excess baggage

 

Source: Saks Fifth Avenue

Prada Glace Calf Satchel

I know it's a hypocritical move from my previous post, but I can't exactly shake off the big bag habit (especially when one has to take work home with them almost everyday) - and I don't even like Prada bags that much, however, everything about this bag screams ease of use and high functionality. I'm a sucker for the additional long strap and short rolled handles, plus this shape is a classic. It's a bag which I'm hoping will last a lot longer than my other bags...

PS. If you're after a new bag to splurge on, the USD/AUD rate is still on parity and SAKS is having a great promotion of USD19.99 postage and handling for international orders! 

New No.2

Source: L'inde Le Palais

I blame this purchase on work stress - Givenchy Obsedia Chain Bag

I've decided to finally start downsizing my bags, after years of mammoth hobos & totes being thrown around with unnecessary junk in them! (The lizard-like texture helped sway my decision too, by the way)

(now, online sales, can you please hurry up?!)

All set.

Living in these.

Zanotti & Acne x Daniel Silver

Acne x Daniel Silver

Went to check out the Daniel Silver x Acne collection yesterday and died. 

I was almost tempted enough to whip out the credit card (which I'm sooo close to paying off) to buy more pieces, but luckily my bf was there to knock a bit of sense into me and help cull my selection. Definitely wasn't the easiest of tasks.

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(FYI - some of the images are from the RTW collection)

LOVE the heels. I ordered them in black and am now considering the other colourway!

WEEKENDING

Spent the past weekend shopping, eating, drinking, beaching & sleeping; all of which are pretty much how I'd like to spend every weekend until Autumn comes around. 

1. Mucking about

2. My new skin regime

3. Purchases from Acne, Zara & Country Road

Hello, Summer.

Went to Tuchuzy on the weekend & bought a new towel. No reason, really;

but I'm a definitely giddy about Summer now :)

B-E-A-UTIFUL

...meet Pigalle, the most painful pair of shoes in my wardrobe.

Biker Staple

I'm on a roll this evening! I think the past few online purchases I've made have been lasts of my size.. They were meant to be, obviously. ;) I'm actually also thrilled the Topshop Biker Jacket sold out, which forced me decide on this beauty!

I really like the subtle biker detailing in this piece - exact shape as the Rita without as much hardware, which means it'll be a lot more versatile for casual and more dressed up looks. And last but not least, a detachable hood, which is pretty handy, but will probably be permanently detached (sorry hood!).

Acne Scuba Star Hooded Leather Jacket

MINE

my new Wang wedges.

Short, shorts!

The Net-a-Porter sale has been too, too good to me this season. These Joseph leather shorts are my latest steal. I've been after the Veda leather track shorts for months, and have not even been able to find a comparable pair in my size... until these babies came along :) I am going to live in them this Summer.

Acne Black Gun Boots

I can finally cross 'black everyday boots' off my wishlist, and trust me, I've worn them everyday since their arrival.

Ridiculous

A bunch of my online orders arrived at my desk today - needless to say, it made my day a thousand times more pleasant knowing the sickest pair of sandals were sitting right beside me in their white box (amongst other equally as good new pieces for my wardrobe, of course!). I pretty much left at 6:00pm on the dot to race home and try on my new goodies :)

The buckle detailing on the ankles are ridic.. seriously can't stop admiring them. All I need now is for some sunny weather to come my way, so I can finally wear them!

PS. Don't you love it when you buy things online, and EVERYTHING fits? I've hit the jackpot this time around with sizing :)

 

Investments

I never have many qualms in spending a little bit more for quality investment pieces, but it's even better when you happen to find them on sale! Needless to say I lost my mind a tad at the Net-a-Porter sale.. I think I'm going to have to leave my purse away from my laptop for a little while..

 

1. A.P.C Striped Top

2. T By Alexander Wang Black Long Sleeve

3. Paul & Joe Asymmetrical Zip

4. T By Alexander Wang Silk Blouse

I LOVE SALE TIME

I've just purchased some new to sale goodies on MyTheresa, and I'm so, so excited about them! I've also been scouring the Net-a-Porter sale too, where I'll be making another couple more purchases on some staples :)

Times like this I am so glad we have such easy access to amazing sales overseas. Gotta love online shopping! ♥

Balenciaga Multi Strap Sandals

I was floored when I saw the reduced price of these babies. I've been wanting them for ages, and they're a good change from my other Balenicaga sandals, which are a bit daintier. I also really like how it has similar elements to the cutout motorcycle boot.

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3.1 Phillip Lim Fringe Pocket Mini

I love the classic shape of this skirt. You can wear it with a Tee, or a blouse. I think I'll be pairing it with all of my jumpers as soon as it's warm enough for bare legs! - I pretty much know I'll be wearing this piece for seasons to come. :)

New: Elle Aye

Finally bought a new pair of coated jeans today - Cropped Ksubi La Femmes in the Elle Aye wash, to be specific. I love how it has a leather sheen to it - I can finally give my leather pants a bit of a breather!

 

Welcome home.

Say hello to my new Givenchy Ball Chain Nightingale. It's so damn cute, I would pinch its cheeks if I could! I bought it on sale at Myer today and am not regretting it! It's the perfect size for fitting my unnecessary junk during the day, and not too bulky for the evening :).

I also just thought to take a couple of shots of my new bag with their fellow Sacca, haha - sad, I know.  

Mid-week Mixer

My favourite mixed bag of photos from the past week;

Some good insight on how to wear my leather skirt in more 

ways.

Still loving mixing up monochrome textures.

Columbine makes me covet every damn thing she dons. 

Creepers now, even creepers!

Easy, breezy outfit.. On the lookout for the perfect pair of 

relaxed (non-boyfriend) denims.

 

Just because I love Alexandra Richards.

and I love all photos I see of my (hopefully not so distant) 

dream-bag. 

Source: Theyallhateus, lefashion, style.com

New: Sweaters and Lug Soles

I'm pretty excited about the weather cooling down. I used to dread the cold seasons and having to rug up, but I now have an big love for Winter and its partnering wardrobe. Sweaters have now even pushed jeans off as my staple piece of clothing, where instead of finding a top throw on with it, I'm now looking for what colour trouser to wear?!


I've just bought a bunch of woollens in different shades, which have seriously given a whole new Winter dimension to my Summer wardrobe bottoms. This striped Zara sweater is fast becoming one of my favourites - It's very Prada Spring/Summer! Unfortunately, I don't have the banana print skirt on hand to perfect the ensemble, so my pleated skirts and cropped trousers will have to do :P.


My other new additions are these Wittner buckled beauties! I wasn't too sure about them when I bought them, but they actually go with a tonne of outfits in my wardrobe and are superbly comfortable! I'm thinking of pairing them with socks when it gets too cold for bare toes...

New: Zara Asymmetric Court Heels

I have been waiting so, so long for their website to be re-stocked with these heels, and I'd still be waiting if I had not tried other avenues of getting a hold of these babies! I asked a friend living in the UK to hunt them down in-store, and that's just what she did! Can't wait for them to arrive!

Retail Therapy

There comes a time (or many) when you just need that little happy purchase to get you through the week.. 

I think I must have had a tough month.