Cobalt Blue and Blazers

 Blazer- Zara/ Pumps and Clutch- Mr.Price/Denim shorts- Woolworths/Beaded Bangle-Sass Diva

Another blazer in an outfit post, what can I say? I just love them! I love the colour of this one, the grey and white go so lovely together. And I'm wearing my gorgeous cobalt blue clutch from Mr.Price, the colour is so vibrant and I can picture wearing it with so many different looks! How was your weekend? 

Have a lovely week everyone!!

All Saints shirt

I really like the UK brand of clothing, All Saints, and I've ordered a few dresses and pants from their website. Unfortunately, I haven't had much luck figuring out their sizing so I've had to have things altered so they fit properly.

When I was in NY, I went into the All Saints Spatialfields store in Soho and tried on a few things so I can get a better idea about how things fit. I also bought the blouse in this post and a t-shirt.

Blouse: All Saints (NYC)
Belt: Le Chateau
Skirt: Reitmans
Shoes: Chie Mihara

Originally I had worn this blouse untucked but it was making a weird peplum effect that wasn't overly flattering so I tucked 'er in.

The blouse is pretty staid other than being asymmetrical and the way the fabric is cut with the lines angling in toward the middle. I figured it was quirky but not too crazy for work.

This denim skirt is just a cheapy skirt from Reitmans that is very stretchy. I think I need to replace it for one with more structure. I was fussing with this all day.

And I wore my favourite shoes today.

When I got on the elevator in my office building a woman said "I love your shoes. You always have very funky shoes like Fluevogs."  I'd never seen her before. I guess my shoes make an impact and people remember them. I'm elevator famous!



Looking back at this week, I think I should have signed up for the Super Stripes week challenge. I wore stripes on Monday, Wednesday (the vest is pin striped), and Friday.

Coral Knit And Boyfriend Jeans

 Coral knit- Amber Jones for Mr.Price/ Boyfriend Jeans & Cuff- Woolworths/ Shoes- Country Road/Clutch- Trenery

Another post with boyfriend jeans, what can I say? I just adore them, they're perfect for days when you just want to feel comfortable yet still look put together! I wore my lovely coral knit with these ones, and added my brown heels and clutch for a different feel to the outfit. 

Have a lovely weekend everyone!!

Lilith

Today it was 28C. This is about 20C above the normal average for this time of year. It was apocalypticly hot. Fortunately it will be returning to normal temperatures for the rest of the week.

I was pretty overdressed for the weather.

Jacket: Lilith in Paris
Blouse: Pink in NYC
Pants: Lilith in NYC
Shoes: Fluevog Adrian | Alli

These pants are made out of the same fabric as the jumpsuit I wore on Monday. There's one suspender like strap that goes from the right front to the left back of the pants.

The fly on the pants is also angled and there are two buttons at the top. Am I the only one who often forgets to zip up the zipper on pants with two buttons on them? It's like I remember to do two things to fasten my pants and forget that there might be a third step.

(I may have had a few drinks before writing this post.)

I love this jacket. I'm not normally a blazer or a suit jacket kind of gal but this has an equestrian feel to it. And pockets! Loves me some pockets.

When I got home from work yesterday I had a nice package from Megan Mae.  In it was a cute little fabric bag and two brooches.

I got quite a few complements on this one today. Nice tartan fabric - I think from a dress from All Saints.  Thanks Megan! You're a sweetie. =)

In the first photo, these shoes make my feet look extra large. I'm guessing it's the angle of the camera?

Vestage, vestuary, vestibule

Whenever I hear the word "vestibule" I think of Chandler from Friends being stuck in the ATM vestibule with Jill Goodacre. I tried to embed this video here but it's been disabled: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvJIbvm596w

Anyway, the whole point of the "vest" words is that today I bought a vest from my friend Kim's clothing line called Orphanage. It's sold at a store called Indie Boutik Collective. Kim takes clothing and redesigns and repurposes it into unique, edgy and funky things. My husband has done some photography for her.

Vest: Orphanage Clothing
Shirt: Zellers
Skirt: ASOS
Shoes: Vivienne Westwood Anglomania for Melissa (from consignment store in NYC)

This vest used to be a men's suit jacket. I'm actually wearing it backwards (the other side has bust darts) but I like being able to use the pockets. It's pretty versatile.

I also own two other Orphanage shirts - one I bought at a store called Twig and Hottie in Vancouver and was so surprised to find Kim's clothing on the other coast.

I've worn this skirt two other times. I always seem to pair it with a black top. Will have to break out of that habit.

I've admired these shoes on eBay and on other blogs so when I saw these Melissa Three Strap Sandals in the window of a consignment store in NYC I was pretty thrilled. And they were my size! They are so comfortable, and awfully cute. I was concerned that these Melissa rubber shoes would be like the old jelly shoes from the 1980s that made people's feet sweat but they really don't. And you can wear them in the rain!

That's all for today. Remember - Gum is Perfection.

Leopard Print

Skirt & Bodysuit- Mr.Price/ Pumps- Zoom/Gold Collar- Sass Diva

So today was a public holiday in South Africa, which meant a lovely day of relaxing and drinking copious amounts of tea (yum). This skirt caught my eye as soon as I walked in the store, I just love the leopard print, and the belt is such a great combination of black and gold! I let the skirt be the main focus, keeping everything else simple and black, besides my gold collar which I  absolutely love!  

Have an amazing day everyone!!

Alice in Wonderland or 1950s housewife

Today I went for a Mad Men 1950s housewife look.

Dress: Shabby Apple
Skirt worn as petticoat: Smart Set
Shoes: Fluevog Wonders | Ayers
Hosiery: Urban Outfitters

One coworker said I looked like Alice in Wonderland and another said I looked more like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz (minus the red shoes).

Those descriptions are probably better than my original thought. Certainly Alice was a strong female character.

This photo is an attempt to show the back of the tights. The tights are polka dotted but have a lacy stripe up the back.

I saw some Urban Outfitters tights on another blog (Sunday Crossbow) and loved them but I seem to have ordered a different design. That's what happens when you try to buy something online on impulse. Oh well. They're still pretty.

This is the other pair of Fluevogs that I got in NYC. I tried on a pair of these in May in Vancouver but ultimately didn't buy them. This time I couldn't leave them behind. It doesn't even feel like I'm walking in heels. Soooo comfortable.







I just finished watching the finale for the Walking Dead. I have two observations that won't give anything away. 1. They never seem to miss when shooting at the walkers - even those who have no experience shooting a hand gun and 2. They never run out of ammunition.