Emma Cook For Topshop

So my heart stopped today when I saw these preview images of the new Emma Cook for Topshop boots. NOTHING is going to come between these and me. I was distraught to miss out of the first lot of them. And am constantly jealous whenever Rumi rocks hers on Fashion Toast. So this time (and now that they ship to New Zealand) I will do anything! Firstborn/kidney/student loan money.

Which are your favorites? I'm definitely partial to the dalmatian and tan pair. These WILL be mine. I hope.

Dalmatian Print Lace-Up Wedge

Wine Lace-Up Wedge

Zebra Print Lace-Up Wedge

Source: Nitrolicious

22/08/09: Net-A-Porter

Winter is fading here in little old NZ - so nice to feel the air and sun on my actual skin!  I swear my mood has improved tenfold.

As a last farewell to winter, I've put together a couple of killer winter outfits c/o the delicious new goodies on Net-A-Porter. All winter I've pretty much lived in oversized sweater/shirt/jacket layers, skinny pants in warm fabrics and boots. It has served my very well!

Left to Right: Preen Arch Cable Knit Sweater, Pucci Glossy Python Pants, Alexander Wang Jaime Creeper leather boots, Marni Alpaca Tote.

Left to Right: Alexander McQueen Lacquered cable-knit mini dress, Pucci Zip detailed leather pants, Alexander Wang Brenda Chain Bag, Camilla Skovgaard Satin chain-embellished sandals.

I just had to post these ace statement jackets. Jackets like that are pure gold - toss them on over anything and your good to go.

Left to Right: Preen Reversible Mongolian Jacket, Matthew Williamson Printed Mongolian wool-trimmed coat, Dacute Light Shearling Jacket

I'm still searching for the perfect pair of intense buckled ankle boots, lusting over these shall suffice until a pair comes my way.

Left to Right: Phi Buckled Leather Ankle Boots, Alexander Wang Ankle Boots, Tabitha Simmons Suede and leather ankle boots

Camilla Skovgaard does some amazing shoes and boots. I particularly love the grooved soles - they convey a slick futuristic workboot quality.

Clockwise: Bi-color cutout boots, Bi-colour boots, Suede Cut-Out boots

And man have I been coveting Miu Miu's sequined and embellished socks since they came down the runway. They combine garish luxury, kitsch and both childlike and nanna qualities. I NEEEED these!

Source: Net-A-Porter

Topshop Hearts NZ!!!

So all the fashion fiends I know are tripping over the news that the mighty TopShop is now shipping to little old New Zealand. This is to be a total killer to my bank balance.

I love these shots from there latest look book; the rough knits and metallics, fine prints and colours that are all slightly off and muddy. And am dying for those hot-as-hell leopard booties.

Sequined pants are, of course, totally choice.

Source: Showroom 22

As I usually always refrained from torturing myself with the TopShop website, the minute I heard the news I jumped on line and started compiling a wish list. Top of it is definitely these booties; cute, classic, a bit weird - and totally "needed" for my poor problem feet.

Left to Right: Sandy Crepe Wedge in Grey and Black

There are also some killer cross-body bags; a style I'm loving at the moment. Being "Hands Free" is liberating.

Left to Right: Barrel Cross Body Bag, Chainmail Hard Heart Bag, Leather Stud Cross Body Bag, 

As you know, I'm not usually a skirt girl - but these are definitely tempting. Love the rugged, shredded, washed out denims. Likewise the pyramid studs. I love tight little skirts paired with great big mens shirts and tees.

Left to Right: Denim Quilted Body Con Skirt, Triangle Gem Pelmet Skirt, Ripped Denim Bodycon Skirt,  

Even some dresses took my fancy (I know!! I'm actually getting more into them of late, we shall see how this progresses in the coming weeks).

Left to Right: Ripped Denim Dress, Denim Ruffle Dress, Lace Zip Front Dress,  

And as I'm always a fiend for a good jacket - both classic and pimped out - these obviously tickled my fancy.

