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It’s all in the details, MBFWA 2013

It’s all in the details, MBFWA 2013

I always feel like the finer details can so easily be glossed over during fashion week in favor of the bigger picture, which, is fair enough, but there’s something about different textures, bright or bold prints, and the little things that really make an outfit that I’m drawn to. Above are just a few of the detail shots I managed to snap during MBFWA 2013 – if it’s shoes you’re after, I did a post a little while ago that you can check out here. You can probably hazard a guess as to how extremely underdressed I felt considering my…

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A little hint of sparkle

A little hint of sparkle

Karen Walker college sparkle sweater (dress here) & skirt (similar), Charles Jourdan heels, Proenza Schouler PS11 bag, Marc by Marc Jacobs katie bracelet, J. Crew earrings, SGC & KW rings After convincing myself that there was little chance of a terrible storm hitting Wellington, it did, and far worse than I had expected. A couple of years ago I was New York when Hurricane Irene hit, and I have to say, Hurricane Irene had nothing on our storm. So instead of going outside in bare legs, and as little layers as possible like the photo’s above might suggest, I’ve been…

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Natalie Cantell, MBFWA 2013

Natalie Cantell, MBFWA 2013

I’m one of those people that can be kinda awkward when meeting someone I don’t know. As in, I say something super awkward or my hearing just disappears from me and I’m that person asking someone’s name three or four times before saying ‘oh yeah’ even though I’m not quite sure I heard properly. I think it’s fair to say both things happened when I met Natalie on day one of MBFWA. It wasn’t until we swapped cards that the penny dropped, ‘oh I follow you on instagram!’. Awkward moments aside, Natalie was an absolute sweetheart every time I saw…

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Impracticalities

Impracticalities

Witchery cable knit sweater (similar here or here), Lover ‘sara’ lace skirt (on sale!), Topshop court shoes, Proenza Schouler PS11 bag While I’m mostly drawn to the things in life that are practical, there are two exceptions I am generally willing to make. The most obvious, of course, would be my growing collection of high heeled shoes in all manner of heights – a hindrance when running most errands although their appeal levels still remain high. The other, is lace; delicate and ornate, a fabric generally reserved for special occasions, yet one I can’t get enough of. When I first…

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Are you brand loyal?

Are you brand loyal?

Karen Walker keyhole frill blouse & leatherette skirt (similar), Zara white jacket (similar), Faith ‘chanell’ heels, J. Crew earrings, Marc by Marc Jacobs katie bracelet, SGC & KW rings I’m not sure I’ve ever been one of those people who has always needed to have something new. I get somewhat attached to the tried and tested, the daily rituals, the same foods, pieces of clothing and designers. As much as I’m open to trying new things, sometimes habit just seems to take over, a hidden reluctance in the form of a general glancing over anything which doesn’t seem familiar. While…

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