Summer hats

london was exceptionally sunny (well, for april) last weekend. went for a walk with my friend, but felt something was missing. so i popped into zara and added the above strawhat to my outfit. the beauty of high street shops, i can just walk in and do something impromptu.

my first choice was this amazing (well, to me) flatcap, but my friend was a little stunned by my choice, and politely said "well it doesn't quite go with your outfit today". heck i bought it anyways! i love it, just need to think about how to wear it, probably keep my outfit plain.

keep it summery!




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Summer hats

london was exceptionally sunny (well, for april) last weekend. went for a walk with my friend, but felt something was missing. so i popped into zara and added the above strawhat to my outfit. the beauty of high street shops, i can just walk in and do something impromptu.

my first choice was this amazing (well, to me) flatcap, but my friend was a little stunned by my choice, and politely said "well it doesn't quite go with your outfit today". heck i bought it anyways! i love it, just need to think about how to wear it, probably keep my outfit plain.

keep it summery!




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Jamie Dornan for Zara Spring Summer 2011

jamie dornan for zara spring summer 2011 / zara.com

loving the simplicity of zara's spring summer 2011 campaign, featuring one of my favourite models jamie dornan. i love the use of portraits, it celebrates the individual rather than selling a lifestyle. the womenswear campaign featured stella tennant, again one of my favourites. loving zara's casting this season.

now, let me go find that summery polo shirt...

jamie dornan for zara spring summer 2011 / zara.com






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Jamie Dornan for Zara Spring Summer 2011

jamie dornan for zara spring summer 2011 / zara.com

loving the simplicity of zara's spring summer 2011 campaign, featuring one of my favourite models jamie dornan. i love the use of portraits, it celebrates the individual rather than selling a lifestyle. the womenswear campaign featured stella tennant, again one of my favourites. loving zara's casting this season.

now, let me go find that summery polo shirt...

jamie dornan for zara spring summer 2011 / zara.com






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Out and about...

out and about last saturday in my balmain homme teddy jacket, gucci checked shirt, topman trousers, zara suede boots and smelling of helmut lang cuiron.

looking back, i should have done up the fifth button. oh well.

and i bought gloves. purple wool plaid gloves with leather underside from zara. yes i broke my 2011 rule of buying less and buying better, but i lost my gloves and it was freezing cold. and it looked so pretty, and more importantly reduced in the sale to £7.99.

l00o00ve!



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Out and about...

out and about last saturday in my balmain homme teddy jacket, gucci checked shirt, topman trousers, zara suede boots and smelling of helmut lang cuiron.

looking back, i should have done up the fifth button. oh well.

and i bought gloves. purple wool plaid gloves with leather underside from zara. yes i broke my 2011 rule of buying less and buying better, but i lost my gloves and it was freezing cold. and it looked so pretty, and more importantly reduced in the sale to £7.99.

l00o00ve!



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2010 in review: Shoes...

new year, new beginnings. i believe in looking back at the year that has passed, perhaps seeing things in new perspective and setting new sights/targets for the new year. rather scarily, i've somehow acquired 23 pairs of shoes in 2009. at the beginning of 2010 i told myself this had to stop, and i should buy less, buy better.

how did i fare for 2010, here's a little summary:

the last pair of shoes i bought, the cheapest pair amongst all and the most frivolous: my h&m red suede slip ons.

the only pair of black shoes i bought all year: the northampton made joe casely-hayford for john lewis "mentor" oxford shoes. i can't wait to wear this to work. i have a little superstition: always a new pair of shoes for the first day back at work in the new year. the gorgeous shoes are also available online here.

the shearling lined christophe lemaire brown zipped boots. especially happy since mr lemaire himself noted in a recent interview that these are his favourites too. keeps my feet warm and toasty. the shoes are also available online here.

if i can have a personal favourite amongst all my shoes, it's the above rhinestones embellished christian louboutin trainers. yes, not for everyday wear but it will definitely cheer me up when i need a little lift. also available online here.

in a moment of madness, i bought the puma retro/cartoon sneakers. i thought it would be great for holidays, and at £20 how could i say no.

despite having lots of shoes, i still love the comfort and laid back style of converse shoes. loving the fall winter 2010 missoni x converse series. style and comfort can indeed go hand in hand.

the "greenest" pair of shoes i have: timberland "earthkeepers" boat shoes. made entirely from ecological, friendly and sustainable materials. great summer shoes.

the most lightweight and comfortable pair of shoes i bought in 2010: the dark brown lamb skin lace ups from hermes. amazingly sleek. seeing the orange soles, my colleague actually came up to me and asked "are you wearing hermes shoes?"

ahhhh.

the second pair of hermes shoes i bought this year, was the above kangeroo skin nude colored lace ups. still in the box in a pristine condition, i look forward to wearing them on a suitable occasion.

one of my personal favourites: mr hare "capote". the embellished christian louboutin sneakers was my favourite this year, "capote" is a close second. oh love.

the blue suede pierre hardy desert boots. i have a thing for suede shoes, can you tell?

my first ever pair of christian louboutin shoes: the cream canvas "rantus" trainers. unfortunately i seem to have bought a size too small, feet will hurt if i stay out too long.

zara side zipped suede boots. i wore these on several 'dressed down fridays' at work. really like them.

missoni x converse from the first collaboration series. i actually got recognised by a reader (hey robin!) who saw the shoes on the blog, how amazing is that!

my first purchase in 2010: the brown suede lace ups from louis vuitton.

