27.07.12 | Clackers

Heels Topshop. Feet mine.

Forget platforms. S'all about the skinny stilettos.

They make you feel like one of the clackers from Devil Wears Prada.

I was on the hunt for some Alaia-esque strappy heels for a while and these fit the bill...

Click clack click clack.

Phie x

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09.07.12 | Smoking

So self indulgent but ohh do I love photoshop. 

On a serious note. Masculine and Military. These are the two trends I'm focused on for fall.

The wear-ability of these is what makes them so appealing to me and I'm all about functionality over frou.

I'd be quite happy if all the above looks could walk straight off the runway
 and into my wardrobe so I can wear them for real...

Phie x

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09.07.12 | Man Up

Image by Phie

New shoes. 

I often take inspiration from menswear and I find myself drawn to items which have masculine influences. 

A lot of my clothes could be straight from my boyfriend's wardrobe. 

On more than one occasion I've met up with the boy to find we're wearing the same outfit

- eg. denim shirt with black skinnies, the only difference being I'm often in heels. 

Now we run the risk of wearing matching shoes. 
It's like The Kooples!

Phie x

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08.07.12 | Climbing The Walls

Image of me by me

It's been a while since I've been in full blogger mode - 18 months to be precise.

As a fashion graduate I found myself in that place of not knowing what comes next 

and finding student debts and lack of paying placements holding me back.

Next thing you know you have a full time job and no spare time to blog.

But I now plan to make time.

On another note, I love using magazines as side tables. 

I have a ridiculously large collection and they come in quite handy stacked up haphazardly. 

Phie x


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07.07.12 | Smile :)

Image by Phie

Going through some very old snaps from previous LFWs and I came across these of Columbine Smille. 
I can't overstate how much I love Swedish style, or how much I try to emulate it! It's minimalist but with that unique edge.
They never look over done and it always seems so fresh and effortless. Case in point Miss Smille. 
I follow Swedish fashion blogs more so than any others. In my opinion it's the perfect understated style. 

Phie x

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07.07.12 | Circa '90

Images via various sources

There's something about 90s style that I'm obsessed with. 

The departure from the over processed, in your face 80s. 

It seems to resonate today, what with the overload of fake tan and eyelashes. 

Everything is in excess. The austerity that follows this indulgence is what I'm drawn to. 

One couple who capture this bare faced 90s beauty are Johnny Depp and Kate Moss. 

I can't get enough. 

Phie x

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06.07.12 | On Replay

I always have music on the go. Always. Currently listening to all of the above. 

Ecoutér et amour. Phie x


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06.07.12 | Dove Love

Image by Phie

My favourite colour is grey. Maybe a sombre colour of choice but these things choose you. 

I got this dove grey leather jacket in the sale at REISS. Everyone needs a lifetime leather 

and REISS is known for its high quality and at nearly half price I see it as an investment. 

It's a steel. Pun Intended.

Au revoir. Phie x  


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