Vest and Sneakers

This military vest is another great bargain find at $20. I have been scouring for one for a while that was long enough and had a great fit. This vest is actually 2 sizes bigger than what I'd normally take. I tried on the 2 smaller sizes and it just didn't feel right. Being able to cinch it at the waist with drawstrings made the fit just perfect. Don't be scared of the sizing tags. This is why I am welcoming the boyfriend-fit phenomena with open arms. Comfy and baggy dressing has never looked so cool.

To be honest with you, I didn't think this outfit through. But looking back at these pictures, I'm loving all the juxtaposition with the adrogynous loose fit vest and the sparkly sequinned bodycon dress.The only way you'd get me into anything bodycon is when it's draped with a loose item over it. Let's just say the term "bodycon" is very appropriate. The purple Izzy's was needed to add some colour into this outfit.

Hoping you all had a fabulous sunny weekend!

Vest: JayJays (here) / Dress: Sass and Bide / Bag: Balenciaga (here) / Shoes: Isabel Marant (here) / Sunglasses: Oakley (similar here) / Necklaces: Both House of Harlow 1960 (here) / Rings: YSL & Etsy

Phosphorous Statement

While there's nothing wrong with being vanilla, you add some toppings, you take the flavour experience to new heights. Aside from that crappy metaphor, I guess you could say my philosophy has always been simple dressing and bold statement accessories.

Playing with simple basics, like a simple slouchy tee and trashed denim cut offs can be a great foundation to endless style possibilities. The white blazer was added so no other colour competed with the phosphorous yellow clutch. The only other colour addition was in the turquoise in my ring. I have always loved the colour combo of yellow and blue. Due to the outfit being so simple, the addition of the black and gold leather harness and glittery heels still didn't feel way too much for me. But then again, I have always loved the bolder the statement the better.

Blazer: Valleygirl / Tee: K-Mart / Shorts: JayJays / Heels: Zara / Clutch: Michael Kors / Harness: Sass and Bide / Sunglasses: Prada / Watch: Casio / Rings: YSL & Etsy

The Collection, So Far........

A few months back, I did a collage collection of my other accessories here and I've been meaning to do one of my shoes and bags.

A common theme that you see in most of my outfits is that  my clothing are bargain finds or DIY's, while my accessories like bags and shoes are a little more on the splurge side. I figure if I end up weighing like the size of a small elephant, I will still be able to use these items.

Looking at it all laid out like this, makes me feel a little better that it's not too out of hand yet. Though in the next year or two I plan to add a Givenchy Nightingale to the collection. That's one bag I've wanted since the dawn of time (exaggeration never hurt anyone).

Due to my unemployment status, (why won't anyone give me a job?! If not for the financial reasons, just for the fact that I'm getting hooked on Bold & The Beautiful again! HELP!) I've been forced to shop in my own closet of late. It hasn't been bad so far. It's forced me to appreciate and actually use the things I have. It's also forced me to start altering the items of clothing I've purchased and not worn cos it was either too long, or too big, or I bought it for the purpose of making it into something else. It's amazing how good it feels when you finish altering a pile of clothes, it's like you just bought new items without spending a cent. For now, I am off to clean and condition my bags. Gotta keep them in tip-top shape! It would probably sound better if I said my social life is waning due to my being unemployed, unfortunately, I am as sad as they come. Nothing I enjoy more than staying home, especially since I get really sleepy by 9pm.

Happy Friday everyone, I hope the weekend brings you fab weather and great company.

Basic Staples

Yesterday for me was officially the start of Autumn. While the sun was in full swing and hardly any cloud in the sky, the wind was extremely chilly.

I was also quite excited to be able to wear this coat. I got this a few months back and actually took it to my U.S trip with me. I had packed it in one of the zipped compartment in my suitcase and forgot that it was there the whole trip. Looking back, this would have been perfect for New York, I instead went and bought a quilted parka while there, which saved me from being a human popsicle.

I love the leather detailing on the sleeve, which will make this a staple for the season to come. All these pieces are simple staples, in basic colours that you can mix and match and basically have for years to come. These Chloe boots are finally starting to break in and is starting to get that slouchy worn-in look I've been wanting. This Antigona bag will be perfecto for the cold rainy months. The leather is impenetrable, water just slides off! We all need that bag where you don't get a minor heart attack when you feel a tiny rain drop on your head. Trust me, I've been caught in a downpour in one of my Balenciagas and I had to take off my jacket to protect the bag, instead of covering myself. Never mind that I chose to wear a semi-see-through chiffon blouse that day, it was not pretty folks!

Until next time!

Jacket: eBay / Pants: J Brand / Top: Valleygirl / Boots: Chloe / Bag: Givenchy / Necklace: Lovisa / Sunglasses: Prada / Rings: Etsy