Fluffy Birkenstocks and all that....

I have a bit of a love/ hate relationship with Birkenstocks...they are supremely comfortable and supportive but dare I say it just a tad ugly- okay, a lot ugly.  

However, they can be somewhat like a shar pei.  So ugly, it's cute. Celine in 2013 thought so- remember these

Gosh, they looked ugly comfortable.   However,  the HKD6k price tag was enough to put me off.   

However, a walk through the West Village led me to Tomas Maier, who is Bottega Veneta's creative director but also has his own label.   His store drew me in, showing off a fab interior with a vintage beni ourain rug (you know I am fond of these) in the window.   

Sitting on the gorgeous table was a pair of fluffy black Birkenstocks with that shar pei effect.    See below- alluring, yes?

I tried on the beige and white ones but my husband said I looked like my feet were bandaged.   Anyway for USD140 they were pretty good value and felt like heaven.   

Do you know anyone who bought the Celine versions?   

Anya Hindmarch...kitsch or just fun?

I have to admit though I think about buying something from Anya Hindmarch's new collections, their kitsch qualities have stopped me from doing so, though I am always tempted.

Take the mink scourer for example.

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It's super cute and I could imagine it swinging off my Birkin but I would probably get sick of it.   

What about the featherwhite Ebury with the 'Dry Clean' pattern? 

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I'm quite tempted by the backpacks-purely for practicality sakes but hmmm- not really sure about those either.  

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The eyes are cute though.  

love the gif.   

Fashion we're loving today- The Row

I think I am a little bit in love with The Row.  These are bits I would buy...

Ilma Ribbed Cashmere Sweater

Caro draped cashmere and silk-blend cardigan

Nolborn leather blazer

WINTER UNIFORM HK

We've returned to HK to quite balmy weather though foggy.   First on the agenda was exchanging some unwanted Christmas gifts so we headed down to Landmark for a walk.   I had bought some jewellery from Isaia Napoli (plus a jacket which he did like) which needed to be returned so we did that first.   If you don't know this brand, you should check it out.  Fabulous Italian suits and jackets that are all handmade in beautifully light fabrics.   Perfect for the weather here.

Errands like these need a uniform.  Not too precious so that  your clothes can't take anything that the day might throw at you, but stylish enough that could pop into the Mandarin for tea.  



















from top left: j.crew grey t-shirt // cartier amulette necklace // stella mccartney camel coat //golden goose deluxe trainers // rolex rose gold daytona // frame denim hi-rise skinny jeans

I tend to be a bit of a classicist in my own wardrobe and I like keeping it pretty simple.  At the moment I am wearing the pieces pictured above.   These are casual enough to run around in but layered as even though we're in the middle of winter it is still around 20 degrees.  You need to be able to take layers on and off.  I keep the jewellery simple - a watch and a small necklace all in classic shapes.

I am really a Golden Goose Deluxe sneaker convert.  So comfy and great for travelling.  The distressed finish means that you don't have to take too much care to not get them marked.  They look beaten up anyway.   The high rise fit to the jeans keeps my tummy in check and are so comfy in a stretch denim.   All in all very practical, but luxe at the same time.