Pleats please

Because you've all asked.. 

Whenever I wear my pink or khaki pleat skirts - which aren't new at all - I am always always asked where they're from and can I find any others that are the same.  Well I've found the best that I can. 

Why are these so useful?  For me, these are the easiest thing for every day dressing.  I would never have thought a couple of years ago that they could be so versatile but actually, just throw it on every day.  With a tee and blazer for warmer days, with a blouse for the evening and heels.  Sweatshirt and oversized jumpers work just as well too.  Trainers, ankle boots, even loafers (I'm going to give it a go anyway).

I have two that I have worn and worn and worn.  I honestly never get bored of them.  Mine are on the longer side but the majority here are shorter.  

Metallic Pleated Skirt from Mango £29.99

And then a green version.  Oh how I adore this.

ASOS Perforated Pleat Skirt £28



Now I have green and pink but the colour I'm finding elusive is, is a navy. 

Pleated Skirt in blue from & Other Stories £59



Velvet Pleated A-line Midi Skirt in blue from M&S £35



And in gold £35




More metallic in mustard at Mango £35.99



Stripes Pleated Skirt £49.99  Oversized knit HEAVEN.



Black maxi at The Outnet

Pleated Satin Maxi Skirt from By Malene Birger was £150 now £67.50




But for me - the one that wins hands down is this from Alice & Olivia in the sale.  Yes, it's obviously HEINOUSLY expensive.  Cost per wear?  Christmas day outfit?  Just simply too gorgeous not to *try*?!  I'm also going to throw it out there that it's the only one for me, being a giant, that would actually be a proper midi midi.

Pleated Metallic Silk Blend Midi Skirt was £650 now £325





Now I KNOW lots of people can't wear them.  I honestly honestly was the same.  But I persevered and personally have found that some work and some don't.  Which is about as much use as a chocolate teapot.  You will also notice that I NEVER wear anything tucked in..

A couple of pics of me wearing mine.

And then from today.  A trip to Ikea with the children as it was what they chose to do on their last day of hols.  As you do.  After an amazing night on Monday at Kensington Palace with House of Fraser to celebrate the launch of Issa.  Amazing amazing evening (and no, I didn't get to pop in on Kate and throw her some advice about having three kids.  I did try...). 


T-shirt - & Other Stories
Khaki trousers - Current/Elliott from Quattrorish
Backless loafers - Anthropologie
Red Soho Disco - Gucci
Earrings - Mango

Tomorrow, the boys are back at school.  I won't say I'm excited (but I might be...)  To be honest, were it not for the juggling of work and the guilt at how much screen time they have (seriously - is there a mother who doesn't beat themselves up about this and is there a father who's actually bothered?  My husband really doesn't think there's anything wrong with it!), I wouldn't mind them being off (which is EASY to say when they're going back...!).

I'm off to London for a breakfast and then looking forward to spending some quality girl time with the 12yr old in the afternoon (which is code for "mum will you buy me all of Paperchase and Boots)...