ALL HAIL MR A. WANG

Ok, so I know I promised to be MIA for a while, but Alexander Wang's offering for SS14 has brought me outta the dungeon (ahmmm, my studio/sewing room) and back into the blogosphere. 

I love that the collection is a return to his roots. Now that he has Balenciaga under his belt, it feels like his namesake label is free to go back to that original street vibe. And then there's the throwback to the slogan trend of the 90's (and we all know I love a good slogan).  But it's the finer details - the masculinity of the pinstripes and mens boxers with the oh-so-cheeky-cut-up-to-here shirts, the clever use of laser cut leather that looks almost like delicate lace from afar.... 

And that "Parental Advisory"sheer sweater. I die a thousand deaths. 

So thanks Mr Alexander Wang, you've just given me the first item for my birthday wish list. 

Happy hump day peeps. 

And a special mention for lil miss Aila Wang. 
Literally the coolest kid on the planet (Note the Balenciaga bag - keepin it in the fam!)

Photos from Russh mag, vogue.com, style.com & tumblr

NOIR ET BLANC

I am a creature of habit. Black and white is not only my trademark look, 

it's an extension of my personality (anybody who knows me will agree). 

However, after attending a "colourful" fundraiser ball last weekend, 

I've realised injecting a bit o' colour mightn't be such a bad thing... 

Hmmm.. To be cont.

NB: I wore a super-bright, multi coloured, (it gets better) floral, strapless dress. 

I may be a creature of habit, but I also don't ever do things by halves.

USUAL SUSPECTS

It is imperative to find you're signature style, but more importantly, stick to it. This is something I've come to learn from my time studying fashion, but it applies to all aspects of life. As I approach my quarter-of-a-century birthday and the end of my studies, I'm finding that knowing myself and my aesthetic is so incredibly beneficial. 

For me, its the usual suspects; black leather, white shirts, stripey tanks, ankle boots, 

gold bling, worn-in denim and a dash of leopard. Thats what I feel best in and what works for me. It's so easy to be misguided, falling for fads and the latest trends. But at the end of the day, true style is knowing what suits you and makes you feel the most "you".