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!
Showing posts with label Accessories. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Accessories. Show all posts
26.4.10
Jingle Jangle: New bracelets
15.4.10
New books, boxes and heels
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 have some new books to get through, I've just finished Sonya Hartnett's 'Butterfly' and just loved it. I think I may have asked a while ago if you had any recommendations for new books to read and that was one of them.
If you like Sonya's writing then I would definitely recommend the book, it was beautifully descriptive and enthralling.
I picked up this Cuban Habanos cigar box at an op-shop, and not that I want to promote smoking here but I fell in love with the imagery on the box. On the outside and inside cover there is this divine colour illustration of Romeo and Juliet with scenes played out in little illustrations around the sides of the box.
I'm going to re-appropriate it and turn it into a jewellery box to sit on my desk. I'm forever taking off my earrings and leaving them sitting on my desk so I figured they could hang with Romeo and Juliet.
Heels: Siren
Jacket: Sirrico
Heels: Siren
Jacket: Sirrico
Jeans: Agent 99 from General Pants
T-shirt: Barkins
All jewellery: Ritual
23.3.10
On my desk
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.My brother bought it for me on his travels at a market in Florence, Italy. I believe it ended up costing me the unbelievable sum of $80AUS. It's leather, I don't think that it's real ostrich skin but who would know.
I'd bought this bag quite possibly from the same market when I was there in 2006 so when I heard he was visiting I implored him to drop EVERYTHING and find me another bag. He did and I was thrilled to find out that the prices had barely changed.
I look at these little tins every day as they sit on my desk so I thought it was apt that I share pictures also.
As I've mentioned before I buy my flowers from the florist at Flinders St station, generally when I am on my way home from somewhere. I have flowers every week in the house, they make me so happy.
The colour combination was purely subconscious but as I am pedantic about colours matching I'm not entirely surprised they have ended up in a little cluster.
I posted about the French pastilles at Christmas, they are from Cote Provence in Rathdown St and the flavour is 'Violette.' Just gorgeous.
My other little trinkets are Magnolia Eau de Toilette from L'Occitane, MOR Lip Delight in 'Violetta' (clearly I like violets!) and Perfumeria Gal balm in 'Fraise.' I have it in violet flavour, just not sitting on my desk.
22.3.10
Back to normal programming.........
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.
19.3.10
How about a nice cup of tea.....
The week is almost at a close but I can't tell you how many cups of tea have got me through this week.
I do apologise for not popping up a video post today, I was interviewed for Melbourne's GPO tonight so I will have that video tomorrow for you as well as my weekly- just a day late!
I really need to give a big shout out to Jude from Design by Jude who I only discovered a little over a week ago at the Oak off Chapel party.
He specifically made this necklace for me to wear this week and apart from the fact that I love, love, love it, I'm thrilled to be wearing a rising star of the Melbourne fashion scene.
He may just make you something to wear as well.......www.designbyjude.com
Jacket: Made by me
Leather skirt: vintage
Silk blouse: Also made by me
Heels: Verali
Necklace: Design by Jude
18.3.10
The little Old Lady Who Lived in Her Pearls
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
x
Dress: Vintage from Velour in St Kilda
Heels: YSL Tribute
Pearls: Primark, London
17.3.10
Keeping up appearances
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.We are having really warm weather this week so all the outfits I had planned to wear have been thrown into chaos- it's impossible to look chic when you are sweating buckets of sweat. I hope that my shorts will work for and not against me tonight, we'll soon see!
Boots: Sense Diffusion
Shorts: Barkins
Blouse: Vintage
Necklace: Design by Jude
7.3.10
Dear Lady Melbourne: 1984 called, it wants its shoulder pads back
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.So with that in mind, I created my own that I have pinned to my Tina Kalivas tux jacket. This is possibly the EASIEST D.I.Y project I have ever attempted and if it's something you have been considering then I'd urge you to try it. You basically just decorate shoulder pads to your liking. That's it.
I went a little overboard, but as it's fashion week next week I thought why the hell not make something to wear that's a little bit over the top.
