image sourced from tumblr The denim jacket; not quite the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about the classics. It’s not a sleek black blazer, or a pair of killer high heels, but instead the kind of piece that conjures up strong images of Americana, and nostalgia of a youth not yet forgotten. I’ll never forget my first denim jacket. A bright white, which when worn with my matching white overalls was a recipe for disaster, especially considering my propensity at that age to crawl around playgrounds and trip over my own feet. But it was fresh, almost…
Tibi peplum top (cheaper alternative), Frame Denim jeans, Acne mape leather jacket, Opening Ceremony sandals (similar style), Celine trio Sometimes the best purchases are the ones which you wait months to make. Painstakingly saving every last penny, and forgoing those morning coffees and afternoon pick-me ups just to get there a little quicker. I’ve never been one for waiting; three months seems almost a lifetime when patience is not exactly one of my many virtues. But as they say, some things are worth the wait, and the purchases worth waiting for are usually the most rewarding. The item in question?…
Witchery cable knit sweater, Lover jungle slither skirt, Cuyana leather tote bag The go-to. The ‘because it’s easy’, the ‘because I don’t want summer to end’, the ‘effortlessly thrown on before dashing out the door’. We all have them, those carefully calculated, easily put together looks. It becomes something of a uniform, worn in differing variations on a daily basis; broken down to its purest form it’s your signature, your look. For me, it’s the all too familiar cable knit sweaters, nonchalantly thrown over skirts, dresses – anything that hints of a winter well forgotten. Or if I’m truly being…
As with beauty, jewellery seldom gets a look in – with me at least. I’m always far too focused on buying those shoes I just have to have, or tracking down that Lover lace dress I’ve wanted for years. Priorities, right? But then there are those pieces which make you take notice. YSL’s arty ring, Ryan Storer’s ear cuffs, and more recently, Dior’s double pearl earrings. The soft nuances of the pearls detract from the stark, minimalist design; all part of the appeal. It may have spurned a sleuth of knock offs and DIY projects, but there’s nothing quite like…
Marcus wears ASOS jacket, shirt & shorts, Zara knit, H&M hat (similar), Unif loafers and Alexander Wang clutch Powder blue is having a bit of a moment, and I’m not the only one that’s noticed. Marcus (of Martan) pulls it off with aplomb, in a crisp two piece short suit. Breaking up the cool blue hues with texture, print, and some serious shoes, he shows us all how it’s done. Get the look:
