velvet.

§ January 19, 2012

(Glassons shirt - Velvet skirt c/o Romwe - ASOS portfolio clutch - House of Harlow 1960 sunglasses - Topshop cardi & creeper boots)

My ever generous boyfriend, as part of my Christmas gift, helped me shorten my (seemingly endless) wishlist by getting me a few of the most wanted items at the top. Among them was this gigantic envelope clutch. The sheer impracticality of it attracted me, not to mention the colour. All topped off by the fact that I've been itching to add something croc into my wardrobe for a while now (you know, to try balance out the leopard a tad...).

Looking at these photos, just noticed my hair has gotten really long again. I've been entertaining the notion every now and again of chopping it off to a short bob, à la Arizona Muse, but am really nervous that short hair won't suit me. I've had long hair since all my high school days so it would be a drastic change for me. Styling short hair is quite high maintenance too, I'm not sure I have the skill to create the texture Arizona has in hers with my GHD, I have trouble enough with curling long hair as it is!

§ 55 comments:

Eve-r-green wrote:: Great shoes!; 1/19/2012 9:52 AM
Ilona de Vries wrote:: Gorgeous outfit!

http://lovelynoah.blogspot.com; 1/19/2012 9:52 AM
MonochromeMagpie wrote:: Haha, was looking at this post in the library and my friend sitting next to me texted me to say 'nice shoes' lol! Your shoes have his approval ;)

Monochrome Magpie; 1/19/2012 10:18 AM
The Seen wrote:: Wow the shoes! Lovely! I keep spotting those House of Harlow 1960 sunglasses...in love with them.

xxx the edit xxx

http://theeditblog.tumblr.com/; 1/19/2012 10:24 AM
Habiba. J wrote:: WOW, those boots are gorgeous I love how you paired it with a velvet skirt and knit like cardigan. If you get a chance do check out my blog, I have interesting fashion posts you might love to read.

www.thegirlinredheels.com; 1/19/2012 10:30 AM
monkeyshines ♥ wrote:: gorgeous clutch!

Bises,
monkeyshines
http://monkeyshines-monkeyshines.blogspot.com/; 1/19/2012 10:31 AM
Fashion Westie wrote:: That clutch is almost bigger than you - you could've flown away in that wind! And that's why I like it, I'm into out-of-it proportions. Love the creeper boots too.; 1/19/2012 10:38 AM
The Fancy Teacup wrote:: Such a lovely gift from the boyf! And the cardigan is so Chanel-esque, love it. x

www.TheFancyTeacup.com; 1/19/2012 11:11 AM
Rick wrote:: Great Clutch!!

www.a-phrodite.blogspot.com

for a touch of men's fashion; 1/19/2012 11:32 AM
Krissy ~ wrote:: this is gorgeous! i adore your shoes!
Krissy xoxo; 1/19/2012 11:41 AM
Pip wrote:: Wow! I love the clutch! That was a really nice of your boyfriend to shorten your list! I like that a lot! The shoes look amazing with the outfit as well and I am loving the card too! Great outfit! Come visit me soon! xx

Pip
http://chicstayathome.blogspot.com; 1/19/2012 11:42 AM
Angela wrote:: Velvet crush!!; 1/19/2012 11:47 AM
Aleksandra wrote:: I am in love with this outfit!; 1/19/2012 12:01 PM
Debby wrote:: I love every piece of your outfit!
xoxo Debby; 1/19/2012 12:06 PM
David Diaz wrote:: That cardigan is super cute! ^.^

xo; 1/19/2012 12:44 PM
canvasofculture wrote:: gorgeous outfit! love the snapshot of your asos clutch!

http://canvasofculture.blogspot.com/; 1/19/2012 1:21 PM
Dominique B. wrote:: Super effing gorgeous! Love everything in this look from the sunnies down to the shoes! xx

♥ The Niknok Style; 1/19/2012 1:22 PM
LyddieGal wrote:: I love the contrast of the oversized clutch against the mini skirt - and those sunnies are fab!

Chic on the Cheap; 1/19/2012 1:50 PM
Carrie wrote:: So cute! I love them all! Your cardi is adorable!
Style in the City; 1/19/2012 1:50 PM
Louisa wrote:: You look amazing (as usual). I love everything about this outfit!

I always love looking at your blog,
Louisa
http://circasundayafternoon.blogspot.com; 1/19/2012 3:26 PM
SAMANTHA wrote:: this envelope clutch is amazing, what a great BF!

www.dragonnfruit.com; 1/19/2012 4:37 PM
Jen S. wrote:: I love this outfit and those SHOESSSS!!!!!!!

jen
http://blankwhiteframes.blogspot.com; 1/19/2012 4:42 PM
relish wrote:: loving those shoes!! and the textures are lovely
xx

http://relisherr.blogspot.com; 1/19/2012 5:12 PM
Tori wrote:: Stunning Look!!

