my milano twin?

so, i maybe possibly, might just have this same blazer. well quite similar in any case. i think he pulls it off quite well, don't you? ps the background looks slightly like melbourne, even though it is not. i think so anyway.

14 days of jumper...day 5 (and an apology)

darlings i am deeply sorry for my neglect of ze blog, however i have been rather on the busy side as of late. as such, i am changing 14 days of jumper to 7, so as to more quickly finish the series so that i can move on and post other things.

so, apologies. 14 days was probably a bit much anyway.

so day 5 of the series features an unexpected find, a jumper not originally intended to feature in the series but i just love it and the way it's been put together in the outfit, which i found on lookbook.nu

i just love the subtle mix of grunge, vintage and preppy in this look, and it can be achieved quite easily, with a boat-necked jumper in a bold colour (i love this burnt orange but mustard or red would work quite nicely also), a white blouse with a large collar and some cute denim shorts over tights and boots the same colour as the tights so as to keep the focus up top. i'm also quite a fan of these boots, and was very close to purchasing a pair myself recently. perhaps i still will. i also love the bag and hat, speaking of which i recently bought a great bag online that will feature on this blog hopefully soon (well as soon as i remember to buy camera batteries)

anyway that's all from me for now. xx

14 days of jumper...day 4

firstly darlings, an apology, as my blog has been sadly neglected so far this week, due to a horrible thing called exams. fortunately, these are finished for the time being, so i thought i'd celebrate by showing you all this delightfully different knit by aubin and wills. it caught my eye because of the stripes and the unique shape, as well as the fun buttons on the shoulder. i'd pair this with a denim mini and a bright red trench for a fun, nautical-meets-british look, with perhaps a cute redor white beret to top it off. the best part is, it's probably not too difficult to find a similar style in a store near you. enjoy. xx

14 days of jumper...day 3

so darlings. today's 14 days of jumper installment features this beautiful classic style miu miu jumper with a unique but subtle twist, being the bow at the back. i just love how something so simple can make this classic style and neutral colour look that bit more special. actually, i just adore most things miu miu, and this jumper is no exception. i personally am not a jeans girl, but this knit paired with skinnies, a pair of heeled boots - ankle or thigh-high or perhaps just some great black suede stillettos and a messy bun would make a perfect weekend ensemble. that's all for me today. it's short and sweet because time isn't really on my side, and to overdo this post would be to spoil the beautiful simplicity of miu miu.

strawberry crown

i just adore this. just. everything about it. the vintage/ballerina/fairy vibe is perfect.

14 days of jumper...day 2

good morning darlings (or should i say good afternoon, i just slept in!) and welcome to day 2 of 14 days of jumper. today's gem is a gorgeous chunky patterned charcoal knit from general pants, which you can buy for $140 at http://www.generalpants.com.au/store/womens/jackets--vests/no-more-fade-jumper-1000032521.html i love this because of the texture and detail (i'm a fan of texture) and the colour is divine and would go quite nicely with this season's khakis and other neutrals. alternately, it would look lovely brightened up with a happy floral print such as a skort. another perk to the jumper is that it can help extend the life of your summer wardrobe in the colder months, by layering it over a maxi dress, or shorts with tights.

however, if you are like me and therefore a broke uni student, take heart because this post comes with a pearl of wisdom as to how to stay warm, look hot and maintain a friendly relationship with your bank balance. the answer is simple in three little letters. d-i-y!
head down to your local craft store for wool, knitting needles and a pattern resembling the jumper you desire (i suggest lookig through stores or the internet for the knit/s you love first and keep them in mind when looking for a pattern) and get knitting! many craft stores such as spotlight tend to carry patterns and ideas for how to replicate the latest looks, so you should be able to find something you like quite easily.

if you don't know how to knit, ask your mum, grandma, aunty, whoever. i'm sure there'll be someone who will be more than happy to teach you. or if you don't have the time/patience to do it yourself, you could buy the wool and enlist your grandma/mother to do it for you, as again i'm sure they'd be happy too, though it might be nice to take them out for coffee and cake or present them with baked goods as a thankyou afterward. knitting is actually not too hard, and can be quite fun when you get the hang of it. it does take a bit of time, but your wallet will thank you when you're done, and when you're out and about sporting your cosy new knit, and people ask you where you got it, you can grin proudly and say 'i made it myself'. or pass the credit onto whoever made it for you. either way, it's a lot more gratifying than forking over $80+ for something you can have for a lot less. well that's all from me darlings, study calls. kiss kiss!

ps. an alternative to d-i-y is to head to a market or op shop and have a look through their knit section, you're guarunteed to find something for almost nothing. good luck xx

14 days of jumper...day 1

so darlings, i have decided to do a series called '14 days of jumper' because i absolutely adore the gorgeous knits we've had this winter. they are just beautiful. it might not be 14 consecutive days but i'll try and keep it within a small a time frame as possible. we'll start out with something interesting, just to set the ball rolling. this knit from elle shop, which i believe is japanese, but i stand corrected, caught my eye because of the texture and the cute flowers on the front. it's not overdone, but not boring either. i think the nice neutral colour keeps it from looking too busy, while the rich cream shade makes it look as warm as it possibly is. i also love the shape, like many others that are out right now, it's just very flattering and suits most shapes i think. i would personally pair this with my black maxi skirt, to keep the attention on the detail of the jumper. some granny boots/oxfords, maybe a hint of wooden jewellery and a touch of gold or bronze and you'd be good to go :)

ps. if you really love this and have $185 to spare, you can buy it at hfm.co.jp