I've moved on...
...to a different domain. Why, what were you thinking? The truth is, I just woke up one day and decided it's time for a change—a metamorphosis, if you will; or, in layman's terms, if Britney can shave her head, then maybe so can I? Nevertheless, it's been a rather handsome 10 years of talking to you, and thank you for putting up with all my moodswings and terrible dad jokes. Fear not! The hormonal imbalance and jokes are more terrible on CUBICLE, see you there.

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‘Come at me, bro’

Sunglasses – Celine Audrey via Sunglasses Shop

Comfortably getting into more punching-fights over the last ham baguette sandwich at Pret because now I have these Celine sunglasses to cover up possible black eye. Round, oversized beauties, that provide instant Audrey-like lady-factor, especially to those who’ve chosen meat sandwich over manners. (Celine Audrey via Sunglasses Shop)

 

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Tile of my loins

Clockwise: Bag – Zac Posen Americana. Watch – Casio. Friendship bracelets – DIY & Lucy Folk. Necklace – Noemi Klein. Sunglasses – Celine Audrey. Bracelet – MyFlashTrash. Nail Polish – Chanel. Skirt – Claudie Pierlot. Lace shirt – MotelRocks. Heels – Alexander Wang. Mini perfume – Marc Jacobs Daisy

Picked up this beautiful, embroidered skirt at the Claudie Pierlot pre-sale over the weekend, the pattern is what I hope my kitchen tiles would look like when we buy a house. I’d happily be a full-time sandwich-maker and better wife if that’s ever case. Speaking of Claudie Pierlot – is it weird that I’ve only recently discovered that they actually have stores in the UK? Here I thought it was to be one of those French treasures (Ladurée being one) limited only to those living in France… The store on South Molton st is packed with goodies, and a little bird tells me the UK sales start on the 12th!

 

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Arden, the illegitimate

Heels – Kurt Geiger

I’m always suspicious of my toys coming to life the minute I leave the room, but it looks like my chairs do it too. My two neon chairs had a child and they called her Arden – those two must have some fiercerelationship because that kid is feisty.

 

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Optical Prime

Preferred eye-makeup for those days when I transform from WTF to OK and remember to draw some eyebrows: Skinny liquid eyeliner (feels like graffiti on your eyelids with a felt-tip pen) and Brow Gel by Eyeko, and Golden Aura eye palette by Topshop.

 

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Hey Missy, you so fine..

Mini Missy – Neri Karra

…you so fine you blow my mind, hey Missy! I met the ever delightful Neri for coffee and cakes at the Rose Bakery at the top of Dover Street Market the other week, and after we’d dusted down carrot cake from our chins she slid a small box over that held this little baby inside. I made this noise similar to a car brake and now I can’t go back to that cafe.

 

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If I were a boy

Skull necklace – Maria Nilsdotter. Bar necklace – Kirsten Goss Urban Edge. Watch – Casio Sheen. Leather laptop case – Scotch & Soda.

If I were a boy, I’d put Jennifer Lawrence as my phone wallpaper and not get weird stares from strangers. My affinity for silver accessories/jewellery is growing with each time I steal something out of my husband’s wardrobe. You got to agree, an oversized shirt and nothing on your wrist but a solid silver watch sounds pretty liberating when you’re on your period and everything is simply arduous.

 

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Souk style

Flats – Reiss

Gazing at Kit’s Morocco visual diary and realizing this is as close to a non-IKEA carpet I will ever walk on this year.

 

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Iconia A1

Pouch – Kurt Geiger. Tablet – Acer Iconia A1

At just over 8 inches long, this little tablet by Acer seems to find its way into any otherwise inadequately sized handbag I own these days. I’m building quite a large collection of magazines – dust-free, naturally – via Play Magazines, and have downloaded my entire summer reading list into this 1cm-thick thing. Jamie Oliver teaches me how to cook meals under 20 minutes while I burn some water, and my bank app constantly reminds me how much money I don’t have. The device processor is quad-core, which apparently means it’s responsive and runs smoothly, but I love it most for its compact size and the fact that it is a digital Mary Poppins’ bag, in essence.

