My New Best-friend; the Body-con Pencil Skirt!!

I just have to indulge you in my new found love for the pencil skirt! I always thought the Pencil skirt would just be for the working professional woman, teamed with a blouse blazer and court heels. I was never more wrong.

The pencil skirt is a classic item perfect for any capsule wardrobe! Mix and matching tops and shoes is easy from a flowery blouse to the new basketball shirt trend, and court heels to a pair of high-top Converse All Stars ^TM. They vary in price and bargains can always be found on-line at different auction or shopping websites. A good quality high-street skirt will start around £20 and increase there-after.

When buying a pencil skirt remembers you are buying an investment, -they can be worn with anything on any occasion for any shape, and will soon become your best-friend- so don’t be afraid to splash the cash a little on this item.

The Pencil Skirt has been reinvented and launched with funky pop and Aztec prints in bold and bright colours! This is a fabulous new way to being a vibrant colour or print into your wardrobe but to still look classy and on trend at all times.

I do advise however to get a black, grey, navy or neutral colour that will go with all your outfits as they are a godsend for anything from a day date, to a last minute board meeting.

My Top 5 Pencil Skirts….

The black pencil skirt

House of Fraser; True Decadence: Slim midi pencil skirt

This perfectly interchangeable skirt makes a wonderful combination for numerous outfits from the office sophistication to the late night office party. With the black pencil skirt there is no need to worry about getting home in time to change or lugging around a whole different outfit all day, a simple blouse change, and a pair of heels can make all the difference. The versatility of the skirt give it the same figure hugging properties and the little black dress but allows a personal touch an  input of colour choosing a numerous amount of tops to coordinate with. This is the ultimate investment piece! And yes I do own one myself, being a student I’m always on the lookout for bargains. However if you have the cash to splash I recommend a more up market skirt as this piece is perfect for any wardrobe from the capsule to the overloaded. The black pencil skirt is the must have skirt for any generation of women. 

The bright and the beautiful

H&M; Jersey Skirt

(Perfect for summer or to brighten up a rainy day) A vibrant Pencil skirt is perfect for your summer wardrobe. This delicious item can be paired with court heels, a white blazer and cute blouse, perfect for a wedding and the reception party after. A wonderful combination can be formed with a denim jacket and high-top converse for a stylish day date. Or even a super sexy night out with the girls adding a figure hugging sophisticated look!

The Tartan 

Ready for the grunge and punk season of A/W season 2013, I present to you the Tartan pencil skirt!!

Dorothy Perkins; Red Check Pencil Skirt

This grunge piece will be the perfect essential for in any capsule wardrobe during the months to come. This beautiful skirt can be paired with heels or flats, worn in the office or day to day casual. This skirt would look perfect teamed with a white blouse or shirt, or a black top. A denim jacket or leather jacket would complete the punk/grunge look. This piece can be worn by all ages whether teamed with a band or icon t-shirt and a pair of Converse or an adult with pair of ankle strap stilettos, a black top and blazer/jacket. To be versatile and creative yet bang on trend this is the ideal skirt for you. 

The rock chick

Asos; Pencil Skirt in Wet Look

If your look is the grunge couture and garage chic -or you just wish to be adventurous- ; a wet look or leather effect pencil skirt may also be for you. This leather effect pencil skirt with front split adds edge to any look. If a sophisticated business women this item is still marvellous to let out your adventurous side and show people whose boss. Do not feel as a women you have to conform to the normal code. Don’t feel afraid to show your inner rock chick, this skirt will help you all the way!

The Print

River Island; Pink Oriental Puff Print Pencil Skirt

The Aztec and geometry prints add style to the pain pencil skirts and creates attention towards the lower half

of your body. For instance; if you are an apple shape, having broader shoulders or a bigger cleavage; the printed pencil skirt may flatter you more. By wearing a plain blouse or top, this will create a pretty and simple look to flatter your curves in the right places.

The printed Pencil skirts are not just for apple shape but the pattern skirt plain top applies to all, prints may look pretty but you don’t want your look to become messy!

Hope this has given you some inspiration!! I know that these are my favs and I'm happy to answer any questions and read suggestions or comments.

Look out for my next blog post soon. x