I bought my Doc Martens, finally, as my travel boots, and have realised that i am slowly, but steadily, ticking of my 'french wardrobe list'. Who knows whether i will pick up some of the slouchy tee shirts, linen blazer, flirty skirts, that also adorn my list when i am overseas? I have tried to save up as much as i can for the trip, and i'm fairly confident that i will be returning with goodies galore. at least, that is my hope and dream. :)
Monday
[rag and bone blazer, chanel 2.55, la garconne top, doc martens, maje engergie harem pants]
Ah Monday. That most horrible of days that makes even the most dedicated of workers shy away from the task. You roll out of bed, check the alarm clock, mutter a curse as you realise you're just that bit too late for work and rummage among the heap of clothes lying on the floor to find something presentable. You're already wearing a loose fitting button up top with rolled sleeves, and on top of that you throw a baggy blazer and harem pants. As you contemplate your shoe drawer you can already feel your feet crying out in pain at the thought of heels after the weekend you had. You grab your trusty pair of docs and thick grey socks, pull 'em on, and you're out the door. Running for the bus, and by bus, of course you mean taxi.
Tuesday
[nina ricci cardigan, doc martens, vanessa bruno top, topshop skirt, burberry scarf, forever 21 bangles, hermes bag]
Ugh. meetings with the advertisers. You don't know why you have to go, but then you think of your slightly famous boyfriend and the penny drops. Your editor is so pragmatic sometimes, but you wish that you were valued for yourself and not your connections. But then, that's life isn't it? But you get ahead of yourself. The Nina Ricci cardigan gives you serious high fashion cred, whilst the topshop leather look skirt is both sexy and maintains the nonchalant air you were going for. Of course, a being nonchalant whilst holding a birkin bag can be difficult. But then you realise the perfect thing to ensure the outfit remains insouciant and not incompetent... instead of reaching for the skyscraper heels you usually do, you grab your Docs instead. Comfort and chic. And the look on your editor's face when you saunter in, or saunter as best as one can in combat boots, is priceless.
Wednesday
[roksanda ilincic coat, doc martens, luella dress, Bex Rox necklace, YSL clutch bag]
Wednesday night is always reserved for your girls, most of them friends you've had since school, who know every blemish on your face and flaw in your personality but love you nonetheless. You would be lost without them. You all go to this particular bar where the cocktails flow freely, the beats seem to course through your body, and the cigarette in your hand is always lit. The problem with the spot, though, is that it is the worst kept secret. many a week you have seen girls there that most of your life you have managed to avoid, successfully. But not now. They were always so aloof in school, teasing you about your glasses and your vibe and your quirky clothes. This week you decide its payback time. Wearing this season's hottest coat, a Roksanda Ilincic tri-tone beauty, over a hot Luella LBD that accentuates every curve in your body, as well as THE yves saint laurent clutch to have a groovy necklace you picked up at Browns, you know that this will make a favourable impression. And as the eyes roll over you, you can feel jealousy, envy and a little shock rolled together. Who's the loser now? Then they hit the Docs and they are confused.
Always keep 'em guessing.
Thursday
[alexander wang jacket, doc martens, vanessa bruno top, philip lim skirt, alexander wang clutch, dinosaur designs bangles]
Another day, another invite lining up on your shelf. You're not even that much of a party girl, but being a little champagne bubble about town means that you have so many different friends, some of the only ways to keep up with them is to see them at their various parties. This time it's one with the music crowd, the kids you met when you were madly in love with that rock star for a bit, a phase that you wholeheartedly recommend everyone to go through. Hip would be an understatement when describing this crowd. You know the alexander wang jacket with scarf collar will go down well, as well as your philip lim skirt and the dinosaur designs paint splattered bracelets. And the docs? Well, let's just say that if it wasn't for these people you'd never have any at all.
Friday
[YSL Muse 2 bag, doc martens, vanessa bruno dress, opening ceremony jacket, dinosaur designs bangles]
You hate driving in heels. It feels weird and you just can't do it. Which is why when you and the Boy decide to escape to a cottage near Bath for the weekend (and then some) you instantly reach for the docs. A loose fitting, slouchy dress in glorious moss green dress in cotton with silk detail, a light, breezy blazer, and the YSL bag in the back seat. The wind was whipping around you as you drove down, you almost wished that you had a scarf with which to let blow in the wind in the manner of fabulous 50s film stars.
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