I’m in awe of Miss Audrey’s ability to be so eccentric and timeless all at once. Remarkable and beautiful.
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AUDREY
I’m obsessed…
with Downton Abbey. I love it – everything about it! I just finished watching season 2 and I am literally dying from the torture of not knowing when season 3 comes out! I think it is fantastic. I’m definitely on team Mary/Matthew. I just found these Downton Abbey trading cards and valentines on Vanity Fair’s website and they have only fueled my obsession. Oh dear. LOVE!
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lalala lipstick
I really like the idea of a bright shock of colour and this picture encompasses just that. I love bright lips on a neutral face – no heavy make-up, all natural except for the colourful lips. Simple is better, no?
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Stationary // Stationery
found here
When we visited my aunt and uncle a few years back my uncle told us that the huge truck-sort-of-thing we were walking past had once been a traveling library but that it was now a stationary library to which my sister replied “So you can borrow pencils?”.
I can never remember which spelling goes with which word and, being the massive English nerd that I am, it’s frustrating. I just googled the right spelling for this post. Oh dear. But despite my penchant for correct spelling, I love stationery. It was my favourite thing to buy new books and pens for the beginning of the school year. I used to dream about having a big stationery cupboard like my grandpa so it is no wonder that I absolutely fell in love with this photo. Isn’t it wonderful?
I think I will follow my childhood dream and stockpile stationery. Good idea?
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Top Knot(ch)
found here
I love buns: fun buns, sock buns, bow buns and top knots. I wear buns almost daily and they’re the easiest thing to do with my hair. I have thick, wavy hair and if I don’t have the time or energy to make it all pretty and straight then up it goes into a little knot at the top of my head.
I think buns are great but that doesn’t mean they haven’t gotten me into some awkward situations like not being able to sit up straight in the car because my bun is so high it keeps hitting the roof. The most embarrassing thing though was something I said. I have an affinity with taking pictures of my hair on Instagram and I commented once to my sister that “I really like taking photos of my buns” – cue awkward innuendos. It’s one of the funnier things I’ve said.
I have just recently tried the sock bun and although it’s not the quickest and easiest bun to put my hair into it is close becoming my favourite. The bow bun is another lovely one that really is just pretty. I learned how to do it on Elycia’s blog. The top knot is the easiest because all i have to do is twist my hair up at the top of my head. And as far as fun buns go, well, I think that they’re all pretty fun.
What is your favourite type of bun or hairstyle?
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Post Office Polka Dots
found here
Lately I have been magnetised towards outfits that consist of navy and beige like this one but this particular outfit is just spectacular because it consists of navy, beige and a pop of red which makes the neutrals come alive. I’m definitely Little Miss Neutral if there ever was but I think this little snippet of red makes all the difference. The gold jewellery also adds another dimension to the outfit.
Don’t the stripes on the pouch remind you of those old post office envelopes? I love it!
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Madewell Spring 2012
I’m really love the new Madewell Spring 2012 collection. So many neutrals, brights and patterns – all the best things. I love the layered way that the models have been styled for this lookbook. Everything about this collection is lovely.
found here
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Little Lookbook // 01
A little look at my style inspiration.
found here
1. Fun bun & fringe: I have literally been wearing my hair like this for the past few months. I have what I call a “Zooey D” fringe and when I don’t feel like doing much to my hair all I do is straighten my fringe and put it into the highest bun I can.
2. Bright lips: I love bright lips although I haven’t had much of a chance to experiment with loads of colours yet. My make-up pinboard is full of pictures of brightly shaded lips.
3. Collared shirt: I think collars are lovely – especially pointed ones. I just bought a navy collared dress and I can’t get enough of it.
4. Simple accessories: I’ve never liked mountains of accessories (bar my hippie stage when I was 15) but I think that one or two delicate rings/earrings add a nice depth to an outfit.
5. Parker: My sisters bought really nice parkers last year in Winter and when I found one in my size I jumped at the chance to buy it. It is perfect for cool weather – which is what I’m wishing for right now.
6. Grey skinnies: I hadn’t worn my grey skinny jeans in a month or so because I thought I lost them but I found them at my sisters’ flat and was so excited to wear them that I decided to put them on on the hottest day in Cape Town. No, not the best judgement call.
7. Chunky leather heels: I would die for a pair of these right now but apparently my wallet doesn’t agree. I think that I would wear them all the time if I had them. So lovely.
What is your style inspiration for this week?
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