Osaka

Dress and Shoes - A.P.C.

This dress is another piece I have had taken up, designers never seem to take into consideration for shorter people (even though I feel taller people are more rare). Anyway, I love it. I very rarely wear patterns (the only other item is my A.P.C. coffee bean dress) but the delicate print against deep purple is so subtle it is perfect for me. 

I'm not 100% certain of the plant featured within the pattern but I would love to own it. Upon the google search on Osaka (the name of the dress) it resulted in being a city in Japan, maybe the pattern is a popular plant within the city? 

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Grey pleated skirt

Jumper - COS (last year), Skirt - YMC, Shoes - Repetto, Bag - Chanel

I initially gained the inspiration of a grey pleated skirt by discovering the one by Saint Laurent. The price of nearly £1000 was rather distressing to me. I decided to not give up on the idea. I began my search and was astonished to find one by YMC for just under 20 percent of the price (17.01 to be precise ha). I have greatly taken up the skirt as it original intention is to lie at the knee.  It seems odd how have not previously considered owning a pleated skirt. When I was at school I absolutely loved wearing my uniform mainly due to the skirt, it is so feminine in shape, the volume of the pleats forming a perfect A-line shape. My friend stated this, laughing at me as it reminded her of school uniform, my answer to this statement was "good".

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Babies

Babies. The naming could not be more accurate, just look at THESE BABIES. The are so stunning. They instantly make me reminisce of childhood, doll like strapped shoes, that probably every female toddler owned. They are the epitome of femininity.  Saint Laurent have added a heel which provide the childlike shoe with maturity. My never-ending passion for patent leather have increased my desire for these to be placed on my feet.

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Jumpers

Jumpers have been greatly on my mind this autumn. There seems to be so many perfect options available this year in comparison to others (unless I have been ignorant to previous selections),  there are Roll necks, Turtle mock necks, high necks, cable knits, ski like patterns, classic nautical stripes in various formats; the list is never-ending which is rather unfortunate for my bursting wishlist. 

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1. A.P.C. 2. Saint Laurent, 3. Jil Sander, 4. Saint Laurent,
 5. La Garconne Moderne, 6. Carven, 7. Margaret Howell, 8. The Row 

La Montre

I remember the original release of the Isabel Marant watch a couple of years ago and instantaneously fell in love with its timeless (pardon the pun) appearance. The gorgeous gold hard wear combined with the leather strap appeared aesthetically delicious. The ideology of the watch also melted my heart, based on her late father's watch she wears to keep his memory, “so that he remains in my memories, like an extension of himself….a hand on my hand”. 

However the hefty price tag was a major barrier in my way of making a purchase. 

To my great pleasure I recently received an email informing me of the new launch of her Stainless steel version, which is equally as elegant as the original gold piece. And the price is set at £520 which I gather is a lot lower than the prior watch. 

I admire the simplicity of this watch the perfection of it appearing masculine provides a nonchalant manner. I can almost envision the watch wrapped around my wrist, the stainless steel silver peeping out under a wrist of a sleeve. 

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