by jamie-lee on May 19, 2013, one comment
If you know anything about me, then you know that Lover is one of my favourite Australian labels. I didn’t get a chance to catch this girl’s name, but I love the way that she wore her Lover knot shorts with that slouchy tee, tailored blazer (more Lover!) and some black Acne pistol boots. Add in some dark eyeliner and you’re set. Lingerie-esque shorts never looked so good.
by jamie-lee on May 17, 2013, 11 comments
images taken by me
As far as I’m concerned, you can never have too many shoes whereas bags, I could take them or leave them. I think most girls sit in one camp or the other, they either love shoes, or they love handbags, and there’s no denying that I’m of the former persuasion.
Taking a cue from my friend Nina, I took some streetstyle snaps of my favourite shoes over the course of the week, which is by no means extensive, as there was certainly no shortage of fashionably dressed men and women at MBFWA.
My pick of the bunch? The Willow black strappy ‘work’ sandals, which I tried on while shopping in Paddington. Reminiscent of those Ann Demeulemeester lace up heels, and let’s not forget the similarly designed Shakuhachi pair, the cut out and grommet detailing seemed to add another element, and my god did they feel good on. It was no surprise that these shoes made several appearances throughout the week, in both the black and the white colourways, and not always on the same feet, a strong indicator of their popularity. Do you have a favourite pair?
by jamie-lee on May 15, 2013, 13 comments
Kate Sylvester draped top (similar), girl. by Band of Outsiders skirt (similar), Zara jacket (similar), Karen Walker x Beau Coops loafers (similar), Proenza Schouler PS11 bag, KW necklaces and bow ring, SGC ring, Karen Walker ‘trixie’ sunglasses
I love those mornings when you wake up to find a package sitting on your doorstep, or stuffed into your mailbox. In particular, the ones where you tear open the package to uncover the contents which you have spent the past week tracking, and the weather is just so that you can throw it on straight away. In a nutshell, that was me yesterday morning. I guess a Zara package will do that to you.
I’m always wary about purchasing from Zara, especially when I know that the contents can’t be returned (for me in NZ at least!). Instead, I’m more than happy to spend my time on their site as more of a chronic window shopper than anything else. Essentially what this means is that not only am I chronic window shopper, but I’m also incredibly hesitant to purchase anything, this ivory embossed jacket included.
Worn with a white skirt – quite possibly the most obvious pairing, for me at least – it forms somewhat of a relaxed take on a ‘suit’, the stony-toned patent loafers and untucked blouse adding to this vibe. To dress it up a little, I imagine a simple pair of heels – preferably white – would be welcomed, although more likely than not, that’s a justification for a potential purchase in disguise.
by jamie-lee on May 14, 2013, 16 comments
Lover ‘shelley’ a-line dress (similar), Whistles leather jacket (similar), See by Chloe boots (in tan), Proenza Schouler PS11 bag
I think I have writer’s block. You know, where you try and try and try to put pen to paper, but the words aren’t coming out the way that you expect them. Each line you write, every keystroke made, is just a pool of mismatched words and letters, akin to a bowl of alphabet soup. The harder you try, the worse it seems to get; Inspiration is such an organic process, it comes along suddenly and can’t be switched on and off at will like a light switch or a tap, which isn’t exactly convenient (and would also explain to the outside observer the large number of notes on my iPhone that contain little more than four words). The worst of course, is when inspiration never comes, no matter how many times you walk away from said project.
You could probably describe this outfit as the getting dressed version of writer’s block. On those days where barely anything I try on looks right, I always find myself going back to my trusty collection of black basics, be it a mini dress, skinny jeans, simple tee or pair of heels, the combination of black on black always seems to be the solution. If only the solution to writer’s block was as easy!
by jamie-lee on May 13, 2013, 8 comments
I snapped a couple photos of Connie from K is for Kani looking cute in Alice McCall and Shakuhachi. If you’re a regular reader of her blog then you’d know that girl is certainly not shy of a bold colour, or mixing print on print, something that Connie does with absolute ease. I loved this more subdued look, it’s the type of print mixing I could quite quickly get on board with.
