B+W OOTD

I wore this black and white outfit to work experience today and as it is near Oxford Street I've been doing a lot of shopping recently !

OOTD:

Cream Quilted Ribbed Sweater - New Look

Black Petite Jeggings - Dorothy Perkins

Black Slip on Trainers - River Island 

Gold Necklace - Claire's 

The fact that I can't stop stroking the sweater implies how soft it really is and the necklace feels quite good quality.

I've wanted a black pair of jeggings / jeans for the longest time and it been really difficult to find a pair because i'm quite short. However i'm quite disappointed with these jeggings as they feel rough and only fit nicely if I fold them up at the end.

So far these shoes have given me a blister, but i'm hoping that once i've worn them in that they feel more comfortable to wear. 

As you can tell i've been really loving black and white outfits and I think it will match my mood for when I go back to school and the weather starts to get fucking cold and grim again in the UK.

Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Katherine 

New Look Cream Embellished Mesh Fringed Hem Kimono Review

Let's not lie the kimono looked the bomb dot com on! 

This photo featured in a previous blog post called "The Playground Is My Jungle"

HOWEVER when I took the kimono out of the washing machine I was horrified - it was a girl's worst nightmare!!!

The two photos above are evidence of how the tassels on the kimono got mangled like a spiders web (basically into a hot mess) by the washing machine. I am so disapointed with this kimono and am going to try and get my money back soon!

I don't recommend buying the New Look Kimonos and I hope you found this useful,

love Katherine x

Kimonos

The western take on kimonos has only become really popular this year and they are perfect cover ups for the summer and also are a statement piece of clothing, sometimes with a bohemian vibe. 

I absolutely love the colours and the design of this kimono! But unfortunately this Katrina Kimono from A&F is sold out mostly everywhere, but if you use The Hunt (app) you still might be able to purchase it.

Abercrombie & Fitch Abigail Kimono $68

This kimono is really versatile because it's black and white and will go with a range go outfits.

Zoe is another one of my favourite bloggers and you tubers and she dressed up this simple outfit by layering a kimono on top. 

Embroidered Kimono - Topshop £55

High waisted denim embroidered hem shorts - Miss Selfridge (sold out)

White crop top - Asos (sold out)

Black Chelsea Boots - Kurt Geiger £39

Kimono with Floral Embroidery and Fringing - Asos £45

I really love this Kimono because it's got the embroidery detailing, but it's also see through so you can see the outfit underneath.

I know that kimonos from A&F and Topshop might be a bit too expensive, but I would be wary of the cheaper ones because they are often made of a very delicate fabric, which can be easily damaged. From my own experience of buying a kimono from New Look I was very disappointed and I will be reviewing it soon. 

I hope you enjoyed this blog post about kimonos,

love Katherine x