2013

Christmas is upon us and 2013 is almost over… I haven’t posted an outfit selection for a while, so this is a bit of a random mix of work day to day work attires and only one night out one!

I promise the next one will be more festive, and might even have sequins…..

Outfit #1

Grey full midi skirt from Primark, black cardigan with white bows and necklace from Primark, shoes from Viviana, rings from Accessorize, Forever 21 and Topshop.

Outfit #2

Faux leather effect plaited skirt and Mickey Mouse jumper from Primark, black ankle boots from H&M, necklace from Primark, bracelet from New Look, rings from Disney Couture, Primark, H&M.

Outfit #3

Burgundy crop jumper from H&M, black faux leather pleated skirt from Primark,black leather ankle boots from H&M, necklace and bracelet from Primark, rings from Topshop, H&M and New Look.

Outfit #4

Black crop knitted jumper and red tartan skirt from H&M, black leather ankle boots from H&M, necklace and bracelet from Primark, rings from H&M, Topshop, New Look and H&M.

Outfit #5

White leopard crop box top from Boohoo, black trousers from Topshop, black leather court shoes from Christian Louboutin (Pigalle), necklace from Miss Selfridge.

What I’ve been wearing – 21/11/13

It is all about the jumpers… I went a bit crazy and bought loads to make sure I stay warm …. and they are so cosy!

Also featuring quite heavily are the H&M leather ankle boots – they are shiny, have a considerable heel thus making me feel a bit more dressed up and are comfortable enough to wear all day. And it was only £69.00!

And without further ado, here are my latest picks!

Outfit #1

Teal jumper, black skater skirt and black leather ankle boots from H&M, necklace from Miss Selfridge, bracelet from Primark, rings from H&M, Primark and Forever 21.

Outfit #2

Black jumper from H&M, burgundy shorts from Primark, black leather ankle boots from H&M, necklace from Primark, rings from Primark, Miss Selfridge, Topshop and New Look.

Outfit #3

Snow leopard print jumper from H&M, faux leather skirt from Primark, black leather ankle boots from H&M, snow leopard print socks from New Look, necklace from Primark, rings from New Look, H&M and Primark.

Outfit #4

Grey trousers from Topshop, white crop shirt from Miss Selfridge, tricolour court shoes from Zara, necklace from Primark, rings from Forever 21, Zena & Me, Miss Selfridge, Topshop and Primark.

Outfit #5

Black trousers from H&M, leopard print top from Topshop, brown and orange high heels from Viviela (Barnes style), necklace from Primark, rings from H&M and Primark.

My little shoe project

You can see them in detail, including where they are from, below

Shoes. I just love them. Maybe love is not the right word. I am just obsessed with them. Maybe I should’ve been more clear – this little project is not about any old shoes. It is about heels – needle, chunky, comma, spiky, curvy, platform, wedges, block, straight. Heels are the actual object of my infatuation.

May be I am opening myself to being called a crazy shoe lady and I couldn’t care less – to quote Imelda Marcos, “they went into my closets looking for skeletons, but thank God, all they found were shoes, beautiful shoes”. So there you go.

First of all, I love the way they make me feel. Well, tall, to start with and those 5 foot almost nothing ladies will certainly understand. But they make me feel as if nothing is impossible – you know the “give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world” say? That is right. Nothing is scary in heels – ok, maybe a wet field, going down a mountain, but you know where I am going with this, right? They make me feel happy and more confident. And that’s just on the inside.

My legs look nicer, my posture looks better (ok, orthopedists out there, I know what you are thinking, and frankly, save it!).

Don’t get me wrong, I don’t feel ugly or insecure in flats. I fell comfortable, alright. In heels, I feel amazing. There is, for me, a weird satisfaction on wearing a fabulous pair of shoes. That’s the reason I decided to document my heels. Most of them, at least. Also, I love looking at them – they are beautiful.

And it gave me and excuse to finally count them. These 90 odd are part of more then 140 pairs of shoes which include flats and boots. Amongst this selection, there are many special ones, like my first pair of Louboutins. Some carry numerous memories. Others, sentimental value; they are more than 12 years old and although I don’t wear them anymore, they are a part of me that came over from Brazil to the UK, and like me, they survived. A few tell tales of boys, usually followed by tales of a heartbreak. It is also a little reminder of pain that we all carry in our live (honestly, there are pairs I only wore once as they butchered my feet!)

Yet, they all tell tales of my life and the person I am – I feel this mosaic is a little patch from a huge patchwork quilt that is me.

