Colour & Clash

On a grey London day with a bit of a hangover there is nothing better than looking back through the images you've collected over the last few months. At the moment it's print with a bit of playfulness that is appealing to me. I know the weather here is about to drop to 0 degrees by the end of the week, so I'll have to be inventive to remain warm while I work the prints, but I'll be giving it a shot. I might even try and squeeze in a Hammersmith charity shop dash for some great vintage prints. 

Source - Duro Olowu 

top two images S/S 10 

bottom image A/W 10

Source - not 100% sure, but think it's Jak & Jil, if not let me know and I'll take it down / change. 

Source - Karla's Closet 

She Wore Blue Velvet

Top - American Apparel 

Watch - Chanel 

Velvet Harem Joggers - ASOS 

Boots - Topshop

Vivienne Westwood Squiggle Pirate Boots

I got my first pair of Vivienne Westwood pirate boots some 10 years ago. They were the comfiest, most versatile shoes I have ever owned, that sadly gave up the ghost when I was pounding the pavements in New York - the super soft leather ripped from sheer wear and tear. I literally wore them to death. Something that doesn't happen to many of my shoes. I will try and get them mended, but it's going to be a challenge. The loss (temporary, please!) of my favourite boots has meant my squiggle print pair that I picked up 3 or 4 years ago are now getting many more outings. 

Print Top - Marni 

Grey Top - Uniqlo Heat Tech 

Trousers - Whistles 

Boots - Vivienne Westwood 

Bangles - Kenneth Jay Lane and Topshop 

Watch - Chanel 

Dressing for Disease*

All I want to do is curl up into a ball and sleep. Sadly my diary will prevent me from doing this for quite a while. In the interim all I can do is dress up and fake awake-ness by using tea and chocolate to prop up a sparky demeanour. Are you a smart ill dresser or a sloppy ill dresser? You can always tell when I'm not feeling 100% as it's usually when I make 110% effort with my clothes, if I'm feeling good I can usually wing it. 

* nothing serious, just the London tiredness, it's not catching. 

Coat - Zara

Dress - H&M

Tights - M&S

Boots - Maloles

I Need A Chippy

Because my shoe storage looks like this...

And I want it to look like this...

Source - Sea of Shoes

Source - Design Sponge

Proenza Schouler Mule- my fantasy shoe of the week

Source - ? Please let me know and I'll take down or credit 

Loving these Proenza Schouler shoes. I am a sucker for a big clumpy shoe with a sky scraper heel, but I think they'll remain in fantasy territory for quite a while - here's hoping they end up on The Outnet this time next year...

Source - ? Please let me know and I'll take down or credit 

Available from Opening Ceremony for $850

Source - Opening Ceremony

Silver

Sometimes when you wake up in the morning and have a total wardrobe tantrum it's best to pick one detail and follow it through. For me it was the studs on the shoes, the only item I knew I wanted to wear...I amaze myself that I can have so many clothes and still not find the right outfit if my mojo isn't working. 

Cardigan - Whistles 

Shirt - H&M

Necklace - New Look 

Jeans - Abercrombie & Fitch 

Socks - Topshop 

Boots - Topshop