What I Actually Wore #0135

Serial #: 0135
Date: 30/07/2013
Weather: 16°C / 61°F
Time Allowed: 10 minutes

The prospect of quite a cool day dictates my choice of wool skirt and mohair jumper on this winter morning. I need to wear a t-shirt under this jumper as the knit is quite open, but it is still extremely warm and makes a scarf unnecessary. The pencil skirt with a literal twist is by a New Zealand label that is now sadly defunct; I always enjoyed this detail that made a basic shape and colour interesting. 

I like the pops of colour that the cherry necklace – a souvenir from a boutique in Noosa, Queensland – and the patent and suede wedges give. My other jewellery is black onyx – they’re a good match for the shiny plastic necklace. I also try on a vintage 50s white hat with white pompoms, but the overall effect is too much with the cherries, so I wear my black velvet cloche cap instead.

As well, I wear a black 60s velvet coat – the fabric is treated to create a sealskin effect (coat #17 in the autumn/winter set in the gallery A Glory of Coats) – and carry a white leather tote.

Items:

Jumper: Country Road
T-shirt: Kookaï
Skirt: Nicholas Blanchet (now defunct)
Stockings: Levanté
Hat: vintage
Coat: vintage
Necklace: souvenir
Earrings & Ring: handmade, souvenir
Watch: Kenneth Cole
Tote: Elise Carrels (now defunct)
Wedges: Mollini

Photos: October 2013