Today I felt truly honored to wear a couple of pieces from Charlie May’s AW12 collection. It was presented last night at a roof top suite at the swanky Sanctum Soho Hotel and Charlie kindly let me slip two of my favorite pieces home with me. I couldn’t be more in love with this oxblood silk shirt. It has a slit straight up the back and is long at the front. It’s loose and fluid when worn untucked but I’m thinking it would look just as fierce tucked into a killer high waisted pencil skirt. When I first saw it I thought it was the sort of piece I couldn’t wear. I’m not partial to going braless you see but was so happy when I discovered this little Tibi leather front top works perfectly when layered over top.
Charlie’s collection was absolutely incredible and a huge step forward. It’s only her second time showing and already she’s knocking out pieces that are incredibly covetable, beautifully tailored and wearable. Seen together at her show they presented a clear and concise vision: a strong aesthetic that draws inspiration from complex moods and dramatic seascapes. She envisions shards of rock against the cold sea water, white foam waves, ice and volcanoes…
‘It’s the feeling of being alone. You get a sense that you’re drowning in the garments.’
Charlie, you often say that you design items that you’d like to have in your own wardrobe but can’t find in shops. Well babe, I’ve got a feeling we’re gonna be seeing these items in shops before you know it.
Outfit photos taken by Shini
Wearing: Charlie May navy coat and oxblood shirt (AW12). Tibi leather front top from My Wardrobe, Maison Scotch clutch bag and Balenciaga boots.
Oh me, oh my… it was the first day of fashion week… what to wear, what to wear?
I opted for some pastel colors (pink jeans and a jumper in a slew of bubblegum shades) but then went and ruined it by throwing a lot of black leather over the top. Oops. This lipstick I’m wearing has a tendency to lend people to jokes about whether I’m freezing or not. Hello, it’s called Cyber and it’s by Mac… my lips are not turning purple due to the fa-reezing temperature. Anyway, I absolutely love this outfit for it’s no-fuss still-chic quality. If it were up to me this jacket would never ever leave my body. It is buttery soft, perfectly draped and instantly makes any outfit at least 100 x better. Hope you won’t be sad if I wear 6 variations of this exact same look over the coming days… I have to admit, I’m a little hooked.
Wearing: Theory jacket, Theyskens’ Theory knit, 2nd Day jeans, vintage Chanel bag via Wish Want Wear, MOXHAM small pink leather clutch, MYKITA sunglasses, Balenciaga boots and Topshop ring.
Brrrr… I’m starting to wonder whether the temperature will ever get above zero degrees. In my delirious dreams for Spring I seem to be grasping at anything that isn’t black or grey. The fact that I’ve spent the last two weeks resembling a multi-layered arctic explorer is getting old – as much as I do love wandering around the house with a duvet glued to my back the thought of being in London tomorrow, where the weather is supposed to get up to 11, is making me feel positively balmy. For now though, here’s a little introduction to my new neighborhood. This weekend we moved into a new flat that’s situated just opposite a cemetery and old crematorium – pretty beautiful to explore when it’s all covered in snow.
Wearing: Mykita Aritana sunglasses, Dagmar jacket, Cabbages & Roses top, Jigsaw t-shirt, H&M shoes, Topshop ring and J. Lindberg jeans
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It’s really cold. Like minus 15 degrees celsius in the middle of the day cold. I’m from California. I don’t know how to deal with this kind of weather. There are two options: embrace hermit mode and refuse to leave the house or channel my inner yeti. The second option involves Ugg boots and a scarf wrapped around my face so many times that I can’t see or breathe. Neither are good. But, this week I have enjoyed running around my flat in shorts and a tank top, giggling at people outside slipping around on the ice.
Today I branched out and decided to venture onto my roof to take some photos. Only, after two minutes my lens had fogged up and was starting to form little ice crystals. Hence photo three. Blurry washed out nothingness, I learnt, is what my camera gives me in minus 15 degree weather.
Wearing: Jigsaw coat, Jaeger cashmere sweater (stolen from my husband), 7 for all Mankind skinny jeans, Converse and Celine bag.
Thank you Freddy for taking these. xx
I think it’s a continuation of the January blues but I’ve been feeling hugely uninspired about getting dressed lately. In my head I’ve already moved onto Spring but sadly the weather isn’t on the same time frame. It’s absolutely freezing in Zurich at the moment.
When I came across this look on the Sartorialist this morning I thought it was too good not to emulate. The only problem, though, is that when wearing a long sleeve shirt, thick knit, denim jacket and a coat you instantly start to look and feel like this (not familiar with A Christmas Story? See here.) It’s worth it though, despite being almost incapable of putting my arms down.
Wearing: J.Crew peacoat, Gap denim jacket, J.Crew chambray shirt, 7 for all Mankind jeans, Balenciaga boots, Laird & Co crushable fedora, Sambag tote, J.Crew fisherman sweater, Bottletop clutch and vintage earrings.
