My Spring uniform

If you're looking for something exciting and eclectic, I hate to disappoint.  There is nothing off piste about this post at all.  It's my realisation of what I love to wear at the moment - ergo my Spring uniform. 

A loose pair of pants (dear. god.  I sound like one of the Golden Girls), a tighter fitting top (just call me Blanche) and a blazer, jacket thing.  I'd love to say heels and I'm going to see if I can make more of an effort in this department but frankly, it's flats. 

And one of my (actually not very many at all) buys this season has been a splurge on a pair of Current/Elliott Industrial pants which I've been wearing for the past couple of weeks.  I saw these when I went to do some work with a local boutique, Quattrorish in Reigate for their website and completely fell in love.  The plan was to do a blog for them on my favourite Spring picks, but the trousers were simply so perfect that I had to buy them - yes an impulse purchase and what I would normally consider an investment buy that I would ponder for ages.  But over the past couple of years, one of the main pieces of my Spring uniform has been a pair of khaki pants. 

Firstly I had a pair for £10 from Topshop (which I still have), then I got the paint splattered pair from Zara in the sale for £14.99 (still one of my faves) and last year I experimented with full on Chinos with some Tommy Hilfigers I picked up at TK Maxx in Ireland for less than £20).  All three pairs are completely different styles and shades.  

So these greener ones which are sold out everywhere by the way, are a straight leg with a tiny cropped kick flare - different again to those I have.  And I have already worn them about five times in a couple of weeks.   If you are after them, do call Ivy at Quattrorish who can help you out, as I think she has a couple of pairs left still.  Size wise, they are bang on, if ever ever so slightly large.

Why are they so perfect?  They're the ideal neutral colour that, for me, when you put with black and grey, make the ultimate classic Spring palette.  You can then add other shades in, but personally, I am all over the pared back, (trying to be) elegant look.  (this week that is... clearly this will all change and I'll be flinging neons on like a 90s raver by Sunday). 

Like I said - they are an essential must have item in my no brainer (aka lazy) Spring wardrobe.  

And there are lots of options out there - every single one of these I would happily snaffle away and wear regularly. 

Starting with an amazing pair (which I want to see if they have in grey... they're just too similar a shade to the old TS ones I have in the khaki - identical actually, so I'd like in another colour.  Obviously they won't.  Even a black?)  LOVE the shape (actually I've just looked and they do have very similar in a grey which I have in fact had on the blog a month or so ago.  Duh.) 


Mensy Peg Trousers from Topshop £42



If we're talking a wider leg, then these from Whistles look absolutely amazing. 

Whistles Cropped Leg Trouser £130  They actually only have these at ASOS and not at Whistles which is rather random.



But they do have these at Whistles with a concealed zip which also look super wearable (although personally I like the more casual look of the ones above). 

Fluid Cropped Trouser in Khaki from Whistles £110





More at JCrew - now... I've found some at JCrew which is handy for all those in the US as they will be a shed load cheaper and I've also found some at Net A Porter which I think might be the same.. but I actually am not sure.  I have studied back and forth and they look the same to me...

Broken in Boyfriend Chinos at JCrew were £89.50 now £75




And the Cotton twill straight leg trousers from JCrew at Net A Porter £90  Not sure there is anything else I could love about this look more...ignoring the fact that I couldn't/wouldn't wear this heels on a daily basis in a gazillion years.  This the sort of look I genuinely first see and think - oh I want to wear this when I'm grown up.... REALLY?  Grown up when exactly.  I seem to do this quite a bit.... (anyone else?!)   Throw on a pair of sneakers though and preppy me up please.   Although I'd probably not wear it like this at all and would loose the shirt and wear a tighter fitting jumper... I'd be checking out their Tippi jumpers... Would look amazing with these pants.



Classic Chinos at Gap.  Great price and if you sign up for their newsletter, you get an extra 20% off.  Plus they do them in Tall and Petite.

Girlfriend Chino £39.95



Slightly skinnier and a cargo style at Vila - this is apparently Mermaid Green.  I didn't know a) mermaids were green and b) that this isn't plain old (but still lovely) beige.  Who knew?

Vila Skinny Cargo Trousers £39



Looser and flowier (not a word apparently but it should be), moving into joggers territory.

