Glassons peplum top (similar), American Apparel black l/s top, Sretsis skirt, Vintage boots, Proenza Schouler PS11 bag, Marc Jacobs katie bracelet & House of Harlow bangles I don’t often buy into trends, opting instead to buy pieces that complement my current wardrobe. So when I do, I’m usually a latecomer, warming up to a trend with constant exposure before I decide to try it out for myself, with my hesitant approach to the peplum top being no different. I was lucky enough to spot this black beauty at one of our local chainstores, and while excessive, I admittedly am considering…
Equipment blouse, Karen Walker cardigan, 3.1 by Phillip Lim skirt, Celine shoes, bracelets from Greece, Marc by Marc Jacobs katie bracelet, Karen Walker sunglasses, Proenza Schouler PS11 bag Whenever I make a new purchase, I’m always itching to wear it from the moment that I get home. Considering that it’s winter here in New Zealand, I haven’t had much of an opportunity to wear these Celine heels that I bought while in Paris, as it has been raining intermittently. Yesterday provided me with that chance, as we had one of those rare warm winters days. Like with all new shoes,…
Forever 21 stripe singlet, Petit Bateau stripe top, H&M stripe top, The Gap stripe top, Proenza Schouler stripe top, Comme des Garcon Play stripe top, Enza Costa stripe top As of late, my appreciation for the breton striped top seems to have exploded into a free-for-all hunt for stripe tops to add to my once modest but now expanding collection. Originating in the late 1800s as a uniform for sailors to make it easier to spot them in the water and referred to as the mariniere, the breton stripe top has since come a long way, firmly embedding itself in…
Karen Walker shirt & sunglasses, T by Alexander Wang jumper, Sretsis skirt, Givenchy heels (similar), Meadowlark ring, Marc by Marc Jacobs earrings While I can’t refute the power an accessory can lend an outfit, sometimes the clothing speaks for itself, requiring the addition of little else. Unexpected coloured collars peeking over cozy jumpers and graphic prints are the sorts of details that I find relinquish the need for much else. Once again, I appear to be doubling up on items in my wardrobe, but this T by Alexander Wang jumper in the grey was too good to resist. And then…
H&M stripe jersey, Topshop skinny jeans, Karen Walker coat, Charlotte Olympia kitty flats, H&M necklace, Proenza Schouler PS11 bag Changes. So, you may have noticed a big change on the blog, most notably that the name has changed from Pagesixxx to Mademoiselle. It’s a change I had been contemplating even before I placed the blog on a temporary hiatus, and one that I think is for the best. Over time, as you discover more about yourself and grow, you no longer are the person you once were. My style has evolved from the days that I would wear towering platform…
