Tag Archives: Necklace

Lily Kamper / COVET

March 13, 2013

All jewellery by Lily Kamper

I seem to be on a bit of a jewellery kick recently. I used to be one of those people who didn’t feel fully dressed without at least a necklace, a ring, a bracelet (or two) to accessorize my outfit, then a few months ago I found myself not wanting to wear any at all, it seemed so much cleaner & less fussy.

Now I seem to be falling in love with jewellery all over again, and Lily Kamper‘s hand-turned perspex & metal creations are one of the many reasons why. They are so unique, both quiet & yet statement making, with their unusual shapes & interesting mixture of materials. They seem both modern & ancient all at once, like relics from some long forgotten, advanced civilization.

The first 4 are my favourite pieces, I love the organic speckled stone-like look they have & the ombre effects are really beautiful. I also think the pieces that mix leather with the perspex, like the bracelet, are really eye catching too.

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In : Covet |Also tagged Jewellery, Jewelry, Lily Kamper, Ombre, Resin | 10 Responses

OS Accessories / COVET

February 20, 2013

OS Accessories

OS is a handcrafted accessories line based in the Philippines using polyurethane to produce hyper realistic reproductions of bones for necklaces, harnesses & rings. The reproductions look & feel like real bone, giving the pieces a raw, almost primitive kind of beauty. Yet, they also feel incredibly modern, thanks to the pristine, milky white colouring that is without the usual blemishes, scars & imperfections you’d find on real bone.

The vertebrae choker is easily my favourite piece & is going straight onto my wishlist. You know how much I love a ‘conversation piece’ & this is definitely one of those, plus I imagine it would look seriously striking against my usual all black. The other pieces are equally as beautiful though, and with my love, borderline obsession for bones & anatomy in general, I get the feeling I may end up amassing a small collection of their pieces…

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In : Covet |Also tagged Accessories, Anatomy, Bones, Choker, Jaw, OS, Spine | 17 Responses

Trompe L’Oeil / OUTFIT

December 14, 2012

Margiela x H&M Bodysuit / Vero Moda Asymmetric Skirt / Moxham ‘Anubis’ Necklace / Topshop Boutique Boots / Balenciaga City

I wore this a few days ago to go shopping & we had intended to take outfit photos whilst we were there, however it received way more stares than I expected & so I chickened out & we went to the park to do the photos instead! I couldn’t care less about the people staring & whispering as I walked around, but the thought of getting the huge camera out & standing there whilst people openly gawked at me freaked me out a little!

I was so happy that I managed to bag both of the pieces I wanted from the Margiela x H&M collection, this body suit & the nude perspex wedges. The bodysuit is perfect, really snug fitting, matches my skin tone almost too perfectly & the foamy bra cups mean I don’t have to wear a bra, keeping the lines really clean & sleek. The wedges were beautiful & I was surprised by how high quality they were too, however, I couldn’t even get my foot into them, they felt around 2 sizes too small! I’ve tried a few times to squeeze my feet into them now, desperately hoping they’ll suddenly, magically fit, they didn’t though, so now they’re all parceled up ready to be returned. I’m really sad to see them go!

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In : Outfit |Also tagged Anubis, Asymmetric, Bag, Balenciaga, Black, Bodysuit, Boots, Bra, City, Draped, FAIIINT, Fashion Blogger, Gothic, H&M, Illusion, Lace Up, Margiela, Margiela x H&M, Masion Martin Margiela, MMM, Moody, Moxham, Mullet, Nude, Outfit, Pleated, Skirt, Stephanie Brown, Top, Topshop, Trompe L'oeil, Vero Moda | 21 Responses

Twisted / OUTFIT

November 19, 2012

FAIIINT Twisted Dress / Bracher Emden ‘Geo’ Clutch * / StylistPick ‘Eleonora’ Boots * / Ligia Dias Choker

I wore this Saturday night to go out for drinks, this dress has always been one of my favourites that I made during my degree, it’s such a simple dress, but I think that helps the little details it does have really stand out. It’s yet another piece that was inspired by anatomy, this time I was looking at skeletal deformities & the twisting of bones into unnatural shapes. It has a nude silk jersey under-layer with a black mesh over the top & I just love the way both fabrics drape together around the twisted smocking. I still remember the panic of possibly not getting it finished in time, I made it in such a rush just a few hours before my hand in!

I’m still finding my StylistPick boots to be extremely comfortable & I have to say I’m also finding they work with just about everything I own, so this challenge is proving to be quite a bit easier than expected!

You’ve all heard me raving about this Bracher Emden clutch many times before, but I couldn’t resist a close up of it next to the smocking on the dress, I think they look so beautiful together. I still get so many compliments about this bag, my friends have seen it a lot over the past few months but they still coo over it & stare at it whenever I take it out, shop assistants, waitresses & bar maids too always seem to feel the need to tell me how beautiful it is when it’s sitting on the table or at the counter. I must admit, when I’ve not used it for a while, even I have to stare at it a little when I get it out again, almost like I’d forgotten just how awesome looking it is!

