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Warm Up
ASOS Long Basic Scarf
It’s still summer in Melbourne, but I’m sitting in the studio listening to the rain on the roof and thinking about delicious chunky scarves. This super long option from ASOS is a steal at under $20 and comes in a few different colours, but I love this shade of grey against all black.
Maille AW12
Sydney knitwear line Maille (the French word for “stitch”) is designed by Hellen Kitsandonis, who worked previously for Ksubi and Bassike before establishing her label in 2010. The AW12 collection is inspired by Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher and the mathematical symmetry of his works in the 1930s, featuring Fair Isle knitted ponchos, cotton shirtdresses, cowl arm t-shirts, digital printed dresses and faux shearling jackets.
I’m loving the minimalist twist to the knitwear – after throwing away all of my cardigans during one of my manic purges, a piece by Maille would be a welcome addition to my wardrobe.
V Cuff Boots
VAVE Shoe Repair V Cuff Ankle Boots
Ankle boots agree with me, so it would be very very easy to welcome these boots into my already crowded ankle boot family.
Luckily for my bank account, VAVE Shoe Repair still don’t ship to Australia.
No no, don’t go recommending any parcel forwarding services. It’s the only thing holding me back.
Currently Obsessed
Although I’m not particularly a big fan of provoking my readers to “stalk me”, the concept of Currently Obsessed is definitely something I can get behind. The project allows readers to follow their favourite bloggers as they browser-window shop, curating a list of all the things they’re currently obsessed with online.
I know there are a great deal more items I covet online than I find time to blog about, so if you and I share a similar aesthetic, you can join Currently Obsessed and “stalk me” around the internet as I sigh over all the lovely items I find.
Thinking Ahead
Rick Owens Classic Biker Jacket
With the intermittent storms here in Melbourne I’ve been thinking ahead to Autumn Winter 2012. Despite my obvious aesthetic leanings I actually have complete disdain for winter fashion, predominantly because I’ve always struggled finding jackets and coats I love. Trying to keep in line with my less is more ethos, I’ve narrowed down my winter jacket requirements to three key items I believe will see me through the season.
The first is and always will be the quintessential Rick Owens biker jacket (pictured above). I’ve tried my hand at inspired designs and know in my heart of hearts I won’t be happy until I have the real thing.
Helmut Lang Cropped Leather Jacket
I found a cropped leather jacket in the sales last year at Forever New of all stores; but the sleeves are only 3/4 length and won’t be appropriate for when the true winter hits. So a full-length sleeved cropped jacket (not necessarily in leather) is a must for me this winter. It is the best fitting and most versatile shape to have for the rest of my wardrobe since I have a tendency to cinch the waists on most of my ensembles. Unfortunately most “cropped” styles aren’t cropped enough for my short torso, so this is a difficult item to find.
Gestuz Leather Belted Coat
Lastly I’m after the perfect black classic wool coat with leather sleeves. It is a style that’s been produced by several brands, high-end and low; but none seem to be tailored enough at the back which is a uncompromisable requirement for my body shape. The one pictured is on sale for a steal but is sadly the wrong cut.
While all the winter sales are on overseas it seems like the perfect time to buy, if only I could find my perfect jackets. The hunt continues…
