2016-09-15

Zebrawood & Champagne


Hello all,
Hope you are having a nice day!

I wore this outfit during my week+ in London, which I will blog about very soon. You might remember the pinafore and blouse, as I've worn them together before, but that time it was cold. I was in Sweden and winter was coming on fast, so I photographed the outfit indoors.



This time around, it is my favourite time of the year - Autumn. And since I was in London, which is way further south than where I live in Sweden, it was surprisingly warm. So I switched things up by wearing this outfit without tights and with open(-ish) shoes! I also added a unique wooden watch from Jord, that was sent to me. If you like the look of the watch, continue reading -- because I have an exciting giveaway in collaboration with Jord!


I used to love wearing watches when I was a child. It made me feel like an adult, like I was more important if having to check up on the time. I basically continued wearing wrist watches all the way until uni. In university I had a lot of lab work, and I wouldn't wear my watch because I was afraid I might ruin it during the lab, get it dirty or contaminated. So I stopped wearing watches, and since I still work in a lab setting, I never really picked it up again. That was until this was sent my way.


I had previously seen Jord's wood watches after I read a blog post by Emma of Emma's Looking Glass (here), and I remember thinking it was really neat that they make their watches from wood. So when Jord contacted me for a collaboration, I knew instantly which watch I wanted, since I had already considered buying it for myself. Jord very graciously sent me the watch I wanted, which is a watch in their Frankie series. The wood it is made of is Zebrawood which is native of West Africa, and has a very unique appearance with its contrasting dark and light grains. The face is a Champagne colour, which makes the watch minimalistic but very striking in all its natural glory. I think this is the perfect Jord watch. "Jord" means "Earth" in Swedish, and this lovely watch has an earthy feeling to it.



Blouse: Miss Patina (old)
Pinafore: Miss Patina (here)
Watch: c/o Jord (here)
Shoes: Asos (old)

While I was sent this watch, I will of course be completely honest in how I feel about it.
Wearing it is easy, and while I feel like it's the perfect watch for this season, I don't think I'll have any trouble styling it for any season as it is so neutral. It's comfortable on the wrist and sits well, but it is larger than any watch I've ever had, so it does take a bit getting used to it's size. If you wear big watches a lot I don't think you'll even consider its size because it's not exactly big, it's just bigger than my old watches. Personally I love it. I think it's very unique and sharp. I just love that it elevates an outfit. I've never had a watch that adds to the outfit, they've all been pretty non-descriptive so far, but this one from Jord is far from!

If you want to look more at the watch I have click here.
And if you want to look at all of their women's watches click here.



If you want a Luxury Wood Watch from Jord, then here is your chance!
Jord has very kindly offered to host a giveaway with me, where you can win a $75 e-voucher!

To enter click HERE

The competition will end on the 25th of September of this year.
And anyone who enters will also get a $20 e-gift card!


This is your chance to get your very own wood watch, so make haste, don't waste it!

I will be back with more of my London adventures on the blog soon!



I hope you have a very nice day!
Much love,

28 comments:

  1. Ahh so gorgeous Mona! Love the soft brown colour scheme to this outfit and how it perfectly matches the backdrop. I've never seen a wooden watch before, will check out your giveaway for sure. London needs you back asap! <3

    Andini xx | Adventures of an Anglophile 

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    1. Oh you sweet perfect beautiful lady! Thank you!
      I was so surprised to find this street just by our hotel, it was just lovely and I saw a squirrel :D
      I love it, it's so cool with it's wood and all that :P I think you'll like their watches!
      Oh thanks, and I need London. And I want to hang out with you again! Miss you!
      Much love

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  2. Gah you always look the most pretty <3 so sad I missed you when you were over here! xx
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    1. Oh thank you beautiful, that's very sweet of you!
      Yeah, me too :( Next time!! ;)
      Much love

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  3. you look absolutely gorgeous Mona! i love your blouse :) and really hope you enjoyed London (i really want to see the Cursed Child! i've not managed to get tickets yet, but read the script and it is awesome) :D x

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    1. Thank you darling Beth. I love this blouse too - it's so versatile.
      I did enjoy London so very much! I love London!
      Oh I really hope you get tickets to the cursed child, it's quite an experience watching it!
      Much love

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  4. You look so lovely in this outfit! I love how everything you're wearing is matching, from the watch to the shoes! I had seen Jord watches before and they look so pretty and unique. Definitely a staple accessory! I can't wait to read about your London adventures :D

    Julia xx

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    1. Oh thank you pretty Julia!
      They are very pretty, the watches. And they stand out without being too much which I adore about them!
      Thank you lovely!
      Much love

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  5. So, lovely! The whole effect of the outfit is very pretty and serene. I'm so glad you got your dream watch and you have me seriously considering watches for the first time!

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    1. Oh thank you so very much! That was what I was going for!
      Haha, they are very unique and lovely these ones...
      Much love

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  6. You look adorable from head to toe! Love the earthy tones to your outfit and surroundings... and the watch complements it perfectly! Can't wait to read about all the things you've been up to in London!

    Vintagonista-Sumeyye

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    1. Thank you lovely Sumeyye <3
      I really just built this outfit around the watch :D haha
      Oh thanks! It's taking longer than I thought it would, but my London adventures will be up sooner or later :P
      Much love

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  7. This is such a cute outfit! The colours are so perfect for autumn ♥
    Amy xx

    Little Moon Dragon

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    1. Thank you so much darling! Ah yes, it is a very autumn appropriate outfit ;)
      Much love

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  8. Oooh that watch is so cool! It's so unique! You don't ever see folks wearing wood watches! I love it! You did such a lovely job of styling it too..this whole outfit is adorable! I'm heading over to enter your giveaway, now. :)

    Can't wait to read all about London! Hope you have a great week, Mona!

    ~Lindsey

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    1. Thank you so much beautiful Lindsey! I know!! It's really cool - the whole woodness of these wood watches!
      Thank you so much! That means so much coming from you!
      Oh yay! Good luck!

      Thanks, you too!
      Much love

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  9. You look so cute in this outfit. I love how everything goes together. I do agree with Lindsey about wood watches - metal and leather being the norm. The meaning behind Jord really suits the watch.

    An autumn is also my favorite season. It never seems to last long enough!

    Hope you're having a great day, Mona!
    Zoey

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    1. Thank you so much Zoey!
      Yeah it really is a unique watch!

      Aww, really! It's such a great season! I agree, I want more autumn.

      Thank you, you too!
      Much love

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  10. Love your little pinafore, Mona. The bodice buttons and pleat details on the skirt are so cute. Looking forward to hearing about your adventures in London!

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    1. Thank you so much sweetie! I really like the details too.
      Ah, thank you <3
      Much love

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  11. You look gorgeous, love the pinafore on you!! Perfect x

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  12. Oh Mona, I so completely adore this cute + elegant outfit. The heathered brown jumper dress is literally made me gasp aloud. It's a deeply lovely garment. This whole look is super pretty!

    Oodles of hugs & happy start of fall wishes,
    ♥ Jessica

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    1. Oh thank you so much Jessica! <3
      You are always so lovely and nice!
      Hugs back to you and much love

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  13. Looking lovely! And rocking those bare legs! When autumn hits the Netherlands.. I think I will be wearing lots of tights and boots! :)

    Cute and subtle watch! Though.. ever since I have a mobile phone.. I pretty much stopped wearing watches. Perhaps I should reconsider and treat them as accessories. :)

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    1. Thank you so much beautiful!! Haha! Yes, it's the same here.

      Thanks! Yes! That's what I do! Treat them as accessories and little pieces that add to the outfit!

      Much love

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