Friday 15 July 2011

big day on campus.

Probably the biggest one of my life thus far. I'm chatting about graduating, duh. In a word - surreal, for real.

Spazzed about what to wear for the last month. After profusely refusing to go all academic (boring), I was all aboard that bandwagon, for one day only. In the end, I opted for a classic shirt and skirt ensemble. Literally thrown together, by my sister, in a half an hour skitz round Newcastle, the day before. Story of my life.

So here it is, in all its (too much) photographic glory.
Shirt & shoes: NEXT, Skirt & bag: TOPSHOP, Earrings: UO

What happens now? Who knows. Time will tell. The plan is London to write for anyone who'll have me. Let's see what happens ehy ehy.

A few of you have commented saying you're experiencing this very thing over the next couple weeks, some advice; follow the crowd (style wise) and bloody enjoy it, its over too quickly.
x

51 comments:

  1. Congratulations!
    I really like your shoes - did you brave the stage in them? A lot of people I've talked to have advised against it for obvious slippy reasons. I really like the collared shirt rather than a lower-necked blouse.
    I'm so jealous of everyone graduating this year!

    Danielle

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  2. Anonymous7/15/2011

    Congrats :)

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  3. I keep seeing graduation posts and feel a bit whydidimissmine? Sigh, though it was in the heart of Stoke so it couldn't have been that glamourous!

    Congrats on your graduation though!

    xx

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  4. Yay congratulations!

    S
    x

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  5. Wow! Well done my dear! My graduation isn't until September (I KNOW!)
    x

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  6. Anonymous7/16/2011

    Congrats! and such an adorable outfit for under the gown :)

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  7. Congratulations and thanks for share with us :)
    You were lucking really pretty.

    See you!

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  8. Yay yay yay, congratulations! Well done :)

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  9. CONGRATSSSSS !!!!!!!!!

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  10. cratulation!:D:D
    like ur blog !

    feel free to follow me(new):
    http://modedecerisier.blogspot.com/

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  11. Conratulation on graduating :) You look great :)

    Ps. Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog :)

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  12. I graduated this week too! The gown in grey looks so nice - i'm a bit jealous now. Good luck job hunting!

    victoriasprocrastinationproject.blogspot.com

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  13. congrats! - love the shirt/skirt combo!! :)

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  14. Congrats! Love your skirt, can I have it? lol

    I followed you, please visit (follow) mine too? :)

    xx
    Renee
    http://www.sugarstoned.com

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  15. Anonymous7/16/2011

    congrats on your graduation!! Ive just graduated too, and your right it does go way to quick!!!!

    www.pinksugarnotes.blogspot.com
    xxx

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  16. I really like the collar of your shirt - and I've been looking for a black skirt like that for ages! Forever the only black skirts seemed to be bodycon - great for a night out but a bit too revealing for my taste at formal occasions!

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  17. Congraaats, girl! Such an achievement! I'm absolutely loving your graduation outfit - so fresh and chic, an incredibly unique and flattering choice. Love it!

    That blouse is amazing - I've been looking for a white blouse like that for quite a while!

    Thanks for the comment on my site!

    xoxoo
    chloe ** flowerponychloe.blogspot.com

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  18. Aw congrats on the graduation.

    It looks like you had a lovely day!!

    www.topstyleadvice.com

    xoxo

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  19. your skirt looks so pretty, and congrats! Hope you get that call from Vogue now ;)

    x Camilla

    intothefoldfashion.blogspot.com

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  20. Congrats, Helen! I totally love this classy and elegance look. You're stunning. Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    xx
    en la moda

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  21. You look lovely! And congratulations!!
    I have the same topshop skirt but my one is the one with the beige grosgrain waistband, i prefer your one where it's all black. Looks lovely on you, very chic x

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  22. Just want to say thanks so much for stopping by my blog and the lovely comment, so sweet of you! I love your grad outfit, tres chic!!

    Steph :)

    http://irishbrowneyedgirl.blogspot.com

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  23. Congratulations! And thanks for the advice, my graduation is on wednesday and I've been frantically trying to find something to wear today. I kept saying to my mum "No I want something different" but maybe I should just embrace the norm...you look very chic, the black skirt and white blouse combo is simple but effective!x

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  24. Congratulations!! :)

    http://homemadefashionista.blogspot.com/

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  25. thank you for your lovely comment:) congrats on graduating! x

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  26. Congrats! You looked lovely!
    I have to wait until October for mine! Agggges away!
    Sophie
    x

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  27. awwww congratulations on your graduation!

    York robes are really nice! The manchester met ones dont look half as nice. My graduation is next friday, im a bit nervous about it but i dont know why?! All the hard work is over!

    Rianna xxx

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  28. You look fantastic, I love your skirt. Congratulations on graduating too.

    Scary times though, uni has finished and now you have to figure out if you want to continue studying or what you want to do in your career, good luck!

    Sarah
    x

    www.almostdelightful.com

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  29. Congratulations! Enjoy!

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  30. congratulations you look gorgous! graduating is such an awesome achievement, so much hard work and you finally get to celebrate.

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  31. Aww congratulations! I graduated the other day too. A very strange feeling!
    You look lovely! xx

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  32. Congratulations! I wore flats to mine because I was panicy about tripping over in front of everyone

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  33. Congraaaaatsss!! :D
    I love the black skirt!

    Want to follow eachother? :) x

    Theblackm4ze.blogspot.com

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  34. Anonymous7/17/2011

    wow congratz!
    I like the skirt you're wearing a lot, nice blog.
    xo

    my-fashion-fairytale.blogspot.com

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  35. congratulations xxxx

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  36. Congratulations, you look lovely! I graduate tomorrow!

    Maria xxx

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  37. congrats! really sweet photos, i love the throwing hat one :)

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  38. congrats! I like your back and white combo. Sharp and smart chic. The shirt with round collars is adorable. Thanks for leaving a nice note on my blog!

    love~mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  39. congrats!
    I love your elegant outfit! :)

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  40. congrats!
    I love your elegant outfit! :)

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  41. Hello der,
    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I see U have made your own list of 22 goals.. Good Luck! :)
    And, congrats on ur graduation.. The outfit looks cute and so do u! xo

    http://itsziahere.blogspot.com/

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  42. You look amazing! Ahh, mine's tomorrow - actually quite nervous,

    Rosie x

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  43. I love your outfit, so chic for graduation wear :)

    thanks for commenting and visiting my blog :D
    www.heartmadefashion.blogspot.com

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  44. congrats! and good luck with finding a fabulous job ;) thanks for visiting my blog dear!

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  45. Wow everyone is graduating right now! Congratulations and good luck for your future!
    xxx

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  46. Hiya,
    Thanks so much for the comment on my blog, its really nice to find fab new blogs to read so I am always glad when I get a comment from someone new.
    Congrats on your graduation :)
    I'm following now, so I'll be back!
    XGemma

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  47. Thanks for visiting my blog and congratulations on your graduation! You look great!

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  48. thanks love for the great comment!! well done on the graduation!
    x
    THATGIRLKIP

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  49. Oo, I graduated from York last summer! Did you have anyone good for your speakers? Ken Loach was hilarious at mine.


    Rosie xx
    Just Listen

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  50. congrats! You look so sophisticated :)

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