Wednesday, 10 November 2010

Bringing it Back

I was recently tagged by the talented and lovely craftista, Maddie of Wardrobe Recycle to highlight some old pieces in my wardrobe that I'd be wearing again this season. As someone who rarely throws things away (hoarder alert!) and will nearly always put style & comfort first over current looks of the season, I thought I'd share some pieces that I'll always wear time and time again, whatever the current trends.

I've had this sequin blazer-style jacket for a couple of years now and I love daytime sparkles to dress up a casual look. Throwing this jacket on is the quickest way to feeling ultra glam. That and a fabulous pout of hot red lippy.
I think I have a slight obsession with stripes, I have so many varieties I've lost count - I love how stripes are always a classic and a wear with anything piece.

This beautiful necklace above has lost a few chains & gem stones since I was given it by my lovely girlfriends as part of my leaving present for Greece. I love it, and it has done well after so many nights of partying.
The Suede fringe bag is heavier than it looks and was a birthday gift from a few years back. Love it!
My multi buckle boots are my go to item when it's cold outdoors, when the heavens open for a serious downpour or when I want to mix up a pretty floral frock look with a harder edged touch.

A floppy hat usually disguises any bad hair days or when I'm not in the mood to face the world. I remember when J-Lo started wearing these years ago... talk about influence eh? I am easily persuaded after all.
The faux fur gilet is amazing and has kept me warm and stylish when I'm feeling the boho vibe. The patchwork leather frame satchel is simply one of my best purchases ever in Hong Kong; first it was cheap, secondly it came with a gazillion straps (like most bags do when bought in HK, so you can wear it more than one way - genius!) and thirdly I love the folded frame detail and the design.
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34 comments:

Fashion Butter said...

Love, love, love it all. You have such a great eye.

Maddie said...

OMG! What great pieces! Love the necklace and the sequin blazer...

Krystal said...

I love this post! And these are such great pieces for this season

tanvii.com said...

I will sound like I am copying the words of people above me but these ARE fabulous pieces ... Being a shoe addict special mention for the Boots! :)

Grit and Glamour said...

If you don't recycle them, I will! Send them to me!

Love them all. The fringe bag is amazing.

♥ V
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twitter: @gritandglamou

Lena said...

Love the pieces! The floppy hat+faux fur combo is fierce!!!

Love, Lena!

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KcomeKarolina said...

great!!

xoxo
K.
http://kcomekarolina.blogspot.com/

jemina said...

Hong Kong is definitely a shopper's paradise, LOVE your faux fur gillet, and your bags are amazing!!!

XOXO
J

Monique said...

Love love love!!!! These are definitely all pieces I would never get rid of either!!! I love your brown boho bag!
xoxoxo M

A Brit Greek said...

Thanks for your comments lovelies. One of the bauble clips on the frame came off so i've been super gluing it back since, that's how much of a hanger on I am.

@ J - Yes, HK is amazers for shopping, I always go with an empty suitcase!
x.o.x.o

THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE said...

Hahaha I'm right with you there on the hoarder alert! I love all of these things and speaking of hoarder I think it might be time for me to take out my floppy hat too. I still held onto it for all of these years. I think I used to wear it back when J.Lo and Sienna wore theirs :)

shari @ little blue deer said...

Love the gilet! In my dreams I still have every piece of clothing I ever owned, lol! XX!

the chirpy bird said...

Loving this! AND loving that fur vest too!
xo tash

katerina said...

I love all your stuff but mostly the fur vest and the sequin jacket! (i must stop thinking about jackets all the time) Well thanks for your comment on the video! I appreciate it a lot especially when it comes from you! So nervous me! pff!

Alissa said...

Love this blog! Who can I email about a possible collaboration?

Thanks!

brookemeagan said...

And so you should wear all of these things every season no matter what the trend! Wow! I want them ALL. I especially love the mult buckle boots. xx

Marissa said...

I love, love, love that faux fur vest! I've been looking for the perfect one for fall, but I just can't seem to find it.

Emma said...

I adore the suede fringe bag & faux fur gilet - you have great style x

Lee Oliveira said...

Loving the pieces..
The necklace and the fur vest are my fave
LOx

A BRIT GREEK said...

Hey guys, thanks so much for the comments. re: Fur gilet, I hunted around for one for ages, it was around the time when they were 'in' again 2-3 yrs ago, this one is from H&M. In terms of faux fur, this one was the most luxe and had the best fit out of all the ones I'd looked at and was a score at 20 quid (50% off). Let's hope they do a repeat soon!

@Katerina - bravo sweetie, you did such an amazing video for Toi & Moi, i would have been stuttering all the way!!!
It looks great on their website too!

x.o.x.o

kirstyb said...

love this thanks for sharing xxx

Vintage Mavens said...

I've been looking everywhere for a nice faux fur vest - that one is precious :)!!

Jenn from Much to My Delight said...

Those things may have been purchased a few seasons ago, but they're all still incredibly in style! I love the boho satchel!!

Audrey Allure said...

Love that necklace!

SucceedingatFailing said...

These are great items! I love the boots and the bag from Hong Kong in particular! I went to Hong Kong a couple of years ago and just bought so much stuff I had to wear about three dozen outfits at once sitting on the plane on the way back so I didnt go over the weight limit! Everything was so cheap!

I was just wondering about your move to Greece, is it permanent as in the rest of your life permanent or are you planning to come back at any point?

Jammer said...

Awesome picks!

PS - I'm on the look out for the perfect ankle length skirt but no luck so far :(

kristy eléna said...

i LOVE these items! i can definitely see why you kept them and will be wearing them again. =)

Vogue Gone Rogue

Jennifer Fabulous said...

I don't blame you for choosing these. Utter. Fabulousness. Sigh.

Jessica said...

i do loveeeeeee the bag you got from HK :D :D

KT said...

I'm with you, really loving the new trend of the multi-tiered chain necklace. At an event last night one of the bloggers had one on and I was a little jealous. Ahh... something else to go on the Christmas wishlist. - Katy

Heather Fonseca said...

Great favorites!

chloe said...

that sequin blazer is such a great piece! i was never able to find the *perfect* one! and i love the idea of the floppy hat although nobody wears hats in cyprus, sigh...

tina_mbc said...

So much amazingness in this post, all of these pieces are right up my street- there's not a single one I wouldn't wear! :)
You must have a very nice, well-balanced wardrobe! :)

xxx

Beautifully Invisible said...

Those are all amazing.... especially the boots. And the necklace. And the sequin blazer. And the bag (s). And... just everything. Love it all!

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