May 20 2010

I'm having trouble finding the motivation to blog regularly, but I promise to catch up real fast, ya hear?

So May 20, last thursday, marked the twelth year since my mum died. Pretty crappy. I thought about wearing all black, but it didn't appeal to me in the end. I remembered feeling like my body was aching and bruised, there was so much grief that day, and for a long time afterward. I still got upset explaining it to someone at work. So in the end I went for a black and blue look. Here tis:



The skirt still won't upload, but anyhoo. It's black. Perfect. Will cry when it dies. From Kmart around three years ago. Blah.



Dash Lace-Up Brogue in Black from Sportsgirl



Black button-back shirt - Sportsgirl



See? I'm totally loving shirts that button up at the back. Maybe a flashback to my brief stint in year 11, where are senior uniform included a white shirt that buttoned up at the back and had a peter pan collar. Sigh. I wonder where I can get one now?



This baby was from a St Vincent De Paul's op shop near my house. I believe it cost me around $8? I bought it when the 'shirt as a dress' craze began. Knowing they probably wouldn't make decent ones in my size, I decided to shop op shops for oversized or mens button up shirts. The trend sort of passed. But this bad boy is still being worn. You can't tell, but it's not quite pinstriped. The 'stripes' are actually a series of links that form a stripe.



The beanie is from H&M in Manchester. I miss it soooo much. Especially as H&M has no online store.

The cardigan won't work, either, but it's from Cotton On. And it already has a hole under the arm. NOT HAPPY. But it's cute and my sewing kit will make it better.

Olive Branch

So, in the continual charting of my working wardrobe, here is Wednesday, May 19. Work has been slightly stressful, so putting my energies into clothing sort of diverts my attention away from the fact that I think I'll top myself if I ever get a permanent position there.

I was feeling muted and I wanted really low-key, muted tones to match. I also wanted to debut my vintage Carla Zampatti scarf at the office - it's paisley, it's olive, and it's beautiful. I'm gravitating toward greys and acid wash in my casual wear, and felt it was as close to casual Friday as I can let myself anymore...



Mutastic? Is that a word? IS NOW.



The key piece - my Carla. This was the first of many purchases from the Glebe markets in Sydney, and I am not even close to done. I bought it from a lady named, if my memory serves me well, Katie Valentine. You'll know her when you see her - awesome quiff, red lipstick, big sunnies - will put you in the mind of an indie Rachel Zoe. I buy something from her stall every time I go because she has the best stuff. IDEA: document all of my Glebe purchases...



Last week I went shopping for a long white t-shirt. I bought this. An acid wash print...dress. Yep. I'm that good. It's a litle unflattering as a dress, but it's perfect with my black high-waisted skirt. Unfortunately the photo of my skirt wouldn't upload so I'm totally thinking of devoting an entire post to it. Absolute wardrobe essential. Will cry when it dies like it's some sort of family member.

Oh, and the navy tights are from Target. Ten clams Australian.



It was rainy, so the boots were on again. Best compliment-attracter ever. Thank you to Edinburgh, for having amazing and cheap Doc Martens. Dr Martens, Dr Martens, Dr Martens BOOTS. Ahem.

If only I'd worn this in the video for Peachy. Might have been in it, more. Or if I looked more like my friend Tori. Sigh.

For Sarah

So, a friend has been pestering me for ages to write a fashion blog. And it will not happen. I keep reminding her it's just because she hasn't met all of my friends yet.

But what I thought might be interesting is documenting what I wear to work - because I do like to put some effort into my ensemble. And I buy so many clothes I can't save them all for the weekends - what would be the point?

I know lots of people say they need more workwear and that the problem is that they find all their clothes end up being workwear, but if 1000s of fashion magazines have taught us anything, it's that there are ways to wear trends to work and not be sent an email about 'inappropriate' office wear. Some of my pieces are relatively new, so where possible I'll provide linkage so you may enquire about purchasing yoself.

I'm not including Monday, because apart from my 'I want to wear my oxfords with my skinny jeans' thought, there was no thought put into my outfit.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

So I was aiming for a French chic look. And by French I mean a British magazine in the 60s' idea of French fashion. Oh, and Twiggy would have been the model. The striped top is fast becoming a staple and I knew the skirt would be perfik with it when I bought it online. Oh, and the cardigan - oh, my God, oh, my God, the cardigan. LOVE.



It's all a bit brandy and such, but it's mostly new, so if you like it it can be yours!



Scarf and Beret by Cotton On



Urban Renewal Bowtie Necklace at Urban Outfitters



Deluxe Button Through Skirt by Sportsgirl



Pins and Needles for Urban Outfitters jacket.



Striped top from Sportsgirl.



Back seamed tights by Voodoo (thanks to Poodle, who bought them first!)

Watch this space for more.

xo