Monday, August 20, 2012

LOVE IT: Lace Bralettes

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Lace Bralettes Talula

I know summer is almost over, but I snagged these at the beginning of Aritzia's summer sale and I am still in love with them. Bralettes in general are an absolute must-have as they are not only a great layering piece for those dropped armholes and sheer tops, but they also keep you cooler than any regular bra would.

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Being a small busted girl, I can get away with wearing these so I do as often as I can. It really feels like you're wearing nothing at all.

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I've also got a Wilfred one and an H&M one too, but these Talula's are my favourite because of the hook closure.

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Photography by jen

Sunday, August 19, 2012

MADE IT: Item #001

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Lightweight, long sleeve, open cardigan with draped back hem100% Viscose

My first creation in the name of this blog.

Photography by jen

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

LOVE IT: Leather Wedges

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I can't stress enough how much I love these shoes. Gorgeous, real leather, and incredibly comfortable; a rare find. You'd have to pry them off my cold dead feet before I'd ever let them go. The only downfall would be that the odd time I wear them in the office, the noise the buckles make elicit many "lol jingle bells" comments which gets annoying to say the least.

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Monday, August 13, 2012

MADE IT: Item #002

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My copy of Helmut's Kinetic Side Slit Maxi Skirt 90% Cotton 10% Spandex
Top Wilfred, Lace Bralette H&M Divided, Shoes Aldo, Clutch Club Monaco, Sunglasses Marc by Marc Jacobs, Nail Polish Essie Lights,Good to Go

It was love at first sight on that shopbop link. Sadly, I don't exactly have $160USD to drop on a basic jersey skirt, so I had to do it the hard way; ~1.75 yards at $8CAD+tax/yard plus labour (which I graciously offered to myself for free).

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Front View

Waistband has elastic inside for better support, slit is left as a raw edge, and bottom hem is clean finished with 3 thread overedge and single needle top stitching (I'd prefer it to be 2 needle bottom coverstitched but for this specific style it's not necessary...nor do I even have the machine to do it!).

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Close Up

I didn't realize how much more fitted my copy is than the original until I put the two pictures together. To be honest though, I rather like mine better. It is surprisingly figure flattering, even on my mother!

Other differences are a higher waistline and a more opaque fabric (which meant I got to forego the miniskirt lining which I really didn't want to do anyways).


Photography by jen