This was an impulse buy some time ago, As I was paying for something in COS I spied 3 women carrying this top, I could not decide what side of 'convict' this fell, but in the end I loved the shape so much I thought 'what the hell' I've noticed I do not wear necklaces with stripes, the clash feels a bit much, so I have been wearing earrings more often instead.
Sadly it was the last batch of +J for Uniqlo today, the skirt I lusted after sold out in seconds which is good as that means I stick to my rules, even if they were enforced by the speed dial of others who were clearly prepared to stay up until 1am for them to go online. I guess that makes me a lacking somewhat in sartorial ambition!
I did as a consolation prize, (because I knew I would fail in my mission) buy a dress, YEAH I stuck to the rules, I cheated though as it's a skirt with a grown on top but the dress is grey and looks lovely, and more importantly very comfortable, perfect for layering a jumper over. I did weaken and buy a top too, but I impressively returned it because do I need it? NO.
I have been working with the oil bars again with mixed results, but it's good to push ideas around. I've assembled the bones of my Identity project too, last night I finally enrolled and I'm officially a student with an I.D card to prove it. Our library tour was cancelled so I went anyway, never one to conform I could not believe we were expected to sit and learn about bloody Photoshop, instead I gazed at some wonderful photography books and have already scanned half the pages of a book on Self Portrait it was so inspiring.
So Tutors 2/10, facilities 10/10!
Tonight I pack for Istanbul, luckily the temperature is in the high teens so I may get away with a light jacket rather than a full on wool coat. I have not a clue what we are doing but I am determined to spend some time at my favourite mosque in Enimonu.
Tomorrow I'm taking my newbies for a tour of Cork Street, self indulgent, you bet! I have left some Sartorial Frieze for you all to enjoy and will be back photography rich by November.
I liked the way she had layered her sheer fabrics.
I loved this dress with the battered brown handbag, I tried to get a better shot but it was really far to crowded by then.
I will be back next week either sodden or replete with amazing photographs of Istanbul, hopefully!
The photograph does not do this outfit justice it was a perfect combination of colours which I like.
I love grey knitwear with sequins, it is now cool enough to wear my one now.
I loved this jersey top with the stripey detail.
The shoes with these trousers looked great, I nearly wore my black version and having felt the heat inside the tent wished I had!
I love back detail, I saw this and a lovely stripy version, sadly she moved to quickly through the crowd to photograph it, I wish shops did more like this though.
What is not to love, the skirt has a wonderful retro feel the stripe top is great especially with brown accessories she looked perfect.
I could never do the puff sleeves, but I liked the detail on this dress and the well worn bag made the whole outfit look great.
A perfectly dressed woman of a certain age, I loved the boots with this this pretty cotton tunic.
No, not the riotous pattern although it was good, what I loved was that necklace, I have a bit of a thing for large chain links.
I suspect this is Orla Kiely, I love her patterns but not the prices.
This was an impulse buy some time ago, As I was paying for something in COS I spied 3 women carrying this top, I could not decide what side of 'convict' this fell, but in the end I loved the shape so much I thought 'what the hell' I've noticed I do not wear necklaces with stripes, the clash feels a bit much, so I have been wearing earrings more often instead.
