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August 5, 2010

Spring/Summer Wardrobe #2

Tops
peacock print empire waist top
elizabeth & james black satin blouse
black/silk jersey t-shirt
peach silk t-shirt
khaki linen shirt
* plain american apparel v-neck tees
* sheer/floral print blouse
* sheer/floral print blouse
* sheer/floral print blouse
* ella moss portico tunic in ‘army’
* joie delano top in cranberry/off white
* pins & needles lace dolman top in black
* ‘event style’ short sleeved top
* ‘casual style’ short sleeved top

Bottoms
dark denim straight leg jeans
dark denim straight leg jeans
black pencil skirt
black pencil skirt
boyfriend fit rolled cuff jeans
* dark denim straight leg jeans
* black pencil skirt
* denim a-line skirt

Dresses
asos purple floral sundress
gap black cotton sundress
gap purple cotton sundress
target purple/green peacock print maxi dress
basque green/black peacock print dress
* ‘event style’ dress
* ‘candid style’ dress

Outerwear
cropped denim jacket
* lightweight black cardigan
* lightweight black cardigan

Accessories
black bathing suit (with pink ruffle trim)
mimco oversized handbag
no-name black italian leather shoulder bag
stella mccartney for lesportsac black canteen shoulder back
see by chloe yellow cutout bag
marni purple clutch
vintage peacock feather clutch
chloe leather aviator sunglasses
ray ban tortoiseshell wayfarers
see by chloe two can big shopping bag
* oversized clutch
* elizabeth and james bar pendant necklace
* fallon jewelry isis cuff
* black bathing suit

Shoes
black country road leather ballet flats
black country road t-bar flat leather sandals
black elastic strap flat sandals
white converse low-top sneakers
dark teal nine west peep toe wedges
cream leather/suede charles & keith peep toe wedges
* black leather peep toe wedges
* black thin strap havaianas
* black leather ballet flats
* black flat peep toe leather flats

I removed the co-operative sailor top from Urban Outfitters because it sold out. I also removed the ditsy print babydoll dress from Urban Outfitters after reading reviews of the product and deciding it wasn’t worth the money. Since my last post I’ve purchased a khaki coloured linen shirt & am considering going back to get it in either red or navy blue. I also managed to find a black pencil skirt (on sale!) and the perfect pair of boyfriend fit rolled cuff jeans (also on sale!!). I ordered a dress intending it to be my “event” style dress for the season, only to find that it’s too short (eek!) and simply cannot be worn without black opaque tights. So it’ll head over to my Autumn/Winter wardrobe list. I ordered & received my See By Chloe beach tote and it is MASSIVE. It’s going to be perfect for taking to the beach/pool/BBQs. I re-discovered a pair of sandals that I had completely forgotten about, so that takes one item off of the list.

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September 8, 2009

Spring Prep – The Wardrobe

It’s that time of year again! It’s now officially spring in Australia, and it’s time to clean things out and get ready for the new season. I spent most of last night cleaning out my wardrobe, and digging through the items I had put away at the beginning of winter this year. Now for some reason, at the start of every new season I am always inspired by a minimalist wardrobe – I only want a certain number of items that I can mix and match to make a few different outfits. But somehow at the end of every season I end up with a wardrobe bulging with items that still have the tags on them, and that don’t really suit the feel of what I was wearing that season anyway! So once again I am inspired by minimalism, and I’m going to try and keep this post in mind when I shop for things for my wardrobe… I don’t want to end up at the end of summer with a whole bunch of clothing that I’m never going to wear!

So I’ve drawn up a list of pieces that I think I want to work with this season, I have about 50% of them already in my closet, and I’m now on the hunt for…

peep toe flats (suitable for both work/casual)
peep toe wedges (in a nude shade)
flat sandals (in a brown/tan shade)
2 x pencil skirts (in shades other than black)
5 x sheer blouses (in light shades)
3 x lightweight cardigans (again in light shades)
above the knee shorts (preferably black)
leather bag (in a shade other than black – preferably nude)

One other thing I’ll be keeping in mind is a quote that I read last night. “The most beautiful colour in the whole world is the one that looks good on you” I have been favouring nude shades for this season, but it’s going to be important for me to find the RIGHT shades to suit my fair skin. It can either look lovely, or I could look like a walking corpse! So hopefully I pick the right ones…

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September 3, 2009

Spring Wardrobe – Jewellery & GIVEAWAY

One of my favourite things to do at the start of a new season is to pick out a couple of unique pieces of jewellery that I think fit in well with what I’ll be wearing. This spring/summer I am going to be going for a lot of lighter nude shades (breaking away from black for the first time ever – terrifying!) and in the softest materials that I can find. I was scouring Accessories Online UK for appropriate pieces and these are my favourites so far…

 

Given that one of my nicknames is Bee, I couldn’t think of a more appropriate necklace for me to own! It really is too cute, and what says ‘spring’ more than a little bumblebee?

This is such an incredible piece that would stand out against any outfit. I think personally I would wear it with something simple to really let the necklace stand out on it’s own.

I absolutely adore turquoise. And this piece is such a vibrant colour, I think it would look amazing if worn with a little white sun dress. (if only I had the tan to go with it!)

And now for the giveaway! Accessories Online has generously offered for one lucky reader to win a Dogeared Make A Wish Wishbone Bracelet!

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Make a wish and put on your bracelet. When your bracelet wears off your wish should come true… Ask, believe, receive.

This competition is open to everyone, as international shipping is available. To be in the running to win, simply leave a comment to this blog entry & make sure to include your email details. If you are kind enough to spread the word about this giveaway, please leave me your blog link and I will give you an extra entry into the draw. The winner will be announced in 2 weeks time. (18th September ’09) Good luck!

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August 7, 2009

Spring is coming…

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As August turns to September here in Australia the weather begins to clear and the temperature begins to heat up. Of course I’ve been hibernating for the past few months, but it’s almost time to start embracing the warmer weather and exposing some skin!  So starting tomorrow I begin “spring prep” – which starts with getting out of the house daily for a long walk, or a run and doing my best to eat the healthiest food possible.   I will keep you posted on my progress, and hopefully I can get back into “bikini body” season mood as soon as possible!

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