Thursday, 5 January 2012

Faux fur, shoe sisters and random sartorial musings

It is the fashion and frank faux fur again, i have decided that faux fur is surprisingly warm, surprisingly bulky (why this is so surprising i am not really sure), looks surprisingly real and finally surprisingly so very soft - thats my random musing on faux fur....

I need Mr - all this self portraiture is a) boring b) i miss Frank c) i cut my shoes out and that really is no good at all.  This of course brings me to my new shoes, me, Tabitha at bourbon and pearls and Giovanna Battaglia are shoe sisters - yep - we have all indulged in Valentino's gorgeous rockstud kitten heel pieces of fabulousness - and their surprising fact - they are sooooo comfortable and surprisingly versatile so there you go 2 surprising facts!  And now fab fact (for me) i got them half price in the Net a P sale preview - well worth a looky i think they made the main sale too.

Have a very good weekend xx


How cute is the bum bag - as it is reversed is it now a tum bag???


Damn the reeds but you can just about make out the shoes below


Fashion and Frank faux fur, Fashion and Frank cashmere trsrs, Valentino rockstud shoes, Christian Louboutin bum/tum bag, Zara cashmere crewneck, Miu Miu Sunnies (why - it was windy - they do after all protect the eye ... )

71 comments:

  1. Oh the feathery ones, they are gorgeous! I wish all of my shoes were that comfy, I'm so tired of wobbling in my other heels.
    It's so cold here that I've barely been out from under my parka, I've gone to wrack and ruin.

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  2. Hello Darling!You look so chic and amazing. I adore your CL bum/tum bag.
    Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and wishing you all the best for the new year. Hope that all of your wishes come true!

    xoxo Ra

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  3. oh your shoes are just divine and the miu miu sunnies don´t need sunshine to look absolutely fabulous;)
    love and kiss,mary

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  4. Oh lovely! I wish I would've known they were going on sale! I've been eyeing them for a while now!

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  5. I know exactly what you mean - i am getting bored of cant walk shoes - i think i may be embracing the era of the to be walked in shoe - god i am getting old!! x

    Thanks so much Ra you too x

    thanks Mary lou x

    I was eyeing them for yonks too and they are really fab Lindsay x

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  6. Love the shoes, but even more love the bag... I think I'd want to stroke it all the time... It's like a little pet. :)
    xxx

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  7. It is fab isnt it and a handy belt too - love those multi tasking fashion pieces - so very clever ... x

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  8. Those shoes are to die for!!!! And you are gorgeous to boot. Just came across your blog and I am loving it.

    www.nusophisticate.com
    XOXO

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  9. You've reawakened the serious show lust I have for those. Comfortable? And half-price? Oh, my little spiky heart is breaking! Love the faux fur too. I'm warming up to it, much better than the stuff back in the day that looked like unwashed Muppets...

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  10. I know and i think they may well be a perennial and i so know what you mean about the faux - it is a different thing to behold - seriously difficult to tell the difference and it is all in the difference for me x

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  11. Amazing sunnies! You look so chic :)

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  12. you look absolutely stunning in these photos! and no need to comment your shoes; they've been on my wishlist forever :)

    xoxo,

    Fashion Fractions

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  13. Those Valentino sandals make me go GA GA GOOO GOOOO! I love them sooo much! I tried them on and they are even SUPER Comfortable!!! Love the colour you have them in...they are just so elegant and chic! U look like a total editor!
    kisses
    xoThe Beckerman Girls

    www.BeckermanBitePlate.com

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  14. Oh my, those shoes are gorgeous! I saw the feathered version last week, they are a work of art. Love the fur jacket too!

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  15. Ok you need Mr Fashion and Frank to take some pictures but only this time. Generally your self-shots are great! I can see those fab shoes in the last picture! OMG!!!! I have always been in love with them!!!

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  16. wow, at that coat! I love it :)

    natalie
    http://lucyandtherunaways.blogspot.com

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  17. Love your designs, Claire, and the bag. Great look! I hope you have a wonderful weekend! xo
    Ada

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  18. Oohhh love the jacket xx
    www.rawfashionmagazine.com

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  19. Congrats on snagging those amazing shoes! I too need the boy around - despite my nagging, it is hard to capture that perfect shot :-) PS - I am sooo jeal of your Miu Miu shades!

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  20. Fabulous and classic look! LOVE the fur and the waistbag :) Just found your blog! Would you like to follow each other??

    www.plentyforpennies.blogspot.com

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  21. You have done very well by yourself I say. Good Faux Fur look and I love the those shoes too. Xxxx

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  22. wowwwww love everything in this outfit! you look gorgeous! as always ;)
    xx

    http://thegoldenpaillettes.blogspot.com/

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  23. Thanks Dvora much appreciated i am so glad i eventually got them - the comfort alone x

    Thanks Maria x

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  24. You're right about the faux fur being surprisingly warm. I felt like I was being roasted alike in my faux fur gilet. I tried wearing a real rabbit fur jacket and could not stop sneezing. So I guess it's fake all the way :P These Valentinos are definitely statement pieces. Looks amazing! Now, most importantly - your hair. It always look so shiny and glossy in the photos. What do you use?

