Pretty Things

I recently entered a giveaway on Gary Pepper Vintage and even though I don't expect to win (I don't have a great competition winning streak :p) it was the perfect excuse to go online and look at pretty clothes, bags and shoes!

If by some miracle(ha!) I won, I would pick something of the following:

1. Cream Tibi Tuxedo Jacket

2. Alexander McQueen Tuxedo Jacket

3. Burberry Brit Olive Green Parka Coat

4. Carven Twist Waist Top

5. See By Chloe Pink Poplin Daisy Devon Print Top

6. Project D by Dannii and Tabitha Print Tunic

7. See By Chloe Doctor Bag

8. Marc by Marc Jacobs Tote

9. Cala & Jade Tote Bag

That right there, is wishful thinking! It doesn't hurt to admire those beautiful clothes and bags though, does ?

If you were given $1000 to spend, what would you get? Let me know in the comment box!

TopShop

In the Thursday paper, i read what i thought was the coolest thing ever and just what i needed to lift my spirits, hidden in the arts&lifestyle magazine was an article about Karen Walker selling TopShop items at her store which she hand picked all weekend. To be frank, that news made my day, i couldn't stop thinking about it, and i was glad i'd saved money from my last paycheck to spend over the weekend.

Saturday rolled around, i had work in the morning, and when i came back and after speaking to Shahirah over the phone, i dozed off and when i woke up, i didn't have the energy to get changed into presentable clothing and walk down to Wakefield Street, so i postponed my trip to Sunday.

Sunday, i woke up, looked outside my windown and lo and behold, it is raining cats and dogs. Did that dampen my spirits? No way! I wore the most weather inappropriate thing i had in my closet (and the only clean clothes i had); my black maxi dress and walked out. Although 2 minutes into the trip i was drenched as if i'd taken a dip in a pool, i was determined to keep going. So off i went.

I got to the shop on Wakefield Street, and it wasn't too full, though walking around was a bit tricky cause it is a small-ish shop. After looking around i was totally and utterly bummdr. I love Karen Walker as a designer, i respect and understand her design aesthetic but as my mum said, to each his own style. The items she got, though pretty were more suited for older women mostly. And if that wasn't enough, the prices were way out of my price-range, as a lover of clothes i am happy to fork out 100 bucks for a jacket, but out of the entire store only 2 things caught my eyes and they were both way over 100, i really wanted to cry then and there. I usually go to the KW store to relax, i like the layout, her clothes and absolutely adore her accessorize but this visit just made me slightly depressed.

I loved, loved, loved these two items, they're definitely on my wish list:

Sigh, if only my CC wasn't so overused. I guess i'm just going to have to wait a while, here hoping these 2 items remain in the store, i heard she's only keeping a few clothing items along with the shoes and bags.

Où voulez-vous aller ?

As a child, I spent many afternoons engrossed in a world atlas. It was my way of passing time. So as I grew older, and learnt about more and more countries, my travel wish list grew and grew. So my lovely readers, here is a shortened version of that list, and in no particular order:

1.     Russia

2.     Macedonia

3.     New Caledonia

4.     Syria

5.     Turkey

6.     South America  {I know it’s large, but an intrepid journey through it would be a hoot and a hat}

7.     Somalia {a proper trip where I’m not forced to drive home as soon as i land}

8.     The Netherlands

9.     Scotland
10.Australia 

Now you tell me, where do YOU want to travel?

Tomber amoureux

These are 2 of my favourite pieces from Kate Sylvester's Autumn/Winter Collection. Her designs are sleek and girly but practical at the same time. She is quickly becoming one of my favourite New Zealand designers, and her Wellington store is a beautiful place to stop by on an equally beautiful afternoon or stroll through town. Have a gander at her website and let me know what you think.

June Wish List

Winter's here, time for heavy woolies, and warm scarfs!

1. Alice + Olivia Hooded Cotton Poncho @ net-a-porter

2. Dolman-Sleeve Knit Cardigan @ Yesstyle

3. 3/4 Sleeve Batwing Cardigan @ Just Jeans

4. Military Style Long Cardigan @ Valley Girl

5. Slouchy 3/4 Sleeve Cardigan @ Valley Girl

6. Dream Pattern Knit @ Jeans West

On my mind

photocredit: weheartit

 Every time i see a plane flying over the city i think of home

Every time i pass through town i think of coffee dates with my sisters

Every time i look at my bookshelf i think about the books i want to buy

Every time i walk through town i think of the camera i wish i had

May Wish List

1. Purple and Yellow Floral scarf available @ H&M
2. Antik Batik scarf available @ net-a-porter
3. Virginia Johnstone Camel-print merino wool scarf available @ net-a-porter
4. Striped scraf available @ H&M
5. Paisley print scarves available @ Yesstyle

Autumn with a hint of sun

1. Claudia Quilted Cross-Body Bag @ Portmans, 2. Elodie Lilly Cardigan @ Anthropoligie, 3. Abstract Dress @ Just Jeans, 4. Casual Biker Jacket @ Portmans

February Wish list

1. Orbit Swazie Sandals @ Wildpair

2. Covetous Shoulder Bag @ Anthropoligie

3. Color Block Cardigan @ Old Navy

4. Roses Underwater clutch @ Anthropoligie

5. Siren Simone Flats @ Wildpair

6. Cap Sleeved Mid Length Dress @ Just Jeans