PS. How much do Connie’s ‘Faith’ heels remind you of last season Alexander Wang?
by jamie-lee on May 10, 2013, 8 comments
Marc by Marc Jacobs exploded apocalyptic katie bracelet in silver and gold
If you go back through most of my outfit posts, there’s generally a recurring theme when it comes down to the jewellery. The same bracelets, the same few necklaces, and the same rings, almost always. More often than not on my left wrist is my MBMJ katie bracelet in silver, generally worn with a couple other linked chain bracelets, which serves not only as a statement piece but also as a memory of a trip a few years back to the USA with one of my besties. I recently checked out some of the newer ‘katie’ style bracelets on Shopbop and am really loving these texturised metal versions. Can’t decide which one I like better though, the gold or the silver?
by jamie-lee on May 9, 2013, 19 comments
Vince sweater (similar), J Brand skinny jeans, Diane von Fursternburg leopard heels (flats version here or similar), Proenza Schouler PS11 bag, SGC & KW heart ring
Lately I’ve been loving the idea of wearing all white, or pale tones for the winter, stepping out of the box a little from my usual uniform of black. White not a literal interpretation, this is as close as I’ll get for the next couple of weeks, until I pick up a creamy white sweater (currently on layby, Lover) and track down a white pair of heels. Summer seems to have had a way of making me completely overlook so many things in my wardrobe, this jumper and shoes included, as I begin to get tunnel vision over the few things which in that moment, I’m borderline obsessed with. So, along with all white, all black, and most likely an abundance of stripes, I think I’m set for the winter. What will you be wearing?
by jamie-lee on May 8, 2013, 10 comments
ASOS black leather cap (available on: AU website | US website | UK website) / img src 1 | 2 | 3
The ‘sports luxe’ look is by no means a new trend, but it’s one that I’m starting to warm up to, as usual, well after everyone else. I’ve tried on a few caps in the past few months but haven’t found any that haven’t made me resemble a 15 year old girl, which while I’d be happy with that result in ten years or so, it’s not quite the look I’m currently trying to go for. I spotted this leather cap while browsing ASOS last week, and haven’t been able to get it off my mind since. Seeing Michelle pull hers off so effortlessly over the weekend makes me think that I could possibly do the same. Any interpretation would be a subtle nod to the look, in all black, think a loose fitting jumper, leather leggings and pointed court shoes; if it’s cold enough, an oversized coat. Hmm.. that’s almost enough to tip me over the edge.
by jamie-lee on May 6, 2013, 14 comments
c/o Grey Comma asymmetrical dress, Isabel Marant poppy heels (similar), Karen Walker sunglasses, Kate of Arcadia Clutch (similar), Stolen Girlfriends Club ring, MBMJ gem bracelet
Growing up in a Greek family, I was always that kid, the one who had to go to Greek school in the afternoons, Greek dancing on the weekends, and celebrated holidays that the other kids in my class had never heard of. Easter seemed to be the one holiday which was the most difficult to comprehend, as most years it was celebrated on an alternate weekend to my friends, although the double dose of chocolate on those years were always welcomed.
Sunday was spent at my grandparents house, enjoying Easter for the second time in the last month; a day which brings about an afternoon of endless food, laughter, and once the red eggs come out, competition. Deciding to keep it simple, I looked to the neutrals in my wardrobe, pairing something almost forgotten with something new. There’s something to be said for a dress that has the illusion of being a two piece, entirely effortless and just subtle enough to have people question. With my habit of acquiring multiples, I’m secretly hoping that this will eventually come in variations of black and navy.
by jamie-lee on May 4, 2013, 13 comments
Equipment blouse, Karen Walker skirt (similar), belt and sunglasses, Zara heels (similar), Proenza Schouler PS11 bag, Marc by Marc Jacobs katie bracelet, YSL arty ring
Depending on how long you have been a follower of my blog, and all its previous incarnations, you may or may not have seen these images already. These were taken just fresh out of the Karen Walker ‘American Girl’ show, en route to find somewhere to change into a more NYC-friendly pair of shoes – almost two years ago now. However, I consider it to still be just as relevant today – the florals, the Equipment silk blouse, and the heels sans platform, the latter of which was just starting to come into its own at the time. Surprisingly, unlike most of my other clothing, these pieces have managed to stand the test of time, bar the shoes, which were considerably less comfortable that they may appear.
I started off my weekend walking the 14km that I would usually run, a nice change, even if the option wasn’t one I would have freely chosen. The afternoon, was not quite so pleasant, after learning that I needed to get a root canal only moments after stepping into the dentists office, the irony lying in the fact that tomorrow is Greek Easter, and the knowledge that a 1kg chocolate bunny (or thereabouts) is awaiting me at my grandparents place. Considering the amount of chocolate I tend to consume on a yearly basis, it’s about high time that I take to the phrase ‘all things in moderation’, and worry less about missing out on the sugar high that accompanies it.
