what you see is not always what you get

I'm wearing: Stefanel long sweater from Rome, H&M faux silk dress, Uniqlo snakeskin print belt (reversible too!), Roberta Freymann bib necklace, Miu Miu patent pumps, bead bracelet from Mass' mom/Italy

Mass is wearing: Nico DiDonna jacket and pants, Blue Suede loafers from Lardini, Scarf from Woo where you saw us buy it here in Shanghai, Blue Glasses from Persol

Yesterday I told you I had planned on being uncomfortable (really, who actually PLANS to be uncomfortable, isn't our sole goal in life to BE comfortable?) and above is what I'm referring to. Sure, at first glance it doesn't seem all that difficult, looks warm at the very least, doesn't it? Don't let your eyes fool you. Here's the breakdown:

- the sweater from Stefanel: though terribly warm and comfy looking, it is made partially out of wool and you know what that means...itchy. So itchy that when I wore it in the Bahamas (at night it was alarmingly windy) I couldn't keep it on my skin because the heat, moisture, and wool combined into an unpleasant feeling. *shudder*
- the belt from Uniqlo: I love this belt, it is so practical and it literally goes with everything (silver is on the reverse) and the best part...it was £6. Steal, not deal. However, when worn like above, it cinches my waist like it's no ones business. Ouch. So I need to always sit up straight (guess it has good effects for my back) and try not to breathe...too much.
- the bracelet from Italy and Mass' mom: I LOVE this bracelet. In fact, I even wore it to Mass' bros wedding last August with my Andy Theanh dress (another post...). BUT, as I type this (and I spend most of everyday in front of the computer/studying including this beautiful sunny Sat) it is uncomfortable on my wrist because it props it up too much..hence wrist cramps. Yes I'll take it off, and no, that's not the point.
- the shoes from Miu Miu: my muse. My love was reaffirmed yesterday when I accompanied my gf who purchased a classic dress from their s/s 2010 collection. However, these shoes will hurt in about...say 5 hours (and I am wearing them the whole day). I brought plasters (English for bandaids) but I have a feeling that they won't even help.

So all in all, not a bad outfit to the eyes...maybe not so great to wear. Do you have a fantastic outfit that pinches, pokes, and prods in all the wrong places? How do you deal?

Signing off for this wknd...fabulous day everyone.

Ciao.