Christian Louboutin

Schutz

Aldo

Jimmy Choo

Christian Louboutin

Schutz

Miss Selfridge

Christian Louboutin

New Look

Viviana

Matalan

Ibiza

Zara

VIntage

Ibiza

Asos

Zara

Arezzo

Dune

Topshop

Guess

Bottero

New Look

Território dos Pés

H&M

New Look

Território dos Pés

Bottero

M&S

New Look

Luiza Barccelos

Datelli

From Brazil somewhere…

New Look

Viviela

Capodarte

Schutz

Aldo

Prego

Topshop

Schutz

Kurt Geiger

Kandee

Zara

Topshop

Zara

New Look

Miss Selfridge

New Look

H&M

Viviana

Miss Selfridge

H&M

New Look

Prego

New Look

Zara

Aldo

Território dos Pés

Guess

Ibiza

Arezzo

Viviana

Jimmy Choo

Topshop

Território dos Pés

M&S

Arezzo

Bottero

Schutz

New Look

Christian Louboutin

Miss Selfridge

New Look

Kurt Geiger

Very

Shoe Store

Prego

New Look

Prego

Schutz

Ibiza

Vizzano

Topshop

Bottero

River Island

What I’ve been wearing – 24/10/2013

Realisation time: summer is really behind us. It actually feels like it’s been ages! I am very thorn between summer and winter wardrobes. Whereas I feel prettier wearing summer clothes, I feel much more elegant during autumn. Winter itself is a bit of a let down in terms of daily style for me, as it is too cold that all you want is to pile up 2000 layers to make sure the wind doesn’t get through.

In the summer, I feel like my skin colour is closer to what it should be (the way it was back in Brazil) and the brighter palette really compliments it. Outfits are often prettier and more feminine.

There is something about autumn that brings out harsher lines, and of course, the darker colours are in. I feel more elegant by adding more elements to a look, layering and rougher textures mixing. A lovely coat really ties it up together!

Anyway… there is no looking back now. Here is how I’ve been welcoming the new season…

Outfit #1

Red leopard print box cropped top from Boohoo, leather effect leggings from H&M, red patent courts from Christian Louboutin, necklace and bracelet from Primark, rings from Sobral, Topshop and New Look.

Outfit #2

Black mohair crop top from New Look, black and white spotty skater skirt from River Island, black and white court shoes from Viviana, necklace from Accessorize, bracelets from Primark, rings from Forever 21, New Look and Topshop.

Outfit #3

Green jumper from H&M, green and blue tartan trousers from Primark, black court heels from Christian Louboutin, necklace from Little Birdie London, bracelet from Primark, rings from Forever 21, New Look and H&M.

Outfit #4

Red V-neck jumper from Zara, grey and black tartan shirt from Primark, grey skater skirt from H&M, black ankle boots from H&M, tartan socks from Primark, bracelet from New Look, rings from Primark, New Look and Disney Couture.

Outfit #5

Grey and pink heart jumper and body-con black skirt from H&M, black ankle boots from H&M, socks and necklace from Primark, rings from Primark and New Look.

What I’ve been wearing – 14/10/13

Autumn is definitely upon us. Summer already seems a distant memory. although I prefer the warmer climates hands down, I enjoy dressing for autumn; there is an excitement about the new collections and it is not yet so cold you cannot even think!

So here is my latest selection of autumnal outfits. I am loving tartan. Always have, so glad it is out there. Also happy to see leather for another cold season. And animal print (for me, it is always in fashion anyway).

Outfit #1

I am absolutely in love with this red vintage inspired dress from Hearts&Roses London from Sirens and Starlets, necklace from Forever21, black court shoes from Christian Louboutin, rings from Forever21, H&M and Topshop.

Outfit #2

Knitted black cropped jumper from H&M, blue, green and black tartan trousers from Primark, black leather ankle boots gift from a friend, necklace from Primark, rings from Sobral, Topshop and H&M.

Outfit #3

Midi tartan a-line skirt from Zack London, black long sleeve crop top from Primark, black cour shoes from Christian Louboutin, necklace from Miss Selfridge, bracelet from Primark, rings from New Look, and Forever21.

Outfit #4

Black skater skirt from H&M, red tartan turtle neck crop top, fringed ankle boots, red socks and bracelet from Primark, rings from Sobral, New Look, H&M and Forever21.

Outfit #5

Black cardigan with embroided white bows, black top with white collar and grey denim skirt all from Primark, black leather ankle boots gift from a friend, bracelet from Primark, rings from Forever21, Sobral, H&M and Topshop.

What are you loving for the new season?

What I’ve been wearing – 03/10/2013

I haven’t posted one of these for a while – a month to be precise, so have a huge backlog of outfits crying to be published…. going back in time, I can still spot a few hints of summer in my outfits. Now, my wardrobe has completely morphed into autumn…

Outfit #1

Cherry dress from Louche at Joy, white cardigan from Primark, black and white court shoes from Viviana shoes.

Outfit #2

Dark denim skirt dungarees from Primark, blue and grey leopard print top from H&M, ankle boots from New Look, necklace from H&M, rings from Primark, H&M, Topshop and Forever21.

Outfit #3

Pink, white and black leather look panels top from Primark, black leggings from American Apparel, black court shoes from Christian Louboutin, necklace from New Look, rings from Accessorize (big grey stone), H&M, Disney Couture and Forever21.

Outfit #4

Pretty yellow with cream dots dress from Primark, nude peep toes from Jimmy Choo, rings from H&M and Forever21.

