovely look! i own the same skirt

    xx
    samecookiesdifferent.blogspot.com
    share the feeling <3
    have a great weekend!

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  3. Love the whole outfit you look fab, the skirt is amazing what a great Primark find!xx

    maddie-elizabeth.blogspot.co.uk

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  4. Cool outfit. Love the skirt and hat :)

    whatisinherwardrobe.blogspot.co.uk

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  5. Peter Pan collars are my newest fashion crush I think.

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  6. lovely look :)
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  7. what a gorgeous blog ! :)
    i'll definitely follow you xx

    much love from germany :)

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  8. I love this outfit, I feel like the red and leopard print combination almost shouldn't work but actually really does! And I'm just a big hat fat in general so you had me sold at the off.

    Elise x

    http://www.letterfromelise.blogspot.com

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  9. The hat is so kooky! I love this look, I thought this was a jumper all of it's own... would never have guessed it was a little Primark cardy with a collared top!

    Pretty! :-)

    Dayner x UK Fashion, Jewellery & Lifestyle blog - mozzypop.com

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  10. yes the hat works! lovely outfit and amazing pictures! :)

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  11. Love the shirt.

    Sara
    http://saraivy.org

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  12. Love this outfit! The hat's very cute. Alison Mosshart is a goddess - I saw them at Reading a few years back and they were amazing! x
    that-bird.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Ah jealous, I'd love to have seen them!!!

      Please check out my latest post if you have a few minutes spare :)

      Helen

      www.fragile-bird.blogspot.co.uk

      x

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  13. Cute outfit ! And your haircut is really nice ! :)

    xoxo Maria

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  14. Such a cute outfit! Love the leopard and the peter pan collar! You look great in the bowler hat too!!!

    PS. I'd love it if you could visit my blog and follow me if you like it!! :)

    -Stephanie
    @LaminLouboutins.blogspot.com

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  15. I love your outfit. I really, really want a bowler hat! x
    http://thismeanswore.blogspot.co.uk/

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  16. such a cute leo skirt!

    xo Camilla

    Into The Fold

    p.s I started a youtube channel, check it out HERE

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  17. Love this retro look! you look really pretty.

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  18. Red really suits you, love the dip hem skirt too x

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  19. I like this kind of hats i have one like this and really love it!
    i really like too your animal print jacket <3

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  20. peter pan collars and leopard print <3 great outfit :)

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  21. I love your blog. Beautiful outfits. :)


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  22. Love the peter pan daintiness with animal print fun! So cute!
    -Jamie
    http://chatterblossom.blogspot.com/

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  23. You look great! I love the little lace collar! Love the kills too, I went to see them a few years ago and they were brilliant :) xx

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  24. I love the Kills! Great outfit, especially like the skirt :) x

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  25. your peter pan collar look is quite adorable and i love your hat!

    <3 katherine

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  26. Adorable outfit, love your hat! Saw the Kills this summer, they were great, Alison has the best hair in rock. Thanks for coming by, I am following you now, hope you will follow back girl,

    Simona
    www.lakenmoon.blogspot.com

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  27. Thanks for your comment and for coming by my blog!! :) We can follow each other if you like? :)

    http://cupidjazmine.blogspot.com

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  28. Thanks so much for your comment on my blog. Maybe we could follow each other on bloglovin or GFC? Just leave me a comment or follow me and I will follow you =)

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  29. oh helen! why you are so beautiful!? you look stunning! and your outfit is totally amazing! love every little piece about this!
    would you like to follow each other?
    thank you so much for comment on my blog!
    let's stay in touch <3
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  30. love your vintage taste. bag and hat very sweet.

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    @adoramehitabel

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  31. i love the outfit, you're style is so nice
    would you like follow for a follow?
    bridinn.blogspot.com

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  32. loving your blog too! following you on bloglovin' xx

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  33. Love this look! Peter pan collars are slowly taking over my life and i dont mind one little bit :) xx

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  34. Thanks for the nice comment on my blog! Love your outfit and pictures! The peter pan collar is so adorable! Love it!

    Amber
    http://ambertalmage.blogspot.com/

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  35. lovely outfit, love the peter pan collar.
    Follow each other on GFC?

    xx Audrey

    fashionhightea.blogspot.com

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  36. It's a wonderful outfit. The bag and hat are my favourite here. x

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  37. I love this look!Great blog. What about following each other?

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  38. I love the collar on that shirt! Its lovely! I'm such a sucker for a peter pan collar :)

    Aimée x

    dress-it-up-6.blogspot.co.uk

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  39. Very beautiful! Love the outfit. Thanks for visiting my blog, I followed you.

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  40. I've nominated you for the Liebster award. hope thats ok. xx

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  41. Great!

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  42. wow, this is such a lovely look! That skir and the hat are just perfect! lovely!

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  43. Nice colour combination :)

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  44. great blog, loove the satchel
    i'd follow for follow if you want
    x

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  45. Love the look!!! You look amazing and he naife style is perfect for you!

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  46. wow this look is amazing!
    love the red sweater and the collar!
    follow you now with GFC and bloglovin!
    :)
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  47. Love the outfit!
    Especially your red sweater with the peter pan collar is awesome! x

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  48. Hi!
    Thank you so much for visiting my blog!
    Love yours to and I'm your new follower..
    WOuld you like to follow me back?!
    xx riannejasperina.blogspot.com

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  49. You are way too cute! I love the hat, the collar and the mix of pink and leapord print! Adorable. Would you want to follow each other?
    -Jessi
    haircutandgeneralattitude.blogspot.com

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  50. Your hat rules! It makes your outfit (which is soo gorgeous) so special and unique.. Love it!

    ♥, Nina
    my-style-diary.com

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  51. I love the collar! And the leather jacket gives such a autumn feel to the outfit, it's stunning!

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  52. Wow love this outfit...so cute and the collar and bold red top works so well and I am in love with the little bowler hat. Now following on GFC :)

    Laura x
    www.sidestreetstyle.com

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  53. I like this vintage look and the bowler hat fits you well :)

    xx
    smudged-fingerprints.blogspot.com

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  54. I love your blog, i really love the skirt !
    you can follow my on facebook :https://www.facebook.com/steph.beaudoin16

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    xx

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  55. aw this is so quirky! love the outfit! x

    http://grungefaerie.blogspot.com

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  56. Love this outfit and the Peter Pan collar looks amazing.

    Lou
    www.thekeypieces.co.uk

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  57. Lovely outfit, I really like the hat and skirt! :)

    AwayFromTheBlue.blogspot.com.au

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  58. I absolutely love the Kills! They're one of my favourite bands and I actually think that Last Day of Magic is my most-played song of theirs. Great minds think alike ;) I really like how you've paired the leopard print with the Peter Pan collar here- it looks great!

    Thanks for the kind comment on my blog earlier. I just started following you :)

    -Jen

    www.vibrantbeautyblog.com

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  59. Love your skirt!!
    and great blog:D

    www.deluxefashionista.com

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  60. Love the collar and the hat :) Great outfit

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  61. love your hat and skirt! xx
    http://www.surfaddictfashionista.com/

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  62. LOVE THIS! Seems like your style is very similar to mine!
    Brown Leather Jackets

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  63. I love Primark, their clothes are gorgeous but we don't have any Primarks here, in France ! That sucks :/
    Love your cardigan btw ;)

    Love xx
    Melanie ~ www.mlncrd.com

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