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Black Watch with a Bow

01/22/21 | AG Jeans, Fashion Friday, J Crew, Target Style, Winter Style

London Fashion Blogger in Black Watch with Bow and White Jeans

First, I have to tell you all I learned something new this week – did you know the pattern of this top is called black watch?  No?  Me neither!  Speaking of this week had a lot of ups and downs, both personally and professionally, but in an a-typical fashion I wanted to share the details of one work meeting I found particularly interesting.  I double checked and everything about this is public but we spoke about how COVID is affecting people.  YouGov has done a ton of research on this and I was surprised by the headline “Britons most likely to say COVID has taken a toll on their mental health.” For a country that is notoriously tightlipped Brits more than people from any other nations said COVID was having a negative impact on their mental health – and I believe it. 

However, this was not just negative for the sake of being negative but specifically the two leading reasons were (a) the inability to see others; friends and family and (b) the inability to leave the house.  And I agree, those two have been particularly hard.  The reason I am bringing these up is I have proactively planned two walks this weekend to get my government approved outdoor exercise and for each, separately, am going to have socially distanced mask walks with one person outside my household. yes, there are a ton of stipulations but just to see and talk to someone who is not Mark is something I am very much looking forward to this weekend. 

But until we get to that, where I undoubtably will be in lots of layers and not looking trés cute, here is an outfit I am loving.  White jeans may be my favorite item of Winter and I paired with a dark hat, dark top, and dark boots plus a pop of sparkle.  Sadly the earrings are out of stock and I actually debated when they arrived in the mail but I think they add quite a pop and actually wore them on Monday to “work”. Take a look: 

Black Watch with Bow and Block Heel Over-The-Knee Boot

Top |  J. Crew Black Watch long-sleeve bow top

Earrings |Pearl crystal cluster stud earrings    Hat |  Wide Brim Felt Floppy Hat 

Denim | AG Farrah Skinny Jeans in Ivory  Watch | Apple Watch Series 6 

  Boots |  Maede Block Heel Over-The-Knee Boot

JCrew Black Watch with Bow and Over the Knee BootsWide Brim Felt Floppy Hat  and Pearl crystal cluster stud earringsFelt Hat, Flannel, and OTK Boots London Fashion Blogger Winter Look Flannel and Boots - Winter Outfit IdeasBlack Felt Hat and Black Watch with BowBlock Heel Over-The-Knee Boot and Apple Watch Black Felt Hat with Black Watch with Bow Blouse

This also reminds me I really need to wear this hat more often – I have had it for ages but looking back I think the last time it made it to a blog post was nearly five years ago in this January 2016 post Black Hat & Black Blazer! 

What do you think of this look? 

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Comments

  1. Zoe says

    January 25, 2021 at 8:13 am

    I like this look on you a lot. Great dressing up look while being fun and flirty.

    Great for some outdoor outing when you want to look good but also a bit practical.

    You do always look super in hats too.

  2. Sophie says

    January 24, 2021 at 7:17 am

    A+++ look Kelly.

    You look so happy and lovely and stylilsh.

    You go girl.

  3. Margo says

    January 22, 2021 at 5:14 pm

    Those over the knee boots are so cute but do they hurt with the heel?

  4. Missy says

    January 22, 2021 at 8:48 am

    You look great in hats, you should wear them more often!

    I am jealous as I really don’t look good in hats and it is such an easy accessory.

  5. Tammy says

    January 22, 2021 at 7:44 am

    I love your outfit. The hat is so stylish. I love the tall high heel boots too. As for covid I feel for you. Hopefully things in London start to reopen very soon. Being cooped up at home too long is not good. After my Thanksgiving Florida trip with boyfriend we were supposed to quarantine for 14 days, we quarantined for 14 hours instead.

  6. Jenny says

    January 22, 2021 at 6:03 am

    I had no idea that the pattern of your top had a name but it makes sense!

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