Sunday, 18 October 2015

Autumnal outfit with Jord





Shirt - Sainsburys (here)
Courdory Skirt - Sainsburys (here)
Denim jacket - Thrift
Boots - Bertie
Watch - c/o Jord (here)

It's been a while since my last outfit post, a few months in fact, and I was starting to get a little anxious that I still wouldn't be well enough to post.  Autumn outfits are one of my favourites and I love the colours available this year, mustard yellow and burgundy red are two of my favourite autumnal colour combinations. Luckily last week I found myself able to stroll into the park behind my house to take some photos. It's a lovely park; it holds a kind of peace and stillness in an ever growing busy suburban jungle. Sometimes I can look out my window and see it's completely empty and at other times it's manic with footballers. The trees are beautiful but not yet in their golden orange prime.
For this outfit I went out of my comfort zone with this skirt from Sainsburys. I've only been shopping on my high street twice in the last six months, so being able to have a quick look at the local supermarket is sometimes the best I can get without sensory overload. I often find Sainsburys have good clothes that reflect current trends and at a reasonable price too. I've wanted to try a more figure hugging outfit for a while and this skirt was cheap enough for a little experiment. Im glad I tried something new.

I'm so excited about my new watch. It's been a long time since I owned a watch, in fact the last time I wore a watch I was in school, it was a stretchy linked number with a square face decorated with tatty teddies and far from the sophistication and style of my current watch. For the last year watches have been more on my radar thanks to Instagram and blog posts but I'd not seen a wood watch until I read about Jord watches on The Dainty Doll House's blog. The idea of sustainable, fashionable and well made timepieces appeals to me greatly. Fashion and nature are two of my favourite things and Jord have done a fantastic job at bringing them both together in their watch designs. I chose the Cora watch in Koa and rose gold. I love the colours and they have a lovely autumnal feel as well as being subtle enough to go with many other outfits. Thanks to the lovely people at Jord for sending out my watch, which, coming from America, I thought it would take over a week or maybe more to arrive, but a few days later my jolly postie was at my door with a joke or two and a box in hand. 
Inside was a beautiful wooden box, and inside that my even more beautiful watch, the craftsmanship that's gone into making my Cora watch is incredible. One of my favourite things about it is that if you turn it over and look at the back you can see all the inside mechanisms working away. 
Since I've started wearing this watch I've had a few people stop and ask me if it's actuallymade of wood, followed by a surprised look on their faces. It's definitely a conversation starter! 

Emma Xx







20 comments:

  1. This outfit is absolutely gorgeous! The colours look amazing on you, and you look so very beautiful. I'm so happy to see that you are feeling well enough to post.
    That skirt looks amazing on you, but I absolutely understand what you mean when you say it's out of your comfort zone. I feel more at home in big skater skirts too ;)
    The watch is beautiful, especially in those colours.
    Really fantastic outfit! I want it! Haha
    Much love,
    Mona

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    1. Thank you Mona. I love the colours so much - my friend told me I'm wearing Griffindor colours - I didn't realise! Maybe it was subconsious!
      Tight fitting is way out of my comfort zone, but I am glad I've tried something new. I'm so with you on skater skirts.
      Emma Xx

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  2. You look AMAZING Emma! And How lucky You are to live just by The PARK! It must be soo relaxing to look at when It is empty ( and exciting when The footballers are there XD)

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    1. Ah Morgane thank you so much! I am so lucky - My bedroom over looks the park which is so pretty. At the moment there is lots of autumnal colours out there. Haha my friends and I used to spy on the footballers when we were young!
      Emma Xx

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  3. Oh wow that watch is gorgeous. You look amazing Emma, the skirt is fab and really flatters you. I'm so glad you were able to get out a shoot this outfit post :)

    Donna
    http://www.februarystars.co.uk

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    1. Oh thank you so much Donna! I'm happy I managed to get out too.

      Emma Xx

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  4. This colour combination is really pretty indeed! The skirt is so pretty, and looks good on you - you were right to try something new, especially if you like it yourself!
    Your watch is really fun and unique, I like it :)

    Julia xx
    | http://www.juliaspeaksbeauty.blogspot.fr |

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    1. Thank you so much Julia. I agree its such a good idea to try something new now and then. I'm glad you like my watch too. I can't get enough of it!

      Emma Xx

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  5. The watch is so super gorgeous, love it! x

    Jordan | Keep Dreaming

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  6. You look lovely, I really like the outfit, it's combined all my favourite autumn colours!
    The watch is gorgeous too! x

    Bethan Likes

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    1. Thank you so much Bethan. I'm glad you like the watch too - I think it's perfect for autumn.
      Emma Xx

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  7. This is such a pretty outfit and love the colors together and you're right perfect for autumn. Also love how your watch matches with the whole thing.

    Jackie | fashionxfairytale |

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    1. Thank you Jackie. I'm pretty happy with how I managed to be so matchy with my lovely watch!

      Emma Xx

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  8. Your outfit just embodies autumn! It's always good to step out of a comfort zone and try something new; the skirt is beautiful!
    I love wristwatches and this one adds a very nice touch to the whole look. :)

    Vegetarian CourtesyCheesePapas

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    1. I agree Adi, it's always good to try something new and keep it fresh. I'm glad you like my Jord watch too!

      Emma Xx

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  9. You look stunning :) That skirt is EVERYTHING!

    Sally

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  10. That jacket is so cool! What an awesome find :)

    COOCOO FOR COCO

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    1. Thank you Colleen, I was so happy to find it!

      Emma Xx

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