Ginslings And Secretary Things
She loves pearls, pussy bow blouses, tailored skirts. Appropriately dressed all in blue, Sapphire tells me her work style is very “secretary” – a look that is completed with classic black-rimmed glasses. It’s rare that she wears anything other than black at work, she says, so this splash of colour is pretty special.
How long did it take you to put this outfit together Sapphire?
Not long at all – maybe 10 minutes. I had pretty much decided what to wear the night before.
I usually do that when I’m excited to wear some new item.
Yes, that’s exactly it! I was inspired by my cardi, because it’s a naughty new buy. (A little too naughty, actually, I'm getting guilty flushes about spending so much money...) It’s from T.L. Wood and I loved how delicate it looks and feels – from the tiny white button loops to the fine weave. I love navy and coral – I think they’re going to be my favourite colours this summer.
The lovely spring weather also influenced my outfit. I decided – as it was supposedly going to be a little warmer today – to be daring and bare my legs.
I totally love that cardi, I have to say, although I can understand the guilt that comes with shopping at T.L. Wood. That shirt is very pretty too – so delicate.
It’s my favourite top at the moment – white silk, from Alphaville. As for the skirt, it’s a very old FCUK number and a trusty staple in my work wardrobe. I chose it because I wanted the cardi to shine without competition from the other items.
It certainly does that! I’ve always admired that silver name necklace of yours too – it’s not the usual Carrie Bradshaw-style.
No, it’s not. A friend of mine had it made for me in Auckland, and gave it to me for my twentieth birthday.
It’s pretty, with that swoop curling back to the dot of the ‘i’. What is the other jewellery you are wearing?
The silver bracelet was a graduation gift from mum and dad, and the faux pearl earrings are from Retro Star. I generally keep my accessories pretty minimal at work, as I find noisy jewellery distracting usually.
Yes! I hate it when my bangles ‘bang’ on the desk when I’m using the keyboard. And your shoes?
They’re vintage, also a gift from a friend. I don't usually like slingbacks but for some reason these seem to work for me and are comfortable.
They are so cute. If you get tired of them I'll take them off your hands, so to speak. (Do you need that in a memo?)
Well, we can file that one now; thanks Sapphire. It was great to feature you on SNAP again. … Um, is it time for a G&T yet?