White

Jumper - Boden / Jeans - Uniqlo / sandals - Carvela

Shirt - Abercrombie / Skirt - Zara old / Shoes - Topshop

Boo the pup via UrbanOutfitters

Jumper - Boden / Double strap leather flats - Mango / Petit Standard Jeans - APC / Breton - Aubin&Wills

Shoes - Topshop (as above) / Shirt - jack Wills / Cardi - Zara

APC jeans

New frangrance

Summer wishlist : BB Repetto flats (NAP) / Mulberry Lily (Mulberry.com) / Sailor tee - APC (apc.fr)

The white jeans seem to have 'grown' a size since I purchased them, which is such a shame because the quality and (initial) fit are quite lovely. The rise is also a tad higher than I would prefer, too. Not quite sure if I should commit to searching for the perfect pair of white jeans, simply because I may not wear them as often as their blue/indigo counterparts. Uniqlo sizing yet another minefield - my jeans actually measured up completely differently to the item measurements listed on the website. Depressing stuff, but what's new? Not a great deal of opportunity to wear the sandals here just yet...despite having reached the merry month of May, the spring season has yet to catch up with us here in the UK. Still having to wear a warm coat to nip to the local shop - how I long to just throw on a thin cardigan or better still a short sleeved tee!

Boden jumper a little expensive for what it is, but it wears well, feels soft against the skin and washes beautifully. A little lighter than my winter knits, so perfect for seasonal transitions.

Obsessed with baby pink and small checks. The Jack Wills shirt in particular has become a firm favourite (if you are over 25 and a little wary of venturing into JW, I promise that the shirts are worth sampling...and the socks/cashmere mix knitwear).

Still attempting to break in the APC jeans, although I admit to not wearing them daily like I ought, if only for a couple of hours (life is too short, surely, haha!), and they still manage to stand up without assistance, as if an invisible body inhabits them, which is quite hilarious.... and terrifies my cat.

No new clothing purchases planned for the coming season (if it ever arrives), as I imagine that my current, transitional pieces should suffice for the time being, although the idea of a lovely silk camisole or vest serves as a recurrent - if unnessecary - temptation (has anyone seen the APC versions? They seem a bit large/boxy to me...would love opinions if you have seen them offline!).

Very much need to update several accessories (have my eye on a Liberty scarf via Barbour, and the Mulberry Lily/Repetto flats above). The decision to purchase a new bag being the most notable. I had been unable to decide between the Mulberry and a leather duffle bag from Jaeger, but the Lily fits so many of my requirements and has been dancing around in my mind for many months, and as I tend not to obsess over handbags (I currently own one decent leather shopper and a little high street PU thing on a chain) I am sure that the Lily will see me well for many years to come. Basically, I need a smart, more compact, smaller addition to my Jaeger tote (pictured below) to see me well and truly complete in the handbag department.

Off I go, back to the drawing board. Apologies for the sporadic postings/fractured paragraphs. My mind refuses to run in a straight line when I am working. Blogging makes for a very welcome distraction.

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Instagram

Having fun with my ipod! Makes a pleasant alternative to lugging the dslr around, although I can see the potential for overdoing it - indeed, I've already begun to whip it out in random coffee shops, travelling on trains, mundane shopping trips - but hey, the kitty doesn't mind me hovering in front of him with that strange, oblong gadget, even if friends & family remain dubious. Above are a selection taken around the house, of random art prints and....stuff. No macarons or coffee cups just yet :-)

Experiencing a bit of confusion with the online software (not sure what the difference is between statigram and followgram or whatever), so each time I share a link to my own collection I'm not even sure if it is the correct one. I am also unable to work out how to follow other people, so any advice would be appreciated.

My profile name is dansedelune...... & if you are happy to share your own, please leave a link!

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Comfort & Caution

A&F Gemma shirt / Zara jeans (old) / Topshop shoes

Topshop hooded jacket / Zara jeans

Massimo Dutti cardigan / old brandless jeans / Converse

A handful of recent outfits. There appears to be a pattern here: comfort/casual, not quite my usual style. I seem to be gravitating towards wearing jeans more frequently, rather than my more typical uniform of skirt & shirt. Perhaps it is the weather....such chilly winds and low temperatures for April, almost feels like January all over again, but I won't lose hope! I fought with myself over the TS hoodie for about three months prior to giving in and purchasing it....and still, I feel terribly awkward about it. I have experienced quite a bit of confusion and disillusionment regarding 'luxury' brands recently and haven't felt inclined to even browse many of the stores which held me somewhat spellbound previously. Although the high street typically depresses me (concerning trends, ethics, quality, etc), I'm not sure where to turn... I have not quite settled upon that elusive, affordable middle ground just yet - will I ever? - so continue to shop with caution. In many ways, I have become a little less concerned with building the 'perfect wardrobe' whilst growing more inclined to conserve and simply enjoy what I already possess. I think that I began this process of streamlining my wardrobe in an attempt to purge past mistakes, to become more mindful of how my clothing was created (oh damn that hoodie!), and whilst this has ultimately turned out to be quite rewarding, I have found that mistakes still occurr no matter how informed we strive to become, and the prevalence of ambiguous sourcing/policy information only adds to the confusion, regardless the presige, quality and exclusivity of so many highly coveted brands.

Oh, and my very first pair of Converse: a much loved gift from my parents...I haven't wanted to take them off since unboxing them!

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Beach

Not particularly fashion or style related, but it ought to make for a pleasant enough change. The images were taken yesterday in Blackpool - such a curious, old fashioned place where you can still purchase candy floss, sticks of toffee rock, colourful kitsch ornaments and naughty postcards. This, of course, may turn out to be our only experience of summer (it often appears unseasonably early... then never returns), so we decided to make the most of it by jumping on random trains and just...going somewhere. This was also the first Lapin de Lune bare leg sighting in the space of 24 months. Oh god. Haha. xxx

Navy and White

 

Chanel Le Vernis (new favourite colours) / Daisy scent / Calvin Klein bra

plants / vintage crochet / candle holders / cress in a cup!!

A little overexposed - but hopefully you can still discern the embroidery detail on the blouse. It has become one of those much loved items which I am almost too nervous to wear in case I snag, stain or accidentally destroy it (I have a track record, just so you know). I love the subtle yet pretty detailing, the simple shape, the versatility of this little blouse, and it is such a pleasure to have found one that fits just right, too. And I have only just remembered the little-ish birthmark at the nape of my neck, which is quite surprising because I used to make such a fuss about it when I was a child. It's funny how we change over time, how ridiculous this seems in comparison to so many of the more urgent things in life.

Also, some obligatory photo's of some of my favourite things around the house. A new houseplant - I have no idea what it is for I lost the little card in transit (it's the tall one sitting in a bucket on the table) so if you have a clue, do let me know so that I shall know how take care of it properly. I am also on a mission to grow my own cress!

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