What I Actually Wore #0049

Serial #: 0049
Date: 06/10/2010
Weather: 24° and mild, until down came the rain and washed us out
Time Allowed: 5 minutes

I’m off to see the Tim Burton retrospective at ACMI, an exhibition that calls for something at least a little colourful. I make this outfit up as I go along, starting with the raspberry-coloured top by Veronika Maine. The top is made from nylon, cotton and metal, the last of which gives it volume and structure. It does mean it’s a little foofy with the grey skirt: I add one of my favourite belts so my waist is visible again.

I carry a vintage silk paisley handbag for the first time; pin a dusky rose into my hair; slip on some cloisonné pussycat earrings, and buckle up a pair of ponyhair and suede heels.

After the exhibition (which was fantastic), I buy a pair of coral taffeta shorts at Kinki Gerlinki, and then Rapunzel and I have coffee in Centre Place. That’s when the downpour begins, and I must dash to the train station under the awnings, for fear that my shoes would be ruined. But I make it safely home. All in all, a lovely afternoon!

Items:

Top: Veronica Maine
Skirt: Staff
Belt: David Lawrence
Flower pin: Salvos
Earrings: souvenir from Vietnam
Ring: Autore
Watch: Kenneth Cole
Handbag: vintage, from Etsy
Shoes: Diana Ferrari

One of my favourite belts, by David Lawrence. I love the colour.