a wee bit skint. (a fashion blog)

closingupshop.

it got really quiet again after new york. and suddenly, i changed my mind about things. london came and went. milan is almost done. paris looms, and i don't think i'll be putting my hat in the ring.

i’ve realized that posting has become pressure, and feeling bad about neglecting the blog has weighed heavily on me. it’s just that it dawned on me recently that although i still love, lust, and have a sincere curiosity about the world of fashion, i just don’t need to write about it and only it, anymore.

there are so many things that i’m curious about, so many other things that interest me: books, music, design, and yes, now that there’s a wee little babe in my life, things about being a parent – that i’ve decided to close up shop at a wee bit skint. i've started a new place to meander nonsensically and i really hope you'll consider visiting me at my new place of residence - only style remains.

i’m starting out a slack pace, so that i can work out what i want only style remains to be, and how i want it to look, feel and sound – but, should you not want to follow me there, i'll just say thanks so much for coming back even when i wasn't sure if i was going to come back myself. 

i've loved a wee bit skint for so long, i'll miss it so much, but it's time to move on!

i hope to see you at only style remains!

butterontoast.

this time of year, those much more thoughtful and altruistic than i, take time and care and create gift guides to assist in spreading holiday gift giving cheer to those near and dear.

i, on the other hand, took it upon myself to find those special, little things that i'd love to bring home to myself, so some of that cheer can be spread like butter on toast over at my house. admittedly, i'm a bit greedy like that. so, here we go with a few things i'd like to call my own. should any of those near and dear to me like to gift me with any of these items... i promise to act surprised and ask "how did you know?!"

fosteriana cardigan - by tracey reese @ anthropologie.com

hasbeen "jodhpur" @ swedishhasbeens.com

'fever' sunglasses @ ditalegends.com

lanvin bird cuff @ net-a-porter.com

martin sky blue bedding by unison @ thisisauto.com

marni leather frame bag @ marni.com

walrus hand puppet (for the wee baby bit) @ anthropologie.com

stack pyramid ring @ noirjewlery.com

reasons.

perhaps my unreliable posting habits have been noticeable to a handful of you readers out there, and to those of you who came by a little less frequently, i can assure you, there was a time when i was quite the prodigal poster. those days have gone for now and i've been feeling rather guilty about it all. and i suppose i could've given a reason sooner, but i wasn't quite sure how my life would change, and how much napping would play an integral part of... being pregnant. that's right a wee bit skint, will be introducing something just a bit wee-er in the next little while...

right then. i'm about 5 days away from my due date and i'm sure you'll forgive me for taking this time away from the sartorial stylings of the fashion set, and focus my waning attention on things like booties, onesies and sleepers. they are all the rage these days and very much on trend! (please note: sarcasm!)

i am eagerly awaiting the chance to finally meet this little person, (who has made getting dressed in the morning so very interesting), but until he or she decides to make an appearance, i will be going on a bit of a fashion sabbatical and focusing on things a little closer to home.

i'll be back soon, and trust me, i've already begun to miss this...

jaunt.

on a wee jaunt down the west coast. be back in a little while...

king.

i'm in a place right now where comfort is king.

with winter in full and frozen effect, and layering is not an option, but wholly mandatory - having pieces in my wardrobe that slip on easily and with minimal thought on those dreary, frightful mornings, is something that closes in on nirvana.

and the los angeles-based design team at CLU have got that relaxed (perhaps too-relaxed) aesthetic pretty well cornered. and pretty much everything featured at lagarconne.com is something that i would happily ease into on those -20° days...

hats, gloves, boots, parkas, balaclavas, etc., not included. those are up to you...

   

cross.

update: we're baaaaaaaack.

i say that with much trepidation. let's cross our fingers, shall we?

update.

update:

things are still very much not working. and although i'm trying to keep a very low profile about it, it's making me utterly kookoo. things are so bad, that it might come to me moving this entire opus over to a different platform. something that scares me to no end. i wil keep you guys abreast of the situation, and hopefully, it won't be like this for too much longer.

a girl can dream. sigh.

pools.

i need to start the marni brooch fund. help me help myself to the vast and colourful bounty of gorgeous marni accessories - predominantly their brooches, (and bracelets. and necklaces. and handbags. and also the clothes. okay fine. all things marni).

these look like cool little pools of water... sigh.

absences.

a personal life that has been filled with 7 weeks of pressure and stress has led to a bit of a leave of absence - it wasn't intentional and i've missed posting, but i couldn't wrap my head around all things delightful and superficial while outside my pretend world everything was going to hell in a hand-basket. as things seems to be settling down, i should be back up and running shortly. for those who have missed me - bear with the radio silence for a bit longer, i will return...

update.

oh, hi.

things are a bit quiet - but only for a spell.
i'm in the middle of a move - i'll be back soon, i promise! in the meantime, do take care...

now.

we've made our way to florence now... after monte carlo, milan and cinque terre. it has been quite the whirlwind and i must say that i could get quite used to this sort of living. walking the streets during the day, sitting in sidewalk cafes enjoying the view and of course, always paying close attention to the sartorial side of life. i am that superficial sometimes. milan was what i had heard it would be - somewhat industrial and not as exciting as one would think. but, getting to the marni outlet in the outskirts of town was an experience in itself. quite the covert operation...

florence is the place to be, of course. well, that is until we hit rome in a couple of days. it is quite glorious here. and the purple gloves i just procured from modava are made of the most supple of leathers i have ever felt. can't wait until autumn arrives in earnest.

i'll update soon... with pictures when i get home. be well!

nice.

a very quick pop in and out to say hullo; so, "hullo" from the south of france. nice is beautiful and extravagant and the beaches beautiful. we may just stay a while.

i've just consumed my weight in nutella/coconut crepe, and must have a lie down, but i just wanted to say a quick how do you do and i'll be home soon. be well!

italia.

we leave for our 'post-nuptial' holiday on friday.

we bring with us no computers, mobile phones or PDAs. 

we're living on the coast of liguria for a week - with day trips to the french riviera and monaco maybe. then we drive through the scenic motorways - off to milan, cinque terre, florence and rome. an added note to measure my excitement: we happen to be in milan at the beginning of their fashion week(s). oh! the people watching! i cannot contain myself.

i'll be back in the middle of september - after all the shows - how exciting!

be well, be good and wee bit will be right as rain soon...

better.

my better half says it so much more eloquently than i ever could... have a brief sojourn at fikshun.

honest.

so - we're no longer living in sin.

in all honesty though - the wedding was an out & out success. the earlier part of the day was spent trying not to freak out and mess up my face, but we made it through and everything went as planned and it was a spectacular night. the little things that didn't, didn't even make a blip on the radar. everyone looked gorgeous, the carlu was more beautiful than i had hoped and the crowd had a good time. no complaints.

saying all that, i'm glad it's over! i'm exhausted! planning a wedding is a funny and sometimes overwhelming affair. once is definitely enough for me. (although we kind of got married twice.)

i'll be back on track soon with posts, until of course, we leave for our post-matrimonial trip to italy on the 30th. i may even be in milan for fashion week...

hang tight!