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Tuesday 28 June 2011

I'm in quite the scatty mood today. 10 hours sleep in 2 days and an extremely late night baking session will do that to me. Thank goodness I pulled an outfit together before I went to sleep last night or there's a good chance I'd be at work in my pyjamas today. Although this is Liverpool so I probably wouldn't have looked out of place. Girls here really do go out shopping in their pjs - with bright orange faces and their hair in giant rollers. I will never understand it.






I love this cardigan a quite ridiculous amount. Cats! Rings! Bags! WINE! Four of my favourite things.




Cardi - Topshop, present from my lovely Char
Skirt - H&M, blog sale
Shoes & necklace worn as bracelet - Dorothy Perkins
Vintage clutch - present from the fabulous Margaret.



I think I went to about three ballet lessons when I was little. The cute wraparound cardigan interested me more than the dancing did, so I can't remember anything about the actual dancing positions. Perhaps my love of Strictly Come Dancing has paid off though - my arms look quite ballroomy here.






Do you like how I've matched my plaster to my outfit? Tres chic. I grated the crap out of my fingers whilst attempting to clean the zester part of the grater at 2.30am this morning. Sad face. Any handy hints on how to clean zesters properly without injuring yourself?

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46 comments:

  1. Kc28 June 2011 at 12:49

    I use a scrubbing brush to clean my zester! :) cute cardy, love the little pictures :) late night baking is always fun, I made cupcakes the other night :)

    Kc

    http://a-sparkley-silver-lining.blogspot.com/

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  2. Arianne28 June 2011 at 13:01

    I adore this outfit! I love the red shoes (I myself have too many) and the cute print, definitely some retro flavour right there!

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  3. Lucy in the Clouds28 June 2011 at 13:09

    Second the scrubbing brush!

    You look so pretty and ladylike here - and SO slim, all the dancing's paying off hehe!!

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  4. Nic's Notebook28 June 2011 at 13:20

    I want your cardi!!! It's fab :) x

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  5. Amy28 June 2011 at 13:23

    Oh my gosh, what an adorable cardi! Beautiful. I want one!

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  6. Christina @ Fashion's Most Wanted28 June 2011 at 13:36

    You look gorgeous! The cardi and the red are fabulous on you.

    My friend Phoebe has been in Liverpool shooting every Saturday for the last month and she keeps telling me about the girls in their giant rollers with their fake tan on! xx

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  7. Rachel, Cold Knees28 June 2011 at 13:42

    Wow Alex what a fab outfit! seriously, lovely skirt amazing cardi (cat print! :D) and great accessories... xx

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  8. Lauren28 June 2011 at 14:16

    Love the cardi! And the shoes :)

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  9. Ruthcrafts28 June 2011 at 14:20

    third vote for the scrubbing brush :) Fantastic cardigan, and great all round outfit (love that skirt)

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  10. victoria28 June 2011 at 14:34

    I love love love this outfit :)
    I don't understand the girls in Liverpool in Pjs and rollers?!!

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  11. Pennyblossoms28 June 2011 at 15:28

    4th vote for the scrubbing brush! I have a little person shaped one and its hair is the brush bristles! Neat, huh? Needn't be dull when doing the washing-up!
    That is such a wonderful summery look, Alex. Cats on cardis, so cute!
    Z xx
    PS Meant to say the 'tache is quite fetching in your previous post!

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  12. Emma x28 June 2011 at 16:11

    So ladylike. I too love that cardi, such a cute print x

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  13. Vix28 June 2011 at 16:17

    I love this outfit on you and the fab poses and absolutely adore your hair worn up.
    Glastonbury was full of orange Scouse lasses with elaborate hair do's. Very odd! xxx

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  14. Dash28 June 2011 at 18:05

    Fabulous outfit Alex, you look very elegant and I love the cardi. Lots of floral, nylon overalls teamed with wellies round here but no orange faces and giant rollers!
    XXX

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  15. A Thrifty Mrs28 June 2011 at 18:53

    Oh gosh I love this outfit.
    I lived in Liverpool for five years and I still work there now and I have never understood the PJ thing. What on EARTH is it all about? And the curlers? Do they have no shame?

    Thsi is my favourite photo in the world (and long time screen saver) http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ovJS1Em-6dg/RwtrehCYmbI/AAAAAAAAPVE/1sizpzY87WA/s1600-h/stuck1.jpg from http://spluch.blogspot.com/2007/10/girl-gets-stuck-in-drain.html

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  16. Elise28 June 2011 at 19:20

    Hmm not even sure which part the zester is, but I did manage to grate my fingernail partly off once. Yup there was screaming and a trip to A&E (they know me too well in there!). Loving this outfit, the skirt is rather fabby :)

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  17. daisychain28 June 2011 at 19:35

    Oh Alex, that cardi! LOVE x

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  18. Linda28 June 2011 at 20:24

    Beautiful outfit, you look very sophisticated in it. The cardigan is absolutely brilliant, in fact I just love everything about this outfit - you're looking great. xxx

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  19. Please may I?28 June 2011 at 20:40

    Looking very glam. In fact you look like a screen siren here.

    Love the cardy, they are a few of my favourite things to! (especially the wine!)

    Your dancing looks fab. You sure you aren't trained!!

