Tag Archives: Wedges

Maxi / Outfit

March 15, 2013

FAIIINT Draped Cropped Leather Jacket / ASOS Maxi Dress / Rick Owens Wedges / Balenciaga City

After having just spent a small fortune on a sale haul from ASOS I really shouldn’t have spent any more, but when I saw this maxi dress I couldn’t help but make another order. You know when you see something & it is just so you, it could have been made for you? This was one of those pieces, I couldn’t say no to it. The asymmetric midi/maxi hem, the contrasting jersey/crepe panels that give it a little stiffness & that beautiful flared shape & the top half is a t-shirt too, total perfection.

My cropped leather jacket from my degree collection (are you sick of seeing this yet?!) was the perfect compliment to the long lengths, I love playing with proportions, especially when wearing maxi lengths. Everytime I wear this I remind myself I need buy some more leather & make a better (less rushed) version, but never get around to it. I’m hoping to get my machine fixed in the next few weeks though, as I plan on making some summery dresses & shirts, so hopefully I might get around to it then.

Also, on a side note, I overheard some chavvy kids call me ‘the angel of death’ whilst wearing this, I think because it billows out so much when I walk, and of course all of the black… I’m sure they meant it as an insult, but I definitely spent the rest of the day swooshing around with this in my mind!

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In : Made, Outfit |Also tagged ASOS, Balenciaga, Black, FAIIINT, Gothic, Handmade, Leather Jacket, Maxi, Rick Owens | 35 Responses

Marbled / OUTFIT

February 22, 2013

Minkpink Wool Biker Jacket c/o MeeMee * / Gestuz Wrapped Dress / Skin by Finsk Wedges / Balenciaga City

I know I’ve been whinging about how rubbish the sales have been this year, but after paying ASOS a visit last week I actually ended up getting quite a little haul of things, this Gestuz dress being one of them. I’m a huge fan of the brand & couldn’t pass this up at 70% off, even though I was a little unsure of the tie-dye, marbled print to begin with. It was one of those pieces that as soon as I tried it on I didn’t want to take it off again, it’s super soft, drapes beautifully & the print is much subtler than I originally thought.

I’d been looking for a pair of casual, comfortable, go with anything wedges for the longest time. So, when I went along to the Finsk sample sale before Christmas & saw two perfect pairs, I couldn’t help myself from getting both. You’ve already seen the laced ones, but then I realised I haven’t shown this pair off yet! I love that they are basic enough to work with everything in my wardrobe, but they also have so many subtle little details that quietly make a real statement. The tiny notch in the back of the wedge & the double stud fastening are my favourite parts. Sometimes it’s the little things that make all the difference.

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In : Outfit |Also tagged Balenciaga City, Biker, FAIIINT, Gestuz, Jacket, MeeMee, Minkpink, Outfit, Skin by Finsk, Tie Dye | 28 Responses

Biker / OUTFIT

January 28, 2013

Minkpink Wool Biker Jacket c/o MeeMee.com * / AllSaints Draped Dress / Finsk Bandage Wedges / Balenciaga City

This Minkpink biker jacket from MeeMee.com has been a bit of a life saver this past week, it’s beautifully heavy, in a thick felted wool, making it so warm & snug, perfect for these bitter days. The little details like the rose gold zips, cropped length & boxy cut make it stand apart from my other biker jackets, giving it quite a luxe appearance & I haven’t been able to stop wearing it since it arrived. Looking back at these, I probably shouldn’t have worn a vest, a tee and a sweater underneath the jacket though, it looks kinda bulky, but I was toasty & that’s all that matters when it’s this cold!

When I’m all wrapped up sometimes it can feel a little boring, so now the snow has finally melted it was the perfect excuse to dig out one of my trusty pairs of Finsk wedges. There is no outfit, no matter how boring, that these heels can’t add a much needed kick to.

This pair are one of the only pairs of shoes I own that aren’t black (& that I have never been tempted to dye black either!), I love the combination of the dark wood with the nude & white leather, plus that little pop of purple, they’re total perfection. They’re also surprisingly easy to walk in & comfortable, despite the height, thanks to the chunky wedge. So, not as impractical as many would believe when they see me around town shopping in them! If I can run in a pair of heels, to me that makes them practical!

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In : Outfit |Also tagged Allsaints, Balenciaga, Bandage, Biker, Black, City, Draped, Dress, FAIIINT, Finsk, Jacket, MeeMee, MeeMee.com, Melody, Minkpink, Nude, Outfit, Purple, Silk, White, Wool | 30 Responses

Warhol / OUTFIT

January 11, 2013

FAIIINT Cropped Leather Jacket / Pepe Jeans x Andy Warhol Soup Can Tee c/o Zalando * / River Island Draped Skirt /
Skin by Finsk Laced Wedges / H&M Choker / Balenciaga City

Since high school I have been obsessed with Andy Warhol, I would even go as far as to call him my idol, so naturally I’ve been meaning to get my hands on some of the Pepe Jeans x Andy Warhol collaboration for a while now, though I could never find anywhere in the UK to buy it.

