Caroline Burke | Burkatron

today I'm showing you two looks with one dress! I love shift dresses; a wardrobe staple and versatile to boot (they have a knack of draping over your body without emphasising those darn love handles so lets add flattering to the list!) I have a few in my possession already but I was excited to try the new edit from dorothy perkins!

this is my day look, I opted for the oriental print dress as it's feminine but modern. I've paired it with an over sized collar shirt and belt for a more casual look (plus my standard winter attire of hat and chunky tights) 

I'd also wear this with a chunky knit and flats, it's really easy to mix and match.

for my evening look I've kept it simple; the shape is so classic I like to wear it alone to show off the cut. I've worn my over sized pink coat, chunky chains and transparent clutch just to take it up a notch! 

shift dress: c/o dorothy perkins

I'm really taken with this dress, the shape is perfect for me! it also comes in some winning basic colours of black and red and there are some gorgeous floral versions (including cami ones) that I think will be popular... you can see the full range of party dresses here!

which look do you prefer.. casual or night out? 

back soon!

caroline x

*sponsored post, all opinions/awkward poses my own!

sigh, I've had a pretty rubbish day! I attended a speed awareness course after I got a ticket speeding in my car on my way to primark.. sob. 

it was the lesser of two evils; I really didn't want any points on my license and I shall now drive like a pensioner after my four hour slap on the wrists! lesson learnt!

on a happier note I went shopping at the weekend with my lovely sister.. after a slice of cake and gossip we went vintage hunting and I found this rather kitsch little dress.

I have to come clean; I have a secret love for shoulder pads! I had to buy this dress once I realised it had them.. maybe because its reminds me of when I used to play dress up in my mum's clothes but I can never resist a hint of 80's power dressing! 

I bought a few little pieces of jewellery from topshop including the cross ring and necklace that I'm wearing. sometimes when I feel the urge to shop a little accessory purchase gets me through until my bank balance is looking healthier! I also tried out another one of their nail polishes called jewel in the crown (pictured) I really liked this shade until it came to removing it and my fingers stained green!!

green finger drama aside I think I may pop up a few swatches of the nail polishes I've bought recently as I have a few new models own glitters that I think you guys may like!

dress: vintage

belt: primark

boots: new look

tapestry bag: topshop (old)

cross ring and necklace: both topshop

bangles: stella amore

back soon!

caroline x