Très bien

Based on previous blog posts over the years, you should have realised by now that I'm a big fan of french-inspired fashion. And what's more french than black and white stripes, red lipstick and french writing?

When this top first arrived, I wasn't totally sure about it because I thought it looked a bit boxy and might look a bit shapeless. However, when it's tucked in, I love it! Black and white stripes, black collar trim for definition and red floral embroidery across the shoulders; tick, tick and tick. I kept the look casual with black jeans and then made it pop with bright red heels, bright red coat and bright red lips to finish. J'adore!

I'm not a big fan of jumpers (as you know) but it can't be coincidental that 2 that I actually own and love, both have french slogans on them? Along with my J'adore jumper, I bought this one for an absolute bargain of £7 in the new look sale! I love an occasional preppy look so I layered a white shirt under it and then added black culottes with crochet trim. The writing on the jumper is such a bright red that it's slightly orange; an exact colour match for these shoes! I wanted my shoes to be a statement so I went with a neutral coat, although the skater style of this one doesn't totally go with the cuts of the outfit, but never mind. I obviously finished off with a bright coral-red lipstick - très bien!