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Wearing a Leather Jacket in the Desert

June 18, 2016

When I was little, I used to tell me mum that I wanted to move to a country with a temperate climate only so that when autumn and winter would come, I could fulfil my fantasy of wearing jackets! You see, growing up in hot and humid Mumbai- a jacket was never a necessary item of clothing people thought of… ever.

Fastforward 15 years later, I moved to England and wore all sorts of jackets to my heart’s content. And, while all was fine in my jacket paradise, panic set in when I decided to move to Dubai after a few years of living in London. “No one wears jackets in Dubai”, I cried to my best friend on the phone, “Its a desert!”

However on moving here, I realised that there are actually two kind of temperatures you live in- indoors in air-conditioning and outdoors in the hot sun. The good news was, I could still wear my leather jacket in the desert.

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When I first laid eyes on this jacket hanging on the rails at H&M about three years ago, It was everything I ever wanted. Black, quilted and faux leather. Back then I wasn’t ready for the commitment to a real leather jacket.

Three years and countless wears later, this is still one of my favourite jackets. Its worn really well over the years and is really easy to style with a variety of outfits. I often find myself reaching for it over my real leather jacket as it is a lot lighter in weight and perfect for air-conditioned weather. Whether it is in the desert heat or in cool air conditioning, I can easily call this jacket a staple in my wardrobe.

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  • Jacket: H&M
  • Jumpsuit: ASOS Link!
  • Sandals: New Look Similar- Link!
  • Bag: Loeffler Randall
  • Arm Candy: Zara
  • T- ring: H&M
  • Infinity Ring: Etsy Link!

Makeup:

  • Eye shadow: H&M Eye shadow Palette in Ready. Set. Glow Link!
  • Eyeliner: Bobbi Brown Long Wear Pencil in Jet Link!
  • Lashes: Smashbox X-Rated Mascara Link!
  • Brows: H&M Eyebrow Kit Link!
  • Cheek: H&M Powder Blusher in Sunrise Pink Link!
  • Base: Estee Lauder Clear Difference BB Cream- Medium Deep
  • Lips: Estee Lauder Lip Potion in Bittersweet Link!

Do you have a piece of clothing from the high street that you have owned for years and is a staple in your wardrobe, or, are you a jacket-o-holic like me? Either ways, I would love to hear from you.

Hope you are having a good day wherever you are.

D x

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  1. Alice says

    June 19, 2016 at 4:56 am

    That leather jacket is gorgeous, can’t believe it’s from H&M! Beautiful look!

    xo, alice / T Y P E N U

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  2. Marta says

    June 21, 2016 at 12:28 am

    Awesome jacket! Good leather jackets are so hard to find, I’m so picky when it comes to them. Come summer all I want is leather vests too!

    xo
    Marta
    http://www.paradiseplayground.blogspot.com

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  3. Laura Mitbrodt says

    June 21, 2016 at 3:21 am

    How cute is that look, love the colour on you
    xo
    http://www.laurajaneatelier.com

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  4. The Ocean's Dock says

    June 21, 2016 at 8:41 am

    Such a great jacket! I love this dress! I follow you on Bloglovin!
    XX
    http://theoceansdock.com

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  5. Jill says

    June 21, 2016 at 10:58 am

    What a perfect jacket! Love the color of your jumpsuit! Gorgeous!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

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  6. Siffat Haider says

    June 21, 2016 at 11:57 am

    You look stunning! Love the colour palette!
    xo
    Siffat
    http://icingandglitter.com

    Reply
  7. Eliana Borges says

    June 21, 2016 at 5:32 pm

    Hi, thanks for the lovely comment in my blog! I liked yor idea to follow each other in Bloglovin, follow me, then I will follow you!

    Eliana,
    https://around-eliana.blogspot.pt

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  8. British Milan says

    June 21, 2016 at 7:11 pm

    You look stunning, your outfit is amazing!!! Well done!!!
    X

    http://www.britishmilan.co.uk

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  9. Gabrielle says

    June 22, 2016 at 11:49 am

    This jacket looks amazing on you and I’m glad you’ve still got the opportunity to wear it over there in Dubai! Gosh, I can only imagine how lovely it must be to wake up to such good weather so often ๐Ÿ™‚

    aglassofice.com
    x

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  10. Angie Espa?a says

    June 22, 2016 at 2:07 pm

    Beautiful gir, beautiful outfit and beautiful pictures ๐Ÿ™‚ Love, A

    http://www.angiespana.com

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  11. yuka says

    June 22, 2016 at 6:10 pm

    I love a good leather jacket! I wear it during all seasons. You look beautiful babe, love how you styled leather for summer

    http://www.prettyinleather.net

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  12. Rivania Pillay says

    June 22, 2016 at 8:32 pm

    I am definitely a jacket-aholic!
    x Rivania | The Glam Unicorn

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  13. Ashwini says

    June 29, 2016 at 8:58 pm

    I love your style! I followed your blog on bloglovin, don’t forget to follow me back ๐Ÿ™‚ I just started blogging myself. So in love with it now!

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