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  25. Yes, just have to get those reeds out the way to see the gorgeous shoes... Arrr! (splash)

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  26. The coat is gorgeous...love it!!

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  27. Gorgeous look ! Loved the faux fur jacket and Louboutin bag!

    And loved your blog following you now (bloglovin, twitter and google)

    http://universeandyou.wordpress.com/

    Xoxo from Japan

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  28. Wooow, LOVE it!!
    That faux fur is fantastic!! :)


    xoxo
    Antonia

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  29. Absolutely adore your Valentino shoes (personally I'm after the flat version in pale pink...) and Claire, you did an excellent job with these pictures: trust me, they could hardly be boring and you always manage to create original looks (that bag!) Have a great we!

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  30. stunning fuax fur!
    elegant and warm.
    head to toe mixing and matching perfectly!

    Follow me on:
    Miss Kwong - Art and Fashion

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  31. Simply stunning! I adore your faux fur, and I know what you mean about the surprise bulkiness - mine's the same way! That tum bag is the perfect finishing touch, and I am jumping over to Net-a-Porter right now to find those amazing heels! :)


    -j
    sorelle in style

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  32. I really love this look that you've put together!
    Sarah
    http://comingunstitched.blogspot.com

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  33. i love faux fur!

    http://scarletredblog.blogspot.com/

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  34. That's so stylish! Great look like always!

    hugs and kisses by Mani.

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  35. NJaPD i am after the flat peachy pinky nude ones too for summer arent they fab - thanks so much for a lovely comment x

    ALW - haha - very cold splash x

    CC&AC - i stay away from chemicals - simply use organic Faith in Nature shampoo and conditioner - the water is well fed too and i think that makes a big difference - thanks for the comment x

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  36. I love how you've styled this, those shoes and socks are a genius idea, and I love that bag, I was going to get the plain black one!

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  37. Love these pictures so much.

    You look lovely :)

    Kiss,
    sara

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  38. Those Miu Miu glasses are amazing! I wanted to get them sp badly but they are sold almost every where in Australia and I couldn't find them anywhere in America when I was on holidays!

    SOCIAL EMISSIONS

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  39. You look so stylish!! Love this look!

    http://styleservings.blogspot.com/

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  40. You look fantastic! Love the shoes with the socks! :-) Have a wonderful start into the new week! xo, Christina

    http://www.styleclouds.de

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  41. Your hair kind of reminds me of the hair of my new post http://lureofthedarkside.blogspot.com/2012/01/black-and-white-means-vintage.html (you know you want to check it out :P)
    valentino shoes are timeless.

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  42. What can I say, another great outfit. I like those FAF trousers with your FAF faux fur jacket. Perfect match. And those sunnies are all the rage aren't they.

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  43. Very very pretty--I love your whole look Claire and those shoes are stunning, I still want a pair but I should've tried a little sooner, I have a feeling my size is gone!

    xo Mary Jo

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  44. hello lovely sorry it's been a while- happy belated new year! You look so chic in that furry jacket! xxx

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  45. Brilliant tum bag, and so gorgeous those Valentino's are. Glad that they're comfortable. -xx
    Love the sunnies making an appearance in the shots.

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  46. I am in love with your V. shoes! Fabulous!

    hugs from New York,
    xx
    Ask Erena
    http://askerena.blogspot.com/

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  47. Love when i see fashionable waist-bags! Usually they wear very dull tummy-bags.

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  48. My mom has those as well! I'm actually looking forward to stealing them one of these days ;) (at least for the day!).

    What can I say, you have impeccable taste.

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  49. Very well turned out. Adore all the fashionable fancies. Sunshades, footwear and bag. xoxo

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  50. amazing =)

    Love,
    www.chicksinfeathers.co.cc

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  51. Thank you Barbara x

    I know Francesca - still so bloody tired - next two days a lot better may even get a post off! xx

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  52. this look is stunning on you....love the styling of your fur with that cute leopard waste purse....I think carine roitfeld would highly approve of this look! :)

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  53. Lovely fur coat, I like it so much!

    Win an amazing dress by entering the Free People giveaway on my blog!
    Come back soon to visit my blog, I'll be waiting for you!!
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  54. I love this outfit!! Your bag is stunning!!

    xoxo
    Lizzo

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  55. You are so elegant and gorgeous! Love this look.

    shannonhearts.blogspot.com

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  56. the bag is the BEST BAG EVER!!!!!
    xx

    http://thegoldenpaillettes.blogspot.com/

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  57. nice shoes and clutch,im having versace x hnm giveaway come join
    http://mwanwan.blogspot.com

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  58. your fur jacket is insane!! i love your blog!! follow me too? :)

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    xx

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  59. you are just the sweetest thing x lovely style

    take a peek. my new blog
    http://artichoke--heart.blogspot.com/

    if you like follow on bloglovin! and i shall do the same
    x

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  60. I'm in love with this outfit! Lovely blog! Visit mine http://pleasestrikeapose.blogspot.com/ and if you like it follow me!
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Love, Martina.

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  61. Wow!THat is what i call amazing look in neutrals!

    http://acupofmary.blogspot.com/

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  62. wow amazing outfit! great jacket!!
    would love for you to take a look at my blog and follow it if you like it!
    http://juliasstyleutopia.blogspot.com/
    xoxo
    julia

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