3.2.10
A cup of tea....and a party
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.'Bag: Vintage, inherited from my Aunt Joan
Heels: Verali
Skirt: Tempt
Blouse: Vintage
Cuff: Bugis St market, Singapore
1.2.10
This entire outfit cost $35
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. Love. To. Shop.
If someone enquires about what I'm wearing and finds out that its second hand or vintage, the first question I am mainly asked is, 'Where do you find this stuff?'
'I don't know...?' isn't really a helpful answer, but I hope as today's post shows the stuff is out there if you care to look. I found this entire outfit in the one Salvation Army store, spending a grand total of $35 and about 1 hour shopping.
It was all there for the taking, I guess my number one tip is that you simply have to look at everything. EVERYTHING. That means home wears, manchester(I found a lavender wool coat once someone had put under a duvet), furniture, childrenswear, books- EVERYTHING.
Make 'scour' your new mantra.
The second tip is that it takes time to shift through racks and racks of clothing, the reward is that you may just find a complete outfit for under $40. If I've learnt one thing from op-shopping since I was 13, it's that you have to spend time going through everything. Literally pulling every single scarf out of that 1 mt high bin.
Dr. Jones found a black and red Christian Lacroix scarf once doing this(the couture end of the business is now closed= collectors item= $$$) and you've seen some of the labels I've found over the years in op-shops.
It's all out there, happy shopping!
Dress: Second hand $7
Glasses: $3
Cotton trench with leather details: $5
Glomesh bag: $10
Leather boots: $10
31.1.10
Sunday Sessions
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
26.1.10
What should Lady Melbourne wear to the tennis?
Outfit 1: Sun dress
Outfit 2: Skirt
Outfit 3: Shorts
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.I've been told these are essential:
A hat
Flat shoes
Comfortable
Cool(as in temperature)
So I thought it comes down to these three, or outfits like them. If you come up with something better then I am open to all ideas!
Monday...or maybe Tuesday
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
xx
Jeans: Country Road
Blouse: Vintage
Scarf: London
Heels: Faith, London
Bracelets: Indian shop, Sydney Rd
Waistcoat: H&M London
Necklace: My Name Necklace
19.1.10
Hardware
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 can't stop wearing these heels- why haven't I bought a neutral pair of heels before?! They go with everything and I just love them.
Necklaces: Valley Girl
Dress: Episode
Bag: Siricco
Heels: Verali
Belt: Salvos in Abbotsford
Sunnies: Scarlet & Sly
14.1.10
Where is Lady Melbourne?
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.So here I am, not to be deterred, with a party to go to and a cocktail or 3 to be had. I made this dress to wear to the wedding last week but the Isabella Oliver dress arrived in time so it's kind of perfect that I have somewhere to wear it this week. It was literally a sheath of sequined fabric that I made into a sort of caftan creation with a low back. Perfect explanation Lady M but you get my drift.
I needed a 'quick fix' pair of heels to go with, and found these Verali shoes on sale under $100. Puuuuurfect!
8.1.10
Happy Friday!
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!I bought this dress at Episode on Sydney Rd and it had a ghastly(seriously, who uses that word) canary yellow collar and trim on the pockets and sleeves. I unpicked all of that, took it up and now have a lovely grey dress that I have wanted for, well, forever.
H.L thinks that I look like Noeline from Sylvania Waters with those glasses on and begs me not to wear them, but I'm rather fond of them in a Florida-retiree-kind-of-way. I love Nana Chic so they are here to stay.
I'm kind of blown away by all your entries into the comp, I can tell by my analytics that visitors have dropped(which isn't unusual this time of year) so I guess I thought not many people would enter. For all you troopers back at work in the new year while the rest of us are on holiday, I hope you find this entertaining and win yourself a prize! I know I hated going back to work just after new year before my big career change so thanks for tuning in while the rest of us are sleeping in or at the mall.
Dress: Episode
Bag: Leather market, Florence
Bracelets: Random Indian shop in Oakleigh
Belt: Far East Plaza, Singapore
Sunnies: DFO
Earings: I made them
Heels: Tony Bianco, DFO
Sunnies: DFO
Earings: I made them
Heels: Tony Bianco, DFO
(I just realised what I united nations effort this outfit is. Hilarious.)
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