Whilst browsing through Zalando a few weeks ago I actually squealed in excitement when I saw they stocked the collection & couldn’t pass up the chance to own this tee! I love the simplicity of the ‘print’, which is actually embroidered on, it reminds me of his scribbled sketches & the quirky detailing such as the bright blue binding inside the neck & hem, raw edges & the baby soft fabric make it feel really special & I can easily imagine it’ll be something I wear to death!

These Finsk wedges are my latest favourite purchase, I brought them from their London sample sale just before Christmas & have been wearing them everywhere since. You all know by now that I’m kind of obsessed with the brand & have quite a collection of them, these are my first pair from their new sister line ‘Skin by Finsk’ though & I love that they’re a bit more understated & ‘everyday’ than the mainline. This is one of my favourite things about the brand, the way they combine style & functionality, they’re like little works of art but are also some of the comfiest shoes I’ve ever owned, even their monster wedges which look like a total nightmare to walk in, are comfortable enough to wear all day!

The jacket is one of my own, it’s not perfect, but it’s the most used of the pieces I made during my degree because it’s pretty much my dream jacket; cropped, buttery leather, draped, subtle anatomical detailing & super versatile. It’s been featured here quite a few times now & my favourite thing about it is that it looks totally different depending if it’s zipped up or not, you can see it done up here. I really need to get around to making a more ‘perfect’ version of it when I get chance…

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In : Made, Outfit |Also tagged Andy Warhol, Asymmetric, Balenciaga, Black, blogger, Campbells, City, Cropped, D2, Draped, FAIIINT, Fashion, Finsk, Grey, Handmade, Jacket, Laced, Leather, Mens, Outfit, Pepe Jeans, Print, River Island, Skin by Finsk, Skirt, Soup Can, Street Style, T-Shirt, Tee | 32 Responses

Christmas Party Outfits / COVET

November 28, 2012

Anya Hindmarch Glitter Clutch / French Connection Ponyhair Belt / McQ Studded Wedges / French Connection Crepe Cut-Out Dress / MuuBaa Leather Jacket / Alexander McQueen Skull Cuff

With December drawing ever closer I’m finding myself daydreaming & planning out in my head perfect little Christmas party looks. I think most of them this year will be some variation of this look – killer black dress, statement jewellery, kick ass shoes, a little sparkle & a nice (warm!) jacket.

Although I still like to stick to my usual mostly black looks over the festive period, it’s not really a Christmas outfit without a little sparkle! My eyes lit up when I came across this Anya Hindmarch glitter clutch, it’s the perfect way to add some sparkle without looking tacky & the oversized contrasting tassel is the perfect finishing touch too.

These McQ wedges have left me a little heartbroken, as soon as I saw them they went straight to the top of my Christmas wish list. They’re everything I love in a shoe, plus they’re a ridiculously good price in the sale too, then I noticed they had sold out of my size & any sizes even near to mine! I’ve be scouring google for hours trying to find them in stock somewhere else, but no luck! I guess I might have to console myself with the ponyhair belt instead…

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In : Covet |Also tagged Alexander McQueen, Anya Hindmarch, Bangle, Belt, Black, Bracelet, Burgundy, Christmas, Clutch, Cruise Fashion, Cuff, Dress, FAIIINT, French Connection, Glitter, Gold, Gunmetal, Leather Jacket, McQ, MuuBaa, Outfit, Oxblood, Party, Ponyhair, Red, Skull, Studded, Texture, Wooden, Xmas | 15 Responses

Autumn Leaves / OUTFIT

October 29, 2012

FAIIINT Cropped Jacket / Topshop Textured Dress / COS Belt / H&M Choker / Topshop Wedges / Balenciaga City

Its been a while since I’ve been shopping & had something catch my eye & just instantly knew I needed it in my life. This Topshop dress did just that though, the pleated texture, structured shape of the full skirt & perfectly fitting bodice, I pretty much ran to the changing rooms with it!

This happens to me quite often with shoes though… I promised myself I wouldn’t buy anymore that weren’t autumn appropriate this year, but then I came across these in the sale & I couldn’t resist them. I love the chunky, nude leather covered wedge, neutral colour blocking & the minimalistic look they have. The fact they’re not entirely black & were in the sale seemed like a good enough justification to buy them in my head, despite the fact I’m actually running out of space to keep anymore pairs. They’re now slowly taking over my window ledge & my desk, but I still keep buying them & can’t bring myself to part with the older pairs either. I really should get some listed on eBay, but I’m far too sentimental about them.

