boarding school

Today's look is just pure fun and was put together on a complete whim. It's light and fun, very boarding school, but sticks within my comfort zone of navy blue, gray and black. I even threw in a quick DIY rhinestone and grosgrain ribbon pin (if you peeps want to see how, just tell me and I'll whip up a quick post) to make things a little sweeter. I have a bunch of vintage rhinestone pins that I've collected over the years, many of which are from my childhood as my mother used to pin them onto nearly everything I wore. I've found that a great way to update the pins is to place an oversized grosgrain ribbon underneath. Then just pin onto lapels, bags, dress and hats and you're done. These tights are love. I feel a bit like a wacky twisted sister in them, but I want to wear them with everything. Anyway, that's it for today. I'm off to see Air perform tonight, one of my absolute favourites! Allo Nicolas et Jean-Benoît!

By the way, check out my little feature over at La Mimi! Stop by and say hi.

Wearing Urban Outfitters tights, vintage blazer, dress from Shanghai, updated vintage brooch with grosgrain ribbon bow, Chanel bag, H&M heels.

today's look

Ultra speedy update before the busy day starts. I can't help but notice how jank (for lack of better terms) I look here. But I guess it serves me right for all the consecutive days of not brushing my hair, sleeping like a fish, and taking coffee as my entire food pyramid. No worries, this is just a phase. Anyway, onto what I'm wearing. I threw on some Silence & Noise faux leather pants, Jeffrey Campbell Pixie wedges, Deena & Ozzy purse, and layered up with an H&M tee in a few sizes too big, Helmut Lang jacket, and vintage sheer blouse. xo.

rounding corners

I'm back! What have I been up to? Well, the stress of exams and seeing patients have been killing me lately. The past week and a half was pretty miserable. I felt robotic, alone, and tired. Without going into too many details, I just know that I really need to take care of myself better. This weekend has restored a huge piece of my sanity. I was treated to a spectacular Silversun Pickups and Muse show by my boy's family and some downtime with my family. Anyway, these pictures were snapped near my childhood home. The sun was shining and I was wearing my Alaia's and a pair of vintage shades. Translucent lilac, the circular frames, they're too perfect. I don't wear sunglasses often, but when I do, they have to be fun!

Wearing vintage trousers, H&M tee, F21 faux leather jacket, Azzedine Alaïa shoes, Oiseau Vintage sunglasses.

Edit: By the way, a lovely reader spotted me in the March issue of Cleo New Zealand and sent over a photograph of the small feature. Not too sure why my DIY is labeled as Givenchy-inspired, but these are all minor details anyway, right? Thanks Jill and Cleo mag! xo.