Joie ‘Felix’ top, T by Alexander Wang stripe t-shirt, Vince textured v-neck sweater Summer has officially begun in New Zealand, which can only mean one thing: summer wardrobe planning. I continuously seem to gear myself toward a wardrobe with a summer focus, which is odd considering the mostly mild to almost non-existent summers we get in Wellington each year, so there is little that I feel I’m lacking. 1. Loose white singlet: Not a necessity, but definitely a nice to have, to throw on with a pair of shorts or a skirt on those warm summer days. I’m after something…
Isabel Marant top, Karen Walker floral skirt, Topshop heels, Queen’s Wardrobe trench coat, Alexander Wang emile tote, Marc by Marc Jacobs katie bracelet, Mimco starlight necklace So speaking of basic wardrobe pieces recently, here is one of mine – a lightweight beige trench coat which I picked up from Queen’s Wardrobe, simple with a twist, in the detailing on the shoulders. For some reason, I spent a long time thinking that a trench coat was just one of those classics that I don’t need, but recently, I’ve found that it’s often what I throw on just as I’m about to…
Country Rd breton stripe top, ASOS trumpet hem skirt, Whistles leather jacket, Charlotte Olympia kitty flats, Alexander Wang emile tote, Marc by Marc Jacobs katie bracelet, Karen Walker sunglasses Over the weekend we were blessed with stunning weather, which is hopefully a glimpse of what is to come during the Christmas break. These are the types of weekends that I believe are best spent part exploring and part relaxing, with my curiosity about the Hobbit festival getting the better of me. Never one to miss an opportunity to wear a) stripes and b) my kitty flats, it is probably little…
Karen Walker dress, Glassons cardigan, Beau Coop x KW shoes, Country Rd socks, Alexander Wang devere bag, Cheap Monday ring, Marc by Marc Jacobs katie bracelet I have always been a sucker for sales. Always. There is something thrilling about nabbing a purchase for an absolute bargain, and even better if it’s something that you have been wanting to buy for some time. With the Thanksgiving break in the US (Happy Thanksgiving!), come the Black Friday sales, and inevitably, at least for me, a purchase or two. Some, but of course not all, of my most beloved items in my…
Isabel Marant Etoile singlet, T by Alexander Wang t-shirt, LOCAL breton top, J Brand skinny leg jeans, Burberry trench coat, Helmut Lang blazer, T by Alexander Wang leather skirt, Topshop shoes Over time, key pieces or what you would consider classics are bound to change, but for me there are always a few key things which seem to have staying power that others might lack. It wouldn’t surprise me if I’ve mentioned wardrobe staples, or classics in a past blog post. The backbone of every wardrobe is always supported by a few key pieces; you know, the ones that you…
