A bit of a do!

My work Christmas 'do' is fast approaching and when a say a bit of a do I really mean it!! Nothing fancy....no frills just a meal straight from work (no turkey even, I'm having fish & chips!!). This presents me with the usual problems.....what the hell to wear?!! There won't be time to get really dolled up and in my place of work.....well it's all pretty casual!! I do want to make a bit of an effort as there really aren't to that many reasons for me to do so these days!! Luckily the staples that I tend to wear to work are some black skinny trousers from Gap, worn with black suede dicker boots which I think you will agree is a pretty good foundation to start off with!! Now, I don't like to be cold so I've started by looking at sweaters. The great thing is with a sweater even if it's a bit glitzy you can still get away with it during the day!! You can bling it up with some fab statement earrings for an evening out but really tone it down with boyfriends jeans and trainers for day to get maximum usage out of it!! Well that's my plan should I go down this road! And the thought behind this....obviously came from Pinterest although the boyfriends are sadly paired with these lovely heels that really have no place in my life at the moment!

As it's Black Friday whilst I type this, there are some amazing discount deals to be had so here I am starting with a few budget busting items (thank goodness there is only another month of my challenge to go!!).

First up a gorgeous Ted Baker Bronte Sparkle Collared number

Feeling a lot of love for this Boutique by Jaeger jumper too!

As House of Fraser have such great deals over the next couple of days I have also had my head turned by this lovely little Therapy sequin knit jumper.

Moving on....this Warehouse sweater features a titchy bit of colour in the way of some orange sparkles!

Next came up trumps with a couple of Lipsy treasures, All Over Gem Jumper 

Or there is always the Lipsy Chiffon Back Sequin Jumper just gorgeous!

Rather taken with this lovely cropped lace sleeved ASOS number 

Staying with ASOS, although tis a River Island sweater 

H&M have totally come up with tons of my wardrobe staples this season, this addition would be no exception! 

Lastly......just throwing a total spanner in the works! I have had a hankering for a fur gilet which I was thinking I could wear over an existing black Gap crew neck sweater with a statement necklace, obviously something I could style loads of other different ways....not just for a Christmas do! If I can hunt down this beast in New Look over the next few days....well it will do nicely!

The Pin that lead along this line of thinking.....

There has to be a Christmas 'do' outfit in there somewhere.....what shall I do ladies? Thoughts please :0)

To finish off, here are my outfits for the past week....eek! Must apologise for my lack of posts lately! I blame some extreme lethargy.....or maybe it's been down to a marathon of Breaking Bad seasons 1-4, downing at least 2 episodes per evening!! Anyone else addicted to this show?? Gosh, it's so bad it's good right??!

First outfit was from Saturday and 'twas the usual shirt and sweater combo....my favourite as it happens!!

And with a coat thrown over

Gap sweater

Aquascutum shirt (gifted)

Gap Outlet skinny's

Ash Genials 

Zara Coat

Primark scarf

Next was a Sunday going out 'outfit'....roast dinner at 'The Fox @ Broughton Gifford

Next Blazer

Clements Ribeirio top (T K Maxx)

Topshop Leigh jeans

Rag & Bone boots

River Island (ASOS) pea coat

Monday's outfit consisted of a laid back school run look

H&M sweatshirt

Zara Tartan shirt

Gap Outlet Skinny's

Converse brown leather Hi-top's

H&M Parka

Primark bobble hat, great for 3 quid if you are prone to losing these things like me!

Another school run outfit from me for Tuesday

H&M cable sweater

Gap shirt

H&M jeggings

Steve Madden boots

River Island pea coat

Primmark bobble hat

Wednesday's offerings, I was really not doing that much!

All Saint's sweater (bought in a clothes sale a couple of years ago for a fiver!)

H&M top

Gap Outlet super skinny's

Ash Genials

So there we have it! What say you??!! Do you have a big Chritmas 'do' to go to or is yours rather more subdued like mine? Would love to hear what you will be up to and most importantly what you will be wearing!

Until next time, Michelle x