herringbone

I saw this new season Tokito dress at Myer last week. I was going to get it, but at the last minute realised it wasn't on sale (I misread the signage small print!). So I put it back. I can't buy full price at Myer, as they discount everything too often. Anyway, my gamble paid off, because surprise surprise, this week full price dress are on sale to the tune of 30%. Yay!  So I went back to buy it yesterday and saved myself $20. 

I love the retro silver and black herringbone fabric, great for autumn/winter, actually it's just one of those easy versatile dresses that'll go with everything... boots, stilettos, sandals, bare legs, tights (ugh), cardigans, a cute jacket, a top underneath. Perfect.

Tokito herringbone dress $69.95 down to $49 with Pink Inc sandals

pre autumn blues

I know it's silly, but I'm dreading winter.  After two days of cooler, rainy weather, and seeing all the autumnal clothes in the shops, it's made me realise again how much I hate cold weather. 

I know it's not as bad when the sun shines, and yes, yes, I know it doesn't get really cold here (in sunny Queensland), but it's cold enough for me! So, in a month or two it'll be back to jeans and cardigans, scarves and boots (to keep my icy feet warm). Ugh. 

I don't know how people cope living in a crap climate.  I could never live back in the UK again, that's for sure.  All those cold dark mornings, the grey skies, the biting winds and glum faces.  Don't get me wrong, I loved living in London.  I still occasionally miss living in such a diverse, vibrant, culturally rich city. But nowadays I just couldn't do the weather.

Once again I will have to say 'so long' to my simple, easy dress wardrobe and bring out the layers. Maybe I'd be more excited about it if I have an long, lean athletic body, the 'apple' shape, that looked effortlessly glam in just a black v-neck and pair of skinny slacks.  Unfortunately that same outfit on my 'pear' shape just looks boring and frumpy. And I'm not really a tights person either.  I can't stand feeling so 'enclosed' in the undercarriage department. 

Anyway, enough with the moaning!  This is what I wish I looked good in...

(source net-a-porter.com)



Gucci cigerette trousers
(sorry I jusy can not says 'pants'!)

Stella McCartney flares



Theyskens' Theory leather Jadra' jacket

Marni v neck jumper

Saint Laurent ankle boots

Jimmy Choo 'Anouk' patent heels