Coherent

After a longggg hiatus (completely unannounced, I might add - though no one really reads this blog anyway except my sisters - thanks Sis!) I think I'm going to stage a bit of a comeback in the new year. I kind of re-imagined what I wouldn't mind blogging about and it's going to aim to be a bit more about me realizing what fashion I truly like and constantly discovering new things (things = not just clothes) which will further that. I haven't stopped shopping though (*sigh*) so there will probably be some of that thrown in too. Like always, it will be very visual because commentary is never exciting without pictures.

Be seeing you soon...

Home-cooked Sweets

Did I mention that I love watches? Yes? Do you know what I love yet more? Watches that smell like vanilla cupcakes. According to the older ladies I come in contact with, my style is "funky" - in order to maintain this image (oh please, yes!), I continue on in my style conquests. My husband "bought" me this watch for Christmas. Hello, my first Fendi purchase.

1, 2, 3 Wonders

I missed fall Fashion week last September...I want to admit that I was in a dark period, but that would be a huge lie. I was too busy preparing for my trips across the world so blogging took a backseat. I did manage to grab a few lovely items from the Y-3 show that I could so easily incorporate into my wardrobe. These clothes look SO comfy! I'm a firm believer you can never have too much black. Let's take a peek.

I am not a crook.

I like watches. As you may recall, my present to myself once I'm done this grueling coursework is going to be this J12 Chanel watch. But, until that point, I need to buy many cheaper ones to satisfy my cravings. I have three Nixon watches already, so I added a fourth to my collection. Meet the Mazzy:

I'm Gonna Be Sneaky

....hi. We haven't met for a long time, have we? Well, I certainly have blog fodder for this. As long as I can stay disciplined long enough. Let's start here.

In October, I was in Italy and I became possessed. Possessed, of course, with the tunnel vision that I needed to own a pair of Gucci shoes. When in Rome (literally!), buy expensive things, right? Or something like that. I felt there was a real gap in my wardrobe for some nice sneakers, so I hunted them out. And now I love them to bits.

I suck.

I've bought many things. Many many things. I'll try to let you know what soon.

Rocking Horse

It's about time I dedicated a post to the shoe that, in an instant, reminds me of Japan. Meet the Rocking Horse shoes designed by Ms. Vivienne Westwood.



I first saw these shoes while enamored with a little manga/movie entitled "Nana". These shoes are iconic and somewhat symbolic of "true punk" style over there in Harajuku. Truly coveted, these shoes are not cheap, with several smaller shops selling used pairs at stable, inflated prices.

Sport-mode

Just lounging about in my newest garb of the day - an insanely comfortable blouson dress from the Y-3 collabo between Yohji Yamamoto and Adidas. Who ever thought I'd buy an Adidas dress? I think I can live with myself. In this dress. Forever.

Celebrity

So two days ago I was blabbing about Tiffany sunglasses and how I bought the cheaper Prada version. I should pony up and show the goods! Here they be:

Holy Grail

I'm getting pretty darn good at these online sale things. Or, maybe not, but I got it when it counted. As you may know, I love Alexander McQueen (pause)..yes yes. As you may or may not know, he creates beautiful things and my favorite-est ones are his scarves. This may sound melodramatic but, I die a little every time I check the price tag on them. Well, I got me one, and it is perfect.

Cheaply Made, Exepensive Crap

Okay, so I wasn't very imaginative with the title of this blog, but I must admit I'm a bit disgruntled with the producers over at Vivienne Westwood. When I was in London last year I wanted to buy something from the Vivienne Westwood flagship on Conduit Street, and I didn't feel like dropping an excessive amount of pounds, so I just bought a necklace. Turns out, the necklace was apt to shedding it's Swarovski crystals and they don't believe in responding to customer inquiries. Perfect...I'll just go over here into my little corner with my broken necklace and nosh on some fish and chippies.

Grocs

I've developed a thing for sunglasses recently...and frankly, I think no one does finery quite like Tiffany. Okay, that's a lie, but the sunglasses were a great shape for my face so I wanted them. Sticker price = $8xx, "discounted" price = $4xx. Um, no. I bought the cheaper Prada version, but I still think these are cuter.

Git Yer Long-John's On

It is wrong that I feel winter is right around the corner? Yes, it's August, my thoughts are naturally turning to the blustery cool of winter and so I start shopping accordingly. Maybe I'm just looking for an excuse?

Four-Eyes

Confession time. I don't need glasses. I got laser eye surgery two and a half years ago and my vision is better than 20/20, but my benefit provider doesn't need to know that. I thought I'd like some glasses to wear as an accessory occasionally and, like anything else I buy, I wanted it to suit me and yet be a respected name. As it turns out, the "accessory" glasses I picked cost more than any of the frames I bought when I actually needed them.

Black Ribbon

I'm a fairly recent Lanvin convert...where has it been all my life? Well, who can say why we'd never connected before but I'm sold now. This pretty thing seals the deal.

Candy-Coated

I probably don't understand this because I'm not fashion-guru-ish enough, but I've heard that Christian Louboutin shoes are uncomfortable, tight, and completely impractical (that's a given). That's all fine and dandy and I frankly don't care about any of that, but what's the point of the pain if you can't even tell they cost you a pretty penny? What's that? It's not the commoners you want to impress...its the ones who know it is CL. Okay, I get it.

Brass Knuckles

So I'm not a clutch person. Not sure why that is...I'm more a giant-ass shoulder bag kind of person. I feel that constantly having it in hand would get it all sweaty-palmed and since it would expensive (naturally - this is me we are talking about) that it would get discoloured. Am I grossing you out? I don't mean my sweat is chemical-y or whatever...eh, I'm digging my grave here. Anyway, onto the sweet, heavy-metal look of this brass-knuckle type clutch from my fashion hero.

These Go Well With a Side of Ruffle-y Socks

I've been tromping around in my new Loeffler Randall shoes shown in
this post and I must say I am impressed! The shoes are gorgeous, comfortable, and best of all, Italian. I might just toss my whole lot of shoes and re-buy only Italian shoes...it would at least give me something else to do. Please borrow me your credit cards.

Silhouetta

I like the skirt on this skin-hugging dress...the cut, the shape, the flow. This is my last gush about A.McQ for a while as I really need to find something new to prey on. That is, of course, until he unleashes another undeniably fabulous collection on us and we all are blinded it awe. It's been known to happen.

Warm Yet Cold

I think its great when designers pair a barely-there summer shirt with a scarf. Yes, scarves are fashionable, but functional with a sleeveless shirt? I'd wear it.


I still like polka dots.