OOTD: geek chic

Here's a fun little fact that most of you don't know about me; I am most probably the blindest person you know. I have to wear glasses or contact lenses every second of the day because without them, I can't see someone standing a foot away from me (no joke, they just become a big blur). I like to give my eyes a rest from contact lenses for atleast one day each week so I went with the glasses and decided to channel the geek chic look. The glasses (mine are black framed Ted Baker ones) and the tartan trousers make up the 'geek' part. I think tartan is such a staple autumn print and every one should own something tartan, even if it's just a scarf. I got these trousers from Topshop ages ago but I love that the tartan is berry-toned, as oppose to bright red and they are the comfiest things ever! The high-collared black blouse (missguided) and heeled black boots (new look) make up the 'chic' part. Heels are essential to turn any outfit from drab to fab and without them, I would just look like I hadn't made any effort. Same goes for the blouse; wearing something sharp and smart which contrasts with the couldn't-be-bothered-with-contact-lenses look of the glasses keeps it on the right tracks. I finished with feather pendant earrings and berry lipstick (I used Kate Moss for Rimmel in 107) because really, how chic can any outfit be without a statement lip?