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Belstaff Waxed Jacket / Lashes of London Sequin Tee * / Topshop Coated Jeans / Topshop Boutique Boots / Balenciaga City

As part of this years resolutions I’ve been forcing myself to step outside of my sartorial comfort zone. So far I’ve discovered I have a bit of a soft spot for sequins, metallics are blacks best friend & I’ve even been tempted by that orange dress. Obviously, I’m not about to abandon black for good, but it’s nice to mix things up a little sometimes & try things you’d usually dismiss.

This mermaid green sequined tee from Lashes of London was one of those things, beautiful but not for me. That was until I saw how effortlessly Annette paired a similar sequined miniskirt with her mostly monochrome wardrobe, it worked so beautifully against all of the black & suddenly I found myself longing for mermaid sequins too. When it arrived I was pretty surprised by how easy it is to wear, the iridescent purpleish-green sequins make it, like other metallics, almost a neutral. I don’t feel like I’m wearing something bright green, it just feels like another dark layer, and that’s perfect for me.

I know this is also possibly the most cliché way to style sequins for day time, but why mess with a good thing? I just love the crinkly texture & dull sheen of my Belstaff against all the glitz too. It was a total impulse buy, but one I can’t imagine being without now, I can throw it on over anything & it instantly adds that perfect tough, laidback kind of edge, perfect for roughing up sequins!

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  3. jamie-lee says

    Yay for sequins! I’d probably feel the same, seeing it in person – it always helps to get an idea from someone else on how to wear something. You look great and have me regretting not getting the mermaid sequin dress from ASOS! x

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  9. FASHION TALES says

    There’s great elements in this outfit, and good for you on taking risks, stepping outside your comfort zone. I love the Tee, but I’m a fan of sequins typically within moderation. Brilliant jacket, of course! :) /Madison

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  12. Hannah says

    Your new sequin top really is beautiful, and it really does remind me of mermaids too. I love the way that sequins appear all different colours when the light catches them – it’s so pretty! I would never have thought I could wear sequins in the daytime to be honest, but you’ve nailed it :) xx

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  14. Melissa Araujo says

    Stephanie, good for you for trying something new, for stepping out of your comfort (black) zone. I respect that. The sequins are great and the colour is perfect with the black contrast. I look forward to seeing different outfits and concepts from you.
    Looks like the weather is much better there x
    M

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    • FAIIINT says

      Thanks Melissa! I won’t be abandoning black, I still feel most ‘me’ when I’m wearing it head to toe, but it’s refreshing to try new things & find they suit you much more than you expected :)

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  23. Kylie says

    Black and metallic is totally your thing! As much as I love your all black style, I LOVE it when you inject a bit of sparkle. The colours on that top are so pretty xx

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  26. heather says

    Look at you in sequin! I love it! You look great in color and sequin :) I never wear sequin unless its a special occasion even though I have a soft spot for it as well.

    PS I can totally see you rocking the Kimberly Ovitz Fall 13 collection. It’s totally your vibe, it’s effortless rocker chic.

    <3
    heather
    fashionsitanygirl.com

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