www.mythriftychic.com; 1/19/2012 5:40 PM
The Key To Chic wrote:: Your shoes get me every time. I actually gasped in awe when I saw these. Love the two-tone detail! Wow!; 1/19/2012 5:48 PM
eggtartbox wrote:: Awe, that's so sweet of your boyfriend! I've been seeing envelope clutches around recently and they're quite interesting to me...I imagine it being somewhat hefty to carry around yet I love the structure of it and that it probably holds as much as my purse. Hope you have a pleasant rest of the week! xx; 1/19/2012 7:35 PM
Rosalinda Tjioe wrote:: Beautiful shots! Great outfit =) x

http://rosalindatj.blogspot.com; 1/19/2012 7:53 PM
Stylishly me by Taryn wrote:: Love everything about this outfit post.. The clutch is stuuning, paired perfectly with mint nails.. And your glasses are stunning, very vintage inspired.. Thanks for sharing :)
www.stylsihlymebytaryn.blogspot.com; 1/19/2012 8:57 PM
♥ Heels Are My Drugs ♥ wrote:: your sunnies, shoes and clutch are just more than perfect dear!
xo

♥HeelsAreMyDrugs♥
♥HeelsAreMyDrugs♥; 1/19/2012 9:00 PM
The Girl With a Feather wrote:: What amazing photos! I am in love with the velvet and your oversized clutch!; 1/19/2012 10:28 PM
Eva wrote:: The velvet skirt is amazing! xoxo

http://styleitup-eva.blogspot.com/; 1/19/2012 11:02 PM
Marina wrote:: wow what a beautiful blog and amazing girl!! I am following you now for sure!

xx Marina

cococamarel.blogspot.com; 1/19/2012 11:15 PM
Eda. wrote:: That cardigan is so pretty, and it has that chanel vibe.

Eda ♥

www.candyflosscurlscupcakesandcouture.blogspot.com; 1/19/2012 11:38 PM
Laura wrote:: Coo outfit, great shoes!

xxx; 1/20/2012 12:00 AM
Steffys Pros and Cons wrote:: in love with your shoes!

<3 steffy
Steffys Pros and Cons; 1/20/2012 3:18 AM
Valentina wrote:: Lovely!!

http://www.onlyshoppingblog.com/; 1/20/2012 4:47 AM
Clara wrote:: beautiful!
xxx; 1/20/2012 5:36 AM
thestyleflux wrote:: Love your outfit! sophisticatedly chic! :) Inlove with your shoes!

★ Kaye
http://thestyleflux.blogspot.com; 1/20/2012 6:13 AM
Borjana wrote:: WOW!Staring for a while,I absolutely love this!Prom your outfit,poses to those amazing pictures!
xx
B.; 1/20/2012 10:11 AM
Urszula wrote:: you look very chic!!! I really like your shoes!
Urszula; 1/20/2012 10:40 AM
seekingstyleblog wrote:: Lovely! Classic and chic!

xo Jennifer

http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com; 1/20/2012 5:42 PM
Jackie wrote:: my goodness, i'm quite in love with your shoes and clutch! you look amazing (:

xxx Jackie; 1/20/2012 9:53 PM
Rocío wrote:: Love the look! so chic...; 1/21/2012 2:50 AM
santhi wrote:: so perfect!

http://santhanaz.blogspot.com/; 1/21/2012 3:46 AM
Plami wrote:: Gorgeous outfit! I love every single detail! Especially the shoes <3

XoXo
Plami

http://www.fashionthrill.com/; 1/21/2012 8:32 AM
Alexandra wrote:: I'm absolutely in love with that clutch. Who cares if it's impractical, it's just such an amazing piece! Absolutely loving those creepers too, beautifully styled look as per usual love!

Alexandra xo

http://tovogueorbust.com/; 1/21/2012 8:52 AM
Life's a shoe wrote:: love your jacket and clutch!; 1/21/2012 9:26 PM
Love wrote:: Those shoes!!

xoxo
Love; 1/22/2012 2:20 AM
Kimiya wrote:: Love the whole outfit, specially your creepers!
http://youngfashionn.blogspot.com; 1/22/2012 4:19 AM
Monika wrote:: Fabulous shoes, love them<3 and this bag wow amazing!!

twin-spin.blogspot.com; 1/22/2012 7:23 AM
Memories from (fashion) wonderland wrote:: That clutch is SO amazing :)! I can't believe its from ASOS! They have such great stuff. You look great :) I love the fact you can wear a skirt without tights. It's so freaking cold here!

I'm having a give away! Come check it out at http://www.mfw-blog.com/2012/01/giveaway-sequin-clutch_19.html; 1/22/2012 7:42 AM
Layla wrote:: amazing outfit!
i love it! :); 1/22/2012 10:02 AM
sugarhoneyicelemontea wrote:: Hey beautiful!

I love your outfit! So inspiring! Really reminds me of the 70's chic!

Yours Sincerely,
Crystal; 1/22/2012 6:44 PM
Michelle Goldie wrote:: Your style is beautiful. I also really like your shoes!
xoxo from
Goldie London

http://goldielondon.blogspot.com/2012/01/everything-silver.html; 1/24/2012 2:10 AM
jslimanjaya wrote:: catchy shoes. lovely cardi. :)

www.isle-of-view.blogspot.com; 1/30/2012 3:52 AM