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Preserving My Dignity

In three days time I'll be making a first class idiot of myself at London Fashion Week (I still think I may have flashed a bum cheek in Milan while forcing my body to contort into an unnatural position in order to get a snap of Mira parading down the concrete catwalk (yes the sidewalk, but I like my cheesy version more). Who knows, maybe there'll be more naked flesh presentations while in London, although the temperatures mean tights will be involved. I don't want a bladder infection after all.

As 95% of the female population has been doing, I have also been drooling over leather dungarees. Of course my favourites are sold out. Everywhere. I thought the Whistle's version was a long overdue wardrobe acquisition but squeezing into a size 6 is a feat I will most definitely not accomplish. On the other hand, J Brand's skin tight tuxedo legged duo is still winking at me cheekily from my-wardrobe's shopping basket, as is that perfect pair of leather skinnies.

All possible risk of baring an inappropriate cheek would be averted if one threw on those bits and pieces detailed above. I may have to consider, if only to preserve my dignity.

From left to right, top to bottom:

Geometric jumper by Front Row Shop, Leather Skinnies by J Brand, Poker Clutch by Front Row Show, Clutch by Olympia Le-Tan, Leather Dungarees by Whistles, Loafers by Phillip Lim 3.1, Beanie by Front Row Shop, Pumps by Alexander Wang, Tuxedo Jeans by J Brand

Understated Shearling

                                                                           Photos by Lea/Dörrface

This jacket will be accompanying me throughout the colder months and that for probably the next ten years. The khaki colour is surprisingly versatile and a welcome change to the traditional black or grey that you tend to invest in. The oversized silhouette coupled with the understated feel is perfectly timeless. I'm still deeply in love with my 2 € Rick Owens inspired trousers from Thailand. I'm back in my hometown for the weekend and finally reunited with my parents so I'll be seeing you later!

I am wearing an Acne jacket and blouse, trousers from Thailand and Alexander Wang boots.

Flexing My Layering Muscles

 

How has your weekend been so far? Mine has consisted of making home-made pizza, carving pumpkins, drinking too much wine and watching scary movies. Pretty much a recipe for awesomeness.

This vest is still in heavy rotation, perfect for throwing over those all black outfits such as this one. Red and yellow in combination always make me think of Lego, crayons and kindergarten. Since this miniature handbag is the epitome of cuteness, it seemed only too fitting to add something yellow into the mix and to use the handbag strap as a bracelet. 

Fall lets me flex my layering muscles and I like to go with the bulkier the better. Pile on those fabrics! The standard coat sleeve doesn't really support this philosphy so it's touché; I force them to become part of the fabric pile. You can imagine me looking quite sheepish when I say two degrade Alexander Wang jumper dresses are always better than one. Here is number two, bought for a ridiculously low price on the Outnet a while back.

I am wearing a Carven coat, a Marni vest, a Moxham necklace, an Alexander Wang dress, Acne leather trousers, Trippen shoes and a Celine bag.

Driving in Cars with No Boys

 

This is a typical work outfit of mine: tailored trousers (preferrably with a print that suggests I may be doodling on my clothes during my lunch break), a jumper (preferrably fuzzy and extra soft), an oversized but tailored coat, a pair of pumps (preferrably with a contrasting print) and a small bag that I can throw over my shoulder while I hop on my bike.

Lea has been meeting me during my lunch breaks to take photos so that I can also show you those ensembles I'm often unable to post because it's too dark when I step outside the office. Whenever I wear these trousers I always think of Driving in Cars with Boys, except that there are no boys, just lots of vintage cars and wasp waisted women that clearly have a penchant for shopping.

I decided to inappropriately plant my behind, although only very slightly (so maybe one cheek was resting on it) on this green vintage beauty. It was all for the sake of thematic effect; there are vintage cars on my trousers for God's sake!

I am wearing a Missoni coat, an H&M jumper, Prada trousers, Isabel Marant pumps and an Alexander Wang bag.

Tron

 

I'm still clinging onto whites and light greys. I'm not ready to wrap myself up in the inevitable darker colours that accompany winter just yet. We have been experiencing such a summery autumn that during the weekend I was still able to run around bare-legged (with the onset of stubble) wearing this wool and silk hybrid. This is one of the most beautiful dresses I own; the degradation of fabric coupled with the padded effect on top give it a ladylike, cyberspace appearance à la Tron (please tell me you know what I'm wearing referring to.)

Apart from that, I'm suffering from a mild case of braindead.

I am wearing an Acne cap, an Alexander Wang dress and a 3.1 Phillip Lim bag and shoes.