Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Piedmont... in photos

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Now for some photos from the trip...
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Insalata 31, 41, 51.... (51 ingredients in this insalata! Followed by drinking the dressing by removing the bowl)
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Test tube concoctions...a bit too fancy shmancy for my taste.
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The hunt with the hunter sans his dog
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Cleaned, shaved and served...delicious.

BURBERRY PRORSUM shearling coat, HOBBS dress, MENDOCINO shirt, NINE WEST otk boots, MIU MIU bag

Similar to the runway demonstration of this coat, I was inspired to pair a knee length fitted dress with my shearling. I bought and altered this dress a few months ago for work but found that it had exactly what I was looking for to match the coat. Versatility is one of the many highlighting characteristics to this beautiful piece.

Beyond that are images from our weekend trip to Piedmonte to go truffle hunting. We found one tartufo bianco and two tartufo (tartufi?) neri. As you can see I still didn't give up the coat even in the forest (worn with my trusty Hunter wellies and Oxford University cricket sweater).

Alba has some of the best restaurants in the country, including the gastronomic one we ate at that had milk in a test tube for dessert. Best part of the trip: the truffle and barolo (both located in the Piedmonte region). If you love either, I highly recommend a trip.

Saturday, November 20, 2010

BURBERRY PRORSUM

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BURBERRY PRORSUM shearling coat, ZARA sweater, CHEAP MONDAY black jeans, ASOS belt, FRATELLI ROSETTI boots, CLUB MONACO gloves

Mentioned in the last post was the passing of my twenty something birthday (ok, 26th, but who's counting) and that Mass did well this year. He surprised me with the Burberry Prorsum shearling I had tried on back in September. Honestly, after trying on this shearling and numerous failed attempts at others, I knew no other coat would substitute. It fits like a glove, has the exaggerated collar, and is so warm it withstands mountain frost with just a t-shirt underneath. Jacket of the season or not, this coat will be worn for many many years to come.

And wearing it 24/7 is exactly what I did all weekend long in Piedmonte, Italy (above pics were taken at our villa in Monforte d'Alba in the densest of fogs). Demonstrated in the upcoming post is another method of wearing it. I might even wear it to my cousin's winter wedding which I am a bridesmaid at, I'm sure she'll appreciate that :P

Thursday, November 11, 2010

FALL LEAVES

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NICO DIDONNA coat/jumper, ASOS shoes, DANIER gloves

This is the coat from here. It is honestly the WARMEST coat you will ever find outside of a duck downed one. Was almost not going to buy it - thank goodness Nico and Mass talked me into it!

On Tuesday was my 20 something birthday. I actually have to use the word 'something' now because it feels quite old. Anyway, I had a lovely day filled with friends and fun. The greatest girl in London, Janet, organised a small dinner party for me and gifted a fabulous item (shown in a later post...she knows me so well!). As well, Mass did himself good this year but will also show that later because we're heading to Piedmonte in Italy on Saturday to go truffle hunting. Yum! See you in a few.

Have yourselves a fantastic weekend.

Sunday, November 7, 2010

CHRISTOPHER KANE x LIBERTY



CHRISTOPHER KANE scarves

Last week Liberty had Christopher Kane in store alongside other designers and Vogue staff to help style customers in their scarves. This was my styling done with two of Christopher Kane's prints tied together and exposed in the back. Don't you just LOVE his prints?

Monday, November 1, 2010

the anti-halloween

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QUEENS WARDROBE jacket, MAURIE & EVE gold shirt, THE ART OF THE BASIC dress, ELIZABETH & JAMES wedges, TOPSHOP gloves, AA scarf, PRADA clutch

I thought I'd do a quick post of my costume this year: the anti costume. People, especially in NA, get very hyped about Halloween. I get the appeal, you get to dress up, be creative and have fun while doing it. Personally, I like my own clothes and I'd rather wear those items out in a creatively tasteful (or distasteful depending on your perspective) way. The problem is that when you head to an 80'/90's power ballad party, you're a part of the 5% not dressed up (fine by me).

Nevertheless, hope everyone enjoyed their Halloween.