Outfit #5

Holiday clubbing look! Yay! Black off the shoulder crop top from Miss Selfridge, red and black tartan skirt from H&M, black strappy sandals from New Look, black clutch from H&M, neckalce and bracelet from New Look, rings from H&M, Topshop, New Look (but you can’t see them!)

What I’ve been wearing – 03/08/2013

My wardrobe is quickly morphing into a more sober autumn selection, and although I am very excited about the new season collections, I am really upset I have barely put my legs out and they already need to go back into tights… sad…

Here is my latest outfits selection:Royal blue crop top from New Look, midi full skirt from Topshop, nude peeptoes from Jimmy Choo, necklace from Forever 21, rings from Forever 21 and H&M.

Black crop top from Topshop, beqach print skirt from a little shop in Stratford (bargain alert!), white block heel sandals from Topshop, necklace from Forever 21 and rings from H&M and Forever 21. Black, white and grey tartan blouse from Primark, black skater skirt from H&M, black patent court shoes from River Island, rings and bracelet from New Look. Black and white carton print crop top from primark, black trousers from H&M, white stilettos from River Island, necklace from Primark, bracelet from Miss Selfridge and rings from H&M, Primark and Forever 21.

Leopard print crop top from Primark, black skater skirt from H&M, black fringed booties from Primark, necklace from Topshop and rings from H&M, Topshop and Primark.

What about you? What have you been wearing? Are you also feeling thorn about the weather change?

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Here is my latest outfit selection – absolutely in love with this 50’s inspired dress – definitely my favourite outfit for a long time!

Outfit #1

Hearts & Roses 50’s style dress (from Sirens & Starlets), black court shoes from Christian Louboutin, necklace from Forever 21, rings from Forever 21, H&M, Topshop and Primark. Lisptick is MAC Russian Red.

Outfit #2Beach scene print dress from Primark, nude slingback sandals from Topshop, broderie anglaise bolero from Brazil, necklace form Forever 21, rings from Forever 21, H&M and Topshop.

Outfit #3

Maxi dress from Miss Selfridge, nude slingback sandals from Topshop, necklace from Primark, rings from H&M, Forever 21 and Topshop.

Outfit #4

Blue graphic print t-shirt from Primark, black cigarette trousers from H&M, black patent peep-toes from Ibiza, necklace from Primark, rings from H&M and New Look.

Outfit #5

Tulip blouse from George at Asda, pleated skirt form Motel, black patent peep-toes from Ibiza, rings from New Look, H&M and Forever 21.

What I’ve been wearing – 02/08/2013

Finally, a more summery post! It’s been a long time coming, and the pins are out for good (ish!).

Here is a combination of some new pieces and some memories of summers past which I still treasure and wear quite a bit!

Red and white full skirt dress from H&M, nude sling back midi heel sandals from Topshop, rings from Primark and Forever 21. Lipstick is MAC So Chaud. Bright colours short-sleeved shirt from New Look, black cigarette trousers from H&M, black patent peep-toes from Ibiza, necklace from H&M, rings from H&M, Topshop and New Look.

Flowery shirt dress from Primark, black patent peep-toes from Ibiza, rings from H&M and Forever 21. Lisptick is Glo Minerals Siren.

Venice print dress from New Look, nude slingback sandals from Topshop, rings from H&M, Forever 21 and Topshop, bracelet from Primark.

Black t-shirt with white collar from Primark, below the knee black patterned skirt from a shop in Stratford centre (bargain of the summer – £5!!!!!!!), black patent peep-toes from Ibiza, rings from New Look, Forever 21 and Topshop.

What’s your style favourites this summer?

What I’ve been wearing – 17 July 2013

I’ve been sooo excited about the warmer weather, been taking an enormous pleasure to put outfits together and creating looks with MUCH fewer items! Love summer months. It takes so long to get to the “no jacket, no tights” point every year and it is so miserable until then but the first warm rays of sunshine seem to erase the grey memories pretty quickly.

So here is my latest selection:

Outfit #1

Long straight black skirt, from a shop in Stratford Centre, Lulu Guinness for Uniqlo t-shirt, white block heel sandals from Topshop, necklace from Topshop, bracelet from new Look, rings from H&M and Primark.

Outfit #2

Navy blue shorts suit from New Look, black sleeveless shirt from Primark, black and white court shoes from Viviana Calçados, necklace from Little Birdie London, bracelet from new Look, rings from Sobral, H&M, Topshop and Forever 21.

Outfit #3

Black and white flowery dress from Primark, black patent peeptoes from Ibiza (a shop in brazil, not the island!), necklace from Primark, rings from Primark, New Look, Disney Couture.

Outfit #4

Black and white printed maxi skirt and black top from H&M, denim waistcoat from Primark, black studded block heel sandals from H&M, necklace from Little Birdie London, rings from Topshop and H&M.

Outfit #5

Navy trousers and nude lace top from H&M, nude vest from Primark, nude slingback sandals from Topshop, necklace from Accessorize, bracelet from New Look, rings from H&M and Topshop.

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