Monki Love

The dress in this post is both the first item from Monki (via ASOS) that I bought but also the first bodycon piece of clothing that I had ever bought and then worn more than once. It has to be one of the most forgiving dresses ever, worn through a stone and a half of gained weight and still fitting me in a way I like. It also happens to be a great piece for this time of year as the silhouette lends itself perfectly to layering, in this instance I added in my cream biker jacket from Pull and Bear and some heeled sandals from Clarks.
I bought this jacket to be a Spring piece, thinking that cream wouldn’t be a good colour for the latter part of the year but I think that actually it’s a good all-rounder and it will be worn until the weather gets too cold to wear anything but a winter coat (please don’t be soon!). Pull and Bear did this in loads of colours at the time for around £25 and I’m kicking myself for nothing picking up a black one too.
The dress might be worn to death but it’s lasted well- as with all of my Monki pieces it has washed really well without losing the colour or the pattern bleeding. I’m itching to visit an actual store, which is yet more reason to get my backside up to London during my week off at the end of September- I’d be going solo though and to be quite honest, I’m a little afraid of being let loose in the capital alone!
Talking of weeks off, I’ve got a lovely long weekend ahead of me as I booked some extra time out of the office for Ben’s Birthday weekend (his Birthday is today). We don’t really have any solid plans this year but it’s nice to actually know I can be at home, bake him a cake and generally just chill out and not rush anywhere. We’re heading in to flu season at the surgery next week so a couple of days relaxation is very much required!
Should I brave London alone?

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2 comments for “Monki Love

  1. I am such a fan of Monki, they always have the most amazing pieces and this dress looks lovely on you 🙂

    Maria xxx

  2. Great outfit! I love the jacket and those boots! xxx