Left to Right: Premium Double Breasted Blazer, Sequin Biker Jacket, Jersey Boyfriend Blazer.

Source: Top Shop

Atacoma

I've already mentioned my love for Acne's Atacoma wedge when they popped up on Alexa Chung a little while ago. Now they are up on the website and the detail shots make me lust after them even more. On closer inspection, the arch angle isn't too insanely high at all (this is a v good thing!). I would kill for the babies. I justify my "need" by the fact that I really struggle to wear proper heels (because of my problem feet - they are the bane of my existence) but a wedge gives me the stability and support I so need.

Acne Atacoma Black Metal

Source: Acne

I absolutely died when I saw them on Alexa Chung - particularly love how they are softened by the brown socks (gives them a casual, almost childlike feel)

Source: The Fashion Spot

They also come in a deliciously soft cloudy blue - its amazing how colour and fabric can totally change the look and impact of a shoe. These would be heavenly with bleached out denim, or a creamy toned outfit for summer.

Acne Atacoma Cloudy Blue

Source: Acne

17/06/09: Shop Shop Shop

So I FINALLY went shopping (properly) today now that I am free from uni. God it was good. Pretty much took up my whole day post-gym. And although today was freezing (something I combatted c/o my beloved Tv leopard merino leggings and my fave of mums cashmere jerseys) it was stunningly sunny and beautiful.

Black Box was perfect, but then again when is it not? I left wanting/needing new jeans. Stolen Girlfriends Club jeans are pretty much the only type that fit my body perfectly, and always have the most kick ass styles - I'm seriously craving their perfectly faded torn skinnies that are slashed all up the leg, but have a denim layer underneath (for warmth and practicality - therefore they are obviously a sensible/necessary purchase oui?). Also wanting some of the Tv jeans that are slashed all the way up.

Source: Tv 

A pit stop to Vixen in St Kev's saw my find this uber comfy clompy pair of Dr Martens mary janes - heaven for my decrepit feet. When I brought then out at home later I thought the fam would have a fit - but they actually liked. Was a tad shocked, but pleased.

Paid a long overdue visit to Children Of Vision and the ever lovely James Dobson - I did the usual, stared longingly at all the stock, stroked the puffpaint splatered pieces and pesterred him about when Romance Was Born's summer collection was coming in - I want aaall of it, no joke. Except possibly not the semi-infamous Octopus Bonnet.

With some extra cash that was accumulating in my wallet I fiiinaaally paid of my ankle boots from Mi Piaci - have been searching for a staple pair like these FOREVER. Most are way to large widthwise for my scrawny feet, and not many had the inbuilt platform that I wanted - but these ticked all the boxes. And now its holidays and I am reacquainted with my social life I actually have places to wear them! Excellent.

Treated myself to some new lippy - a MAC Satin in Snob (have been needing/wanting for a while now).

Source

Superette have some awesome Lover pieces, think me and the little sis will have a bit of a try on when we pop in on saturday. And I still NEED/LOVE the Ksubi Aras. Every time I put them on it just feels like they complete me.

Tried on some of the new(ish - considering my lack of shopping lately) Toy Watches. So cute. Like plastic versions of my current and much loved Tissot (I call it my Seventies Porno Watch) and also remind me of the white Chanel watches that I've coveted forever. So obviously I loved the Plasteramic in white!

Source: Toy Watch USA

Final stop was Karen Walker, had a lovely long chat with the awesome Scarlet and spent forever looking at possible 21st birthday jewelry options - loving the owl ring (quite meaningful as my late grandmother collected owl ornaments) and the carrots (ideally in gold - more carrot appropriate colour oui?). I've wanted that blue cocktail knuckle duster forever, and have desperately wanted the cigarette butt charm for even longer. Sigh.

Source: Karen Walker

Hobbit

Never thought I'd say this, but I want hairy feet!! In the best sense of the word. These would keep my poor scrawny feet warm and chilblain free! And think how badass these would look in motion?

