Vivienne Westwood Fall 09: Accessories

I love the new campaign for Vivienne Westwood's Fall 09 accessories and underwear. Something about the colours, the background and the frame of the image. And I always love a well placed Virgin Mary statue.
Sources: Fashion Gone Rogue, The Fashionisto,

Retro Wristwatch

Im loving deliciously retro watches at the moment. Cute, ironic and a world away from both the uber-bling types and the more minimal. The best look clunky and retro-futuristic, or are kitschy plastic homages to the classic Rolex shape - think Toy Watches. Locally, Good As Gold have a fab selection and Superette have quite a few different styles of Toy Watches.

Clockwise: Timex80 Digital Waterproof Watch, Casio Databank Watch, Triwa Great White III, Timex80 Digital Gold Tone Watch, Casio Digital Watch.

Sources: Good As Gold, Net-A-Porter

Alexander Wang Fall 09 Accessories

Am currently lying in bed feeling ill and sorry for myself - so I think some accessory-porn c/o the obscenely talented Alexander Wang is in order.

This backpack is possibly one of the best bags I have ever seen. And so refreshing and has a trippy combination of edgy danger and youthfull innocence (well when did you last wear a backpack). I have been searching for the perfect vintage black leather backpack for a while now. But shall keep dreaming of this one.

Leather Vest Shoulder Bag

Equally killer are the boots. So wrong they are right. The left for night and right for day - totally uni appropriate? Just a little bit?

Hanne Triple Buckle Boots & Frankie Creeper Combat Style Low Boots

And hello there, yes he has done a bum-bag. This has been a secret want of mine for a while now (haven't yet had the guts to tell anyone I want one of these yet). And what better way to do a bumbag than with THIS one.

Denim Effect Bag Belt

Source: Luisa Viaroma

Chloe Accessories: Spring 09

I wish this was what it looked like when I toss my bag and shoes of when I get home. Although I do have a (faux) fur throw, I think it helps that the accessories are all ridiculously beautiful Chloe pieces. Im adoring the quirkiness (and uber wearability) of solidly sensible nana bags at the moment - but executed with quirks like hardware and interesting fabrics and colours.

Chloe Spring 09 Accessories

Source: Chloe

La Chanel Rose

Although Chanel IS black and white - especially black when it comes to the iconic 2.55 bags - I do love a baby pink Chanel anything, soft and feminine. And the girlyness contrasts with the classic primness that is one of the key features of the brand.

Source: Chanel

3/06/09: The Outnet

I love outfits executed in creamy, peach and tan colours. Such a gorgeous warm look - and you can get away with wearing a bunch of different shades. Works really well with softly draped/gathered pieces. I've been wanting a pale apricot tee since early summer last year - still hunting for the perfect one!

Clockwise: Adidas by Stella McCartney Tennis blouson jacket, Rick Owens Panel detail dress, Brian Atwood Suede bootie, Emilio Pucci Python bag, Graham & Spencer Double layered blouse, Donna Karan Tamponato alligator halter back bootie, Rick Owens Crochet knit cardigan, Derek Lam Suede and fur Kashmira clutch, Miu Miu Sheer knit sweater, Rick Owens Asymmetric bubble hem skirt,

Centre: Chloe Lace up suede and leather bootie, ALLDRESSEDUP Pleated habotai skirt

Sources: The Outnet, Style.com

Glitter

Uni/life pressures (only a week and a half left - SO much work due) and seriousness have left me craving lighthearted (but not priced) sparkly frivolities like these. All of which are ironically glitzy, fun and just plain pretty. 

Clockwise: Lanvin Happu Partage fold-over handbag, Louis Vuitton Chain necklace, Prada Cracle leather embroidered heel, Louis Vuitton Paillettes bag

Clockwise: Louis Vuitton Bisetta bag and Chain necklace, John Galliano Patent leather cutout bootie.

Bi-tone would look fab with denim and white cotton.

Clockwise: Janis by Janis Savitt Gold and steel multi chain necklace, Loewe Metallic leather platform sandal, Stella McCartney Spray pring nylon hobo, Givenchy Brass chain bracelet, John Galliano Wood and leather cut out bootie

Source: Style.com

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

26/05/09: Net-A-Porter

I love a skinny legging (still needing to get my little hands on some Black Rats) but they have to be paired with an oversized top. This drapey, cropped sleeve cashmere cardie would be perfect layered over a soft loose tank. Ironically flashy gold accessories would be perfect to kill any potential boringness created by a monochrome look.

