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,…
Bassike striped dress, Zara ivory trench, Diane von Furstenburg leopard heels, Proenza Schouler PS11 satchel Not so long ago, I made big fuss about how I got by with only one coat, one trench, and one leather jacket. How quickly things change. Rather than remain stagnant, I managed to double my meager collection, the most recent addition of which has been this flowing trench from Zara. It’s clinical to a point, emphasizing the wave of ‘minimalism’ that has dictated all but few of my recent wardrobe additions. I suppose it only goes to show how quickly your mind can be…
Topshop black cami, ASOS pleated midi skirt, Windsor Smith sandals, Karen Walker sunglasses, Alexander Wang Marion bag So I’m sitting here, with the rain softly tapping on my window, the whistle of the wind occasionally making its presence known. Spring, in more ways than you could imagine, has not quite been the mecca of sunshine, and pretty pastel petals that I had envisioned. Instead of staring out at this melancholy darkness, I’m thinking further forward, to twirling around in circles in a pretty pleat skirt, ice cream in hand, sandals on my feet, and sunglasses firmly in place. I finally…
Phillip Lim x Target knit sweater, girl. by Band of Outsiders skirt (similar), Isabel Marant dicker boots, Cuyana tote bag (similar), Karen Walker sunglasses I’m a sucker for a bit of embellishment, that small detail which elevates an otherwise simply cut piece. Sequins, beading, lace paneling which resembles cobwebs, in the best kind of way. I was lucky enough to have my friend Megan help me purchase this jumper, from Phillip Lim’s collaboration with Target, which was otherwise inaccessible to me, living in New Zealand. Soft, cosy, and well cut, the folded over weave, revealing some rather subtle diamantes at…
