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Stealing Katie's Style & WIWT

Well firstly a very happy Mother's Day to everyone, I hope you're all being well & truly spoilt, I don't know about you but nothing quite beats a bacon sarnie in bed :-)  

So onto today's post & my first monthly celebrity style steal.  Now I know I haven't done a celebrity style steal post for ages, partly due to the fact that I've not been blown away by any particular outfit & also because those that I have just weren't practical or perhaps achievable for a real life mum!  But as soon as I saw this picture of Katie Holmes I just wanted to create the look.

Katie in my very humble opinion either gets her style so right or so wrong & at her best she looks effortlessly cool & this is one of those outfits.




Now I will admit to having a chuckle when I first saw the trend of leather joggers & never thought in a million years I'd be including a pair on my blog but how Katie (or her stylist) have styled these babies look really cool & it has made me tempted to consider giving them a go & no before you ask I haven't been on the fizz (well not yet!!) & am entirely cold sober!!!

So here's my version of Katie's look, starting with the debatable leather joggers.  These ones from Topshop are the pair that could tempt me if I was feeling brave....although goodness knows what hubby or son would say, I think they might have a good chuckle at my expense!!!  But I do love them styled with ankle boots like Katie is wearing as it hides the elastic ankle cuff which is the bit that I'm most uncertain about.....not the point I know!!!






If however, you're not feeling the love for leather joggers then what about this crepe pair also from Topshop.  These would be so easy to dress up or down & if teamed with a cami & belt would give the look of a jumpsuit without the hassle of having to navigate toilet-gate!!!  Likewise I can see these also working dressed down & teamed  with a simple tee, trainers & denim jacket.






If I'm being honest I'm still uncertain of the elastic ankle cuff even though I love the idea of them, as they just seem too trackie bum for me (yes I know that's what they're designed to look like but for me trackie bums are not something I wear out of the house....EVER!!!).

However, these babies made me click the button & not an elastic cuff in sight, which is going to obviously slightly alter the look but I like the idea of a slouchy pair of leather cropped trousers & how good do they look teamed with a jacket, of which I may have the odd one or two hanging in my wardrobe!!!  Not personally loving the footwear of which there seems a frightening large amount around for this spring/summer but that's another story!!!






So back on to creating Katie's look & onto the top.  There are some great little cream/white tops out there & for me you can never go wrong with a classic simple top that can be dressed up or down & this top from Mango is just gorgeous.  I brought several tops of this style in a t-shirt fabric last summer from Zara & they were worth their weight in gold for slinging on with maxi skirts, skinny jeans, distressed boyfriends, shorts you name it!!  And this little number looks like a slightly smarter version.  Now it's listed as cream on the web but it looks more white than cream to me.  I love the detailing on the shoulders & I find the cross over draped effect very sexy.






As I mentioned earlier I love how Katie's wearing an ankle boot with her cuffed trousers & whilst hers aren't peep toe when I spotted these ones from Next I thought they'd be a fab addition for those of us that love wearing boots but in the hope that we're soon to enjoy sunnier & warmer temperatures then a peep toe boot seems that little bit less bulky.  Plus they're the most gorgeous shade of tan that would go with everything in your wardrobe ;-)






Katie has kept the outfit so simple, choosing only to team the outfit with a simple gold necklace.  This one from Dogeared is lovely, a simple gold necklace with the outline of a heart that would not only look gorgeous on its own but just as stunning layered when teamed with several gold chains & pendants for a completely different look & style.






So what do you think?  Are you a lover of the leather jogger or did you scoff when you heard they were in fashion?  Perhaps like me Katie has helped sway you & you find yourself contemplating giving them a go or at least trying them in the changing room!!!

Right onto my outfit for today....no leather joggers as yet but a casual look for a quiet day.  Unfortunately Mum ended up getting worse yesterday so we've had to re-arrange meaning a change in today's plans as well as like every Mum she's more worried about passing her germs onto us than she is about herself & has banned us from seeing her.  So a quiet day in with my son cooking lunch.....he is currently making the dough for pizzas as I write this!!!  I can't wait as they're sure to taste wonderful, the way toast always tastes better if someone else spreads it.  Followed by an afternoon either on the sun lounger if the temperatures are hot enough or snuggled up on the sofa watching films...my idea of Sunday heaven.....either way it's horizontal surfing for me!

So for today's outfit I'm keeping it casual & simple with plenty of room for chocolate & bubbles, naturally ;-)






Sweatshirt - Topshop
Necklace - Zara
T-Shirt - Zara
Leather Cuff - Banana Republic
Jeans - Zara
Wedge Trainers - Ash



To re-create my style.


Sunday Chill Out


Sweatshirt - Next £16
T-Shirt - Next £12
Leather Bracelet - Massimo Dutti £44.95
Jeans - Zara £29.99
Wedge Trainers - Ash £159


So what do you think, have I lost the plot & the men in white jackets are waiting to cart me off to the fashion asylum?!! Or are you tempted to give said joggers a whirl?  If not are you tempted by the crepe version or perhaps the loose faux leather ones?  

Personally I'm tempted by the crepe joggers & love them not only teamed with an ankle boot but also a sexy heel.  However, since purchasing the Zara loose fit faux leather trousers & having already worn them on several occasions I think these are going to be the right choice for me.....the fact that I've  already been worn a couple of times already is always a good sign with a new purchase ;-)

So time to fess up, are you tempted or having seen Kanye in his are you quite firmly of the opinion it's not something that you will be touching with a barge pole!!!  I'd love to know.

Right off to make the most of being waited on hand & foot....enjoy your Sunday & see you in the morning.

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  1. I have some crepe joggers from Zara (past season) and love them. Best with flats or kitten heels I think. Go for those! Hx

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    1. Yes I think you're right if I was to go for it, I'd choose the crepe joggers....you never know I might be tempted ;-)
      Jane xx

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  2. I have the faux leather trousers, I haven't worn them yet but I have them. I agree with you about Katie Holmes being very hit or miss. Looking lovely and have a fab day. H xx

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    1. I love my faux leather trousers Helen, when are yours coming out to play?!!!
      Jane xx

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  3. I am with you Jane, I love the look of the Topshop crepe joggers! Katie look amazing in this outfit, definately would want to steal her style here! Looking lovely in your Sunday lounging outfit :0) xx

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    1. Thanks Michelle & I'm thinking I might have to try a pair of the crepe joggers on.....for 'research' purposes of course!! ;-)
      Jane xx

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  4. I adore the look of the faux leather trousers from Zara, they are such a cool look xx Happy Mothers Day hope you had a great day xx

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    1. Thanks Frances, hope you had a lovely day too.
      Jane xx

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  5. I live and die in my joggers for loungewear and although I love the look of these, there are certain people who could pull them off and those that couldn't. I fall into the latter, whereas with your figure, I say go for it! xx

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    1. Thanks Sharron, like you I've only ever worn this style when chilling out at home....just not sure I'd feel comfortable going out the house in them lol!
      Jane xx

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  6. Love the crepe joggers & as Sharron says...go for it! :) xx

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    1. I'm tempted Andrea but I'm so in love with my faux leather trousers I'm wondering if I need them......although when has that ever stopped me?!!!
      Jane xx

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