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  1. Elface

    Many, many chuckles were had/made while reading this. Hope everything is okies in your end of town! :)

  2. Your photos are always so great. Full of details and charm. I love how you organise every tiny detail. Your photos look so tidy.

  3. Angel

    The first photo is really stunning. It reminds me of my can of loose leaf earl grey french blue tea, because there are little blue flowers sprinkled throughout. Oversized sunglasses forever, especially to hide my forever dark circles, cry. I’m sure if my chairs acted like yours, I’d have six pairs of clogs. And I wouldn’t wear them. My mom wants a tablet but I’m against her having one since Walmart is her favorite grocery store (not saying she can’t afford it – she’s just going to sell her soul if she’s not careful with tech). Funny, funny post. Have fun with your new and super cute bag!

  4. stunning pieces!

    monkeyshines
    http://monkeyshines-monkeyshines.blogspot.com/

  5. Looks like a fun little tablet!
    Jana

  6. *Sigh!* I love your photos and your writing style. Makes me remember why I started loving fashion blogs in the first place!

  7. share your shoe collection pleaseee!

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  8. the anecdote regarding watches and periods = yessss

  9. Hanneli

    the Kurt Geiger heels are SO gorgeous! love the photography and the writing also.
    Nice day!

  10. A very entertaining post :D

  11. Helena

    Very nice post!
    cute items…nice shots!

  12. Madame Edith

    Love your style of pictures, the subtle atmosphere, colors, sets and everything else. Your blog ia a truly fantastic place!
    I keep comin’ back.

    Best regards,
    Edith

  13. That Pierlot skirt is absolutely gorgeous!! Luv it

  14. Love the photos, and all your stuff! So beautiful!

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  15. Such a great post!

    Love all of the shoes :)

    xx.

  16. I’ve just discovered the joy of the iPad mini. After picking up my partners iPad 3 I now feel like wrist has induced some sort of repetitious strain injury.
    I always enjoy looking at your photos. Despite your bank account reminding you of how much money you don’t have, your photos always depict the opposite.

    The Fashann Monster

  17. Beautiful details, really inspiring :)

    xx
    Tatiana
    http://tatiana-kurnosova.blogspot.com/

  18. Mmmm, all these photos look so good. I want to buy everything! Especially loving that Nerri Karra bag. It. its. beautiful. xx

  19. omg i love those shoes, they are fabulous! that skirt is so quirky and cute too
    Lauren
    livinginaboxx
    bloglovin

  20. Sarah

    Oooohhh I want that tablet!

  21. Dan Tibits @ fashionguru.ne

    Such wonderful shots Shini.

  22. Danielle

    This post is seriously hilarious! :D

  23. Love this post – a little ‘curation’

  24. loving the casio watch :)

    – Janine
    http://theeoptimist.blogspot.com

  25. Love the skull necklace & the Casio Sheen watch! And the colors on the Kurt Geiger heels look yummy looking & fabulous :)
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  26. What pretty things…

    xx
    Théa
    http://theaisunknown.blogspot.fr/
    http://www.youtube.com/user/Theaunknown

  27. Oh such lovely things!

  28. Great photos! Love the all itimes :)

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  29. Juliana

    Love your photography! If only everything we looked at in real life had this point of view, this light, the details :)

  30. Lovely all! sweet, and i like so much your pics..

  31. ChicTrends

    You always manage to take such delicate yet perfect pictures. We’re jealous. Also, Jennifer Lawrence makes one of the best backgrounds so no judgment made on our part.

    Best to you, xx http://chictrends.co.uk/

  32. Great photos, they are creative and really highlight the beauty of each piece. And those shoes are stunning and perfect for year round!

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  33. always enjoyed to see your pictures, so aesthetic, thoughtful and meticulous
    Inka from RITMS
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  34. Irena

    I love the glasses in the fourth photo. Could you write where you got them from?

  35. M

    Yes, please share!!

  36. These pictures are all so beautiful and there are so many things that I want, mainly though the mini missy bag it is too cute! I just been on the site but can’t buy it, is it avail to buy anywhere else? xx

  37. ayy_ayy

    Well. I agree with you about if i were a boy stuff. I love to borrow my dad’s shirt or watch. And do some experiments to my dad’s pants. It’s good when i’m not in a mood of being a fancy lady. :)

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