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In : Made, Outfit |Also tagged Asymmetric, Black, blogger, Boots, Bracher Emden, Clutch, DIY, Draped, Dress, Eleonora, FAIIINT, Fashion, Gathered, Geo, Handmade, Jersey, Ligia Dias, Mesh, Night, Nude, Outfit, Plaited, Rouched, Silk, Street, Style, StylistPick, Twisted, Velvet | 35 Responses

Velvet Boots / OUTFIT

November 12, 2012

Topshop Wool Trench Coat / StylistPick ‘Eleonora’ Boots * / ASOS Asymmetric Tank Top / CC Skye Crosses Necklace /
Topshop Unique Coated Jeans / Balenciaga City

Last week I got an email from StylistPick asking me if I’d like to take part in their ’7 Days with Stylistpick’ challenge. I’m never one to back down from a challenge, so of course I accepted! My task is to wear one pair of shoes for 7 days & document each outfit with photos & a mini video diary.

I decided to choose the beautiful ‘Eleonora’ boots. Yes, I’m predictable, they’re chunky black boots & I know I could have chosen something a bit more ‘exciting’ but I fell in love & had to have them! The shape is perfection & one of my favourite ways to keep an all black outfit interesting is by mixing textures, so the fuzzy velvet covering them is perfect for this (I can’t stop stroking them either!)

I’ve been getting a little obsessed with coats recently, even though I’m not much of a coat person, I usually prefer to just layer up knits & jackets once it gets cold. I blame walking past the AllSaints windows, I want every single coat on display! I must resist though, I’m trying to save up for the Margiela x H&M collaboration.

In an attempt to stop myself pining for an AllSaints coat I decided to dig out my old Topshop one, I’ve had this coat for about 5 years now & it is still the only winter coat I own. I think you can never go wrong with a trench coat though, it’s such a versatile & classic piece, and one in thick, heavy wool is just perfect for winter & so cosy too. Wearing it undone gives a casual, slouchy look & buttoned all the way to the top it has a military kind of smartness to it, I really love hard working pieces like this that can achieve so many different looks depending on how they’re worn. To be honest, I had forgotten how nice it is, maybe I don’t need a new one after all…

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In : Outfit |Also tagged Ankle Boots, ASOS, Asymmetric, Autumn, Balenciaga, Black, Blog, Boots, CC Skye, City, Coat, Coated, Cross, Elenora, Eleonora, FAIIINT, Fashion, Jeans, Leather Look, Leggings, Outfit, Park, Platform, Style, Stylist Pick, Texture, Top, Topshop, Topshop Unique, Trench, Velvet, Winter, Wool | 30 Responses

Dream Winter Wishlist / COVET

October 17, 2012

Givenchy Leather & Calf Hair Biker / Tabitha Simmons Suede Ankle Boots / Givenchy Calf Hair Cuff / Smythe Herringbone Coat
Sportmax Iridescent Sweater / Helmut Lang Draped Dress / L Wren Scott Ponyhair Clutch
Margiela MM6 Chain Bracelet / Givenchy Leather Panel Leggings / Shourouk Swarovski Bib Necklace / DVF Knitted Dress
Lanvin Maxi Skirt / Helmut Lang Pleated Leather & Wool Jacket / Joomi Lim Stackable Rings / YSL ‘Madge’ Boots

If I were to win the lottery tonight, this is what I’d be buying, every last bit. I spend way too much time making these fantasy wishlists, just incase I happen to become filthy rich overnight, but I also use them as a sort of marker when it comes to sale shopping. If something is on one of my seasonal lists & gets reduced massively, even if it’s still a bit of a splurge, I’ll allow myself to buy it. My reasoning is that I loved it enough to put it on the list, so I’m clearly not just buying it because I’m being suckered in by the 80% off tag, even though I know it’s something I’ll never actually wear!

Talking of sales, I’m getting obsessed with the ‘Style Steals‘ section on Matches, a permanent section of the site with pieces at upto 80% off. The Sportmax sweater is top of my list at the moment, I love the oily, beetle- like iridescence & the fact it’s half price makes it hard to pass up. The Lanvin skirt is the maxi of my dreams, but it’s still massively out of my price range despite the huge savings, I’m inspired to try & make a DIY version though, so keep an eye out for that!

I’m not usually a coat person, I prefer to stick to my trusty jackets & lots of layers, but this Smythe one is seriously tempting me & it’s not even black! It’s just so beautifully cut, the pointed hemline & sharp collar are perfect touches & I love the slight military vibe.