Clockwise: Louis Vuitton Paillettes bag, Michael Kors Cashmere drape cardigan, Burberry Pyramid stud watch, Pierre Hardy Watersnake sandal, Kain Silk blend tank, Sass & Bide Black Rats leggings,

Source: Style.com, Net-A-Porter

Seeing Red

I love red with denim. Red is a colour I have trouble wearing - being blonde I usually uber cliche in a straight-up-red dress, and it often washes me the hell out. Denim really tones down the intensity and connotations it has - particularly this perfectly battered vest courtesy of our girl Erin Wasson.

Clockwise: John Galliano Patent leather cutout bootie, Erin Wasson x RVCA Gun St Girl dress, Lanvin Glama small satin clutch, Erin Wasson x RVCA Grateful acid wash vest.

Sources: Style.com, Opening Ceremony

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

Fur Accessories

Fur accessories were all over the fall runways - had me pretty much hyperventilating with excitement. So beautiful and such a good way to do fur without being too intense. The leather and fur on those clutches contrasts so gorgeously. And I love that creepy little fur cuff with the eye! 

 Clockwise: Derek Lam Suede & Natural Fur Kashmira Clutch, Christian Louboutin Rabbit Fur Clutch, Derek Lam Python with Grey Fur Kashmira Clutch, Delfina Delettrez Fur Bracelet.

Fendi Leather Rolled Peekaboo Handbag with Fur Detail

14/05/09: Net-a-Porter

Gold black and cream is such a classic, failsafe look. Luxe gold + classic cream + edgy black leather = the perfect balance. Fun enough but serious enough (I tend to worry about veering too much to one or the other). I love love love that retro gold watch!

Clockwise: Rick Owens Crocodile leather vest, Chanel Camelia headband, Kain Silk-blend tank, Diane Von Furstenberg Zia shoe, Chloe Stingray tassel mini bag, Bruno Frisoni Disco wedge with side bow, Timex80 Digital gold-tone watch

Sources: Style.com & Net-A-Porter

Snap: Dolce & Gabbana vs Kate Sylvester

Similar much? On the left is a shot from Dolce & Gabbana's Fall 09 collection, on the right is shots from both runway and lookbook of Kate Sylvester's Art Groupie from Winter 08...

Source: Style.com & Kate Sylvester

MFW: Gucci

GUCCI

Although I wasn't particularly sold on the Gucci Fall 09 collection at first (not a fan of the prints and nothing competes with their Fall 08) - as more and more slick, sharp black looks came out I definitely had a change of heart. Im also feeling a bit of Bowie in their - the string makeup, the metallic suits.

The insane, sparkly/metallic outfits that come out towards the end were a magpies dream - and lifted by the palette of black, navy and gunmetal.
Loved the slouchy, black, matte-snakeskin clutch - and the heel on those boots is insane.

Source: Style.com

Shoe Porn: Kirkwood For Rodarte

I can't even begin to imagine the extent of the design and engineering (not to mention conceptualizing in the first place) that went into creating these insane heels by Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte. But sometimes the best things are left unexplained.

Source: Jak & Jil

MFW: Prada Accessories = Perfect

I wasn't that sold on the Prada Fall 09 collection, then again it's probably one of the ones that I'll go back and look at a million times as it starts to grow on me - then end up obsessed with it (happened countless times before). What I did absolutely die for however were their insane (as always) accessories.

The boots were out of this world; solid and intense with sueded details and slouchy, folded woolen tops (evoking socks no doubt) and then held up with leather straps and buckles. Perfect, refined use of the bondage details that have been such a strong look these past few seasons - and actually pretty usefull, no more awkwardly trying to pull your boots up!

Bags, as usual, were perfection. Love the classic ladylike bags in the bugundy - the soft leather stops them looking to hard and prim. But the glistening fur bag in the centre is by far my favorite.
The heels were in a world of their own - they look like the love child of a gladiator and a dinosaur. Literally so fierce. Im really liking this dino shoe trend (also seen at Christopher Kane's Spring 09 show).

Source: Style.Com

Deadly Ponies Winter 09

Deadly Ponies' winter collection of buttery soft bags and accessories is in store now!

These are my picks (I've noticed Im definitely being drawn towards androgynous/masculine styles lately - satchels, backpacks etc). Love the ducks feet hanging off Mr Quack. And love that they have done Mr Sling (an old fave of mine) again.

Clockwise from top: Mr Backpack, Mr Monkey A, Mr Arm Weave, Mr Sling, Mr Quack

Source: Deadly Ponies