Wednesday's Child

I have more reviews! 

Just to remind you, you have two days left to send in your outfits or Polyvore sets of your "winter warmth" outfits. 

I actually received my remote control for my DSLR today, and a GorillaPod was one of my Christmas presents, so hopefully I'll have more outfit photos coming soon! I know, they've been a long time coming.

Sorted Stripes Dress by Bailey 44

And Bailey 44 continues its hot streak! I have to say though, I did tell Roxy (who was next door) I felt seriously like Wednesday Addams in this dress, but I have to admit that it's growing on me - ama I crazy?

Wearing my usual small in this, which fit like a charm - again: loving Bailey 44's consistent sizing! If you don't own anything by them, stick to your true size, but bear in mind that there's a certain amount of stretch in their pieces, so if you're between sizes, you're pretty much safe sizing down without the fear of lumps and bumps.

I can feel my eyes exhausting themselves when I try to work out whether or not the different stripes are flattering or not - I choose not to worry! The feature of the dress I was most concerned with was the fishtail. Thanks to my black tights, I can't really tell what effect it's having, so I'll have to try this on again with bare legs. I will say that it was less noticeable on than it appears to be online.

Still, I can't shake the feeling that if I straightened and darkened my hair I would look like a modern day Wednesday Addams. Maybe that wouldn't be a bad thing?

 Nightshade Top by Bordeaux

I seem to be weirdly into the loungewear section at Anthro at the moment - maybe it's an adverse reaction to the cold weather?

This seems like a slightly less delicate version of the Brushed Lace Pullover, so I was keen to try it on (considering that I've already been waiting forever the damned Pullover to go on sale, I'm looking for possible alternatives). I'm wearing the small in this and it was roomy but not huge. I could probably size down to an extra-small but for the lounging/lady of leisure look I would probably stick with this size.

There's not a lot of stretch in the sleeves but it's the more traditionally 'sweater-y' in the cuffs and waistband which are a soft ribbed sweater material. 

I can see this being quite versatile but it's probably best suited to wearing with skinny jeans(!) and a piar of heels. Most defitely wishlisted.

Corded Dots Pencil Skirt by Maeve

Having missed out on the Ackee Skirt, I was keen to try out the mustard equivalent!

I'm wearing a UK10/US6 here, which I actually found to be a little too big, so I'd say that this skirt runs big (as I usually have to size up in pencil skirts, to a UK12/US8), though if you like wearing your skirts more on your hips than waist, then true size will be fine. I'm afraid I didn't have time to try on the right size, so this will have to do! 

I can see the colour being hugely versatile and the colour combo works marvellously. The material is a really nice, very fine wale corduroy, warm enough to wear now with tights and ideal for spring/autumn, though maybe a little too warm for summer - though how many pencil skirts aren't, frankly?

The length, when the skirt was positioned at the proper place on my waist, hit me a couple of inches above my knee, which is  alittle high for the traditional pencil skirt, but still work-friendly.

I like this, but I'm not sure I need it. Maybe at second markdown.

Okay, I'm off to Bedfordshire!