Bag makeover and a not-so-spring outfit
October 20, 2010 § 18 Comments
So the mercury sunk to a rather miserable 15 degrees earlier in the week and it normally would be fine if I didn’t have have to wear my summer uniform! Though it did give me a chance to try out a new oufit idea and this shrunken sweater. This was actually my mum’s really old sweater that shrunk in the wash, it’s just perfect for this slightly 50′s/ 60′s outfit. Despite it been short enough not to be tucked into my skirt, I still tucked the ribbing in just because it looked a litte awkward with the bow on the skirt.
Sweater: Mum’s
Skirt: My own design
Tights: Wolford
Shoes: BonBon
Bag: Alexander Wang
Pearls: Vintage
Scarf: Bargain store
Gloves: Ports 1961
Lace bow: My own design
I’ve always wanted to do one of those ‘what’s in your handbag’ posts but since I use my school bag 5/7 days a week the list would have been long and boring (last week’s sandwich anybody?), thanks to Borne Naked bag liners I finally have the perfect excuse! When this lovely pink tissue paper stuffed package arrived I was just couldn’t wait to participate in their handbag make over challange.
I change my bags a lot, everyday sometimes on weekends to make up for my school bag and sometimes it can be quite the mess.
I usually carry around my wallet, phone, itouch, USB, keys, a small visual diary, stationary of some sort, hand cream, mints/candy, lipgloss and or lip tint, hand sanitiser, mirror, Dior compact, and my emergency kit of medical and girl stuff. 
As you can imagine it takes quite a to switch bags but not with this bag liner! Not only does it make my weekend mornings easier, it also protects the suede inside of my Bayswater from spills.
And I can squash a mag in too!
Thanks Borne Naked !
I don’t do music mondays or whatever but I love this song! So uh.. Mid-week music sharing? Right now besides this song below, I’m also loving Joy Formidable, New Young Pony Club and sadly been caught dancing to Miley Cyrus’ Who Owns My Heart, yes, sorry world.
Crave you by Flight Facilities ft Giselle
What about you? What new(or old) music are you loving this week?
XXASAB
That is a cute sweater! I love the look. I don’t really have any clothes that pull off a 50s vibe.
I don’t use handbags very much as most of the time I tend to carry shoulder bags or backpacks. My friend once spilled lotion all over the inside of her bag. I’m sure those bag liners would come in handy for incidents like those!
I don’t usually like cleaning out my bag but my mum has an even messier bag than mine, and that’s saying something…
I adore !!!
Oh wow I REALLY need one of these soooo bad! The suede lining of my LV satchel is now wrecked because of a stray butter menthol that strayed and ended up getting crushed on the bottom of the bag, ew!
Love your outfit, very 50s indeed with the tiny jumper and scarf around your neck
Love the ensemble darling – the black gloves, tights and shoes against the softer hues of the skirt and sweater – brilliant!
I’ve been thinking of getting rid of my man-bag and buying something else or just trying to not ‘Need’ so much stuff with me all the time… I’m not sure how I’ll go with that though…
We should totally start a “Post a photo of the contents of your bag” thing!
Xx
OMG.. so cute your skirt.. and your bag.. i mean. your bag.. HEAVEN..
LOx
What a delghtful outfit! I’m glad to see that skirt back too, you wear it so well darling. I have a bag liner myself but I never use it because it’s too big or small for all of my usual bags.
Oh maaaan did that happen in Aus as well? It’s been ridiculously cold again this week in NZ as well, esp today. I had to pile on the layers again, and got such at headache walking from the ferry and playing hockey later on. And I definitely don’ miss the days when we were forced to wear summer or winter uniforms before the right season came along…
That bag liner looks like the sort of thing my mum should invest in, haha. I virtually never use bags asides from uni. But i also carry a loooad of stuff and am always having to double check that (due to my lack of bags on weekends) I have what i need IN MY BAG, rather than left in a jacket pocket…
Those ‘what’s in your bag’ posts are the best! I love them ahah stalkerish though…. awesome outfit as always!
-e
How Fabulous are the Borne Naked bags! I have two, that I have been using for the last 18 months and I love them! So handy when you want to change bags.
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You look so adorable and cozy! Great look
WOW! such great bag full of cool things. .We’re really opposite lol but i ADORE you for that
ohh you do look cute! not very springy but very cute none the less!
and how good is that song, we had it on repeat for ages!
x
I love that skirt!! You look absolutely adorable!
beijos!
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Really cute skirt and I love the bag liners. I so need one. x
I love your black heels they look so comfortable and classy
I have to say sister your bag is as messy as mine. xx
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