coasty and cosy

ft. the Paige, Topshop

Now that spring is finally hit us (with bushfires and torrential rain apparently?!), I'm feeling nostalgic for the ankle boots that basically governed my winter wardrobe. Goodbye the beloved thigh-high boots of yesteryear, I was feeling exposed ankles, intricate leather work and touches of metal detailing during the winter months.

Yet, even now, with the warmer weather, I'm finding that I'm reaching for cut-outs a la the Balenciaga Ceintures, rather than sandals and flip-flops thongs. While this may or may not be fostering my aversion to feet (true story), it's becoming readily obvious... tis the season for enclosed toes.

interro(r)gate the heart

Heeeeello all.

It's finally time. Finally.

Get pumped for echo sierra 2.0 (we don't talk about the time before the two).

Literally pumped though... because true to form, echo sierra is starting with shoes.

Watch this space - updates are coming on Tuesdays (#terrorTues)

l is for lunar

(photo from Lulu and Your Mom)

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Someone teach me how to be Lulu Chang. 

If only I looked this good on a day-to-day basis (and blonde).

x

good days bad days

Tee: ksubi, Albuquerque cut offs: ksubi, Bra: sass & bide, Boots: Novo

With the return to school (and hence, the onslaught of exams), going out has become a super foreign concept.

Fortunately, I'm free to dream up any winter appropriate outfit that comes to mind in a cave my own bedroom.

I'd been hunting around for a pair of normal black boots for quite a while (you wouldn't believe how many versions there are) but these... when I found them I knew it was love at first sight. Perfect for narrow feet and brilliant at elongating and shaping your legs even when you're not in heels. I regret not buying them in both brown and black because these are quite possibly the most worn pair of shoes in my closet (which is saying a lot). After so many wears, they are starting to get a little battered up though... but that seems to just make them far more perfect.

I promise to do a close-up shot of the bra at some later stage, it is the most delicate, beautiful thing ever and I love it to bits and bits so it deserves a proper photo in the sunlight.

What are your favourite pieces in your wardrobe right now?

PS. For any DIY fanatics out there, check out minkpink's Suped Up Slasher's contest on Facebook - it looks like a lot of fun!

elie saab A/W 12-13

For someone whose make-up palette comprises pretty much just nude and golds with smoky blues and greys, this collection by Elie Saab is utterly perfect.

Be still my beating heart.