16.11.08

Thrift Inspiration, doing it the Chloe and Missoni way!

This seasons knits at Net-A-Porter feature short sleeved cardigans. I am a great fan of these, as they are great for layering and are so cosy and stylish too.
Missoni short sleeved cardigan, £560
Chloe short sleeved cardigan, £895


So, inspired by these delightful offerings on Net A Porter and not having one of my own, I thought I would customise what I already have. A few months back, I thrifted two lambswool longline cardis, in a wine colour and an indigo blue. I decided to customise the blue one and leave the wine coloured one intact!

This is the end result of my handiwork-sleeves chopped off and rolled up and the lapels have been sewn back with original buttons to create a V neck rather than the original round neck, which I prefer. As you can see, it is an ideal layering piece to keep cosy in winter.

I'm wearing a long sleeved grey tee underneath, studded belt, black leggings, black cowboy boots, H&M beanie, my Gucci pendant necklace and my gorgeous Diana ring from the lovely WendyB.

Long sleeved version


So, what item in your wardrobe will you be daring enough to chop up-LOL!!

15.11.08

Sequin Fix!!

Well, I'm totally into sequins and waistcoats so a double fix on my thrift trip today!! This is a fitted denim waistcoat with sequin lapels which I got for £3.95 earlier today.

I feel a waistcoat collection slowly creeping into my wardrobe, LOL!!
Enjoy your weekend everyone!

14.11.08

I am a Bookworm-Really!!

The lovely Emma at wafflesandblethers
sent me this lovely bookworm award.

Rules: Pass it on to five other bloggers, and tell them to open the nearest book to page 46. Write out the fifth sentence on that page, and also the next two to five sentences.
My nearest book was Ossie Clark 1965-1974 by Judith Watt. I turned to page 45, as there are pictures on 46-47.
"In the middle of the room stood the fitter/technician, Mr Polaris, and at the far end behind her desk sat Janey Ironside. She managed to balance authority with sympathy and very sure judgement. Her aim was to help you do the very best you could in your own style. When she said 'I don't think this is working, do you?' you knew it was not a question. The textile designer Natalie Gibson was present at the degree show in June 1965, held at the Gulbenkian Hall. 'It was the days when you would have a wedding dress at the end of the collection: Ossie made a huge white dress with fairy lights, very magical'.
So, quite appropiately, this now goes to 5 bloggers who I know have a love of books, fashion history and/or Ossie Clark:
The Lovely WendyB
The Lovely Kate @ Make Do Style
The Lovely EmmaPeelPants @ Vintage A Peel
The Lovely Marian @ House of Style
The Lovely Ladies who Lunch
To everyone else, have a great weekend, whatever you get up to!!

13.11.08

Tickle Your Fancy

I'm in love with all things sequins, but I must admit to having my fancy tickled with these feathery delights from Topshop



Grey suede and feather waistcoat, £60

Ostrich feather bolero, £85


What is tickling your fancy this party season? It seems anything goes from furs and feathers to sequins and sparkle!! What will you be wearing for the party season?

12.11.08

I'm so blue for you!!

I'm adoring these blue offerings from Topshop.com -I'm sure the sequin jacket has my name on it, sigh...............

Navy Blue Leather Organizer Bag, £70
Navy Sequin Jacket, £55


Blue Tassle Bag, £80

LinkWithin

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...