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Archives for October 2013

Simplicity

Covet

FAIIINT Simplicty wishlist - Warehouse Cami, Choies clean slim coat, Kurt Geiger Boots, H&M drape cardigan, Teals Boutique leather laptop bag, Zara asymmetric skirt, Whistles ring, Maria Francesca Pepe spike bangle. All black, minimal, clean, sharp, simple.

Warehouse Cami / Choies Slim Coat / Kurt Geiger ‘Stand’ Boots / Whistles Spike Ring
H&M Cardigan / Teals Boutique Bag / Zara Asymmetric Skirt / Maria Francesca Pepe Spike Bangle

Since clearing my wardrobe out recently I’ve been trying to make a real effort to only buy classic, staple pieces that I know I will still be wearing for years to come & it’s lead to me buying an awful lot of very minimal, simple items. Those type of pieces that never seem to date & always look so fresh and modern. I know I’m saying this a lot recently, but it’s true, the older I get the more I’m starting to favour a more paired back way of dressing. Practical items like this beautiful leather laptop bag & more comfortable shoes too, as I find myself buying ever more mid height heels, instead of the skyscrapers I spent my student loan on a few years ago. This pair from Kurt Geiger are my current obsession, they couldn’t be more perfect everyday boots – nice height, chunky heels, classic & with that lovely thick stitching & pull tab to the back.

I usually prefer coats with all kinds of buttons & zips, bikers & trenches, but this super clean one really caught my eye whilst I was browsing Choies. I’m not sure if it’s a little too severe for me, but I think it would be perfect with a drapey cardigan poking out underneath, or over a silk camisole or skirt to contrast against the starkness & make it a little softer.

Another thing I’ve been cutting back on is jewellery, I haven’t been wearing much at all recently, and haven’t brought any in the longest time either. Slowly I’m starting to covet a few select pieces again though. I love how the Whistles ring & Maria Francesca Pepe‘s bangle are dainty, unfussy & yet still interesting enough to make an impact.

Pleated

Style

Fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing minkpink wool biker jacket, Pussycat London pleated shirt dress, Topshop lace up boots, Balenciaga city bag. All black outfit, street style.Fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing minkpink wool biker jacket, Pussycat London pleated shirt dress, Balenciaga city bag. All black outfit, street style.Fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing minkpink wool biker jacket, Pussycat London pleated shirt dress.

Minkpink Wool Biker Jacket * / Pussycat Pleated Shirt Dress * / Topshop Boots / Balenciaga City

It feels like it’s officially turned to winter, the clocks have gone back for daylight savings & it’s now pitch black by 5:30pm. A little depressing, but I actually love this time of year. Wrapping up, frosty mornings, hot comfort food & curling up by the fire. It’s definitely the worst time to be a fashion blogger though, when there are barely a few hours of daylight left at the end of the day to shoot in. Despite this, I love the way the lighting turned out in these photos, everything just looks so much nicer during the twilight hours.

My obsession for shirt dresses is showing no signs of disappearing just yet, and this newest addition to my collection from Pussycat has been worn to death already. I love messy, crinkly pleats like this and yet I don’t really own many pleated pieces at all, so I’ve been enjoying playing around with this new texture. Paired with my trusty Minkpink biker, I feel a little like a more grownup version of myself as a schoolgirl here, with my pleated skirt, shirt & heavy wool coat. All I’m missing is a thick, baggy jumper!

Sharp

Style

Fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing Superdry x Timothy Everest Rock Rebel Blazer, Allsaints draped anglaise dress, Rick Owens wedges, Balenciaga city bag. All black outfit.Fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing Superdry x Timothy Everest Rock Rebel Blazer, Allsaints draped anglaise dress. Tailoring, details.Fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing Superdry x Timothy Everest Rock Rebel Blazer, Allsaints draped anglaise dress. Tailoring, details.Fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing Superdry x Timothy Everest Rock Rebel Blazer, Allsaints draped anglaise dress, Rick Owens wedges, Balenciaga city bag. All black outfit.

Superdry x Timothy Everest ‘Rock Rebel’ Blazer * / AllSaints Anglaise Draped Dress / Rick Owens Wedges / Lux & Lou Lion Claw Necklace / Balenciaga City

Every girl needs a good classic blazer, one that works as effortlessly in the office as it does dressed up for a night out. They are a staple in my wardrobe & I have a lot of them hanging up, but this is the most classic looking of them all & a welcome addition. I feel like the older I get, the more I appreciate very classic, traditional cuts like this.

The relaxed, yet sharp fit & the little details are what make this one special; the satin lapels, pink lining & accent pocket, a baby blue velvet under collar & little concealed loops inside for threading headphone cables through. I plan on wearing it casually like this for day time & with the sleeves rolled up, flashing a little of the lining over a fitted dress for night. I have to admit, it’s not something I would have ever expected from Superdry, but it’s a beautiful jacket, as is the rest of this collaboration with acclaimed tailor Timothy Everest. I also have my eye on the ‘town coat‘, it has such a great rock’n’roll, teddy boy kind of vibe about it that’s hard to resist.