Another day, another amazing donation from the people of Brook Green!
This was another one of those "Really, you want to give this away!? That is amazing..." moments as we were given this current, bang on trend Burberry Brit trench.
To Quote Burberry, as they say it much better then I ever could...
"The iconic trench coat is a symbol of sartorial elegance, master craftsmanship and effortless British style. In English-woven gabardine or reinterpreted in translucent rubber, the trench coat is synonymous with Burberry, constantly evolving, yet true to its heritage."
But isn't it just a mackintosh (mac) under a different name? Well yes, kinda, as it has a military styling it goes form Mac to Trench apparently. So we have all learnt something today!
This is a greeny grey (not quite either colour) with grey metallic buttons, marked as Burberry Brit. (along with a zips and even the poppers...)
A size 8 (eur 36), although we measured it and it would also just fit a size 10 (eur 38)
Hand wash only.
Finally it has some of the world famous Burberry check by the collar.
Sadly it is not perfect, as there are some white marks on the arm (see photos)
However it is perfect for our wet winter weather!
£200
Here it is shown over a Diane Von Furstenberg skirt £40 (size 12, eur 40) and a J.Crew striped top £10 (Size 12, eur 40)
Obviously it would go over pretty much anything, but we suggest a Breton striped top, skinny jeans and ankle boots for a Parisian look, in a British make.
Bye for now
BG
October is here and the trees and chaging to red, and everything is getting more cosy. This outfit is for a lovely date with a HUGE hot chocolate, with marshmallows of course, and maybe some cake. (Always with cake!)
The floral top is shown to its best with this red skirt (but a purple, white, cream or brown skirt would also work. We did try it with a black skirt and it was just not right.) and this funky black belt.
Carolina Herrera is a Venezuelan-American fashion designer known for "exceptional personal style", and dressing First Ladies from Jacqueline Onassis to Michelle Obama.
So you can have her exceptional style from us as the top is from her past collections.
Size 12 (eur 40) and made from a silk cotton mix, its subtle florals in purple and cream.
£30
We really like the bow detail on the neckline.
The red pencil skirt shown here is from Alberta Ferretti. The Italian designer produces items with amazing feminine draping and tailoring, which, considering she is a daughter to a tailor we wouldn't have expected anything less!
This 100% silk skirt is lined in a silk mix.
Size 10 (eur 38).
There is a tiny tiny rip by the zip, but a handful of tiny stiches could fix that.
Sold as seen for £40
Finally the belt is from Topshop and is leather for £15.
(The shoes shown next to it are £14, size 8 (eur 41) but have been sold since taking the photo. Sorry about that. You have to be quick buying stuff here at Brook Green!)
The cost of the entire outfit...
£85.
2 designer pieces and a statement belt for about the cost of a M&S coat.
(although you might need that M&S coat if it starts raining. But why go there when we have various coats from £12 and you help Trinity Hospice?!)
Bye for now
BG
