Caroline Burke | Burkatron

I love to wear bright clashing outfits but sometimes I'm really drawn to simple classic combinations! I was out shopping recently and spotted a girl wearing washed out jeans with a white tee tucked in and though she looked great! it inspired me to put together a similar look this weekend when I went out for drinks with my friends.. 

I've been hunting for some animal print chelsea boots this month; I nearly grabbed pair I saw in new look a few weeks ago, but I'm glad I didn't because I found a nicer pair for less money at matalan hurrah! 

I'm really loving statement necklaces and found this little bargain for £8 at h&m so snapped it up, I think it looks nice with this rather simple outfit and dresses it up just enough for the daytime. I love my latest handbag too, a basic black fringed number from new look which didn't break the bank and will last me all through autumn/winter!

hat: h&m

white/grey speckled tee: topshop

jeans: topshop

leopard chelsea boots: matalan

fringe tassel bag: new look

silver/gold necklace: h&m

brooch: vintage

tan belt: new look

xo bead bracelet: asos

nails: models own

caroline x

my boudoir decorating continues! I took another vintage chair and decided to change the look completely; several coats of paint later the brown oak was an vintage off white and I re upholstered the seat in a beautiful provence rose fabric from cath kidston.

I distressed the wood around the edges where naturally it would wear over time and it fits in perfectly with my existing furniture. It's so much more fun to discover and adapt old furniture, I'm going to keep an eye out for some more pieces to renovate soon! I have completely given up trying to resist floral fabrics, life is so much prettier with them in it..