Truth be told, it’s been a while since the last time I posted something on my blog, so massive apologies for that unplanned hiatus. A hell of a lot has happened during my absence so I suppose I'll be updating quite frequently to get this thing current. I've also got some incredibly exhilarating news for you soon, but in the interim I have to keep the tidings under my hat. Only 11 days to go – and the excitement is building up, haha.
However, it would have been downright boring for you to read why I've been so busy and that my life took quite a different direction, so let's skip that part and talk a little bit about what's to the point for my blog's topic; wardrobe building, personal style and clothes.
Yes, I've spent bundles on wardrobe investments sincethis post. Most of them were scored on sale or sort of bought on a whim, but they have quickly become mainstays of my wardrobe and part of my style. I've stopped the excessive wardrobe planning and I no longer try to restrict myself to a particular style or look. Now I'm more open to options I never would have considered otherwise. That's what I love about personal style – it emerges over time, which is really fascinating.
As for my acquisitions, I found my in-between-seasons transitional jacket in Milan – a navy trenchcoat from Barbour, and it was 40% off. I dragged my family all the way to the Barbour shop in Milan just so I could put my hands on one of those iconic Barbour jackets, but ended up with something totally unpredictable. To quote Edith Piaf: “Non, je ne regrette rien”! I also obtained a pair of Ann Demeulemeester sandals at an outlet store in Milan. And, much to my utter surprise, I even found a lovely, yet quirky LBD at Zara– perfect for dinner parties and slightly formal events. On top of that, I scored a pair of black Dries Van Noten suede heels from one of my readers and favorite bloggers (she's gone private) for a smidgen of the retail price. In fact, I've been trying to track these down for months. In addition, I've bought my first pair of jeans in ages, and a new pair of spectacles from Balenciaga. It took me only 4 years to find new eyeglasses, so now I have two poles apart pairs to rotate between. More about them later.
Moreover, I have parted, or am about to part with some of the stuff in my wardrobe – items that eventually didn't work out somehow. This is how my wardrobe looked like in April, and now it looks like this:
| Outerwear Isabel Marant gray bator coat Vintage gray blazer Barbour navy trenchcoat Shirts and blouses A.P.C. light blue liberty print shirt Isabel Marant Étoile black blouse Vintage white short-sleeved blouse Vintage maroon/purple-ish silk shirt Vintage light blue patterned shirt Long sleeve tops American Apparel gray raglan pullover American Apparel navy raglan pullover A.P.C. breton shirt Secondhand breton top | T-shirts COS navy pocket t-shirt COS white sheer t-shirt Knits A.P.C. striped cashmere knit COS black crew neck lambswool sweater Isabel Marant Étoile black open-back knit Vanessa Bruno Athé navy wool sweater Jeans Cheap Monday black jeans Cheap Monday blue jeans Trousers and shorts Zara black tapered trousers Zara black shorts | Cardigans American Apparel gray tri-blend cardigan Skirts Dresses Zara dress Footwear Bianco footwear black pumps Ettore Adriano black leather loafers Isabel Marant taupe suede ankle boots Zara black suede ankle boots The Kooples taupe ankle boots Ann Demeulemeester sandals Dries Van Noten black suede heels Bags Balenciaga black city bag Marc by Marc Jacobs black hobo |
Evidently, I'm still a nerd! Here's to a happy weekend everyone! And all of a sudden, it's summer again.