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brocade & jacquard
I love contemporary clothes made with brocade and jacquard at the moment – jacquard is a a type of weaving, which often produces an intricate pattern and brocade is a textured (often raised) woven fabric using opulent colours, threads and patterns. Brocade and jacquard offer an immediate luxe effect which can be overwhelming but I […]
Etsy style: vintage designer greens
September 27, 2012
youngandukrain… $200.00 tabsinha $45.00 elizabethjuneb… $65.00 Eternel $168.00 shopcaramiavin… $365.00 TheHiddenChamb… $44.00 ancestorvintag… $40.00 papercherries $20.00 TheVintageBuck… $5.00 A few (green) designer gems from Etsy. Click on images to link to the retailers. From left to right, top to bottom: Celine loafers; Marni top; Christian Dior scarf; Gucci watch; Yves Saint Laurent linen blazer; vintage […]
style inspiration: coral and neon
July 19, 2012
Ah. this look, captured by The Sartorialist, is so refreshing. Similar bits and pieces: Clockwise from top left: Roxy white shirt from surfstitch; Painted vintage earrings from Etsy; Butter London nail polish (various stockists); Inika Certified Organic Liquid Mineral Foundation, from Inika and Adore Beauty; Nars Pure Matte lipstick in Carthage; Marc by Marc Jacobs bag from Endless; See […]
etsy style inspiration: peach bellini
July 17, 2012
Morning! A selection of treasures from Etsy, inspired by the retro indulgence that is a peach bellini (part sparkling wine, part peach syrup). Think crisp whites and corals on tanned skin, sharpened by a touch of navy. Chic ballet flats on timeworn footpaths threading through rolling beachside streets; jewelled sandals and straw hats al fresco […]
Personal Shopper: Etsy designer gems
October 10, 2011
Now that I am 22 weeks pregnant I find myself doing a lot of imaginary shopping for types of clothes I cannot wear at the moment and probably won’t be able to wear for a while post-birth either (as much as I like to imagine myself slipping into a svelte little dress the moment the […]
Personal Shopper: Etsy vintage designer finds
October 26, 2010
If only I could buy all of these myself … click on links for seller names, sizes et cetera. The image above is of an original Carven dress in mandarin chiffon. Carven has enjoyed a renaissance but the exquisite originals are VERY hard to come by these days. PS See my other Personal Shopper […]
Personal Shopper: Discount Alexander McQueen, Lisa Ho, Burberry
April 9, 2010
Alexander McQueen silk satin dress: Gilt Groupe Alexander McQueen leggings: Gilt Groupe Lisa Ho white ‘memory’ cotton dress: Closet Princess Third Millenium peach tulle ballerina skirt: Closet Princess Burberry vintage classic skirt: Ebay Australia
Personal Shopper: discount Max Mara, Chloe, Vera Wang, Collette Dinnigan
April 5, 2010
Oh I have some great discoveries for you today. See below.D And don’t forget to look at yesterday’s Personal Shopper for more designer discoveries. Max Mara pale (retro) blue jeans: Ebay USA Vera Wang gorgeous painterly print top: Ebay USA Collette Dinnigan black gown: Ebay USA See by Chloe white top: Ebay USA See by […]
Personal Shopper: find your perfect match
April 4, 2010
Ladies and gents, I am very excited by my new section: Personal Shopper. I am such a collector of clothes, beauty products and other beautiful items. I am often scanning websites and always see gorgeous things and think: oh that would be perfect for her, or if only I wore lame leggings this would be […]
October 12, 2012
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