Be more Nikki

.. which, for the eagle eyed amongst you is something you'll be aware that I've said before. 

Nikki, as in Nikki Alexander, as in Dr Alexander from Silent Witness, as in her of the most amazing wardrobe.  I am randomly obsessed with it, even though it's bizarrely not really my style at all (the embroidered Temperley dress she wore to the American Embassy the other week being the exception to the rule).  

However that's not to say I don't watch and think, I need to bin my entire wardrobe and BE MORE NIKKI. 

It's also not a new obsession.  I have actually written a blog post on this exact same subject, four years ago, to almost the exact day.  SPOOKY!   (actually I did one in January 2013 as well but that's very very out of date!)   And I am in fact going to focus on the exact same topic.  The incredible blouses she wears.  I think I've worked out that the key to them is tunic style.  She almost always wears them with skinny jeans and chunky heeled ankle boots (I have more of them coming shortly.. I told you.. obsessed).

I would love to say I have loads of new photos of her but errr the internet has proven to be rubbish on this topic (all the eye rolling) and it just throws up the old pictures.  Which, I have to say still stand.  

So these are the older ones - which are mostly the ones that link back to the blog post I wrote.

And then ones from this series - very professionally papped from my tv....




Now I'm pretty sure I recall that one of the brands she favours is Pyrus.  These are all very Nikki... but they do come with a hefty price tag.

Pyrus Anais Tie Blouse in Shooting Stars £125



Or to show how you can tie it in a different way and a very fresh, spring print to this version. 

Pyrus Anais Tie Blouse £125



Back to seeing stars but this time in navy with the Pyrus Lizzie Blouse £115



However I have done some digging and have unearthed what I think are some pretty darn good altnernatives for a lot less money. 

Starting at Monsoon with another navy star version (you really do need to click on them to see it in its full glory...).

Celeste Star Print Star Shirt £42






In the sale at Monsoon but this is definitely not just for Autumn/Winter. 

Naomi Sian Paisley Silk Blouse was £79 now £59



Callie Print Blouse from Mint Velvet £79



Franca Print Blouse £69 from Mint Velvet





Kristie Broderie Top from Boden £70




Melissa Ruffle Neck Top from Boden in Pink Pearl Daisy £70



Or in the Riviera Blue Daisy again £70 pre discount



Higher collar again at Monsoon. 

Ellen Print Blouse in blue £45



Then we come on to the slightly more boho, which is a look that Nikki definitely has a leaning towards.  

Evie Embroidery Blouse was £59 now £44



But THIS - oh this gem is my absolute favourite.  Nikki would wear this with a pair of skinnies and ankle boots.  She would look amazing.  However I would also team with skirts.  Leather skirt and knee high boots.  Or heels.  Handily this also looks exactly like it good be a Vilshenko blouse which would have a zero on the end of the ££.

Alyona Embroidered Top from Monsoon was £59 now £39



Soooooo what do we think?  Like I say - I don't tend to wear this style, but it's got me reaching for the skinnies and ankle boots again, so watch this space.

In the meantime, apologies for not having been around this week - manic time at home as anyone with a child with special needs will appreciate. 

I was also invited to a charity film night on Tuesday, in conjunction with the Gynae Cancer Fund to see I Tonya.  Hugely worthwhile charity and a superb film.  

What did I wear?  Well this is what I wore - picture, courtesy of my best friend who is not the quickest papper out there - here she is taking her time, very kindly taking my photo, when I realise that Mel C (yes the actual Spice Girl who is a billion times more beautiful in real life - genuinely she is stunning) is waiting to have her photo taken.  Mortified.com - here I am apologising for being so tardy....



Silk front pussy bow jumper - Ted Baker (part of paid collaboration aw17)
Skirt - ASOS White (current)
Blazer - Baukjen (part of paid collaboration ss17)
Trainers - Golden Goose from Farfetch (sale aw17)
Puzzle Bag - Loewe from Matches (current)

And then from today - back to the old classics.  Clearly no inspiration from Nikki whatsoever, bar being inspired to dig into my wardrobe and revisit some old favourites. 


Dress - American Vintage from Quattrorish (ss17)
Boots - Chloe from Matches (aw16)
Polo neck - Autograph from M&S (aw15)
Onyx jacket - hush (gift 4yrs ago)
Bag - Loewe from Matches (current)

Coming up - I did mention the embroidered dress she wore?  I'm going to do some research on those and I have had another inspirational lightbulb moment from someone who pulled it out of the bag recently, in a certain outfit.  Any guesses who, wearing what?!