Trenery stripe top (similar), ASOS ovoid stripe coat, ASOS wrap skirt, Yvonne Kone sandals (similar), Cuyana tote bag (similar), J. Crew earrings My love affair with the breton stripe continues, and it truly only was a matter of time before it surfaced in coat form. It probably also goes some way in explaining the recent increase in size to my ‘coat closet’. More to the point, I know what you’re probably all thinking, just from taking a glance at the above photos. With those moody skies, and my feeble attempts to keep my hair in check, who am I really…
img source Every season I find myself flicking through the contents of my wardrobe, pulling out the old and unworn to make room for the new. Sometimes, it may even be a little more often than that. It’s a cathartic exercise which is cleansing in its own way, streamlining the contents of my wardrobe. While some tend to do their wardrobe cleanse before a season begins, I find myself committing to these efforts once I’ve added a few of these new season purchases to my wardrobe, so I can evaluate what still belongs, and what is no longer my style.…
Alexander Wang singlet, ASOS pleated midi skirt, Helmut Lang blazer, Diane von Furstenburg shoes, Proenza Schouler PS11 bag, Karen Walker necklace, SGC ring Making the most of some lighter layers and finally caving into my recent flirtation with the midi skirt, pleats and all. Never have I been asked so many times why I am dressed so summery, or I suppose, feminine, than today – harking to the more gamine-esque qualities of my wardrobe. Now seems like as good a time as any to embrace this new-found, or should I say resurfacing, quality that my closet has been missing until…
Secret South, Spring Summer 13/14 Once again, it’s raining, it’s windy, and well, just downright miserable. After all that talk about winter being behind us, instead of the soft pitter patter of rain, or a light, cool breeze, we find ourselves bracing for a huge storm, which thwarted the attempts of many to fly into the Capital all yesterday. Which might explain why instead of staring forlornly at the grey skies out my window, I’ve found myself transfixed on Secret South’s Spring/Summer collection – vibrant, sophisticated, and in essence, everything these warmer months should be. Formerly known as ‘Secret Squirrel’,…
Witchery cable knit sweater (similar), Gillian Tennant skirt (similar), Yvonne Kone heels (similar), Cuyana tote bag (similar), J Crew necklace, Karen Walker sunglasses You know you’re on to a good thing when you find yourself wearing the same piece repeatedly. Something easy, something effortless, something that makes you feel good; and this skirt is exactly that. Perhaps you’ve noticed, but I’ve started making a real effort to discontinue adding unnecessary pieces which are usually purchased on a whim. My focus has undeniably turned to the classics, with more black, white, and every shade of grey in-between. And lest we forget,…
