I feel like around this time of year it’s completely normally to go swirling into a complete disarray about what to wear.
I’m not fickle enough to believe spring is around the corner just yet (despite seeing blossoms, it is still January y’all) and although I’d much rather be shopping for flippy floral dresses, bags that don’t need to be rain resistant and more espadrilles to add to my already sturdy collection, I feel like it gets to this time of year when I lose a little bit of inspiration and have to go rifling through the archives (be it IRL wardrobe searching or Instagram saved images) to rev things up again.
So, let’s talk about this little hero piece shall we? I’ve been an Orla Kiely fan for years now (forever missing her incredible LFW presentations- if you haven’t seen them have a nosey here for an idea, representin’ berets since ’14)- but continually love heading online and checking out her beautiful collections and spellbinding collaborations with Leith Clark. There aren’t many designers I’m hugely invested in or would really save for, but always find myself going back to Orla for a dose of something timeless with a little whimsical retro nod- with my favourite car coat being one of hers too.
Anyway- this knit was something I’d had on my radar for months before it entered my wardrobe this week. I think I first saw it around September time (on the oh-so-lovely Laura here) and swiftly fell head over heels for it’s scalloped detail and three-shades-of-heaven colour scheme too. I love it’s slightly seventies feel without being too novelty- and know it’ll be just as lovely layered over a high necked blouse or denim button up mini skirt. It’s definitely been something I’d had on my wish list for a while, and is the perfect example of ‘having a think about something’ before you know that it truly has a place in your wardrobe.
Paired with my Levi’s wedgie jeans which I wonder whether I’ll ever take off (ha ha, half joking and all of that) and some pretty practical & other stories brown suede boots, I think I’m definitely happy to sticking to less is more when I’m having one of those ‘what to wear’ days. What are your solutions for those kind of outfit days? Answers on a postcard.
P.S I also just asked on Twitter about what you like to see in terms of the ~content~ of blog posts. I am someone very split down the middle when it comes to what I like to read about online (and imagine a lot of you lovely lot are too)- but I just wanted to know about the kind of thing you like to see accompanying outfit posts. I know I do quite a large mix of content over here anyway- but having seen a lot of people tackle often more topical subjects with these kind of posts- started to wonder whether this nattering is a little bit light for y’all- or if you’d like something a little meatier? I’ve seen a tonne of think pieces, DMC’s and the like- so let me know and I can get my thinking cap on accordingly!
(Jumper: Orla Kiely, Jeans: Levi’s Wedgie Jeans, Bag: Staud, Boots: C/O & Other Stories, Necklace: Lucy Williams for Missoma)
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18 Comments
Ray
January 22, 2018 at 8:02 pmLove this look. What a cute jumper.
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claudia
January 22, 2018 at 8:03 pmLovely outfit, and I love your hair!
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Rosie
January 22, 2018 at 9:11 pmOlivia your hair is amazing! As is this jumper!
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Jessica
January 22, 2018 at 9:16 pmYou look so fresh and lovely in this post!
I personally love your content as is and if you are interested in creating something meatier, you should do it! I love reading those sorts of posts as well. I feel like it’s a great way to get to know the creator better.
Have a great week!
Bright December
January 22, 2018 at 10:33 pmLove the boots!
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Michela
January 22, 2018 at 10:55 pmI love this outfit so much!
Miki x
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Courtney Hardy
January 23, 2018 at 2:31 amThat sweater is so cute!! I love it.
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Annika
January 23, 2018 at 3:29 amI don’t think I’ve ever related so much to someone’s style before, I think I’ve found a new fashion inspo!
Natali
January 23, 2018 at 7:05 amThis kind of structured bucket bag is such a must have item this year! Your sweater is so cute and retro like!
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Neeltje | Thoughts in Style
January 23, 2018 at 7:59 amThis jumper is so adorable! Love it. X
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Lara
January 23, 2018 at 9:04 amLiv, I swear you ALWAYS kill this kind of in-between season, everytime dressing in the morning starts to become a bit complicated I just save every outfit you post! Love the sweater, it’s very you! xx
Anika May
January 23, 2018 at 10:14 amThis jumper is really cool! I love the colours together 🙂 The bag goes perfectly with this outfit too xo
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Kay Nguyen
January 23, 2018 at 5:31 pmSuch a cute little jumper, I love it! You always look so amazing <3
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Julia
January 23, 2018 at 6:23 pmI am definitely struggling to find what to wear at the moment – nothing inspires me and I end up wearing jeans and a jumper most days!
This jumper is gorgeous, a lovely statement piece thanks to the scalloped colour block motifs. Totally something I’d wear too!
Julia x
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5ft Life
January 24, 2018 at 8:00 amReally love the combination of colours in that jumper! One of the reasons im sure you were drawn to it! The pieces youve styled with it are great as well. Ive trying to get back into blogging again and Ive been thinking the same thing about blog posts, what do people prefer? A general ramble or magazine time of articles? Personally I prefer reading the ramble type posts! But more topical ones are ok from time to time as well.
Hayley xx
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Flo la vita
January 24, 2018 at 4:52 pmThis is such a gorgeous outfit xx
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Lauren
January 27, 2018 at 10:10 pmOh Liv you cutie! I love this jumper, it looks so cosy!
Lauren x
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Laura Rose
January 31, 2018 at 3:38 pmeeep what a cuuute jumper! love the scallops and mix of colours! wouldn’t have thought to put it with that colour bag, but you make it work so well!!
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