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Mellow Yellow - Boden's Summer Offerings & My Outfit Of The Day

When Boden recently got in touch with me asking if I'd like to choose something from their new summer catalogue to review & style I didn't hesitate in saying yes, as I knew there'd be some gorgeous pieces to pick from.

As you'd expect their latest catalogue is full of gorgeous summery colours but as I've said in previous posts the one colour I seem to keep being drawn to for summer is yellow.  Personally I love the fact that it's the perfect colour for lifting your mood or brightening a grey day not to mention it goes with so many basics most of us have lurking in our wardrobes including denim, greys, black, navy, white & creams....not to mention leopard print!!!

Naturally having decided I would plump for something yellow I was then left with the difficult decision of what to choose, as I didn't want to choose something that would only be worn on a handful of occasions, instead I wanted something that I felt would help utilise what's already in my wardrobe.  

So after much umming & ahhing here's what made my shortlist.

No surprises for guessing that the first thing to catch my eye would be a jacket!!! Yes I know I have enough jackets already but I love the boxy shape of this Marina jacket not to mention the mustard tones & it really would be an ideal style for dressing up or down.










Next up is this really pretty pencil skirt.  As soon as I saw this I had visions of teaming it with a denim shirt & leopard print courts, or for a more causal vibe a white t-shrit, denim jacket & sandals.  














Plus you could of course always get the matching top too, so much more useful than purchasing a dress for a special occasion as you'd get far more usage out of separates & how gorgeous would this top look when teamed with distressed boyfriend jeans & a lace up pump for a casual weekend look or with navy cigarette trousers & ballet pumps for a stylish look for the office?














I also love the simplicity of this silk linen jumper, which would be perfect for either layering up either with a shirt underneath or a jacket over the top not to mention worn on it's own with a statement necklace or two.  


















Another idea that appealed was to see if they did any yellow accessories as they're a great way for livening up & transforming an existing outfit plus for those of you that feel yellow doesn't do anything for you or is simply too bright to wear,  it's a great way of incorporating the colour without feeling the colour is wearing you!

Ideally I would have loved some yellow ballet pumps or even pointed flats but sadly despite Boden selling similar none were available in yellow.  They do however do these gorgeous yellow wedges, which also come in either black or silver too.






Plus of course various yellow bags, my favourite of which being this lovely shoulder bag which can easily be made into a clutch.














And this stunning necklace.


















So what did I eventually choose?  Any guesses?!!!!  It may surprise you that I didn't plump for a jacket (yup I know I must of been feeling a little off colour that day!!!) instead I chose the Chelsea Clutch & the Pretty Pendant Necklace as I feel both are going to make great hard working additions to my wardrobe.  Plus of course the clutch will be just perfect for taking away on holiday as it will hardly take any room up in the suitcase & is perfect for slipping the all important lippy, purse & sunnies into when going out of an evening not to mention adding a great pop of colour :-)  

I've already taken delivery of my new bag (see today's outfit post below) & love it.  It really is the perfect size for holding all the essentials without weighing you down plus of course it has the detachable strap & makes a stunning clutch.  I'm also thinking of attaching both sides of the strap to the one loop so that I can just slip it over my wrist & I love the navy & white striped lining.




I've yet to receive the necklace as it's so popular that there's a couple of weeks to wait, but as I've been told on numerous occasions 'all good things come to those that wait' & I've got massive hopes for this beauty.  I always meant to get a plain yellow necklace last summer but never found the right one & I think it going to look fab either worn on it's own or layered up with my J Crew necklace.

So talking of a pop of colour here's my outfit for today.




Jacket - Gray & Osbourn
Shirt - Massimo Dutti
Bag - Boden
Bracelets - Handmade & J Crew
Belt - Banana Republic
Jeans - Zara
Boots - Zara






Re-create my look here.


Navy & Yellow


Shirt - Mango £24.99
Necklace - Boden £29
Bracelets - J Crew £95
Belt - Boden £29.25
Jeans - Mango £39.99


So have you been tempted by the new Boden catalogue that's popped through your door recently?  Not to tempt you further but they currently have 25% off selected items & 11% off everything else plus free delivery & returns too (use code 3BJ7) but hurry offer ends tonight!!!!

I'd love to hear what's tempted you & how you plan on wearing it.

Have a great Sunday, I've got a few remaining things on my 'to do list' for today including the hemming of some curtains....oh the joy!!!

See you in the morning.

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18 comments

  1. Hi Jane, Good choice really like the bag, I'm having a bit of a yellow thing going on at the moment, such a happy colour.
    Sue x

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    1. Hi Sue yes you're right yellow is a brilliant colour to lift your mood, especially on grey days like today!
      Jane xx

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  2. I have a wishlist as long as my arm although I did manage to get three of the pieces I wanted the other week. I was gutted the swimsuits were on a delay and wouldn't be here in time for Marbella though. Love how the bag adds a pop of colour to your outfit, I always like yellow with blue of any shade x

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    1. Thanks Sharron & that's such a pity about your swimsuit. Sometimes the back orders can speed up, I know that's what happened with my leopard print bag. Hope you've got something equally gorgeous for your daughter's hen weekend.
      Jane xx

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  3. I am very tempted by that lovely bag but in the navy!! The yellow looks fab with your outfit!! xx

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    1. I could seriously order one in every colour Michelle they're such a great size, the natural colour is equally gorgeous too.
      Jane xx

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  4. So, so in to yellow right now. Daughter laughed when she went upstairs earlier as I have just done a 'yellow' was and I'm drying 3 tops on the bannister. Gorgeous outfit Jane x

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    1. Thanks Donna & lol at your 'yellow' wash - wish I was as organised it's either lights or darks here!!!!
      Jane xx

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  5. Love the yellow bag and yellow belt combo in your outfit. Nice pop of colour there! Love the jacket too!
    :0)
    Paul

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    1. Thanks Paul, I'm just loving yellow for cheering up miserable grey days.
      Jane xx

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  6. I am so into yellow at the moment, so really enjoyed reading this! I love the bag you've chosen and you have styled it so well!
    Abbi x

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  7. Great style mix! I love your classic jacket paired with jeans and the yellow accessories add a fresh and trendy touch.

    Annette | Lady of Style

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    1. Ahh thanks Annette, I love teaming smarter jackets with distressed jeans.
      Jane xx

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  8. Love all your pics Jan, yellow and navy are my favourite colours and I would wear everything you have selected. Love the bag though, can't believe I don't have a yellow one in my wardrobe already. Great outfit!!

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    1. Aww thanks Trea....sounds like you need to go yellow handbag shopping ;-)
      Jane xx

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  9. I love the textured tops! You look great & the bag was a great pick as its perfect with your belt! xx

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    1. Those textured tops are stunning aren't they Andrea, I'm seriously tempted by those as well as the skirts, as they'd be so great for going with a whole heap of things!
      Jane xx

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