Margot and Airmax-ing

 

pictures via le fashion

Margot, Margot.. Dear Margot.

This editorial is beyond amazing. Btw, I haven't really gotten on the sneaker/running shoe bandwagon yet because I have never, ever liked sneakers in my entire life. I've always preferred canvas shoes over them and the day I bought my first Adidas Superstar when I was in school?? Oh boy - all jumpy and excited. And recently, maybe not so recently, I have fallen so hard for Nike's Airmax - The Airmax 1 to be specific. It's probably time to yield in yeah?   

Instagram outtakes

1. Re-reading Franny & Zooey over breakfast. 
2. Phone pictures from my last outfit post. And oh I do have a little anecdote to share about that day - my evil little brother who most graciously played fauxtographer asked me to check myself before he took the first shot. I looked down, then shot him a crazy snort/laugh as he was referring to the skin peek-a-boo-ing from between my top and my skirt so on I went and explained the whole geometrics of the cropped top, midriff baring business. It was actually heartwarming explaining that sort of thing, knowing that the topic of our conversation would have never taken place with a younger male sibling who plays computer games the whole day screaming "DIE! DIE! DIE!." And now off to the kitchen to munch on laddoos.

Moodboard.

sources here, here and here

Whewff. That was one long slew - never mind the amount of time I took to make just three of those collages.. wondering which to put which with and criss-crossing images back and forth so yes, this is THE BIG HAUL. I say that because due to the long absence, I felt I had to present a rather huge spread that would convey a more, decisive current state of mood, influences and fangirl-ing obviously with Ms. Hanneli, Tavi, Mia and Ali all up there. There was more trust me but I buckled so as not to muddle the whole post so this is the final filter. TADA! Winter hasn't left us beings yet so I'm still wearing a lot of fuzzy sweaters, bulky coats and more precisely big roomy coats like the last image up there - it's cold and there's nothing like wearing said coat because nothing else makes me feel more stealthy than that. Y'know.. like you're walking on the road and for me, to feel a bit of that glide along with each stride is the closest thing to feeling like a superhero. Superhero? Seriously? Ah, I guess what I meant was the way most superheroes have capes and well, I have my big coat. Anyway, yeah for stealth and anonymity mostly. 

And P.S. - Some of these images have been lodged here on my device for so long I can't remember all the sources so if there is a certain image that is yours please send me an email and I will give due credit. Thank you.

Until then.

2014

Greetings.

It's already February but sincere NEW YEAR wishes to you all.

I was just joking about the fact that there was going to be a new blog post on my Instagram account - which is like an embarrassing personal revelation to me now that this long intended post is in the flesh - a gibe at myself for the umpteen attempts that I've been meaning to post here. I promise fervent updates are on the way!

Until then.

I don't think the novelty of a polka-ed dress, or for that matter, even a polka-ed curtain could ever wear off. Like my wee ol' grandma would go "get me anything floral or polka" whenever I'd ask her what sort of clothing she'd like. And my opinion could most certainly be affected by the obvious fact that I, too, am a sucker for a bit of a polka fest here and there so yes, YES to dots! Winter's slowly breezing in and lately my shoe uniform has consisted of these boots which were procured way back during the summer which, I kind of thought was absurd at the time but then, really not when it's the right kind of sturdy and it would be preferable if I did not start on the other countless reasons why I'm crazy about them cause that would just go on and on..

So cheers to POLKA DOTS and THE RIGHT STURDY.

The right sturdy?? In CAPS?? Really?? Haha

Until then, have a good night Kids!

Throwback

Greetings.

As the saying goes in the IG community, these pictures would either be a 'latergram' or 'throwback' would be more appropriate as depicted by the certain hair length - taken on the 9th of January 2012 to be exact. I can't seem to recall why these never got here and looking at the pictures, I'm wondering where that Justin Bieber tee is - though the skirt is neatly folded in my closet and still worn from time to time. Today, I'm going a-trotting to the salon to color my hair. An ash-y, grey-y color. Lets see how that will turn out.

Until then.

Garden Party

Hello.

For once I came up with the title for this post easy-peasy, YES! "Garden Party" seemed apt because this skirt and teeny top could definitely have been retrieved from a garden and the all too obvious giant 'Daisy' replacing my head and face for today. My eyes were somewhat too dead while poses were being struck but, I have to say, it really is doing a good job there - looming about all big and wide. I wonder if the word 'pretty' is a good enough adjective to add to the description .. I guess not. At least to me. So allow me to start unravelling on how I got to acquire the material out of which came this two-piece suit. My cousin took a trip here and we went out and about scouring material in this rather mucky place I'd rather not disclose and I did a squeal here and there and got quite a big heap. Roll after rolls. Quite literally. Made a bedsheet from it and I get very happy and light-headed knowing I'm dreaming dreams on this beautiful print. I fell in love with it mostly because of the print which has a dozen listings of frail looking, beautiful plants by their scientific botanical name. And I'm framing a small piece too. I'm not too sure what the next outcome will be from the remaining heap but I will definitely make a post on it when I do. Until then.