15 pairs of shoes i acquired in 2010, a marked improvement as compared to 2009. 2011's motto: buy less buy better. happy shoesday!

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2010 in review: Shoes...

new year, new beginnings. i believe in looking back at the year that has passed, perhaps seeing things in new perspective and setting new sights/targets for the new year. rather scarily, i've somehow acquired 23 pairs of shoes in 2009. at the beginning of 2010 i told myself this had to stop, and i should buy less, buy better.

how did i fare for 2010, here's a little summary:

the last pair of shoes i bought, the cheapest pair amongst all and the most frivolous: my h&m red suede slip ons.

the only pair of black shoes i bought all year: the northampton made joe casely-hayford for john lewis "mentor" oxford shoes. i can't wait to wear this to work. i have a little superstition: always a new pair of shoes for the first day back at work in the new year. the gorgeous shoes are also available online here.

the shearling lined christophe lemaire brown zipped boots. especially happy since mr lemaire himself noted in a recent interview that these are his favourites too. keeps my feet warm and toasty. the shoes are also available online here.

if i can have a personal favourite amongst all my shoes, it's the above rhinestones embellished christian louboutin trainers. yes, not for everyday wear but it will definitely cheer me up when i need a little lift. also available online here.

in a moment of madness, i bought the puma retro/cartoon sneakers. i thought it would be great for holidays, and at £20 how could i say no.

despite having lots of shoes, i still love the comfort and laid back style of converse shoes. loving the fall winter 2010 missoni x converse series. style and comfort can indeed go hand in hand.

the "greenest" pair of shoes i have: timberland "earthkeepers" boat shoes. made entirely from ecological, friendly and sustainable materials. great summer shoes.

the most lightweight and comfortable pair of shoes i bought in 2010: the dark brown lamb skin lace ups from hermes. amazingly sleek. seeing the orange soles, my colleague actually came up to me and asked "are you wearing hermes shoes?"

ahhhh.

the second pair of hermes shoes i bought this year, was the above kangeroo skin nude colored lace ups. still in the box in a pristine condition, i look forward to wearing them on a suitable occasion.

one of my personal favourites: mr hare "capote". the embellished christian louboutin sneakers was my favourite this year, "capote" is a close second. oh love.

the blue suede pierre hardy desert boots. i have a thing for suede shoes, can you tell?

my first ever pair of christian louboutin shoes: the cream canvas "rantus" trainers. unfortunately i seem to have bought a size too small, feet will hurt if i stay out too long.

zara side zipped suede boots. i wore these on several 'dressed down fridays' at work. really like them.

missoni x converse from the first collaboration series. i actually got recognised by a reader (hey robin!) who saw the shoes on the blog, how amazing is that!

my first purchase in 2010: the brown suede lace ups from louis vuitton.

15 pairs of shoes i acquired in 2010, a marked improvement as compared to 2009. 2011's motto: buy less buy better. happy shoesday!

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Out and about...

excuse the rather self indulgent post, it's been a long while since i last went shopping. i asked myself the same question: is that possible? yes, i've been shopping but it's mostly online shopping. but nothing beats the excitement of piling up the clothes and trying to my hearts content in the fitting rooms.

i dropped by zara to have a little look see last weekend. tried on the above shearling jacket, which is quite the "on trend" piece of this season. i wondered if i can still call it shearling considering the jacket is made from 100% synthetic materials. in fact, bits of fiber fell off when i handled the jacket. i like the jacket, it's comfortable, it fitted well, but an aviator/shearling jacket is for life, not just for the season. it's all or nothing, so i placed this back onto the rails. but quite a nice piece for £79 if i may say.

i love my chunky toasty knits. a little 'christmassy' and a little tight for my liking. a fun piece, but i know i won't wear it so this went back to the shelves too.

what i did get however, is the nylon puffa vest with embroidery details. i'm not usually a big fan of vests nor puffa, but this piece somehow caught my eye the minute i walked into the shop.

the puffa vest comes with a detachable hood which also has the nice knitted details. i thought it's a pretty nice piece, and at £39 is quite no frills. except that the temperature suddenly nose dived this week.

out and about in my missoni knit, balenciaga trousers, christian louboutin sneakers and smelling of 'balenciaga paris' x 'acqua di parma'.

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Out and about...

excuse the rather self indulgent post, it's been a long while since i last went shopping. i asked myself the same question: is that possible? yes, i've been shopping but it's mostly online shopping. but nothing beats the excitement of piling up the clothes and trying to my hearts content in the fitting rooms.

i dropped by zara to have a little look see last weekend. tried on the above shearling jacket, which is quite the "on trend" piece of this season. i wondered if i can still call it shearling considering the jacket is made from 100% synthetic materials. in fact, bits of fiber fell off when i handled the jacket. i like the jacket, it's comfortable, it fitted well, but an aviator/shearling jacket is for life, not just for the season. it's all or nothing, so i placed this back onto the rails. but quite a nice piece for £79 if i may say.

i love my chunky toasty knits. a little 'christmassy' and a little tight for my liking. a fun piece, but i know i won't wear it so this went back to the shelves too.

what i did get however, is the nylon puffa vest with embroidery details. i'm not usually a big fan of vests nor puffa, but this piece somehow caught my eye the minute i walked into the shop.

the puffa vest comes with a detachable hood which also has the nice knitted details. i thought it's a pretty nice piece, and at £39 is quite no frills. except that the temperature suddenly nose dived this week.

out and about in my missoni knit, balenciaga trousers, christian louboutin sneakers and smelling of 'balenciaga paris' x 'acqua di parma'.

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