17.03.2012- What I Wore Today #13

Today I spent a lovely day wandering around London with my mum (a pre-Mother's Day Mother's Day I suppose you could call it!) We experienced sensory overload as we wandered around a bustling Borough Market, before following the river over to St. Paul's, Carnaby Street and Covent Garden. Typically though, the weather wasn't willing to play along with our plans, and we were suitably soaked by the intermittent rain which fell across town throughout the morning. Nevertheless, I was determined to inject a bit of spring colour into my outfit for today, and my Mary Katrantzou for Topshop blouse seemed like the perfect choice on such a gloomy day:

Mac- Oasis

Blouse- Mary Katrantzou for Topshop

Jeans- Topshop

Bag- Urban Outfitters

Shoes- Office

When I say this blouse is the blouse of my dreams, I'm honestly not exaggerating. On the morning of the Mary Katrantzou for Topshop launch, I inexplicably woke up at 4.30am, haunted by the thought that the all of the products would be online and just waiting to be snapped up whilst no-one was looking. Sure enough, when I checked the website (after staring bleary-eyed at my computer screen for what felt like an eternity!), there the collection was, sitting pretty before the inevitable chaos ensued- I think I just managed to add the blouse to my basket and checkout before it sold out! Although it was quite expensive, my frugal spending since January (quality, not quantity!) meant that I was able to treat myself- and I'm so glad I did. 100% silk, beautifully printed and something which I'm sure will prove a real wardrobe treasure from season to season. I can't wait to wear it in the better weather!

How have you spent your Saturday? And did you snap up anything from the Mary Katrantzou for Topshop range?

(Image credit: Sarah Farrell, please do not reproduce without permission.)