NYE outfit

NYE was a cheap and cheerful affair this year: the husband and I went for dinner at a nice Italian restaurant and then enjoyed a few quiet drinks back at the home bar - a perfect way to see out what has been a perfect year.

It was a good opportunity to wear out my new Elizabeth Lau 'Sherlock' cape coat and white Urban Outfitters shirt with black velvet collar and cuffs - both self-picked Christmas presents. I teamed them with a black cord mini, wooly tights, shearling boots and a leather satchel, for a look that, in hindsight, had me look a little like a school girl, but not one who goes to foam parties...