Piped Cuffless joggers from Topshop £30



And then we have the full on joggers in the form of harems from hush.  I adore these trousers.  So unbelievably versatile and this year, they've also done a cropped version.  

Long Harem Trousers £49.50 



And the cropped version £39.50  Now I know she's standing on her tiptoes here, but I would happily wear these with heels for a casual evening out. 




But these.. oh I LOVE.  I can't get another off piste pair of khakis as I have my completely love or hate paint splattered ones from Zara which are a couple of years old now and I am still infatuated with.  

Badged Utility Trousers from Topshop £39




Skinny at Jigsaw now.  I have a skinny pair which I resurrect every year - they're now five years old from By Malene Birger and owe me absolutely nothing.  My spare tyre is pure vintage Michelin, proudly displaying itself over the top but so long as I wear them with a long top, I don't care.  In short, a pair of khaki skinnies are definitely worth the investment.  I could possibly (probably) do with a pair that doesn't let my wine baby loose for all the world to see.

Richmond Garment Dye Skinny Jeans £89  I do usually l love Jigsaw styling but I have to say, I definitely prefer these with flats.



And finishing with these which I have to say, if I didn't have the Current/Elliott ones, I would have bought in a heartbeat.  I would say the most similar to mine. 

Sunday patchwork Cotton Twill Straight Leg Pants £104



Or another JCrew pair and this couldn't be more me.  Love these so so much especially teamed with the black and the print shoes (and I have lots of print sandals).

Patchwork Cotton twill straight let pants £150



So there we have lots of khaki food for thought.  Ignoring the fact that the Spring we had seems to have buggered off, to be replaced by sub 10 degree temps and rain.  That will be me moving into the cinema this week then... 

And here I am in mine yesterday. 



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Black jumper - Tommy Hilfiger
Black tuxedo blazer - hush
Khaki Industrial pants - Current/Elliott
Ponyskin slides - Anthropologie
Black Mario fringe bag - Jerome Dreyfuss

Starting another day of the holidays.  Really wish we'd gone somewhere but alas, the husband starting a new job in January meant that wasn't possible so we're making do with day trips (god help us all).  Lovely weekend though - swimming, sushi and cinema.  Can highly recommend the Batman/Superman film (even though I'm not going to lie - not only is it very violent, dare I say it's rather confusing....*hangs head in shame*).  

Seeing as it's going to be horrible this afternoon, I think we might do Zootropolis which is probably more my level...

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  1. I have the J Crew ones - they fit like a dream. I am tall and to be honest they could be an inch longer but I decided to live with them because I like them so much!

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    1. Which ones? the ones at the bottom or their chinos?!

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  2. Settled in with your A+ blog (am a new convert so I am working my way back), downton abbey (am in Australia so we still have a few episodes to go) and lovely clean sheets to look forward to later. I'm a lucky girl. Keep up the good work kat.

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    1. You're curating quite the community here. I've only come across one negative comment.....but Gucci does tend to polarize the nasses ;-).

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    2. By *nasses I meant masses. Why does predictive text only step in when I don’t want it to?

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    3. People are generally super lovely and very helpful on here! Hopefully if people don't like something then most people are polite enough to acknowledge that if you can't say anything nice then don't say anything at all! There's definitely a difference in constructive criticism, expressing an opinion (i certainly don't expect everyone to love everything all of the time!) and being downright rude!

      And yes, predictive text does have a mind of its own, doesn't it?!

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  3. Gorgeous khaki trouser selection. I find them really useful at this time of year too. I have an ancient pair from Uniqlo, straight fit with utility pockets which I wear rolled up as they are a good length. (Annoyingly, I think they have changed their fit in trousers as they always seem too short whenever I try them these days). Washed many times, they now have a soft, worn-in look which makes them one of my favourite pairs of trousers. Also have a jogger style that you featured last year from Warehouse and a Mint Velvet skinny style with zips. Always on the look out for a new pair though! Unrelated question…what size did you go for in the Hush black boyfriend jeans? I am a similar size and shape to you (but not as tall as you at 5'7"). Reviews have really confused me! Thank you xx

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    1. AHA - haven't read the reviews - should go and do so... I have the 10 which does come up big but I have to say I like them on the oversized side. I certainly don't find them ridiculously big...

