Shopaholics Anonymous? Sign Me Up!

Ok, this time I mean it...

No more shopping!

Not until I pay off some credit cards.

I wanted to share my farewell purchases for this season.

 I used the sales as an opportunity to stock up on some winter basics. 

And satisfy my newfound affection for cashmere. 

Tell me what you think!

I've been eyeing these two cashmere beauties for months.

A bit pricey but I believe cashmere is forever...

Lucky me, on sale and in my size! Fate!

Sambag "Lucy" Long Wrap Cashmere Cardi, was $550, sale $200

Sambag "Lauren" V-neck Cashmere Sweater, sale price $92 from $260

A fellow fashion blogger featured this jacket on her site. 

I wish I could remember which blog. : (

I was captivated and went straight to TopShop.

I've been looking for this color and style for while, but nothing demanded I buy it. 

Until this beauty snagged me—especially with that asymmetrical hemline!

 Sadly, not on sale. But for a classic item I love, I think I did ok?!

Saw this on a blog and had to have. Sadly, not on sale. Top Shop $85US

Paying for my jacket at TopShop I popped over to the sales...as you do!

I found this gorgeous little suede number. 

I love the unusual but neutral color and the snap-front closure.

How would you wear this?

Suede skirt caught my attention at TopShop, sale price $30US

While shopping for a dog bed on ebay of all things, I spied this hip retro number.

Although the last thing I need is another trench, I could not pass it up for the price.

And the attitude!

How much do I love ebay? Vintage Leather Trench for $139!

Lastly are these ballet flats—an impulse buy when shopping with a friend. 

I'm not sure if it's the bow or the color...but I now find them a bit snoooZZZZZeville. 

 Teeny-tiny case of Buyer's Remorse!

But they're comfortable and timeless...and not returnable.

So hopefully I'll end up wearing them for years.

Walnut of Melbourne from $139 to $50

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Dress of the Week: Trelise Cooper

Imagine dancing under a moonlit sky with the man of your dreams. 


Such is the inspiration behind Dressology HQ's Dress of the Week.
Made from 100% linen with bead detailing on the neckline and a tulip-style skirtline.


Did somebody say Tango?

Trelise Cooper's Peony Tail Dress at Frockoholic, $889

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Poetry Warrior Bombs Vintage Clothing!

During  the month-long Poetry Festival O, Miami, Artist Agustina Woodgate 

could be found "poetry bombing" vintage clothing by sneaking 
into thrrift stores and sewing tiny labels 
printed with poetry into clothes.

Her goal? 

To bring poetry into people's everyday lives in an unexpected way.

Isn't that exactly what art is?

This will be two of the best minutes of your day. Check it:

Roses are red, violets are blue.

I love poetry bombing...how about you?

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Once I Was a Cow, but Now I'm a Dress

I have a wild love for beautiful leather. 

Leather + Dress = Perfection

Perhaps its the dreary weather, but I'm certainly on the prowl for the perfect one.

These are my faves.

Moo.

Asos Asymmetrical Leather T-shirt Dress, $85US

The color of this dress is undeniably delicious and the asymmetric bodice in contrasting suede gives an already hip dress an extra funky edge. 

Best part? On sale!

French Connection Laser Cut Leather Shift Dress at Asos, $260US

French Connection always gets it right, and this leather sleeveless shift 

is no exception in creamy winter white with scallop hem 
and striking laser-cut pattern. 

As timeless as any LBD!

One more from Asos! Premium Leather Cutwork Dress in Cobalt Blue, $120US

Are you kidding me with this? It took 3+ close-up looks to believe it is leather!

The delicate all-over cutwork creates a unique pattern and the 
slight A-line silhouette is gorgeous as a dress or a tunic. 

Left the best for last...how about that color?

YSL at Bergdorf Goodmans, $4490US

I'm never-endingly amazed by YSL. This scrumptious eggplant magenta shade,

in a perfectly seamed sheath silhouette with delightful cap sleeves? 

YSL like? Nope. It's love for sure...

Nordstrom for this Michael Kors Leather Shift Dress, $3975US

To be honest, I'm not loving this option. But I cannot stop staring 
at the photo—the mood evoked by those boots alone. Wow.
Stylistic simplicity at its finest.
As for the color of this dress? Bleh.

YSL Square Neck Leather Dress at Nordstrom, $5100US

Last, but certainly NOT least is this fabulous YSL LBD!
Classic and timeless, quality and style with square neckline and cap sleeve. Fashionistas...we may just have our winner!


Which would you choose?

Disclaimer: I certainly joke and have some fun but I do hope I haven't offended any animal activists in the process with this post. I love animals, I save strays, I donate firstly and regularly to animal-saving charities. I try to do my part and draw my line where I'm most comfortable. Hope you understand. 

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Me? Really?! No Way!!

I never win anything. Ever. 

Every year random charities sell tickets for this & that and I buy them. 
But I already know. 

I'm not in a "drawing." I'm donating. 

Because I never win anything. It is my destiny to not win. 

I accept this fate. I've lived with it my entire life. 

No big.

So when I received an email stating I'd won a giveaway—I'll be honest.

I thought it was SPAM.

When I looked closer I saw the email was from the amazing & lovely Carrie 
at Couture Carrie! She told me I am the lucky-ducky winner 
of her gorgeous giveaway! 

Soon after I received an email from the equally 
gorgeous & amazingly talented Lorena  from the fabulous 
Etsy Shop Balea Raitz confirming my good fortune!

Check this amazing piece of gorgeous:

Citrus Crochet Bikini

Crash diet & spray tan here I come!!!

I'm also going to buy a gazillion lottery tickets because clearly my luck is changing!
Thank you both, you lovely girlies!


As if that wasn't enough, the amazing Marta over at Fashonistas Coffee 
honoured me with the following Blog awards:

I'm honoured and thrilled that she even considered me. 

Thank you Marta!

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Feelin' Nostalgic—Black & White Vintage Fashion

I get warm fuzzies for the elegant styles of the past.

To me, everything looks better in black and white.

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Dress of the Week: Need Supply Company

Some trends are easier to accept than others.

I'm captivated by the "mullet" of hemlines... 

The business in the front, party in the back attitude combined with this dreamy teal-aquamarine color needed little else to convince me of its destiny as

Dressology HQ's Dress of the Week.

Open Back Hi-Lo Dress from Need Supply Company, $54US

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