I’ve always said that if I had a nice chunk of money to splurge on something I’d by a Rick Owens leather jacket, but now I’m not so sure after seeing this Givenchy jacket! A traditional biker, but with a snug fit, super nipped in waist, buttery leather & calf hair sleeves, it’s total perfection!

What are you guys coveting this Winter?

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Matches

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In : Covet |Also tagged 2012, Ankle Boot, Autumn, Bib, Biker, Black, Boots, Bracelet, Calf Hair, Coat, Cuff, Diane Von Furstenberg, Draped, Dress, FAIIINT, Flat, Givenchy, Gold, Grey, Helmut Lang, Herringbone, Jacket, Joomi Lim, L Wren Scott, Lanvin, Leather, Leggings, Madge, Matches, Matches Fashion, Maxi, Metallic, Military, MM6, Perspex, Ponyskin, Rings, Roundup, Shourouk, Skirt, Smythe, Sportmax, Suede, Swarovski, Sweater, Tabitha Simmons, Wedge, Winter, Wishlist, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent | 16 Responses

Tattoo Me / OUTFIT

October 5, 2012

Gestuz Double Breasted Blazer / Full Circle Dress / Moxham ‘Egypt’ Necklace / Bebaroque Sailor Tattoo Leggings / Topshop Boutique Boots

The wind seems to be following me around recently, every time we try to get some outfit shots the camera comes out & then suddenly out of nowhere it’s stupidly windy! It wouldn’t be so bad if I didn’t have really watery eyes, in all of the photos apart from this one my face was a scrunched up, squinty mess!

I’ve had these Bebaroque leggings for quite a while now & they’re one of those things I always wonder why I don’t wear more often because they are really attention grabbing & great for adding a bit extra to my usual all black, then I wear them & remember why. I brought them in a medium & really ought to have gotten a small, they get so baggy after wearing them for a while, I kinda like them loose & how they bunch up around the knees, but constantly pulling them up is a major pain. I really need to take them in a little so they fit properly soon. I love the print on them though, the old school sailor tattoo design is pretty yet edgy & they have mermaids on too, what’s not to love about that? I originally wanted the tights version, the print was just down the front instead of all over & looked like actual full leg tattoos, but I never managed to get my hands on a pair before they sold out! I have a few other pairs of their tights & they are hands down my favourite hosiery brand, the designs are so unique, great quality & they’ve lasted a surprisingly long time too, which is rare for me & tights! I’m so looking forward to getting them out again with the return of the cold weather.

The latest addition to my growing Moxham collection is this ‘Egypt’ pendant, I’d wanted this for a while but couldn’t decide between the black or nude version, then this one went on sale over at BENGT & made my mind up for me! I love how all of the pieces are the perfect mixture of tough & delicate & they’re real statement pieces too. They’re fast becoming one of my favourite jewellery brands, I’ve already added a few more pieces to my Christmas wish list!

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In : Outfit |Also tagged All Black, Bebaroque, Black, Blazer, Double Breasted, Dress, Egypt, FAIIINT, Full Circle, Gestuz, Lace Up Boots, Leggings, Moxham, Nude, OOTD, Outfit, Print, Sailor, Street Style, Tattoo Print, Topshop Boutique, WIWT | 21 Responses

Black Sunday / OUTFIT

September 24, 2012

Todd Lynn for Topshop Tuxedo / AllSaints Dress / Vivienne Westwood Molded Toe Mary Janes / Ligia Dias Choker / Balenciaga City

Whenever I’m feeling a bit rubbish, tired or ill I tend to wear either huge statement jewellery to cheer myself up or something really tailored so I look put together, even though I don’t feel it.

Yesterday was definitely one of those days & this Todd Lynn for Topshop tuxedo blazer is perfect for it, how could you not feel put together wearing this? It fits like a dream, has just the right amount of stiffness & structure, beautiful fabric, perfectly cut & the velvet collar gives it a little luxe too. This was by far my favourite designer collaboration Topshop have ever done, at the time I brought this & the cropped jacket with the fur collar. I’m still searching eBay waiting for the double breasted blazer & the satin lapel version to show up in my size, I was gutted I couldn’t afford them all at the time. I’m still saving up for one from the mainline collection too, they keep popping up on The Outnet when I have no money & taunting me!

These beat up Vivienne Westwood’s are my best ever eBay bargain, originally they were gold, peeling, scuffed & with ruined heels. They were also going for £35, they looked knackered, but I knew I’d be able to rescue them! The gold colour had to go, it looked beautiful but I knew they’d turn out awful with the poor home dye (paints!) you need to use for metallics, so I stripped the gold off, gave them a good condition & clean & dyed them black. They looked almost new after this, the leather wasn’t as scuffed as I’d thought, it was just the gold paint rubbing away, making them look worse than they were & after the cobbler fixed the heels they were as good as new! The signature Westwood molded toes are my favourite thing about these, they always get me funny looks & second glances!

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