Today's Essentials.

Sunglasses from a vintage market, shirt dress by Topshop Boutique and suede platforms from Topshop.com
Today I had formal meetings so I had to look smart but I didn't want to feel restricted but girly and fun. I placed a bright pink waist belt alongside my shirt and added a (barely seen!) elephant necklace to brighten up the outfit. These shoes look great with thick, black opaque tights and the outfit was finished with a black tailored blazer.
And the best thing about this look is that you can take it day to night in less than 5 minutes: get rid of the tights, loose the blazer, let your hair down in loose waves and refresh with a bright pink lip stain. Done!