tight tweeds and secret needs

In response to Danz, here are the earrings. .

3/4 of my wardrobe are from Mango because it’s quite cheap and they have a nice mix of stuff. It’s even nicer now that they have the Penelope Cruz range, which I really dig. I couldn’t find all the catalogue pictures online, but these are the ones I picked out

hairband: Forever 21

earrings: vintage

cardigan: Mango

My ultimate, absolute piece-de-resistance would be . . the white bottoms. I used to wear my white pants ever-so-often, followed by my white tailored capris. Then I got my white denim mini-skirt. Afterwhich, I acquired my white drainpipes, which I’m sometimes guilty of wearing more than thrice a week. It’s so convenient, and because it’s made of denim, it’s hardier. Because it’s skinny, it flatters the legs. I pretty much think that my legs are skinny enough for skinnies, and so I continue to wear them.

Let’s break down the virtues of the white pants/jeans:

1. White looks crisp

2. White bottoms instantly accentuate a colorful top better than a black one. Think a vibrant color riot.

3. I am a fan of all-white ensembles punctuated with accessories of a certain color family.

4. White bottoms are a refreshing break from the ubiquitous black ones.

5. White bottoms instantly expensive-fy your clothes.

top: Nice Claup (some old Japanese knitwear, my Mother’s)

drainpipes: Victoria Beckham for Rock & Republic

gold quilted hairband: Forever 21

earrings: Monet

shoes: VNC

cuff: Mango

bag: Chloé

I’m often in a riot of colors, and pink’s one of them. I like it because it is an instantaneous boost of zest.

knit top: my mother’s (hand-knitted); tube top: Mango; bag: Mango; ring: gift; shades: Mango; handbag: Mango; belt: Guess?; denim skirt: unknown brand

left: top from Mango; capris from Zara; shoes from VNC; cuff from Purple Smoke

right: knitted top from Osmose; bag from Dior; scarf from Forever 21; earrings from Sportsgirl; capris from Zara; shoes from VNC

top from Warehouse; bag from Guess?; earrings from Monet

top from Arithalia; earrings from Mollusc; capris from Zara

left: coat from some shop in Brisbane; jeans from Mango; bag from Guess?; boots from VNC

right: top from some boutique in Los Angeles; skirt from Mango; shoes from VNC; earrings from Six

Earrings: vintage

dress: Mango

Well, I’ve been notably absent. Some stuff have happened lately, and I needed to recuperate, figuratively. Plus I’ve just gone for major acne treatment so the skin’s red, I’m banned from makeup on most days, so I haven’t been in much of a mood to take photos. I’ve been stuffing my hair with hairbands, unveiling and using my collection. Boy, is it tough.

Here’s The Hairband:

hairband from Salvatore Ferragamo

Of course I’m really not supposed to wear it with bangs.

I used to be a dead-poor student with few belongings. But I got by anyway, and somehow managed to accumulate a sizeable collection of shoes. Back in the day, I had an eye for maximizing my money. Which is quite wondrous, thinking about how I actually managed to find alot of good bargains. I started my collection of basics, especially that of racerbacks, to wear to the animal shelter where I counsel at on most weekends. Because it’s so hot, I need something lightweight.

Needless to say, I’ve found the same basics extremely conducive to wear to teach when the weather is excruciatingly scorching. But one dilemma I’ve always had was just how to dress ‘em up. Beyond solid colors. Yesterday I wore the same ol’ racerback out. And then I found some old photos on how I used to accessorize them.

It’s pretty obvious I shop everywhere. Sometimes at departmental stores where the dowdy housewives supposedly shop, you can find really good steals. Which does make people gape when they find out. A typical conversation goes.

Person: Hey! I’ve been starring at your top since you walked in. Where did you get it from

Yours truly: (insert name of departmental store)

Person: WHAT!?!?

And I kid you not. This is a tame reaction, from the people I know, or at least, acquaintances.

I love this top. It is of a satin-like material which feels like PJs so it’s uber-comfortable. A nice V-cut at the bottom, with paisley prints. I call it The Pirate Top because a rafia is used to secure the halter together, inside gold rings, which really looks extremely nautical. Nautical, with a sexy twist, I reckon.