A Return to Cruella

How could I resist pulling a face when I'm wearing what appears to be a reverse dalmatian coat? I mean, really.

Draconid Coat by Elevenses

This coat caught my eye as soon as it hit the website (as my slightly overexcited tweets will attest), particularly since I've been looking for a faux fur coat for a while (ever since that gorgeous Friend or Faux one slipped through my fingers last year). The black base is great since it's likely to be a little more city of grime friendly than some of the lighter interpretations on the high street at the moment.

I'm wearing a UK10/US6 here. The buttons all did up, even over my chest, with minimal gaping, but like with the Eastward Dress Coat I think I would size up to maximise the a-line shape of this coat, which is being lost in the print a bit in this size. 

The busy print did make it hard for me to work out whether or not it was flattering, but I felt nice and warm, like I was wearing one of those god-awful slankets. On a side note: who the bloody hell thought to themselves one day, "man, wouldn't my life be easier if this blanket had sleeves?"!?

In some ways I felt that the grey fur collar was overkill, as it doesn't really match the rest of the coat and, frankly, the coat is dramatic enough even without it. Having said that, this is adorable and I haven't seen anything else like it. I won't be paying full price for this, particularly since I've already got one slightly impractical three-quarter length sleeved coat for the winter, but I might have to have a rethink at sale time.

Many Folds Dress by Moulinette Soeurs 

I didn't anticipate loving this dress, really I didn't. I'm not usually a fan of black dresses as I like to stand out a little more (even if it's in nudes, perversely) and I originally thought the print was some kind of maths thing, like on a chalkboard. It's taken me this long to get rid of maths, the last thing I want is it following me into my cupboard!

I'm wearing a UK8/US4 and this is the size I would buy. Again, I don't know if this is because the dress runs slightly big or if it's, ahem, me. It's really quite fitted around the middle but roomier in the chest and the hips, if that helps. 

The sleeves were quite unusual in that they were quite boxy, but teamed with the fitted bodice managed not to be unflattering (see last photo). The tie waist allows you to do some extra cinching, though I found that the dress was so nicely shaped that I probably could have done without. 

The print is adorable, once you realised that it's origami and not your worst nightmare realised. The length of the dress is work appropriate and I can see this being a great day to evening piece. I'm not sure how it'll look with a cardigan, I may have to check that out next time I'm in store. 

I love this piece, now I'm just hoping it makes it to sale! 

New Layered Column Dress - in purple

Like with its sleeveless twin, I'm wearing a small here and that's the right size for me - stick with your usual Bailey 44 size. 

The sleeves on this dress didn't distract from the overall outline of the dress like I feared it might. I do wish, though, that they were full length sleeves. What is with Anthro and three-quarter length sleeves? Drives me mad.

The colour is a dark purple, aubergine is probably the best way to describe it, and the stripes are white as opposed to the tan ones on its predecessor. 

I'm so excited. I know that I have to have the original, but I think this one will be coming back with me too. I read an article (by Caitlin Moran, for those interested) recently in which she summed up most women's attitudes to fashion and clothing as: 'we don't really care about trends, but what makes us look skinniest', and I have to say I agree in a lot of ways. Not so much about skinniest but just good. Don't you think?

Would you look at that? I've been twenty-three for three minutes now. Ho hum. What an anonymous number. Boo. 

I'll be running a post tomorrow about the film premiere I went to! Mainly just what I wore, as I'm going to be out having the first of a few celebrations for my birthday in Picadilly. 

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Mwah!