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Just because I couldn't live without yet more jewellery in my life, I bought these cuffs last week at The Bead Company(or The Bead Shop- not sure!) in the basement of Melbourne Central.
They have just started to get excess accessories in from major chain stores and are selling them rather cheaply- the above cost me a grand total of $18.
Never pay retail!
On twitter yesterday I posted a picture of me toppling off these rather vertigeous heels while shooting these photos. It was quite funny until I wondered if I was going to cause myself a serious accident because of my heels.
I am often asked where I got this bag, and where it can be purchased. It is quite special so I thought I'd show you some detailed shots.
Ahoy! Is that Chanel you're wearing?!
We are having such divine weather here at the moment that I'm trying to ride my bike about as much as possible.
I thought it was important to present photos not of the heels I wear but the ballet flats I ride around in because lets face it, riding in heels is a/near impossible and b/just plain stupid.
Also on riding, a friend of mine who is also a lady rider was shocked to find out that I don't have a name for my bike. Do you have a name for your bike? I felt left out of some secret club when I found out.
I found these Country Road woolen pants when I was out on a shoot two weeks ago at the Salvo's in Erol St Nth Melbourne. They have the old school Country Road tag on so you know they're goodun's from the 80s. I've worn them cuffed but mid winter they should be long and lean and I can't wait to wear them!
Vintage silk blouse: I don't remember the name of the shop.
Hounds tooth pants: Original Country Road
Earrings: Op-shop
Ballet flats: Jadd
Heels: Urban Original
Leather bag: By brother bought it for me in Florence.
One of my friends is in the background cracking me up, she wonders if I will be one of those elderly ladies you see down the street completely made up, walking stick in tow buying bread or on her way to bingo.
I couldn't agree more.
I have last nights parade shots, and of course will have more from tonight as well.
Short, short posts this week but at least there are photos.
LM
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Dress: Vintage from Velour in St Kilda
Heels: YSL Tribute
Pearls: Primark, London
It's a little bit difficult to keep up with outfit posts this week, but as not all of you are based it Melbourne I thought it might just get a bit boring if I bang on about fashion week all the time.
Right so you know that I'm into D.I.Y don't you? And I am totally into this embellished shoulder trend at the moment, but I think it is just that: a trend. Come 6 months and I will no doubt be seeing the chain store knock off's on the racks at Savers.
Sometimes before I head out I like to have a cup of tea just to relax. It doesn't always happen but my eclectic mix of china tea cups make me so happy. So does my black manicure by the way, Mother Melbourne's not into it at all, but I think against the pale colours it really 'pops.'
I haven't posted for a while about how I shop for second hand clothes, mainly I suppose because it's just something that is so natural to me. I am always shopping, I never turn off from what is going on around me in terms of retail.
I am often reluctant to put jeans on the blog, only because I see them as 'boring.' I wear them, but not as an everyday item, I tend to think of them as super casual attire.
Anyhow, I'm not so precious that I won't wear jeans to the pub on a Sunday, this outfit is a testament to that.
It's always a fine balance- I could substitute the heels for flats, but then the outfit would just scream complacent.
I've been meaning to showcase these new heels anyhow from Verali, who knew nude heels went with everything?!
Ta again for your suggestions on what to wear to the tennis, it was mighty helpful!
Top: Sportsgirl
Jeans: Country Road
Bag: Oroton
Heels: Verali
Necklace: Valley Girl
Outfit 2: Skirt
I've been invited to the tennis this week and I have no idea what to wear. In that, of course I know that what ever I wear will be ok, but I'm not sure whether it's super casual or whether they expect a little more from the general public. I would assume not from what I see on the TV, but I thought I'd throw it over to you guys to help me out.
Sorry about the not-so-regular posts, I've been, well, busy.
However, this week it looks as though things are getting back to normal and it seems plenty of people are back at work. Am I right?
Tuesday is a public holiday here for none other than Australia Day. I'd love to hear how you are going to spend it. I'm a little unsure as I've got a couple of bbq's to attend, but my main attraction is my friend who is doing the 'Australia Day Swim' at Brighton Pier. I feel like I should go down and support him if I manage to wake up early enough, it's quite an effort to put in considering most of us will be a/sleeping in or b/ drunk.
I'm also going to the tennis and have NO idea what to wear. Tomorrows post will be full of options I can assure you.
LM
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Jeans: Country Road
Blouse: Vintage
Scarf: London
Heels: Faith, London
Bracelets: Indian shop, Sydney Rd
Waistcoat: H&M London
Necklace: My Name Necklace
I just realised that this outfit really hinges on the accessories I'm wearing. I'd been after a grey dress-scratch that the perfect grey dress- for ages when I happened upon this in Episode and the more I wear it the more it love it. Only thing is, it's not a natural fiber which I prefer in my clothes, but still it seems to be proving itself quite versatile. I'm still on the look out for a silk version so let me know if you find anything.
I've been kinda busy the last few days and I've let my photos slip- sorry guys! Yesterday I went to the dentist and had a general anaesthetic that knocked me out with a valium hangover from hell for the rest of the day so I'm only getting around to a new post now.
It's my first Happy Friday post for 2010 so I'm kind of thrilled that a competition ends today. Don't forget to enter, there could be a vintage dress and other fabulous finds in there for you!
