every now and again,
i see white noise
when i am on a nice fashion store's website,
and convince myself to purchase some key wardrobe items
no matter the cost.

i am on the verge here.
but not quite, no spare funds.

these are all a bit muted toned,
maybe because Melbourne is freezingly grey today.

from top

Satomi Kawakita black diamond solitaire ring
Philip Lim Raglan Sweater
T by Alexander Wang Silk Pocket short
Viktor & Rolf Wool Trouser with Rib Cuffs
Thakoon Addition Skinny Tweed Pant

all via la garconne

a post in two parts.

top 3

captivating photography by indgila samad ali,

via daydream lily guest post by floddertje

bottom 2

i am clearing out my old magazines

for a potential garage sale.
old copies of frankie will be on the sale table
(i think i am now officially above the recommended age group for this magazine;)
but i always liked it for their nice recipes,
and their nice photography,
and their nice fashion shoots.
here are two examples of the fashion that i particularly like.
LOVE the spotted jeans and tartan dress.
LOVE the vintage pants and delicate grey cardi pairing.

edit@26/8:
nope, can't wean myself off.
heading out to get the latest frankie today,
what a great cover:)

a political footnote:

australia is looking at a hung parliament.

a great big swing to the conservative/right.

did that many people really buy into the fear,

and tony abbott's

"we will stop the boats and great big new tax"

rubbish?

or was it like they say and people got squeamish about these

"faceless members of the labor faction"

(as they are called ad nauseam, ad nauseam, ad nauseam)

removing our democratically elected PM mid-term?

who knows.

i do feel proud to be in a state with

a constituency that voted in a greens member of the house of representatives

for the first time ever.

and greens with the balance of power in the senate!

there is hope:)

via oly's delightful just like honey.
yoko omori's great style. great styling.
although i hope the fur is fake...

so-en (below) is i think the best fashion magazine. in existence.
i mean, i am no expert here,
it's just that every time i see a copy of so-en,
i love it.
just look at that stripey cover. brilliant.
anna wintour, eat your heart out.

i hopefully will also have some so-en treats for you
amongst other things
once my bags are unpacked
and the new place is rolling.

ps:

how great is it seeing hello sandwich tokyo life take shape?

hobes.
melbourne designed.
you can buy them online.
they arrive in a cotton bag, wrapped in recycled brown paper.
or if you live in this wintry town,
you can buy them at the very great monk house design.
for vegan/thoughtful shoppers, the canvas ones are a nice option!

very very awesome textiles from angelo testa collection.
via very very awesome reference library.

there are some wonderful image collections happening out there in tumblr land.
follow marie down the rabbit hole at ici tumblr:

top: via if tumblr
bottom: drawing diary tumblr


ps:

i still have no internet at home.
all i can do is at work every now and then
catch an online glimpse,
and be bowled over by beauty.

hence the collection above.

i will be back at some stage soon
with those pictures of the 'hood i have in mind,
and hopefully some progress on the home front!

til then,

wow.

marie-lousie vogt.

via my other room

how i wish i had known about lyell.

they are closing soon.

just had to share it too.
via ensuite and all things ordinary.

and of course whilst in kyoto, one more visit.

my mecca in many ways,

keibunsha.