Penguin Suit

The sun has disappeared behind the white sky again, so monotone Ellie has returned. I was getting really bored of covering up in long jeans and jumpers, so on Sunday I braved the cold in a thin pair of tights.

I was in DC over the New Year period, and I did a little shopping, where I found this jumpsuit. I have always been a sucker for jumpsuits - no matter how inconvenient they may be. This one was massively reduced, had a little peter pan collar and a transparent back so I was sold. The jacket is just from H&M - It was part of their Paris Fashion Week Autumn collection. I spotted it in the window at High Street Kensington in October, and didn't stop thinking about it so I ended up hunting it down in my size. It does nothing to shield my legs from the cold, despite it's long back, but I wear it all the time anyway. My sister says it makes me look like a Penguin - and I have to admit there is a certain resemblance...

Wearing: Zara Jumpsuit, H&M coat, All Saints Booties, Coach Satchel. I can't remember where I got my cream Beret from, but I think I bought it in Berlin about 3 years ago.

Also, as a little bonus, this photo was too good not to share:

Best way to express how ecstatic you are that the sun has returned? Monochrome.

I had a glorious Sunday in the park with my sister yesterday. We feasted on picnic food, walked around the lakes at Leytonstone, and read books and newspapers.  I had popped on some very casual clothes that I could peel off as it got warmer so I ended up being outside in just a t-shirt! Whodathunk. It was so sunny that I became one of many pasty Londoners who was basking in the sun and got sunburned.... This is the kind of think I generally wear when I don't have plans or just want to be comfy. I realise now that I was probably subconsciously inspired my one of my style crushes - Kate Moennig.

Wearing: Boss Orange jeans, Aldo loafers, Zara linen t-shirt, grey vest from an op shop in PNG, mum's old necklace, Review hat, vintage coach satchel from Etsy, owl earrings from Spittalfields Market, and my very very old and tatty Boss Black blazer. #teenvogue 

Goodbye Sunshine!

Apologies for the lack of posts of late, it's been super busy with my sister's wedding, finishing work, and packing up to leave the country! My flight is in about 9 hours, so I can confidently say that this will be my last post from Brisbane. Hello to my new life in London!

These photos were actually taken about a week ago. It was the first and last day that I will straighten all of my hair now that it's short: it looked hilariously long and emo by the end of the day.

Wearing Tempt collared shirt, Marcs red woollen jumper, Jay Jays shorts, Dorothy Perkins combat boots, Vintage Coach satchel, hair by AKA togninis.