Shopping in my wardrobe!

I don’t know where I first heard this phrase but at a guess it is one of the many vogue-isms I have committed to memory!  Flat equals fat being another !!  My back thanks you for that one Vogue!

I wore this outfit to meet my lovely friend, Lou, a couple of weeks ago and the chief photographer (my man!) forgot the camera!  Had a terrific day, lots of shops, girlie chat and bubbles at sunset with my man, Frank and Lou.

I have the day off today and between frying myself (summer has come to England) – (I know major guilt but I love the sun!) I thought it worth self portraiture  to show this outfit and whilst doing it I started to ring a few changes!

The boots in this series of shots are at least 10 years old from Robert Clergerie but have been well looked after by londons best cobbler, Classic Shoe Repairs.  The jacket is Chloe and again old – about 5 years – I had it tailored as I have lost a bit of weight in the last couple of years (Atelier Colpani – the best tailor going – absolute geniuses!)

The boots reminded me of the marant ones of the last couple of seasons and the coat has been re-issued, slightly different cut and colour but to be honest I still love mine. 

I then tried the same upper with  a pair of flared jeans and an old pair of marni platorms – which also worked.  At this point I decided they were too good to be hidden so took some more with the skinnies again with the platforms.

There is not a single new piece here – even the bracelets are a decade old and the top is also 3 years old

I love wearing these pieces again, which is your favourite? x

The Photographer (professional one not my man!)

Rob Sanderson and i have worked together on a lot of projects for work and he is a really good photographer and one of the easiest people to work with - which i think is an extremely important quality whatever your profession.  He has a new website www.talbotphotography.co.uk

Some time back he photographed the house we were living in for 25 beautiful homes - i thought i would include some of the pics on this blog as they really were very good. x

Sushi in Dolce!

An evening of my previously mentioned favourite things - eating and chatting - no shopping!  Although i do have another passion - champagne!  Why oh why i dont know - i always feel sooo rough the next day and thats after only 3 glasses - total lightweight!

Went with my swedish sister and brother in law and my man's lovely aunt and uncle - really good night - thanks all!!

Was an opportunity to wear my new skirt from Dolce Gabanna - it is gorgeous - timeless and soo feminine.  Dressed it down with grey marl tee and a Club Monaco trench, then finished it off with the most amazing Dior super wedges - i was 6'1"- looooved it! x

Day out in London

Off to meet my uber-glam sister in law from Sweden! Top day - combination of my 3 favourite things - shopping, eating and chatting! x

Balenciaga dress from a couple of years back under last seasons Celine trench dress, Proenza Schouler Booties (again)

Outfit Post

Mid week - going in late so time to take some pics before work x

Stella light wool navy jacket from a couple of seasons ago, stella wool track pants, sergio rossi cuff (again!) Rupert Sanderson high brogues (old) old vintage silver necklace

Sergio Rossi Cuff

My lovely friend, Anle, asked for a close-up of this cuff from one of my earlier posts.  Miss Le and i met fifteen years ago when we were both living in a tiny town on the southern coast of Africa.  We were definitely the style queens - with our weekly friday afternoon trips to George ( an only slightly larger town) to spend the weeks wages!  Fond memories my friend! xx

I loved the cuff when i first saw it in press and thought the matching choker was amazing too - if a bit pricey!  Getting loads of wear from the cuff - in the ads they show it as a matching pair and i really liked the look but wonder if it is a bit too high fashion for day to day wear - what are your thoughts?

Franky!

My Darling Boy!

Franky is 2 years old - half labrador, half rottweiler, a gentle giant who has his moments!  He was born on an apple farm one of 14 and we got him when he was 10 weeks old and so very, very cute!  He grew and grew and maybe not so cute now but very handsome.  Franky has one extremely important trait - he knows the value of a piece of fashion although my husbands socks have been fair game my clothes have remained pristine - so well done frank - my little fashion friend! x