sow sew two

S o w s e w
A couple of weeks ago I got to visit the beautiful Gilly, owner of website sowsew.com, a beautiful site where you can buy second- hand Australian and New Zealand designer pieces for a great price. I got to play dress ups with some of the pieces on the site, and here are the results! I am very awkward in front of the camera but I had such a great time parading around in these wonderful creations. I'm also glad that I can finally show you an outfit post, too. Thanks so much for the photos, Chloe. Click on the photos if you want to see them larger.

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Shirt- Arnsdorf & Skirt- Antipodium

Dress- Karen Walker & Bag- Alexander Wang

Au revoir!

A preview...

A little preview for an exciting upcoming post.
Stay tuned!

geisha

G e i s h a

I bought these incredible shoes in Chinatown about a week ago. They remind me of all of the shoes in my favourite Japanese magazine, 'PopTeen' which I blogged about ages ago here. So glad they are finally mine! I wore them out last night and felt like a geisha, but I didn't fall over so I'm rather proud. I think they will look super cute with socks too like this!

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Make believe outfits

1. Jumper-Acne, skirt- Sretsis, Shoes- Kork Ease, necklace- Madewell.

S p r i n g d r e a m t i m e !
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To make up for my terrible blogging of late (it's final exam time, sorry) I have decided to create a few collages of dream spring outfits. For me, spring always means light pastels such as lilac (love!) or peach. I think that these outfits would be probable be too warm for Sydney's spring, but hey it's make believe land where I can afford Sretsis and Alexander Wang. Anything goes! I have also been really inspired by Elke Kramer's incredible new collection that is based on sea amoebas and anemones. She is a truly talented lady!Outfit 2. Dress- Secret Squirrel, Shoes- Acne, Necklace- Madewell


Outfit 3. Dress- Charles Anaste, shoes- Madewell, necklace- Madewell, Bracelet- ELKE


Outfit 4. Shirt- Alexander Wang, shorts- Sretsis, clogs- Funkis, Necklace- Tiffany and Co.

Outfit 1 + 2 are every day outfits that I would wear to uni or around town. I really love the digital print of the Secret Squirrel dress, so beautiful! I also love the cashmere Acne sweater...that's one of those 'one day I am definitely going to make the investment' things. The Sretsis clothes are incredible too, perfect for spring!
Au Revoir!

p.s. If it is every quiet around here, check my tumblr because I can't stay away from blogging for long. I've been Tumblr-ing like crazy since I've been away from here
http://curious-shell.tumblr.com/

winter times!

w i n t e r outfit o n e
This is probably the most inappropriate outfit for today as anyone in Sydney would know, it is the most beautiful and sunny day in such a long time! I wore this outfit last week when it was raining and cold and evil outside, and as you can see I finally got myself a pair of grey stockings!
These pics are really bad quality but you can see my room a little bit, which is a post I've been meaning to do for a while...maybe its time?
Top and stockings: from a boutique in Chinatown
Skirt: Secret Squirrel

au revoir!

sweater clips!

S w e a t e r C L I P S
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The other week I bought the most beautiful 60's sweater clips from etsy store VintageEnvy
which has the most wonderful collection of 60's brooches, earrings and of course sweater clips!
I first saw these on the blog Amateur Coture, and knew I had to have them.
They are such a cute addition to an outfit, I loved how they looked in the 60's and I love them how they today with a modern outfit. I think I will buy myself a blue cardigan to wear with these...maybe a vintage cashmere one! Very appropriate.

au revoir!

tote!

Thunder In Our Hearts
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I thought I'd do a little mini outfit post today to show off my beautiful new Fieldguided tote bag. I've been a huge Fieldguided fan for a long time, and I have always admired Anabela's simple yet pretty tote bags so when I visited the mail box yesterday to find an amazing dip dyed tote bag I was incredibly excited! It fits all my things perfectly, and its so great to bring to uni.
The blush colour of the bag is perfect for adding a bit of colour to all of the grey, black and white outfits i've been wearing the past couple of weeks in this crazy Sydney cold snap. Too cold! I think the dip dye kinda looks like a sunset, so lovely!

au revoir

dream outfits!

Dream o u t f i t s for Autumn/winter

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I love doing these collages, creating beautiful looks out of clothes with I will either never own, or hope hope hope to be able to own/afford one day! These four outfits are pretty unsuitable for real winter weather, but lets pretend it's a mild winter that allows for beautiful clothes.

To... d i n n e r :
I would love to wear this APC camel coat over the top of a Secret Squirrel Pyramid dress to dinner. The combination of these two with my new favourite bag by Australian brand Under The Apple creates a real 'breakfast at Tiffany's' look to this outfit. It'd be a little bit more like dinner at Tiffany's though.
The shoes are also APC.

to... W O R K
Working in a vintage store, I am lucky to be able to wear pretty much anything vintage, or vintage inspired to work. This beautiful lace top (which i'm not sure of the label, sorry) has a real 50's feel when paired with the Secret Squirrel Edie skirt which I think has a bit of a Bridgitte Bardot vibe. The shoes + necklace is Madewell.

To... Go S h o p p i n g with friends
I love the more tomboy-ish look of this outfit, and how it's also pretty luxurious, with a cashmere Opening Ceremony sweater and Lover silk shorts. This look is pretty much as laid back as I go, as with the lace silk shorts the outfit is still romantic and pretty. The addition of the beautiful Secret Squirrel pea coat adds that 60's vibe to outfits I love so much.

