Rad

Rodarte t-shirt, Topshop jeans, Karen Walker coat and beanie, Isabel Marant Dicker boots 

When you find things that just work in terms of winter gear, sometimes I feel like there's very little need to keep buying things that don't actually seem wearable right now. For example, the black silk camisole. Equipment has a range of them right now on Net-a-Porter and as much as I'd love to just pull the trigger, I would no doubt find myself only layering it under a t-shirt or sweatshirt - not really the way I have dreamed up in my head.  

With so many 'witty' (think FELINE Paris / Homies / Lanvin Me Alone) or loud shirts (Kenzo you just keep them coming), I find myself topping up my wardrobe here and there with t-shirts I absolutely love. I missed out on this Rodarte tee in its heyday but now I can wear it over and over just like I do with this Paris Eleven one with Alber or C'est Complique from Konrath von Reumont. Now if only I could get my hands on the Godard tribute one... because that is one special t-shirt. 

Comeback

Radarte tee, Topshop jeans, Valentino Rockstud Noir flats, Karen Walker Northern Lights and beanie. 

Just when you thought there was no hope of getting hold of those Radarte t-shirts, sweatshirts or hoodies, they make a comeback on Forward by Elyse Walker (and Browns too I think). 

Were you lucky the first time around? Which Radarte piece do you have your eye on? 

Kale Spinach Pear Smoothie

The last time I attempted to down a green smoothie was nine years ago. The recipe came from some forgettable magazine, with a promise the body of a Brazilian babe only if I followed a five day 'diet'. It was nearing summer so I jumped on the chance to work on getting a somewhat acceptable body to hang around Oriental Bay in. I wouldn't be able to tell you now what exactly was in that hideous green smoothie. Fast forward to last Saturday when I made this kale smoothie I found from Joy the Baker. OH such joy. This was so tasty I think I'm cured of my green leafy smoothie trauma. 

I followed everything from the recipe (could not risk being scarred again) and this is everything you need + blender:

• 1 cup of spinach (stalks removed because I used a handheld blender)
• 1 cup of roughly chopped kale 
• 1 frozen banana
• 1/2 pear (chop this however you like depending on your machine)
• 1/2 cup of almond milk (soy milk OR orange juice can also be used so take your pick)
• a generous teaspoon of honey 

If you read til the very end, thank you and I'd love to hear from you about your favourite smoothie recipes. Green or otherwise. 

Object of Desire: RockStud Noir

Image : Garance Dore and eBay

After lusting over the Repetto Jackson for the longest time (still ongoing), these black on black Valentino Rockstud flats have to be at the opposite end of the black patent flat spectrum. The ankle strap, I won't lie, is a little daunting not being blessed in the slender legs and ankle departments but fashion is all about risks, right? 

There was an opportunity to layby the popular kitten heel in black calf with beige accents but I wanted something I'd be able to wear for hours. You know, without wincing or crying at the thought of walking from the Beehive end of Lambton Quay to say Couretnay Place. I'm so sick of being that girl.

Pom Pom

Liam coat, twentysevennames sweater and cat brooch, Country Road shirt, ASOS trousers, Topshop Ambush boots, Chanel backpack and Karen Walker beanie

I find it annoying when I don't remember what I did on the weekend. Before I forget: 

• Rainy day coffees at Customs Brew Bar and catching up with Jamie-Lee to hear all about her MBFWA adventures. 
• Fruit shopping at Moore Wilson. Dragonfruit has to be the most fashionable fruit evur because it reminds me of this Lanvin dress. 
• Looked at new shoes at Shoezies and Scotties (who now stock Church's by the way) 
• Checked out the wonderful things at Brown & CO 

Liam x Petite Kitchen

Delicious. That's actually how I'm describing the offering from Liam's 1960s inspired collection which drops in stores and online this Friday 19th April 2013. What's even more delicious is that the first 150 Liam purchases will receive a Liam x Petite Kitchen 2013 Journal.

Wreath

The title of this post should be 'Wild Hair'. Here is my new silver Karen Walker wreath ring from the Botanical range. I've got my eye on the hanging flower ball earrings and flower pot pendant too. 

On other accessories, I've recently taken some action (ahem layby) in acquiring the Northern Lights 'Crazy Tort' sunglasses. I thought this was a safe choice considering I've made some interesting sunglasses choices in the past, my Margiela robocop phase and alien phase (which I decided to keep after finding a picture of Lady Gaga wearing my pink Dries Van Noten x Linda Farrow one). The KW bunny sunglasses were definitely 'the one that got away'. Silly sketch of that on my Tumblr page.