Clockwise: Roberto Cavalli Suede boot with fox fur detailing, Miu Miu Goat hair boot, Nicholas Kirkwood Goat hair bootie,

Source: Style.com

Clogged And Desperate

Okay so words can not describe HOW MUCH I want these Miu Miu booties (clogs?! Even!?). Could they tick any more boxes if they tried? Wooden heel, platform, studs, aged leather, sheepskin, ankle boot, laces. Argh. Need. Now.

Source: Style.com

Orthopedic

God know why, but for some reason lately I've been seriously attracted to any black shoes that are big, clumpy and more than vaguely orthopedic. Possibly could be a subconscious by-product of my actually crappy feet; scrawny-skinny, flat and basically collapsing in on themselves. Pretty. I also love footwear that says "Fuck off" (hence why I live in my Docs).

Clockwise: Diane Von Furstenberg Zia shoe, DvF Suede Java boot, Sonia Rykiel Ponyskin boot, Prada Leather boot with rubber sole.

Source: Style.Com

Donna Karen Fall 09 Shoes

These I love. God I need a hot-as-hell pair of platform ankle booties - ideally with super fun features like print, texture, buckles etc. Unfortunately my scrawny midget feet are always swimming in all the pairs I have tried on so far! Search will continue.

Donna Karan Fall 09

Source: Style.com

13/05/09: Booties

I think it's time for some blatant shoe porn. I've been obsessed with platform booties for forever now (am STILL searching for a pair of wedge ankle boots a la Sam Edelman - haven't come close unfortunately). But these all are super hot - if so far out of my financial stratosphere it's not even funny. But thats the point of shoe porn.

Donna Karan

Clockwise: Metallic shearling flexi-clog lace-up sandal, Tamponato alligator halter back bootie & Annaconda calfskin oxford bootie.

Brian Atwood

These are gorgeous - so slick and sharp and futuristic, yet so so primal.

Clockwise: Suede bootie, Python bootie with elastic lace detail, Alligator bootie.

Burberry

I pretty much died when I saw these on the catwalk. Insanely perfect and the epitome of "Don't Fuck With Me" shoes.

Left to Right: Leather lace-up rubber soled platform biker boot & Braided strap rubber soled platform sandal.

Source: Style.com

4/5/09: Jak & Jil

To be honest, I really doing get the hype over Manolo's and Choo's - If I could spend that much on shoes, I'd rather get something insane. Im pretty much obsessed with anything Nicholas Kirkwood does - so LOVE the pair in the bottom right shot. Also loving the idea of spurs over heeled ankle boots - wonder if they came with that pair? Or were a DIY add on. A cream shearling is def on my  To list. 

Source: Jak & Jil

Winter Booties... Too Soon?

I have been researching boots for winter lately. I desperately want a perfect assortment of ankle boots for winter - I am totally cold intolerant, and am v prone to chilblains, so boots are a must! Unfortunately, New Zealand has a pathetic selection when it comes to shoes. So I think online is my answer..

Shopbop:

Left to Right: Frye Marta, Tashkent by Cheyenne Sinclair Cuff, Tappeet Lace Up Wedge

 

Frye Boots: 

Left to Right: Engineer, Carmen, Harness

Cut Offs, Boots and Legs Legs Legs.

Source: The Cobrasnake

Tie Dye Perfection

Love this look from Fashion Toast. Words cant describe.. But I will try.

High pony? 

Worn and holey tiedye tank? 

Super wet look jeans? 

Black buckled ankle boots?

Chanel bag?

Each on their own is totally crush worthy.. And together? Tres fab! 

I have no idea how to DIY a top to that extent though (anyone know how to make intense ladders in fabric?) And its a bit hot for the pants-boots combo right now.. So will def be archiving this for autumn (or this afternoon when the Auckland weather will change its mind as usual!)