T o . . . University
This is probably one of my favorite Secret Squirrel dresses (and they make so many good ones!) This beauty is the counting stars dress and the colour and the fit is so perfect for dressing up prettily for any occasion really, but the relaxed fix makes it perfect for uni. In real life, Id probably not pair it with these madewell clog boots for uni, but hey its dream outfit time. Anything goes!

au revoir!

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petal shorts

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A couple of days ago I visited my post box, and I what did I find?
Another beautiful pair of Alexandra Grecco scalloped silk shorts (hows that for alliteration!)
I did an outfit post a while back when I got my first pair of blush coloured A. Grecco shorts, so I thought it would only be fitting to show off these babies.
I thought the black pair would be useful, plus it's much more winter-ey and will look great with grey stockings underneath, which I'm really feeling at the moment.

au r e v o i r x

An a u t u m n outfit p o s t

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R e c k o n e r !


Just a little outfit post today featuring my new favourite dress.
It is the beautiful Secret Squirrel reckoner dress that I have been dreaming of forever. I love how simple it is, but it's also whimsical and romantic which is the best.
I'm wearing it here with a necklace I got from the markets, and some clogs (as usual!)




au revoir
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pretend outfits!

d r e a m Outfits!

Ever since I started university a month ago, I have found myself always thinking about outfits (even more than before!) It must be the fact that I actually have to pick out an outfit every day--which I am definitely not used to coming from school wearing a uniform every day.
So I have come up with a few dream outfits with clothes from some of my favourite designers which I would wear all about town (if I were a gazillionaire, of course).

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Oufit O n e : D i n n e r !
I would wear this little ensemble going out to dinner with my friends. I am really loving navy blue knits at the moment, I've been searching for a perfect navy sweater just like this one, no luck yet (well, in my price range)
1. Secret Squirrel dress 2. Glassworks navy blue sweater 3. Ellery sunglassess 4. Madewell boots

Outfit 2: c o n c e r t
I've been in love with this Sretsis dress ever since I saw it- its so cute, its perfect for a memorable occasion like a concert.
1. Sretsis Dress 2. Swedish Hasbeen clogs 3. Karen Walker sunglassess

Ouftit t h r e e : University!
I think this is probably the most realistic outfit of the bunch---ill be able to swing a look like this for those long days spent filling my head with learned knowledge.


1. Opening Ceremony sweater 2. Karen Walker sunglassess 3. Secret Squirrel skirt 4. Topshop brogues

Outfit f o u r : D r i n k s
I can imagine wearing this dress out to drinks with my best friends- its so simple and beautiful.1. A.P.C dress 2. Topshop pendant 3. Madewell clog boots.

Outfit f i v e : E v e r y w h e r e
This is the perfect simple, yet romantic outfit. The white and delicate shape of this dress (the sleeves!) make it perfect for wearing anywhere...to all of the above places, and more!

1. Secret Squirrel dress 2. Topshop necklace 3. Funkis clogs

A u revoir!

newww

N e w S w e a t e r !

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This is kind of a mini outfit post, just a little preview of my new love. It's such a blueberry muffin sweater. I bought this nice little guy today on sale---its so beautiful, I love it!
In fact, I bought two sweaters today (two polka dot sweaters actually) but I had to lay by the other. I am looking forward to a well polka dotted winter, and now I'm well equipped!
Sweater: Mossman

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outfit--five!

A (winter-y) kind of s u m m e r outfit !
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I wore this a couple of days ago. It has been really, really hot here in Sydney but now we have hit a little bit of a cold snap (and by that I mean a pleasant 25 degrees, thank god!). This skirt is one of my favourites, I think its one of the best things I've found at thrift store. It's maroon with small, shiny polka dots all over it...it also has a built in petticoat and a beaded hem!

In case anyone was interested, I had a great time at my grandmother's house at the coast! Everyday was spent at the beach or in the pool... or canoeing on the river. Such a good place to spend all those hot summer days!

au revoir!
(p.s sorry about bad quality photos---vladamir (my SLR) is having a few technical problems)

outfit three ++

The T w e n t y - T h i r d !

This is what I wore today while I was out doing last minute Christmas shopping...
I love christmas shopping! I know many people find it frustrating and to a certain extent it is, but I think nothing can beat that feeling of when you find the perfect thing for someone!
I live for the reaction when you get someone something they would really use or appreciate... as a child I never quite got the whole "giving is better than receiving" mantra, but now as I've gotten older I completely do!
I'm excited for tomorrow not only because it's Christmas eve...but also because my dad, brother and I are going to visit IKEA...which always makes my Swedish dad incredibly nostalgic. He often whips out strange food items and throws them in mine and my brothers faces proclaiming that it was 'his favourite food when he was our age' back in the motherland (an example of one nostalgia-enducing food item is 'kallas caviar' I. E prawn paste in a tube...that he puts on toast...with apricot marmalade...the swedes are strange!)

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I'm wearing:
TOP: My beautiful new Secret Squirrel top.
SHORTS: Vintage denim-cut offs
CLOGS: Rubi shoes (I saw them on sale for $10...had to get them!)
NECKLACE: Vintage

au revoir!