Monday, December 14, 2009

An Difficult Match

Animal print was something I would have said should stay far far away from sequins at all times lest one end up looking like Grandma Yetta from The Nanny.



But whilst my mother and I were pre-boxing day scouting I came across this Gregory Ladner clutch and had to have it.


I like that he has chosen to mimic ocelot, an under appreciated cat with simply lovely markings.



I wouldn't say I am a complete convert however to the sequin/animal combo, but almost anything can look good somehow or another I have decided. Mimosa has recently done a pixelated tiger print sequin skirt that I have my reservations about. Some too-cool-to-live night club dweller could probably pull it off with verve, but I am afraid that such people are far and few between.



As always, the final verdict remains in the eye of the beholder.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

The Lady With An Endless Appetite for Shiny

Exciting times to report! I am now doing work experience in a boutique! Fun, educational, and tiring. Never be rude to a shop assistant I tell you, its hard work. 

I have had to restrain my urge to buy everything in sight for the sake of my bank balance, but I couldn't resist this red wiggle dress by Mr K. The fabric is lovely and thick so it smooths and holds well (nothing worse than a tight dress that clings in all the wrong places). My search for a red dress has been long and arduous, nothing seemed right until this. It was kind of a crime that I didn't have one too, since red is my favourite colour. Nothing is more dramatic, wild, or attention grabbing than red :D



The colour is more of a crimson in life, but blogger is choosing to be contrary and throw it off. 

My dear friends have been very kindly as well, agreeing to my request for money to ebay rather than presents. This has resulted in more than a few more things being knocked off my Lust List. 



Mimco Necklace. This satisfies my urge for queenly looking jewels within an un-queenly budget. I really like Mimco jewellery, its hard to find costume items that don't look tacky, and they succeed admirably. 



Vintage Leopard Frock. Mustard yellow is the only yellow that suits me, but unfortunately is quite rare. Consequently I was beside myself to find this dress which blends 50's and leopard in with it. 


Country Road silk dress. Regal and cool for the summer months. 

PS. I'm sorry for my spotty blogging of late, I've just been rather tired. I just finished my last exam so once I re-energise I should be more regular once more. 

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Earth Tones

I just picked up this little gem on ebay, isn't it adorable? I am a sucker for a quirky print, and tan is such a versatile colour. 


I really do wish more designers would produce clothing in brown tones. It is a truly unappreciated shade and some variation of it is flattering on almost all colourings. I have seen some talk of the 'Little Brown Dress' in European magazines, so perhaps it shall be back in fashion soon? I think chocolate is a softer substitute for black, that doesn't trade in any of black's subtlety and class. 



Sunday, November 29, 2009

Dressed in Sandals



Joy! Lady Bea gifted me these lovely sandals. They have been hardly worn due to the fact her feet have oddly gone up a couple of sizes since she bought them two years ago. I have documented here previously my desire for dress sandals, so I am very pleased with this development, if not rather sorry for her. I give her plenty of things from my closet however, so I'm not too guilty. 

I was inspired by Marion Cottilard today, and her interesting habit of putting sandals with structured classic dresses and suits that would usually be paired with courts. 



Outfit details: Dress - Cue, Sandals - Zoe Wittner, Scarf - Vintage Country Road, Ring - Samantha Wills, Handbag - Mimco. 

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Books, Wonderful Books

Lady Bea has shown me her new collection of hardback classics that Penguin books have put out and I am in love. Each are cloth bound and imprinted with symbolic designs in some way linked to the text. Austen's Emma features peacocks, Great Expectations chandeliers. They are surprisingly inexpensive too - Lady Bea procured hers for $20 each.