At times I think I get too caught up in trying to make an outfit “interesting”. During those instances, I stress myself out when getting dressed by trying to find a certain ‘je ne sais quoi’ about the ensemble. Today I was reminded that often times the key is to just choose basics with surprising details: a warm snood covered in faux fur, an unfussy silk top in a beautiful cobalt, a simple cardigan with weaved metallic thread and a […]
Archives for November 2010
Happier than the Morning Sun
The plan to get up early to take photos outside didn’t really work because it ended up being as dark and gloomy as after dusk for the whole day, so we had to get creative with some indoor photos. Luckily, I thought that this flared and pleated skirt had a hint of 50’s housewife to it, so the well-lit laundry room seemed perfectly fitting! Wearing: H&M cardigan, Zara silk top and pumps, Love 21 skirt, necklace courtesy of Harriet Grey
Festive Mood
Black, Gold and Red… my colours of choice to be adorned with for the winter festivities. Just a few of the items that are waiting to be worn and reworn, mixed and matched:BCBG necklaces, vintage lace pencil skirt, Michael Kors Beverly clutch, Butter London polish in West End Wonderland
Splash!
Just a fun one to tide the blog over until better weather shows up and clearer photos can be taken. I’ll be the first to admit that Hunter boots seem a bit overdone and so predictable by now, but this tomato red pair has served me well and are going on to their third winter of wear. Plus, how liberating is it to be able to jump up and down in ankle deep water without getting the least bit of […]
Tie Me a Bow
These amazing Wolford tights have been in hiding ever since my boyfriend brought them back from his trip to Europe this summer. I’ve been saving them because I can’t bring myself to put on a pair of tights so expensive, especially since my usual sheer ones tend to get ripped the second I start pulling them on because of carelessness. However, thanks to super cautious, fingernail free wearing and pulling off as well as Wolford quality, I am happy to […]