Of A Kind

U.S-based design incubator Of a Kind is a great place to search for gifts from up-and-coming creative folk. The 'of a kind' name comes from the number of items that are available for sale. For example 100 of a kind or 10 of a kind. Check it out.

 

 

 



Scout & Catalogue

Canadian designer Scout & Catalogue makes a small but exquisite range of scarves and leathergoods. They ship to New Zealand, so if you're looking for something that no one else has (or a guaranteed-to-fit gift), check out their online store.



Metallica

Metallics are everywhere but it doesn't necessarily follow that this is an easy trend to wear. As a more mature member of society, it's my responsibility not to frighten children or pets so I have chosen to interpret this trend in a very subtle way.

This black tshirt from Country Road just hit stores. Its sheen is only very slight - more oil slick than metallic - but the effect is fantastic. Here I have teamed it with charcoal grey skinny jeans, my trusty point-toe heels and some chunky jewellery for a rock vibe:



 

Tshirt: Country Road | Jeans: Country Road | Shoes: Top End | Necklace: Forever New (similar @ Equip) | Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Deep Freeze'

Photos by Paul D.



Happy Birthday To Me

42 today!



Aged about 9

Preppy

I have wanted to try the shirt-under-jumper preppy look for a while now. The only thing holding me back has been finding a white shirt to fit over my ridiculous bosom. Success, thanks to UK shirtmaker Charles Tyrwhitt (more about this brand in a separate post).

This combo is surprisingly comfortable. I thought the shirt would get all bunched up but it doesn't. It's also a versatile look. Below, I have styled it two ways simply by changing my jeans and footwear. There's a lot going on so I have kept my jewellery to a minimum.

Look one: Skinny boyfriend jeans + heels (think casual Friday, casual dinner out):

  Jumper: Country Road (colour sold out, similar here) | Shirt: Charles Tyrwhitt | Jeans: Workshop | Shoes: Top End | Silver Dove Ring (old): Zabbana | Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Deep Freeze'



Look two: Skinny jeans + ballet flats (think weekend, casual conference/seminar):

Jumper: Country Road | Shirt: Charles Tyrwhitt | Jeans: French Connection | Shoes: Country Road (sold out, similar here) | Silver Dove Ring (old): Zabbana | Clutch (old): Witchery | Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Deep Freeze'

Photos by Paul D (standing in the rain! xx) 



A Taste Of Spring

A nice mild day in Auckland today. Time to try out my new Lonely Hearts printed trousers. This is a funky local label and a new discovery for me. My trousers are a size 12 but fit my size 14 body comfortably. A great alternative to jeans when the weather warms up...

Trousers: Lonely Hearts | Top: Seduce | Shoes: Superga | Leather Cuff: Dyberg Kern | Ring: Oroton | Sunglasses:  Karen Walker 'Deep Freeze'

Photos by Paul D.

A Great Look For All Ages

This young lady is only 21 but her outfit would suit women of any age from 21 to 71. I have all the elements of this look except the blazer... maybe I should take my cousin's advice and add it to my wardrobe staples?



Photos c/- polienne.com