Style · January 17, 2018

Suit Like Jagger

You know how you occasionally save images on Instagram or Pinterest as reference points to outfits you’d one day love to recreate? Often it’s cool girls who write blogs, street style stars or even editors for cool magazines that I’m probably not sure of the title of. Sometimes though, it’s other things and people that inspire me- actresses, characters in films and singers in bands and artists that I love. Take this suit for example. One image I’ve had tucked amongst pictures of Chung and Jeanne for as long as I can remember is this picture of Mick Jagger in what can only be described as the check suit of dreams.

Now, after being pretty controlled throughout December with the ol’ shopping- a couple of weeks ago I was out with my mum and nan and stumbled across this total gem in Massimo Dutti. Being someone who doesn’t usually pay a visit there, you can thank my nan for this discovery- as within about 5 minutes I’d tried it on and raced to the checkout- thinking ‘IT’S MY VERSION OF THE SUIT!’ Don’t get me wrong, it was far more than a sole impulse to live out my dreams of being a backing singer of the Stones. Although I’m sure I’m as fond of this two piece as Sir Mick is of his (e.g here and here too), it fills not one- but two gaps in my wardrobe, ticking the gingham blazer and trousers boxes and giving me an evening wear look I know I’ll be teaming with heels and trainers endlessly. Perhaps this is the subliminal reason I got a fringe too? Who knows…





All suits aside, Joe and I shot these photos during our stay at the gorgeous Artist Residence yesterday. Easily one of my favourite hotels in London- we planned on strolling around to take some on the street, when lazy Liv saw an opportunity on the red carpet (just call me Mariah) and we ended up snapping some of my favourite photos without catching a cold- wahoo! It’s one of the coolest spaces in London for staying, eating, drinking- it all- so I’m really glad we were able to really utilise the gorgeous corridors and pretend (even if for a moment) that maybe, just maybe, I was shooting my album cover. She got the suit- now just to learn how to sing…



(Jacket: Massimo Dutti, Top: Alexa Chung, Trousers: Massimo Dutti, Loafers: Gucci at Net-a-Porter)

x




24 Comments

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    Freya Fleming
    January 17, 2018 at 7:19 pm

    This look really suits you (see what I did there?)!

    xoxo
    Freya
    tgifreya.wordpress.com

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    Jessica
    January 17, 2018 at 7:39 pm

    You look amazing, girl! A little tom-boyish look but soooo sexy 🙂

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    Jessica
    January 17, 2018 at 7:50 pm

    Love – love – love this look! It is fun and chic. You pull it off so well.

    Love,
    Jessica

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    Natali
    January 17, 2018 at 8:03 pm

    Such a perfect and masculine outfit! I love your checked suit!

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    Valerie
    January 17, 2018 at 8:29 pm

    Love this outfit! A very cool androgynous look. I do the same (saving images to recreate them later)

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    Rosie
    January 17, 2018 at 8:44 pm

    ooooooh these B&W photos are beyond gorge

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    The Little Magpie
    January 17, 2018 at 8:48 pm

    U know wot m8? This might just be my favourite post of yours ever

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    Kay Nguyen
    January 17, 2018 at 9:03 pm

    Such a cool look! You pulled it off perfectly <3

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    Mariya
    January 17, 2018 at 11:02 pm

    I love Massimo Dutti, but their trousers are always too big around my waist… But these look perfect, maybe I need to have another go.

    x Mariya
    http://www.brunetteondemand.com

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    Amber
    January 18, 2018 at 12:43 am

    I just saw your pic on instagram of this outfit and I’m SO into it. I would love to pull off a full suited outfit like this, but I always feel that I look like I’m wearing, well, a suit haha.

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    Jenelle
    January 18, 2018 at 12:55 am

    It is so cool! I love a good suit and those old rockers had some gems!
    xx Jenelle
    http://www.inspiringwit.com

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    Arianne
    January 18, 2018 at 4:21 am

    I love how editorial the photos are in this post! I love the whole outfit, it’s kind of like girl boss mode!

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    Jasmine
    January 18, 2018 at 7:33 am

    OBSESSED with this suit Liv, don’t you look just fab!

    Jasmine x
    http://www.jasminehardingmakeup.com

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    Tasmine
    January 18, 2018 at 11:42 am

    WOW Liv!!! This is one of my favourite post ever! The outfit, hair, location – all of it is absolutely insane. Just waiting for your album to be released now 😉

    Written by Tasmine | UK Style Blog

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    Sabiha
    January 18, 2018 at 11:51 am

    This really suits your style I love the simplicity of it x

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    Neeltje | Thoughts in Style
    January 18, 2018 at 12:16 pm

    This suit is so awesome! X
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    Maru Conti
    January 18, 2018 at 7:02 pm

    So beautiful!

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    Julia
    January 18, 2018 at 7:19 pm

    This suit is gorgeous, and you pull it off so well! I really like the full-on boyish look with the loafers. Definitely something I wouldn’t wear because it’s out of my comfort zone and my regular style, but I always admire outfits like that on my favourite bloggers!

    Julia x
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    Claire
    January 18, 2018 at 7:47 pm

    This outfit suits you so much, you pull it off so well. I’m in love with the photography as well, looks amazing 🙂

    Claire | rose-tinted.com

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    Beth
    January 19, 2018 at 9:40 am

    Such a cool look!

    Beth | simplebutfarfrombasic

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    Elisha-Mae
    January 19, 2018 at 9:29 pm

    Beautiful photos Liv – and my gosh, your fringe! I can’t get over how much it suits you!

    Elisha-Maé | http://www.elisha-mae.co.uk

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    YZ Chan
    January 20, 2018 at 10:22 pm

    Great styling! Love the check suit with the graphic t-shirt.

    http://www.yzwears.com

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    Happygirl
    January 22, 2018 at 12:07 pm

    I absolutely love this on you! Not sure I’d be brave enough to rock the outfit head to toe but it looks amazing!

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    5ft Life
    January 30, 2018 at 6:51 pm

    Omg, its gorgeous! No wonder you were happy when you seen it, its almost an exact copy of Mick Jaggers! Sometimes, those perfect pieces are hard to find. But once they are (sometimes in the most unusual places) its so worth it! These photos are beautiful as well.

    Hayley xx
    http://www.5ftlife.co.uk

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