The jacket is another of the pieces from my degree that I’m trying to wear more. You may have seen it previously here with it’s removable faux-fur collar attached. I enjoyed seeing this go from paper to a real life garment, mostly because I learnt a lot in the process, there are so many things I would do differently if I were to make this again. Many of them seem obvious now, like adding a thicker interfacing to the lapels to help the leather hold a better shape & not attempting to do intricate patterns of stitching on a home machine that doesn’t like sewing leather! Sometimes these little imperfections make something all the more special though, I was pretty proud considering it was only my second attempt at a properly tailored jacket. I really have the urge to make another though, knowing what I do now & as a more polished & perfect version.

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In : Made, Outfit |Also tagged All Black, Autumn, Balenciaga City, Belt, Black, Blazer, Collar, COS, Cropped, Dress, FAIIINT, Fashion, Jacket, Lapel, Leather, Leaves, Nude, Outfit, Platform, Pleated, Strappy, Structured, Textured, Topshop | 30 Responses

Cut Out / OUTFIT

October 8, 2012

FAIIINT Cutout Shirt / FAIIINT Notched Skirt / H&M Neck Cuff / Daniel Wellington Watch * / Ligia Dias Chain Choker (worn as bracelet) / Topshop Boutique Bandage Wedges

I’ve been sorting through all of my degree work in the attic over the past week & have come across all sorts of things I had forgotten I’d made! I kept everything in garment bags totally pristine, just incase I needed them again for something, then it dawned on me that having been graduated for over a year, I’m not likely to need them again! I’ve hung all the pieces that fit me in my closet, so I’ll hopefully get some wear out of them, I hate the thought of them just collecting dust in the attic, especially now I no longer need to be so precious about them!

I’ve worn the skirt a few times before, but this is my first time wearing the shirt out. I brought this beautiful rustic looking cotton way before I knew what I was going to use it for, I just fell in love with it & had to buy a few meters. It is so thin & soft, it has that kind of worn look to it that I am so fond of & gives the shirt a real loveworn look with the way it creases so easily. I know a lot of people this would bother, but I’m not really a fan of stiff, perfectly ironed shirts & I hate ironing! I quite like it all creased, I think it adds a little character to it & stops it looking too harsh with the graphic cut outs. I hated this shirt for a long time because the little triangle cutouts caused me so much stress when making it, but I’m starting to love it again now & can see myself wearing it a lot more.

The skirt even though it’s quite plain & simple is one of my favourite things I’ve made, purely because it’s so practical. I love highwaisted skirts, but I also have a long torso & it’s almost a guarantee that they’ll be short to the point of flashing my cheeks because of this! I don’t want that, so I made this skirt the perfect length to still be a mini, but also keep everything covered! The notches & panels with diagonal stitching down the sides add a subtle bit of interest, keeping it from being just another boring black skirt.

I’m still in love with all things rose gold & this gorgeous, classic looking watch from Daniel Wellington is my latest edition. I love men’s watches & I have a real soft spot for ones with leather straps, so I knew I’d get plenty of wear out of this one. I love how slim the casing is & how minimal & unfussy it looks, it gives it a real elegance & means it goes with absolutely everything too.

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In : Made, Outfit |Also tagged Androgynous, Bandage, Black, blogger, Bracelet, Chain, Choker, Cut Outs, Daniel Wellington, DIY, FAIIINT, Fashion, Grey, H&M, Handmade, Leather, Ligia Dias, Made, Masculine, Neck Cuff, OOTD, Outfit, Platform, Rose Gold, Sewing, Shirt, Skirt, Street, Style, Tailoring, Topshop Boutique, Triangle, Watch, WIWT | 37 Responses

Winter Boots / COVET

September 12, 2012

Bertie Biker Boot / Steve Madden Strapped Biker Boot / Ash High Top Sneaker Wedge / Steve Madden Studded Riding Boot / KG Metal Toe Cap Boot / Bertie Chunky Platform Ankle Boot / Ash Studded Biker Boot

I’m sure you’re all aware that I’m a bit of a boot fanatic, a good chunk of my wardrobe is taken over by them & almost all of them are black, heavy & stompy. It’s a bit of an obsession. I wear mine all year round, even in the Summer heat, but my favourite part of the year is when the Autumn/Winter collections start hitting the high street, as it means one thing – new boots!

House of Fraser is one of my favourite places to search for them, as they stock such a good variety of brands & have a huge selection, so there’s always something to tempt me. This year I’ve had my eye on quite a few biker & riding style boots, I don’t actually have any good flat boots so I can totally justify a pair of those. I just can’t decide between the metal covered Bertie ones or the strapped Steve Madden ones though! Are they different enough to be able to justify getting both?!

I’m also loving the sneaker style wedges that have been around for a while, I’ve been lusting after the Isabel Marant ones all year, but the Ash versions are also beautiful, look just as comfy & are much cheaper too.

I own endless pairs that look near identical to the Bertie platform ones, but I’ve still spent my lunch break trying to decide if they are too similar or not, adding them to my basket, removing them, adding them again…

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