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Greyscale

Greyscale

Equipment sleeveless blouse, Ashley Fogel grey jumper, Supre white jeans, Topshop black heels, Alexander Wang emile tote, Marc by Marc Jacobs bolt bracelet Something I never think I will tire of is the combination of creamy white and grey tones, most likely because I seem to associate this with the lead-up to the warm summer months. I’m pleased to say that in combination with the 30×30 challenge, my shopping ban seems to be going reasonably well, even though I’m keeping up a cheeky watchlist on eBay. I actually popped down to Karen Walker yesterday to try on a couple of…

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Searching for perfection

Searching for perfection

Enza Costa striped top, ASOS black leather skirt, Alexander Wang kori oxford shoes, Proenza Schouler PS11 bag, Karen Walker bracelet, Diva necklace It seems I’m always hunting for the ‘perfect’ something. The perfect white blouse, the perfect pair of black skinny jeans, the perfect black leather skirt.. I picked up this black leather skirt last month from ASOS, when I had the good fortune of receiving a discount code for 20% off, which made it all the more difficult to resist. While it isn’t quite perfect, lacking the pockets I would have liked, and being slightly large so as to…

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The thirty for thirty challenge (30×30)

The thirty for thirty challenge (30×30)

ASOS grey tank, Topshop skinny jeans, T by Alexander Wang cardigan, Alexander Wang emile tote, Celine heels (similar), Marc by Marc Jacobs katie bracelet, Karen Walker necklaces In addition to my recently imposed shopping ban, I’ve decided to undertake a small personal project – the thirty for thirty challenge. The “thirty for thirty” challenge involves picking out thirty items of clothing and shoes, which are worn in isolation over the period of thirty days. It may not sound like the most inspiring of challenges, but considering that many of us own clothing in excess of what we really need, I…

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Comparing opposites

Comparing opposites

KW brocade skirt & blazer, Glassons peplum top (similar), Charlotte Olympia kitty flats, Alexander Wang emile tote Still toting the tote, which has become a semi-permanent fixture on my arm due to the sheer amount of things that I can fit in here. Having become accustomed to smaller bags, I had forgotten how much one double (or possibly even triple in this case) the size can accommodate. For instance, over the weekend I managed to fit my DSLR, wallet, notebook, water bottle and yoga gear with plenty of room to spare. It’s gotten me thinking about the debate on big…

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I’m thinking it’s time for a shopping ban

I’m thinking it’s time for a shopping ban

Zara linen t-shirt, 3.1 by Phillip Lim skirt, Country Rd blazer (similar), Witchery embellished flats, Alexander Wang emile tote, Diva necklace, Marc by Marc Jacobs bolt bracelet I’ve decided. I’m officially on a shopping ban. I’m not sure for how long, and I anticipate that I will allow myself the odd concession, but after somehow managing to hunt down every item on my Spring wishlist and then some, I get the feeling that there is very little updating that my wardrobe now needs. The list that I prepared for the Spring season appears to have coincided with a desire to…

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