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

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

19/05/09: Net-A-Porter

I love black outfits executed in differing textures; leather, wool, lace - all care of Lover. An all black outfit tends to be a tad harsh (especially on fair blondes like me, doh) but cream, grey and gold pieces are perfect to soften - and a fab excuse to pile on the accessories.

Clockwise: Lover Madeline short duffle jacket, Thread Social Silk cuffed pants, Kenneth Jay Lane Topaz ball necklace, Balenciaga Stingray and suede sandal, Lover Angels Zip leathe r skirt, Brian Atwood Suede bootie, Lover Initiation stretch bodysuit, Emilio Pucci Python bag.

Sources: Net-A-Porter & Style.com

MFW: Emilio Pucci

So I'm definitely not usually a Pucci girl, but the Fall 09 collection from Emilio Pucci's new designer Peter Dundas is to die for, but then again I am partial to a good fur and a skinny as hell leg. Style.Com mentions that "The lack of overt Pucci references—the kind that dependably evoke the label's Capri-in-the-sixties origins—was striking" - I agree and think it's a very good thing.

Clothes wise, great zip details on the pants, and the knit worn by Jordan Dunn in the fourth look has a life of its own.

Some great sharp little dresses too. The first would be a perfect winter party dress (plus opaques and boots), love the insane pink of the second, and the texture of the third. And love Natasha "the show doesn't start until I walk on" Poly.

Source: Style.Com