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  4. Love those Whistles ones! Ordered a pair from LA redoute with the discount that I'm hoping will recreate. Another khaki buy I've gone for is the modal ruched skirt from Hush. I have the purple one and so useful over leggings to make them look a little less slobby! In Warsaw on holiday and it's sunny and warm! Go figure as they say in the us

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  5. LOVED Zootropolis! Saw it with my 8 yo yesterday (but strangely he wasn't as impressed as I was). I wasn't in the market for khakis but after seeing them all over my Instagram feeds (and you look a dream in yours!), AND then getting the Shopbop 25% off email, it was too much for my feeble human mind to resist. Spent a happy hour perusing khaki cargos on Shopbop and decided on slouchy army pants from The Great. Now I'm all set for spring!

    https://m.shopbop.com/slouch-armies-great/vp/v=1/1583376814.htm?folderID=35928&fm=other-shopbysize&os=false&colorId=83654

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  6. Love khaki. Got a fab pair of cargo style skinnies in GAP last year and also a pair of boyfriend style from Topshop and wear them both regularly.

    Can I ask if there is still a valid Hush discount code (you mentioned one in the text but I have been away for a few weeks)?

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    1. AGH no there isn't a hush code at the moment unfortunately - not that i know of... I'll have a look and see if I can find one xx

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  7. I have these from Next which I love the embellished stripe on the side http://m.next.co.uk/g3186s7#375184

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  8. I have a pair of skinny khaki combats which I picked up in Primark for a whole £5 in a fit of desperation one day. They are now one of my favourite pairs of trousers and have been dressed up and down. Talk about cost per wear, I might have to pay them! x

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  9. I'm with you on ditching the skinnies with big chunky jumper for wide-legged trousers and more fitted top for spring. Skinnies are great for winter boots and rainy days, but looser trousers for spring/summer, definitely. I love those first whistles ones, gorgeous.

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  10. I'm opening this up to any golden goose fans out there in Kat Land. What is the difference between the GG May styles and the Superstars? I can only see a difference in the number of lace holes and the type of leather used to make the external star.

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    1. ooh now you're asking... I have two pairs of the Superstars and haven't really looked at any more as I can't be tempted...!! I will have a look at the May ones and see what I think. Hopefully someone else may be able to help x

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  11. May clothing karma (or as the kardashians would say....klothing karma) shine on you always. And the parking fairy reward you forever. X

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    1. LOVE YOU! The parking fair is "Nana". We always ask Nana now to ask for a parking space!

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  12. Can I highly recommend the Rayner chino by J Crew. They are wonderful. Cover any midriff sins and a great wide leg. Definitely choose a size down in them. I did one size down and may even order another pair in two sizes down.

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  13. ....So funny as was thinking of khakis just this morning and lamenting the fact that I couldnt afford the ones by the 'great' from net a porter, but then found an almost exact copy at zara, of course! but decided at 50 the low crotch thing was just yukky...so thanks to your inspiration I decided to look on river island mens..yup I know...but they are a boyfriend kind of look? anyway just bought for 35 pounds some khaki button fly 'slim' slightly washed cargos...imagining them rolled up possibly with white t shirt...etc...forever 21 had a lovely pair on line...but too small for me for £7.00 I think?...and H and m had a gorgeous almost exactly like your current elliots with a teensy bit of distressing on them for 30 ish pounds (sold out in my size)....Anyway really super post as always...its my moment of relaxation to have a read of your blog especially during the holidays with three boys!!xx

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  14. I love my hush pair from last year in a dark grey .... Think I need a khaki pair now! I love my khaki skinnies but a slightly relaxed fit is definitely better for spring and it's such a useful Colour, goes with so many other shades. Looks like there are plenty of options anyway!

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  15. After saying for months that I don't particularly like or need a pair of khaki trews, of course I am now after a pair desperately but have yet to find the pair for me! I'll get there though if it kills me.....
    We did Bat v Super last week & loved it although it was just a tad too long for my 7yo. We're off to see Zootropolis tomorrow as its due to be a high of 3 degrees......what fun.......! I'm loving my BOGOF cinema vouchers with Meerkat Movies though, I'm saving a bomb! X

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