Quote of the day:
I admit it’s tempting to wish for the perfect boss, or the perfect parent, or the perfect outfit, but maybe the best any of us can do is not quit. Play the hand we’ve been given and accessorize the outfit we’ve got. Allan Heinberg, Sex and the City, A ‘Vogue’ Idea, 2002
It is no secret that I am fond of scarves, all kind of scarves in all kind of colours, and I am constantly experimenting with different ways to wear them.
I like them casually wrapped around my neck, tied as a bow, and my latest obsession is inspired by snoods. I am surprised that I don’t see many people wearing snoods, they are so feminine, with a pinch of glamour, and, with just one swift move, they are back to being simple scarves…
It is just a little snapshot inspired by my bad hair day more than anything else but I will be back with a full-blown snood post! And a new haircut!
Blazer and Scarf by Zara
The Love/Hate Relationship With Fashion
Edited by Debutante Clothing
I’m always complaining about going out to fashion events by myself – I just don’t have many friends that are into fashion. While some people think fashion is frivolous and contributes nothing to the world, others are curating museum exhibits featuring 20th century clothing. This week’s links made me think about the love/hate camps in fashion. Starting with Grit and Glamour’s post on bloggers getting backlash from fashion insiders, Houndstooth + Tortoiseshell’s refreshingly funny admission of Tavi envy, or Fab Lab’s hate of people who hate. But there is some love in sight – British Style Bloggers reminds us to look in the mirror and love ourselves. Enjoy!
Note from Editor : Please be sure to check out the IFB Conference at NYFW : Evolving Influence
Links à la Mode: February 4th
- A Dress & A Bike – Why breaking the love of one particular brand has been good for my personal style
- British Style Bloggers – Some gems to remember
- Debutante Clothing – Going to a Vintage Show? Insider Tips & Interview
- dirty hems – lacroix by lacroix
- Fab Blab – Why I Hate People Who Ostracize Fashion
- fête à fête – Review of Guerlain’s Spring 2010 Cherry Blossom makeup & the new Rouge G Le Brillant lipstick
- Friend in Fashion – Luxe Vintage
- grit and glamour – Fashion’s Knickers are in a Twist
- hello beauty! – Benefit Stay Don’t Stray: An innovative new primer to lock down shadows AND concealer
- Houndstooth + Tortoiseshell – Young fashion blogger incites curiousity, envy
- Independent Fashion Bloggers – Get Out There : How To Cover Events Without Feeling Like an Idiot
- Lillys Roses – How to DIY your own Chanel Jade nail polish
- Mariel’s Castle – Haute Couture 101
- Model Max – MAT GORDON: The ModelWatch Interview
- Oranges and Apples – Top websites for ethical shopping
- Retro Chick – Ethical Design Spotlight – Junky Styling
- Styletastic – To fur or not to fur?
- Stylist Diva – : Are Fashion Bloggers taking over the world?
- Tatiana Supports the Arts – Etsy Window Shopping: Queen Elizabeth I Roundup
- the brooklyn posh blog – He loves me, he loves me not, he loves me, red hot
- THE COVETED – Pretty Dresses at the VioletvilleVintage.com launch
- White Rabbit – The inspiration behind my Merlixa Designs millinery collection
- [the3st] – Interview with Amy Smilovic of Tibi
A few days ago I posted the first part of the Back to Dublin photo shoot and I was delighted to see how popular it was! Thank you for your lovely comments, my model, Dorota, was chuffed! She certainly has less inhibitions now about looking too tall in her River Island boots! Which was naturally a total nonsense in the first place.
I mentioned before that the location of the photo shoot was particularly important to me as it was the last apartment I inhabited before moving to the country. A loft of people find the old Georgian buildings depressing, with the ancient smelly carpets and furniture in the hallways, the badly isolated windows, not too secure front gardens, and I haven’t even mentioned the notorious landlords who bought these gorgeous buildings, divided them into tiny boxes, and then left the maintenance to God’s good will!
But despite all the nuisance I also find them very charming. The iron wrought gates, the peeling wallpaper, and of course the Irish landmark – the Georgian doors! The houses look so similar to each that people paint their doors in all kind of colours, sometimes pretty hideous ones (imagine baby pink against the red brick!), just to stand out. It is also perfect when you are giving directions – “my house is with the yellow door!”
Dress – Zara, Scarf – Zara, Boots – thrifted, Blazer - thrifted
I am very fond of sunsets. Come, let us go look at a sunset…-Antoine de Saint Exupéry
It was my boyfriend’s birthday recently, so we went out for dinner to celebrate. It was the same restaurant we had our fist date in, and I always get a bit emotional there. Especially after a few glasses of wine.
I have to admit though, romantic feelings are not the only reason we always go to Bijou Bistro. The place is just perfect! It is sophisticated, but in a relaxed, and not intimidating way. It is never oppressively empty, or so packed that you lose the feeling of intimacy. And the food as well as the service are excellent! I told you, it is perfect!
And it was probably in the anticipation of the evening that I decided to wear this outfit. I have never worn a skirt of calf length before. I bought it in a charity shop and was meaning to shorten it for months. I am not sure what got into me but I decided to put it on, then added a few bits and pieces, and off I went. I felt great all day, in a kind of old-fashioned and very feminine way.
What about you? What kind of restaurants do you like? Or do you prefer home made dinner/cuddling on the sofa with some take away?
I didn't have a matching bag, so I grabbed this old makeup bag as a clutch
This necklace matches my turquoise velvet blazer perfectly, that is, if you like colour coordination
Violet and turquoise colour combination
I customised this Penney's cloche with handmade ribbon and a button
Skirt - thrifted, Blazer - thrifted, Top - 10 years old purchase, Tights - M&S, Necklace - Hickey's, Clutch - Body Shop makup bag, shoes - M&S, Cloche - customised Penney's
I moved to the country a year ago, and I wouldn’t move back to the city for life or money, but sometimes I get the nostalgic about the city life – I miss the lights, the noise, the people.
Last weekend I stayed with my friend Dorota, who lives in the apartment I rented before moving to Kildare. It is a small top floor apartment in a Georgian bulding, for which I paid almost the same price as I do now for a 3 bedroom farmhause surrounded by beautiful scenery, but there was something very artistic and romantic about its asymmetrical walls, the uneven ceiling, and of course, the close proximity of cafes, shops, and restaurants in the area.
So when I stayed in Dublin last weekend, I took the opportunity to do a little photoshoot with Dorota. I always admired her style and I was inspired by the little apartment, so it was the pefect combination. This is the first part of the photoshoot, so stay tuned!
Dress: Morgan, Faux fur vest: Thrifted, Boots: River Island
