pretty wings

Review Dress; Louis Vuitton Speedy 30; Christian Louboutin Simple 100 Heels

There is something about setting a white dress against the LV monogram that is so timeless and lovely.

This dress has been my old (or new?) realiable for a couple of weeks now - wearable to lunch with flats, dinner with heels or out for drinks with hair up and red lipstick to boot.

I hope you all have a very safe and very happy Christmas wherever you are in the world!

P.s. I have been obsessing over this track the last couple of days - "I need a dollar" by Aloe Blacc.

Follow your heart

Leona Edmiston Betty Dress; Chanel Bag; Christian Louboutin YoYo Heels

I initially had my doubts when handing over my credit card to buy this dress. The financial advisor that resides within my brain (who has always had poor fiscal scruples anyway) was even telling me - "REALLY? You are going to pay that much for a cotton dress??"

Fast forward to a few months later and an excuse to finally break out the dress - a date with my best friend to see the musical Hairspray (which, by the way, totally blew my mind - I have watched the movie about 1378494 times, but seeing it live was amazing)

Anyway - having worn the dress last night, I am officially converted. And the beauty about a dress like this? No outfit stress necessary. Just remove hanger, pop on, and go. Perfect.

a piece of paris: part une

I have never really been the kind of person who is ever lacking in something to say (quite the opposite problem, actually...)

However, when I look at these beautiful boots, everything in my mind goes very peaceful and quiet.

I am guessing that this sensory over (or under?) load would be very similar to what would occur to the mind of a young man when an attractive woman walks past and he's stopped talking to his friends, and now is very clearly concentrating extremely hard on watching her pass by!

And now I suppose the only realistic assumption we can draw from this today...I am a shoe pervert.

C. Louboutin Paola 100 Lace Booties

These guys have been hiding away in my room for a while now waiting for the weather to warm up (rain + mesh = no deal), but they are too lovely not to be shared in the mean time.

city on fire

Alexander Wang twisted drape dress; Vintage gold necklace; Christian Louboutin Corto pumps; Balenciaga giant gold clutch

Saturday night: dinner at the European. Amazing service and scrumptious food!!

I wore my new necklace. Well, its new for me - it is really a vintage piece from the 1970s - can you believe it is still in perfect condition?! I love little things like this because I make up a really exotic story in my head to go with it. When I got this in the mail I decided that whoever owned it used to wear it to Studio 54 to party with Cher.

Here is a better look at it:

And lastly, because I am really loving how beautiful Melbourne is at the moment - through the park on the walk back to the car:

Electric stories

Sportsgirl sheer silk blouse; Sportsgirl bib necklace; Current/Elliott high waist skinny jeans; Christian Louboutin patent peeptoe pumps; Country Road double ip clutch

Saw "Jersey Boys" last night at the Princess Theatre last night - so so so incredible!!

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons are dominating the iTunes airwaves tonight.

Got these high waisted jeans from Revolve last week and I am already pretty sure they are going to be a super staple in my wardrobe. From tees to blouses and loose fitting camisoles, this jean brings an element of neatness in how it nips everything in at the waist. Perfectly simple denim that is effortless and versatile. (and, oh my gosh, SO freaking comfy - we are talking it rivaling sweatpants here - jean nivarna!!).

Now if only it came in more washes...

the love cats

L>R:  Country Road Hailee suede boot; ASOS ski hook boot; Country Rod Tess seude boot; Azzedeine Alaia wooden platforms; Prada two-tone ballet flats; Christian Louboutin yoyo 100s; Country Road suede ballet flats; Christian Louboutin mary janes.

soft skeletons

Supre dress; Christian Louboutin YoYos;  Vintage glomesh clutch

I have always been obsessed by the rockabilly/pin up era. 

 Nautical stripes, high waists, circle skirts - I love collecting it all, even though it doesn't really translate into my daily style.  

flashdance

Vintage lace dress; Christian Louboutin heels

Had an 80s party on the weekend.  I was kind of dreading finding an approrpiate outfit as 80s fashion has very little appeal to me, but I dug around and surprise surprise this little gem of a dress was hiding in the corner of my closet. 


Add tragic hot pink and blue eye combo and voila!  

Loving the puffy sleeves and the corseted body.  Hmmm.  I wonder if it would work in a non-costume situation?  

The boys looked super cool - Frank was 80's Slash and Arch was an 80s pro skater:

Sydney Part IV

Marks & Spencer vintage dress; Wittner suede fringe clutch; Christian Louboutin YoYo 100

A departure from my usual thing. (I like to do this sometimes, it keeps things interesting, no?  If you stick to one style, it becomes a uniform.  Uniforms are never fun.) 

 The boyfriend calls this the "old lady dress". 

 I did see his point but I strongly argued back  that "it is all in the accesories". 

You have to admit, Homy-Peds are no match for the power of the Louboutin shoe.

all along the watchtower

Country Road padded shoulder knit; DIY leopard print skirt, Christian Louboutin pumps; Vintage clutch

I admit, I'm a little late in getting on the padded shoulder bandwagon...

casey's song

Vintage camisole; vintage houndstooth mini; Johnathon Aston socks; Christian Louboutin heels

I have always struggled to feel right wearing "pretty" clothes.  It may very well be my inner child rebelling against all the cutie-pie party dresses my mother used to dress me in.  

explosions in the sky

Vintage shirt; American Apparel skirt; Leona Edminston over knee tights; Louis Vuitton Manhattan PM

I have this weird obsession with sheer shirts.  Everybody else seems to think they are super rude; I think they are super fun.  It doesnt matter anyway, because what is life when you live by everyone else's rules?