by Amber on July 26, 2009
Twas a perfect sunny day – smack in the middle of winter. Considering the month, what more could you hope for? How about going to the beach and watching whales! I spend half my time at a little place called Omaha, and for the last few days there has been a Southern Right whale mother and calf hanging about the bay.
This afternoon I strolled down to the beach and watched the little-big-family frolic for a few of hours – they were hanging out just off shore. There was lots of wave slapping and sunbathing on their behalf. Um so, this is what I wore when I was watching those gorgeous creatures. I had the hugest grin – marine animals for life!
+ Twin Rivers zip up jumper
+ Merino turtleneck (it’s sunny but not that warm!)
+ Cotton peasant skirt of unknown origin with glitter embellishments
+ Dotti black leggings
+ Vintage lace up boots
No whale photos sorry. If only I was in a boat, sigh. In any case, I consider myself seriously lucky to live such in a beautiful place, plus I had an icecream! Yup, a brilliant way to spend a Sunday. I hope your weekend was just as swell.
by Amber on April 10, 2009
by Amber on March 27, 2009
Mini Dress Code! I was in Wellington for work a little while ago; and couldn’t resist going to into the Swonderful boutique & buying an adorable Bon Voyage Papercup tee. Swonderful is marvelous; an adorable wee shop packed with goodies. Also, what a fun name to swirl ’round your tongue! Go visit – 95 Victoria Street.
+ Uniqlo grey merino cardigan.
+ Papercup tee.
+ Waxed cotton skirt with lace edging.
+ Montana boots by Progetto. They are very comfortable to trot around the world in.
I am taking off.
Here’s a better shot of the print, as seen on a tote:
Cuteeeeee!
Apt as I am flying to Bejing tonight, then catching a domestic flight to Shanghai, where I have been warned I will get hideously lost. Excellent, a challenge – I accept.
Au revoir my friends! Or rather, zài jiàn!
by Amber on March 20, 2009
My current obsessions: Karen Walker, jazz classics, delving deeper into the internet than ever before, the Jade Goody story (sad any way you look at it), wholemeal bagels with avocado, eureka moments and creating interesting outfits from the contents of a single suitcase. Empty rooms.
+ Karen Walker Wide Spiderweb shirt in faded black.
+ Dark Gray skinny jeans from Uniqlo
+ Wooden bracelet
+ Suede round toe mid-wedge from Witchery
The perfect tee? Puff printed witty graphics and a cute crochet detail on the back. Tis very well cut too.
The beautiful empty room belongs to Willy & Ali, who have been kindly letting me stay for the last few weeks. I’m realising I don’t actually need so much “stuff” in my life to make it feel full. Feeling mellow and reflective. It’s good.
by Amber on February 25, 2009
This is the post in which I try to turn the somewhat classic tourist snap into a daily outfit. Whatever. It was a fun day and I looked alright. Liverpool was looking pretty good too! Joy.
+ OutdoorResearch down jacket that saved my bones from the cold.
+ Purple ruffle tunic by Max. Flounce!
+ Merino top to keep me snug.
+ Black Lee jeans.
+ New yet beloved Montana boots by Progetto. Handmade-Italian-sexy!
+ Kathmandu travel bag – it managed to hold my life and carry my laptop around all day with no problems.
The cause of my tourism glee? Urban Outfitters! My very first visit to one. Oh my. It was really good. You know that it’s going to be overpriced clone type stuff but it was still loads of fun. I bought a beautiful emerald sweater printed with a horse, but more on that later. My other bag was full o’ HMV goodies… This may surprise you but we have neither store in lil’ old New Zealand. Consumerism ahoy!
by Amber on January 10, 2009
On Thursday I sought refuge in the conditioned bubble that is “the studio”, for it was very sticky and very grim outside. Okay, maybe there were some other obligations too but mostly it was about the HEAT.
Hence, my outfit is simple – a cotton dress and a touch of colour from the scarf. Reflecting on 2008, it appears I have fully integrated scarves into my wardrobe, as per that year’s style resolution. I can’t resist them now!
+ Black dress from Valley Girl
+ Ombré scarf
+ Canvas slip on shoes
+ Faux-bans
+ Map bag
This is an ancient tote (7 years old?), bought at the Aotea Square markets. It has a street map of Auckland City screen-printed on it, which shows the market – how very meta. This year I am also trying to dig new-old pieces out of my wardrobe – seeing this bag was like meeting an old friend.
Of course, it is never too humid for one to flounce!
