Since arriving back in the UK, Blog Reader, life has been a whirlwind of job hunting, flat searching, catching up with family and friends and exploring my favourite places in London again. In some ways many things have changed, in other ways I’m comforted to know that things are exactly the same, especially with my very good friends who have whisked me away for dinner parties, let me stay with them at short notice (that’s you, Ms Wonderful South Molton St Style) and generally fed me wine and cheese whilst we’ve caught up on anything and everything that’s been happening in each other’s lives.
After spending New Year in Paris I was filled with enthusiasm to hit the ground running in January. After the inevitable anxiety of ‘am I ever going to find a new job?’ last week I was offered a fabulous new role and I’ll be relocating for work over the next few weeks. New home, new challenge, new setting – I love change and I’m super excited about what’s to come.
On the day before my job interview I had a huge dilemma about what to wear. Several outfit changes, mirror glances and face pulling later I decided to keep things simple. I’ve been wearing a lot of black, white and denim lately and this might be part and parcel of trying to keep things simple in some areas of my life whilst others undergo transformation (though I have a feeling Fashion Week will bring and end to this as I have a few new styles in prints that I am dying to wear!). This safari style shirt will forever be my ‘lucky’ shirt. I wore it on interview day – a lovely top from Reiss with epaulette detail and high neckline. I put on my Urban Outfitters high-waisted pants, a smart jacket, black heels and My Tiffany & Co. key necklace, a gift to myself when I left NYC. Simple, classic styles just sometimes work a treat.
“If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we aren’t really living” – Gail Sheehy, author.
Wearing: Shirt from Reiss. Jeans, Urban Outfitters.
Photos of me: with thanks to the amazing William Williams.
Looove the high waisted trousers …! And the shirt, so simple and chic. It’s all about the cut!
X
When it comes to the white shirt Michelle I do agree! Thank you for your lovely comment x
Love the look, your waist is so tiny! I need to find myself a classic white shirt.
OMG what a teeny tiny waist….& those high waists did the trick of highlighting it more!!!
REBECCA
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
Everything you wear is perfect
Classic chic. You look so fragile.
I love London and have been there many times.
Annette
Lady of Style
Quite possible the stress of job hunting put me in a fragile state! I’m very happy that I’m on the move. Thank you for stopping by, Annette!
such a beautiful look .. just like ‘Audrey Hepburn’ stunning!
simple & chic, indeed! xo
She had great style and kept things simple too. Oh to have her relationship with Givenchy too
A great outfit and your hair looks amazing. I hope everything falls into place soon and 2013 will be a great one for you.
Lou
http://www.thekeypieces.co.uk
Thank you Lou! I hope so too
Excellent interview outfit! will you be working as a clinical psych back in the UK?
Hi Liz, I’m a counselling psychologist and yes, going to be in that role in my new job. Are you working in that area?
Not at present, I was a little worn out when I first moved here, but am starting to get the itch to return to clinical work now I’m settled. It’s nice feeling actually. Very much enjoying the blog!
Thank you Liz! Please pop back if you want to chat psychology and / or fashion! x
What a lovely first day outfit. Love this classic, chic look – it’s just gorgeous on you.
Thank you Bettina!
look at those lashes! i admire your love for change. i am a taurus and am a TOTAL creature of habit. good luck in the new job! it all sounds so exciting!
xoxo, jenn
the stylish housewife
Jenn I finally caught up on your blog yesterday. Sorry to hear about your Mac eek! I am off to buy a hard drive today….
I love the seventies vibe of this outfit, flares, high waist, those are my second pair of favorite jeans (my laziness let em choose boyfriends as my all time favorite). Lovely blouse and lovely blog! Come by if you have time!
Simona
http://www.lakenmoon.blogspot.com
Lovely outfit. I think simplicity/minimalism is sometime the best! Good luck with the new job
Adela x
Misspinkstyle.net
So happy for you sweets!
And I love that quote at the bottom, I’ve been doing some “growing” of my own lately , it’s so refreshing to not be stuck anymore. As always too, you are a bit of an inspiration
Love from the shire xx
Hearty congrats my friend! I am glad that things are falling into the place- this new job and you, sound positive and ready to take on the future full force. Great things will keep coming. Clearly due to lucky shirt, and your intelligence, beauty, and creativity. Lucky shirt optional;)
Absolutely love this look – fantastic.
Just bought some high waisted urban outfitters pants, and they’re the perfect simple piece. figure flattering, comfortable, and really confidence-boosting.
you look incredible. i think it was smart to keep it simple – that way you don’t feel as if you’re trying to hard, andI think , at least for me, it makes me more confident in myself to know I’m not playing a role.
Congrats on your new job. can’t wait to see pics of your new location.
Cheers,
Gabrielle
definitely, simple is best. You look classy, minimalist and edgy all at the same time
D
I love this post Sarah! Congratulations again on getting the job. I’m excited for you with all the new changes coming up and can’t wait to hear all about it. The mention of the Tiffany key made me smile for the memories it brought up
I love that shirt, x
wow i love this outfit!
Your blog is so inspiring♥
If you find time could you give mine a look?
Thanks Kat – will hop on over there today x