Primark dress, Primark shirt, Accessorize tights, Primark brogues, H&M belt, Eclectic Eccentricity bracelet, Primark bangle… lots of Primark today!
The mantra everyone lives by in the advertising industry is K.I.S.S – Keep It Simple, Stupid. Kinda insulting, but gets a point across none the less.
Fashion often tells us that simplicity is key – muted tones, classic shapes, tried and tested looks that can be worn season after season in a multitude of ever-so-slightly-different-but-practically-the-same ways. How many times have you heard ‘jeans and a white t-shirt will always be stylish’? Too many, I say.
I’ve never really been one for simplicity. I like PRINT and COLOUR and SPARKLY THINGS. I use exaggerated alliteration when I write, I’ve never had a French manicure and I hate minimalism. Complexity (like wallpaper patterns that provoke headaches, or the writing of George Orwell) is fun to figure out.
There’s absolutely nothing simple about this outfit. Colour pop tights, denim, stripes, sequins, leather, stitched brogues… it’s enough to make one’s head explore. But I like it.
How about you? Are you a complex beast or a simple fellow? Is style all about complimentary colours and flattering shapes or do you prefer to clash and clutter? I’d love to know!
PS – Mastering a joyous jumping shot ain’t so simple either… here’s my best attempt! Don’t laugh. Please.
I love the dress and the brogues! I also love how miss-matched this outfit is, but you REALLY pull it off 🙂 x
I love that dress on you, gorgeous.
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simple in style can be really elegant, but often people chose to be plain, which isn’t so elegant..
really adorable outfit, love it!
I love it 🙂 You look gorge as always! x
I have always said simplicity is boring. I am the same as you, complexity wins every time.
Love the yellow tights with those brogues, and the jumping shot did make me giggle a little, don’t hate me! Hehe x
I think your jumping is quite impressive actually! The outfit is just right as always. More is more =) x
Perfect outfit aaaand I love your jumping shot! xo
Such a funny last picture!! Cute tights 😀
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Love it!
You look sooooooooo cool as always missy 🙂
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Great jumping shot I can never get them right either.
Fab outfit love the pop of colour. I think simple is boring even if my post today is called simple hmmmm.
Clash and clutter all the way for me. I like fashion to be confusing, and not just simple and easy.
The Primark dress looks amazing yet again !
You look fab, as always, and far more graceful than I would in a jump shot!
As a bigger girl I try to keep it simple, but my inner magpie makes me love sparkle! x
I lvoe it, those tights are amazing!
I’ve got some bright yellow tights that have been languishing in a drawer for the past two years because I didn’t know what to do with them. Thanks for the inspiration!
Love your shoes and denim shirt, fierce:)
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oh my god i love the tights!
you wear it so well (:
I love this outfit! So bright and funky 🙂
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You know, I used to hate primark but you may have converted me with this outfit!
& thats a great jump shot!
Generally I think if one goes for prints and patterns, be bold, don’t hold back… which you’ve achieved wonderfully (including jump).
Haha, the jumping picture made me smile so much! 🙂 and I also laughed rather loudly because I saw the gold on your dress and was like OOOOHH (magpie girl) and then a few lines below you talk about simplicity but how you like sparkly things. I LOVE sparkly things! And I think aslong as not overdone with the rest of the ensemble, then KISS can kiss my ass 🙂 x
you always looks so lovely Jen!!!
I love everything about this outfit – you pull it off so well 🙂
I think if you’re going for a ‘simple’ outfit, then you need details. It’s all in the details for me; nails, jewellery etc. Although, do those things complicate it & mean it’s not simple anymore? Hmm… I’m confusing myself!
Gotta say, am highly impressed with the jumping shot – very nice effort!
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I don’t think I’ve quite decided where I fall – I’m a bit unsure when it comes to mixing colours and patterns, but I do love them. I may come down one way or the other at some point but for now I’m enjoying playing around with it.
I like the jump shot – really fun 🙂
i love simple and classic pieces like a plain tee..but you can’t say i’m a simple fellow..cuz i just love to accessorize simple items too much..like if i wear just a shirt and jeans, i’d have to pile on bangles and my rings..hehe.
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Really love those yellow tights!
Cool jumping shot! I never really know how to do those:P
I kind of love both simple and complex outfits, there are days when one of them works for me. So yea, I go both ways:)
Adore your mustard tights!
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Those tights are so fun! You look fantastic in yellow!
I think this is still a pretty classic outfit, just with a bit more color. I like it!
I love the jumping picture! Surprisingly hard, no?
Love the tights and the outfit as a whole! Well done for attempting the jumping shot!
Gorgeous dress, I got a similar one yesterday.
I have always been a fan of spakle and piling on the accessories. As I’m getting older though, I can see the appeal of more ‘classic’ clothes.
Love your outfit, especially the dress!
Haha I love your jumping shot! I’m wearing those tights today 🙂
Jen you are the cutest thing in that action shot – I absolutely adore it!
And yayay! I’m so glad you received the package; I hope you like the book!! 🙂
Hi there-I love this outfit, particularly the shirt and tights, I’ve braved purple opaques, maybe I’ll go brighter nearer summer, LOL!!
I understand why simplicity stands the test of time and sometimes I go for the classic look, but since I’m young, I like to put a small twist on it. Whether it’s just colourful tights or a statement necklace to break it up. I’m not brave enough to go all out like you!