KJ by Kirrily Johnston drape dress (similar), Zara jacket (love this affordable version, or more luxe Richard Nicoll bomber), Givenchy sequinned heels (similar style here and here), Proenza Schouler PS11 satchel Perhaps predictably, the last four weeks have been a challenge of sorts in manipulating the colours black and white into something new upon awaking each morning. My favourite combination? This quirky take on the LBD and a subtly patterned collarless jacket. There’s something so striking, in that I can’t put my finger on it way, about an asymmetrical hemline which falls into place just so. With the next week…
With multiple festive themed gatherings behind me, I’ve managed to make it through the week relatively unscathed, although well in need of a quiet weekend. For me, I’m looking forward to curling up with the latest copy of the Gentlewoman, and reuniting with these Karen Walker ‘trixie’ sunglasses. After misplacing them while in Auckland two weeks ago, and subsequently finding they had been snatched from their ‘resting place’, I’m still feeling incredibly grateful (and lucky!) that the lovely girls at Karen Walker so graciously and swiftly replaced them. I’m not usually one to be sentimental, but after three years, and…
Geranium Leaf, Bergamot & Rose-Bud gel cleanser; Rose Absolute, Ginseng & Chamomile balancing toner; Borago, Rosehip & Buckthorn berry antioxidant treatment serum; White Tea & Phyto-Peptide moisturiser; Peppermint, Juniper Berry & Jojoba Micro Bead exfoliant; Wheatgerm, Gingko & Cranberry deep cleansing masque My approach to skincare has always been relaxed at best. Some mild exfoliator or soap to cleanse my face each morning, and the odd bit of moisturiser when it was deemed necessary. Minimal yes, but not enough to achieve that effortlessly flawless skin that I’ve so been craving. After a couple of minor break outs due to alternating…
I used to look into my wardrobe, bursting at the seams, and think, ‘what am I going to wear?’. I wasn’t left wondering long, with so many boutiques in the inner city offering a hugely varied array of New Zealand and International designers. Continuing from yesterday’s post, here is part 2 of my favourite places to shop in Wellington. //Area 51; cnr Cuba and Dixon St Area 51 isn’t the kind of store that you visit when you know you shouldn’t be spending money. Since it opened back in 2000, I’ve often found it difficult to walk into the store…
We’re pretty spoilt in Wellington. Sure, we often have some truly terrible weather, but that aside, we’re privy to a huge number of cafés (all of which seem to serve fantastic coffee), and boast a number of well edited boutiques. I know I’ve said time and again that I mostly shop online, but, there truly is nothing quite like the experience of shopping in a bricks and mortar store. So, as a bit of an ode to Wellington, here’s part one of my favourite boutiques to frequent in the windy city. //
