This week marks the first anniversary of the Style With a Smile link up! Thanks so much to you all for visiting, linking up and commenting every week – I really appreciate your support 🙂
To mix things up a bit we shot these photos in my lunch break near MediaCity. Don’t be fooled by the bright blue sky – it was bitterly cold! I’ve been wearing this camel coat and grey baker boy hat on repeat over the winter. I’d been looking for a good quality, classic camel coat for ages and came across this one from Great Plains on sale for about £30 back in the summer.
I often buy clothes out of season and store them away, even though it feels a bit odd buying a winter coat in summer. Sales are great for picking up classic items at a bargain price, and a camel coat will never go out of fashion. I added my cute wooden fox brooch, which I bought on eBay, to add detail.
My favourite style of jumper this season is most definitely the turtleneck. I used to avoid them for fear of looking too chunky on my top half, but I’ve discovered that as long as they fit well and aren’t too bulky, they can be flattering on an ample bosom. Paired with the tan flared trousers the outfit has a bit of a 70s vibe. The boots just happen to be the exact same shade of tan as the trousers which creates a leg-lengthening effect.
I bought this grey baker boy hat from a market stall in Plouha – a small town on the north coast of Brittany where my dad lives. It was rather expensive – almost 50 euros – but in terms of pay per wear it has proved to be one of my best buys. A lot of hats are too tight on me and leave a mark on my forehead (as well as flattening my hair) but this one fits perfectly.
Even with a turtleneck jumper, I still needed a scarf. This cobalt pashmina is one of my favourites, and I take it with me when I go on holiday to use as a cover up on cool evenings. I have another one in grey but I prefer the bright blue for a shot of much-needed colour on cold, winter days. Shortly after we took these photos the sun disappeared and the temperature dropped even more, so we dived into a nearby restaurant for a plate of warming pasta – I have to keep my long-suffering photographer (aka the husband) rewarded 😉
Jennie of A Pocketful of Polka Dots, Tilden of To Be Bright and Roxanne of Glass of Glam!
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I love the blue with the camel it is so pretty! I think everyone should have a camel coat but I do not. I will be looking for one now!
Peace!
Cheryl
http://www.northwestmountainliving.com
Loving the blue and camel together!!!!
Jaymie
I love a camel coat! So classic.
It has been VERY cold here in New York. We had about a 10-day stretch of highs in the teens, lows in the single digits or lower. #whydoiliveinaplacewheretheairhurtsmyface My not-at-work uniform in the winter is jeans and a long turtleneck…layered over long silk underwear if it’s REALLY cold. It’s not showstopping but it keeps me from being miserable all winter!
Bettye
https://fashionschlub.com
I’ve been looking for a great camel coat and hoping to find one on sale! I love the combination of the camel with the cobalt scarf! This is a great look!
Fabulous look( and pin)! The luxury 70 sh feel it gives is fabulous. Very sophisticated!
The coat is such a classic, and looks great with everything, Emma!! It is cold here too, so it’s all about layering for me too!
XOOX
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Emma, I love this look! I’ve got a bit of a 70’s vibe going on today as well (in real life not on the blog). I love your camel coat and your foxy pin! And you are rocking the baker boy hat, my friend!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
I finally got a Baker Boy Hat and I have been surprised at how often I wear it. I love yours, and your fox pin is so cute too!
I love this combination Emma, you look warm as toast in this striking number. Jacqui
http://www.mummabstylish.com
You are so lucky to be able to carry off this style hat. It looks effortless on you Emma and Camel is my favourite too! Congratulations on your year of linking. I found it so hard to fit another post in and stick to the schedule. xx
You look fantastic Emma. This camel with blue… wow.
I love knit in winter.
XO Tina
Congrats on the anniversary. Great classic look with the camel and blue, and clever addition of the baker boy cap to make it bang up to date.
Yea for Style with a Smile! congrats! Love a camel coat, I have one and wear it often. The combination of the hat and color from the scarf is so pretty on you! Love the trousers too so stylish Emma1 that fox pin is so cute! I need to check out Ebay more! i enjoy wearing coats in the winter, my fav winter item to wear is boots, but they come in second. i just bought a teal winter coat from Mango I hope to share on the blog soon.. good prices1
Have a great week!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstyllish.com
I love your camel coat and your styling..fabulous outfit..that background is so gorgeous too!
Valerie
I love a great camel coat—and how you’ve styled yours! That blue scarf is fantastic!
Cheryl Shops | http://www.cherylshops.net
I am OBSESSED with this camel colored look Emma – the coat and trousers are timeless classics!
Xx
Joi
– http://www.inmyjoi.blogspot.com
I love your tan coat! It’s such a classic. I know the baker boy hats are trending but you seriously make it look like such a classic hat!
http://www.mylittlenest.org
Emma, this is perhaps one of my favourite outfits on you so far! I absolutely LOVE the 70s vibe going on and your photos are utterly stunning. Who took them? They’re just GORGE!!
Suzy xx
http://www.suzyturner.com
Love these colors together, and that pashmina is just gorgeous. The camel coat is such a timeless piece. Thanks for linking, xox
-Patti
http://notdeadyetstyle.com
I absolutely adore your fox brooch! I also love your sunglasses, too! They really complement your scarf and jumper. It’s very hot in my part of the world (Australia)! It’s been about 30°C every day lately. XXX
That is a gorgeous classic coat! I love the blue scarf paired with it!
Congratulations on your Linkup birthday! I always get things out of season. It especially seems to happen with shoes. And you are right about your coat. It is such a classic that it will never go out of style.
Love your coat!!! So chic!!!
Fantastic outerwear and fun details like the fox pin!
I’m so obsessed with this look! I love it and that hat!! It’s on my list!!! Thanks for hosting the linkup and thanks for joining mine. Hope you are having a great weekend!
xo Sherry