    X x

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  20. FeeneyFooFoo28 June 2011 at 20:58

    LOVELY outfit - and loving the re touches!!

    and defo a brush for cleaning the grater.

    xx

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  21. Kandi28 June 2011 at 20:59

    You look truly scrumptious today! That cardie is just wonderful, and I love your ballroom moves how elegant you are... Hope you get more sleep these next few days. How do you cope with so little sleep, I would fail to function and just fall in a heap on the floor?
    hugs
    Kandi x

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  22. Sophie in the Sticks28 June 2011 at 21:00

    I adore this look on you. I own no midi skirts as I feel odd in them. You look lovely in your skirt, very elegant and ladylike, especially with the pearls and clutch and lippy. One of my fave looks on you. On a par with your hot red shorts look :D

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  23. Jo28 June 2011 at 21:09

    I absolutely LOVE your cardigan, it's amazing!! Where did you find such a beauty? Your shoes are incredibly cute too.

    I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who tends to bake at 2am. Somehow it's more fun in the middle of the night, even if you do grate your fingers! (been there!)

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  24. Helen28 June 2011 at 21:18

    I love this outfit! So elegant & pretty! I can never believe when you see girls with their hair in curlers or in their pajamas walking around liverpool city centre! Yet at night they are never underdressed... I don't understand how they can be such polar opposites!

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  25. WeShop28 June 2011 at 22:05

    Wine print - woo hoo! What could be better?! xx

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  26. heartshapedbruise.28 June 2011 at 22:21

    You look lovely Alex - so graceful & ladylike &.. lovely!

    I very much want your shoes & bag for myself!

    www.heart-shaped-bruise.blogspot.com

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  27. Pearl Westwood28 June 2011 at 22:39

    Late night baking sounds very rock and roll! Such a pretty outfit I love skirts this length with flats they make ankles look really dainty. The sweater is proper amazing! x

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  28. Sangu Mandanna28 June 2011 at 22:51

    Ooooh you look so pretty and ladylike, Alex! I love the contrast of the soft colours of the dress with the bold red of the shoes. And your plaster made me laugh!

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  29. The Girl28 June 2011 at 23:15

    But.....but.....but....the cardigan....it has the cats on it....and...and.....I WANT IT!!

    Was it from Topshop a gazillion years ago or Topshop last week?

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  30. Kezzie28 June 2011 at 23:46

    What is it about red shoes- they make an outfit doubly perfect!
    Loving the cat cardie!! And well- everything!!!

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  31. Chloe28 June 2011 at 23:54

    I wish I looked this good on an average of 5 hours sleep= I demand to know how you do it...

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  32. Helen29 June 2011 at 00:00

    I loooove your skirt it's so lovely and floaty! Whenever my bf goes to Liverpool he comes back looking dazed and saying 'they're all so orange'. Glad to see someone representing the pale ladies!

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  33. Pennyblossoms29 June 2011 at 00:59

    http://shop.cyberdog.net/product/7082/PUNK_WASHING_UP_BRUSH

    Mr B says check this out!
    Z & Mr B xx

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  34. J xx29 June 2011 at 06:24

    I absolutely love this outfit Alex, you look wonderful (not that you don't look it any other time !) xxx

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  35. LadyBugSays ...29 June 2011 at 09:41

    Your look fab Alex, love the stictly style photo :)

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  36. Penny Dreadful Vintage29 June 2011 at 10:20

    Yowza, you really are pulling some great looks together lately Alex. I know I have said it before, but I do love how you look with your hair up - we can see more of your pretty face (*sounding like a nanna*). Doesn't the clutch go so well with your red shoes and lippy xx

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  37. dannithegirl29 June 2011 at 14:44

    Fabulous cardi! I think your hair works really well like that with the outfit.

    I'm having my first giveaway Alex come and have a look! xx

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  38. Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]29 June 2011 at 22:32

    Fab fab outfit! Love it, especially bag and shoes. Cardigan is ace but the disembodied arms on it are just a wee bit scary! All I remember about ballet was 'good toes/naughty toes' and pretending to be a fairy.

    Thanks so much for your lovely comments on my blog, am a bit behind on everything blog related but will make a proper perusal of yours soon.

    Oh, and you don't clean that side of the grater, you just mangle a sponge in it and chuck it in a temper. You need a zester as in that the little instrument which has similarities in look to a blackhead remover. Works far better.

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  39. Filipa30 June 2011 at 16:02

    Ah, sorry about your finger! And for someone so busy and tired you look pretty darn awesome :) Aboslutely polished and beautiful! :)

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  40. Sarah - essbeevee30 June 2011 at 19:57

    That cardigan is incredible! I love it. Cats and wine! Amazing.

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  41. Unknown2 July 2011 at 11:41

    Oh my! I fell deeply in love with this skirt and shoes! So beautiful!

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  42. The Mad Twins2 July 2011 at 18:08

    what an adorable outfit! I love the red accent :)

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  43. Alice3 July 2011 at 21:40

    Major cardigan envy, that print is by far fabulous! x

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  44. HazelxJoy4 July 2011 at 16:59

    Alex, I love, love, love this outfit. You look fab!
    As for the three words idea... feel free to use it, I'd love to read your take on it.
    Hx

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  45. Gem4 July 2011 at 22:34

    Oh hello. A little bit stunning I think!!!
    LOVE IT!
    x x

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  46. Nicola19 July 2011 at 14:46

    You look so elegant and ladylike! Amazing cardi too, and I don't even like cats. I do like wine though.

    I love the Liverpool PJs and rollers look. I went to stay with my Scouse mate and as we were driving around I kept pointing out of the window and shouting "Look, another one!" "There's one!" "Look, look, it's a lion driving a car!" My mate's reaction was along the lines of "Nickkkkkkler, shudduuuup!" (Typed Scouse accent win.)

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