the summer that went by

You’re probably thinking..wow one post after another! I decided to break up my original idea of one long post into two shorter, much more readable posts.

I felt like reviewing the season that went by so quickly and unsatisfactorily >_< I had a few key summer looks that I’d like to share that I have not previously posted on FG before.

First off, a look that some of you who know me may have seen before but it really is my favourite as I was able to incorporate old pieces in my wardrobe and wear them in a whole new way. I paired a pleated skirt with a ruffled blouse tucked in to show off the belt and give the loose fitting blouse some form and fit. Skirt from Hong Kong, blouse from Dorothy Perkins, belt thrifted from K road market, t-bar heels from ebay and vintage clutch handed down from mum. I am particularly in favour of tucking blouses into skirts to show off the waist and look more ‘finished’. Ruffles are also my absolute favourite and I wish I had a lot more of them in my summer looks.

The second look that I’ll like to share is this spontaneous number that reminded me of lazy sunny Saturdays where nothing specific is planned for the day, haha. This retro 70s skirt was thrifted from an opshop on K road for $14. I wasn’t too impressed with the price but I had been looking for something somewhat high-waisted with a flowly feel to it. Plus this skirt had pockets and polka dots so I couldn’t resist . Towards the end of summer I started developing a fondness for matching purple with brown, thus adding the belt to this look. The singlet is from Supre, belt was thrifted in the same opshop a while back and the heart shaped necklace is from an antique shop.

Next up is a little vintage dress I purchased from etsy. Etsy.com is one of my favourite online shops. It is similar to ebay except that there is no bidding war going on and the stuff on sale are mainly handmade (earrings, necklaces, knitted scarfs, little knick knacks, plush toys etc) or vintage. Prices on etsy can be a bit steep due to shipping costs unfortunately.

Yellow dresses make me happy for some reason. Add ruffles to a yellow dress and it makes me even more delighted.

I have a lot more pictures than what I originally expected so if you are still following this, give yourself a pat on the back *pat pat*.

What’s summer without strawberry picking right? And when I knew we were going strawberry picking this little outfit came to mind instantly. It is in my opinion the perfect strawberry picking number! lol

I love thrifting dresses for less than $10 and when i found this white dress from a recycled clothing shop on Dominion Road for $5 I knew I was taking this baby home. The black buttons and pop up collar reminded me of what the hot nurses from Pearl Harbour would wear, haha. Adding a little colour with the scarf (Glassons) and belt (thrifted from opshop) made it a whole lot less ‘nurse-y’

My last favourite piece is this vintage shirtdress that I got from the K road markets. When I first saw it hanging on the rack, it looked 2 sizes too big and reached down to below my knees (think frumpy). But my love for vintage that includes plaid of all colours and patterns attracted me to this dress. Besides it was only about $12 so it wasn’t too much of a risk.

I took it home, gave it a good wash, hemmed the skirt and rolled up the sleeves. I added a belt and voila, the fit was fine and the length ‘modernised’ the entire look instantly. I am hoping to wear it again come winter with coloured tights (still contemplating grey colour or something bolder) and transform it into a winter look! Kerhan mentioned that I should have taken a “before” picture of the dress and I wish I had! It would definitely make you think twice before sorrily putting a potential beauty back on the racks at first glance.

Phew! If you have really read up to this far, I applaud you!!! And that concludes my summer review