what fun

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Ah yes, a random outfit post...please ignore mess in bedroom...and..eh..moody facial expressions...There is really no explanation for this post other then this is what I have been wearing.
I'm going to be pretty darn busy over the next few weeks, so this might be the last post for a while.
Also must admit I haven't returned comments in bloody ages and hopefully plan to catch up on that too.

Awfully put together and written post? Yup - true story.
Till soon,
Kat x

...and just because this is lovely....

Rhapsody
- Ben Ziman-Bright

Sat in the cheap seats
Of Symphony Hall, squinting
As the instruments tuned up
I could pick out only you:
Fourth row back and clutching
Your viola, bright hair spilt
Across the strings. You were
Deep in a flurry of pages
With bitten lip, too
Intent on forcing that
Melody right to the cheap seats
To notice me up there, ears straining
To block out any sound but yours.

reading this instead of studying

A few days ago I got the lovely postal surprise of a paperback copy of Hadley Freeman's "The Meaning of Sunglasses". Although familiar with Hadley Freeman, this was my first time reading anything penned by her (Freeman is the fash ed at "The Guardian"), but can now safely say I have found a wee bit of a soul mate in Ms. Freeman. The woman speaks sense from start to finish with added bonuses of a witty turn of phrase, excellent references and background info.
Interestingly, Hadley is anti - fur which kind of steps on that notion that all fashion big guns are all yeti - coated fur obsessives. She certainly doesn't take it all too seriously and is light hearted and often wry in her commentary, often taking the piss out of fashion - y stereotypes. Freeman does, however, consistently stand up for fashion and the regular shopper. Refreshing, to the point and entertaining, what's not to like?

night owl

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a few reasons

I am craving simple clothes. It is like that feeling of over indulgence after Christmas when the mere thought of another chocolate biscuit is nausea - inducing. And that combined with current economics, frivolity seems dare I say it ..almost stale; unfitting in world of unemployment and economic uncertainty.

That is but the first reason for this post - my mere desire for a simplicity. That is really something for me as I live by the notion of 'More is More'! At this time of year, it being spring after all, I do like a bit of a wardrobe shake - up and hanker after something fresher after all that Christmas extravagance.

Reason two: In the early days of the blog I used to do a lot more vintage inspired posts. With s/s 2009 being so utterly trendless, looking back to the past for inspiration seems all the more relevant. Black and white pictures always make me smile anyway.

Of course this post is apt too due to recent political events. As young, charismatic couples the Obamas and Kennedys have much in common. The queen of the pillbox and double - breasted jacket, Jackie Kennedy is the most celebrated of First Ladies. However, it is her laid back, 'day off' style that I adore. Turtle necks, trench coats, flat pumps, tweed, headscarves, loose shirts - it's that quintessential 60s elegance that has transcended time and the sort of look that seems so era - appropriate right now.

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