I wear TOMS at work, they are super comfy and I love them. I have worn holes through the toes of my work pairs and am currently feeling shoeless, so I started browsing their website again. Man, do I love TOMS. I am seriously considering (but my bank account is seriously not) buying a WHOLE bunch of TOMS shoes, just deck out my whole wardrobe with TOMS shoes...no need for any others. If I were to spend a ridiculous amount on a large number of shoes above are the ones I like (plus two others I haven't shared that I'd wear to work...why share the reasons for the whole post, hey?).
Every now and then I see something online, or in a shop, that sparks all sorts of outfit planning in my head. Generally these outfit plans revolve around the piece I've seen and usually only one item I have in my wardrobe...it's not the best plan for money saving, but then I rarely end up buying all the components for my make believe outfits, so it doesn't hurt me to dream! :) Todays outfit day dream revolves around TOMS new Zebra shoes and some green trousers I already have (which in my head can also be replaced with my red, maroon and blue trousers for different effects). Here's my daydreaming:
Gold Worlds Links Necklace from uncommongoods. I fell in love with this necklace the moment I saw it. It's gorgeous, I love the world, and this just makes me want to travel!
Lace Back T-shirt from Kookai EU. I tried this on in the shop whilst shopping with my Mum and sister, we weren't convinced it was worth 80CHF, but it sure is pretty and fit ever so comfortably, and this outfit is all about comfort.
Green trousers, these are from River Island, but mine are from Emerson in Big W. I think neutrals look nicer near my face, so I love coloured trousers for adding colour to my wardrobe. :)
Finally, the Zebra shoes from TOMS. Aren't they cool? I think so. :)
So there you go, the little outfit occupying my mind at the moment. I can totally see myself wearing this in South Africa, or Australia. :)
Colourful trousers from Dotti...ever since my blue pair I have been wanting more, I LOVE colourful trousers, a great way to add colour to my wardrobe. :) Might be treating myself to these some time soon.
In 2 weeks time I shall be turning 22. It's quite a scary thought, 22 sounds like such an adult age...and I'm not quite sure I'm old enough for such an age. :P It does also sound like an exciting age, so I am looking forward to being 22.
Anyhoo, since it is my birthday soon I thought I would make a lust list post, a post full of random things I am lusting after, because there is no better time to share things you want than around your birthday. :) :P So voila, the things that have been taking up space in my head these past few weeks.
Black Leather Ballet Flats from TOMS, I got a pair of flats from them recently and they are so pretty and comfy (but a little bit too big), these are gorgeous.
Boreal Blear Tee from Anthropologie. Gorgeous, simple and comfy looking, my ideal kind of Tee.
A beautiful, curvy vase from Anthropologie. I love the colour. Don't really have much space for it now, but it would look gorgeous in my future home. :P
Savannah Story Bust from Anthropologie. I so need this somewhere in my home, I am obsessed with it!
I saw these at the adoretea stall at Woden, and they are so gorgeous! Who wouldn't want to drink tea from heart shaped teacups? (Plus the colours are so very lovely!)
I've already said I'm lusting after this hat from Kate Spade, but just incase you had forgotten, I LOVE this hat!
Linen Ballet Flats from TOMS, another beautiful pair I would like to add to my collection. :)
Beautiful Paris Paper Tape from Anthropologie, wouldn't it be lovely to wrap a package with these?
And finally some gorgeous Petrified Wood Magnets from Anthropologie. So pretty! :)
I love online window shopping, it fills my head with so many beautiful things! :)
I took photos!! So, TOMS. As I may or may not have said, I had seen a lot of different people wearing TOMS in my online world. I had heard a lot of people talk about how much they love them, how comfy they are, and just how plain awesome. Now that I have my own, and have been able to wear them I can confirm they ARE super comfy, and super awesome. :)
My Other casual pair, I wear these ones a lot.
One things I feel that is very important about TOMS, and don't remember reading anything about is the amazing cause they are dedicated to. People may have mentioned it, and I just forgot, but I first really found out about it by visiting their site. For every pair of TOMS you buy, they donate a pair to children in need.
The donations started in Argentina, and have since grown to help children in many other countries. Shoes are important, shoes are needed. They give three very good reasons why on their website, One for One Movement:
1. "A leading cause of disease in developing countries is soil-transmitted diseases, which can penetrate the skin through bare feet. Wearing shoes can help prevent these diseases, and the long-term physical can cognitive harm they cause."
2. "Wearing shoes also prevents feet from getting cuts and sores. Not only are these injuries painful, they also are dangerous when wounds become infected."
3. "Many times children can't attend school barefoot because shoes are a required part of their unifrom. If they don't have shoes, they don't go to school. If they don't receive and education, they don't have the opportunity to realize their potential."
So, if you've been interested in TOMS but haven't bought a pair yet, go now! Go buy some! They are totally worth it!
(And if you want to read some more check out their Giving Blog)
I currently have an outfit stuck in my head that I absolutely love, and want to share, because I do love it so. It's quite summery, as it's quite summery here in Australia (despite the fact that I've been able to wear trousers the last couple of days and have even needed a jacket on the odd occasion, it is sunny).
I'm really starting to love colour, especially a certain shade of pink, the shade of the trousers to be precise. I'm becoming obsessed with pink, pink and teal...mmmm, beautiful colours! Anyways, the outfit. :)
I'm also totally obsessed with the shoes, been dreaming up outfits for them for the last week. I'm getting dangerously close to actually buying them...wouldn't they be perfect to wear on Christmas day?
So, I'm pretty bad at telling people what I want as a present...I don't know why, I think it's something to do with not wanting people to have to spend money on me, and knowing I have a very specific taste and a somewhat expensive taste. I am much fonder of giving presents than I am of receiving. But for those few people that keep asking I thought I'd do an Advent wish list, each day sharing something I am currently lusting after. It's not to say you have to get me these things exactly, but I suppose it helps you to know where my head is at the moment...which is pretty much all over the place! :P
My first Advent wish list item is Toms. Through my internet blog following I've heard quite a lot of nice things about these shoes. I'm not quite sure if I love them, they aren't like super cute, but they do look super comfy, and I'm in Australia now, I can get away with super comfy and less super cute (plus I could probably make them look awesome paired up with the right things...:P). Also, for every pair of shoes bought a pair is donated to children without shoes, so gifting a pair of Toms is like a double gift...you may feel twice as good. So, yeah, here are some I like (I noticed they are blacks and reds...I think thats Christmas' effect, I do like most of the colours...but if you know me you'll know which I like more.) :)
