I Know Where The Summer Goes

I am not sure exactly what kind of coat this is but it has the whole trench coat, paddington, parka look that seems to be an upcoming trend for winter in the Northern Hemisphere. I think all these coats in army, camel and khaki shades are brilliant because they match with just about everything. This jacket looks great contrasted over over a floral frock teamed with a pretty brooch. It has 3/4 length sleeves, front pockets and big brown buttons.

I also have up for sale a floral button up romper that has a great cut out detail at the back. The floral print is very sweet and since it is a vintage piece you won't see everyone else wearing it. It is the perfect summer festival piece (think Ophelia Lovibond at Coachella, as pictured below) but you can still get away with wearing it in the wintertime with woollen stockings and a nice tailored coat or blazer.

[Image: Vogue.com]

Of course, there are plenty more items online including more playsuits, stripes, polka dot prints and smock dresses.

I am very excited to say that I am shifting to Melbourne in seven day's time. Consequently, this will be my last lot of items for sale for now. Crossing the ditch means I also won't be able to use sweet Alice as my clothing model anymore. I am not 100% sure whether i will continue my little online store or not because this depends on how job hunting turns out. As you can imagine, finding a job is a priority! Either way, I can't wait to get to Melbourne.

Little Tan Shoes

Alexa Chung's collection for Madewell had the.best.tan.shoes.out.

The dreamy vintage style frocks, flowing skirts and cutesy schoolgirl style overall dresses were all teamed with tan leather bandage style heels, loafers, tasseled clogs and brogues.

I recently found these ones below, which look like like 70's bohemian shoes and have a similar look to many of the amazing platform clogs on the catwalks at the moment. They are made by Metros, who started making shoes in the 1940's. They are made from dark brown leather and have bandage style leather layers at the front. They have a buckle at the ankle making them nice and easy to walk in. These look super cute worn with heart print tights and slouchy socks. They instantly reminded me of the shoes worn by the models in the Alexa's Collection.

I have also been loving grandpa style loafer shoes and the teaming of them with frilly or pretty knitted ankle socks.

[Image: http://birdsofafeatherblog.blogspot.com/]

I recently purchased this pair from Topshop on Oxford street in London. They are called the 'Keda Shoe'. Then i found this vintage pair which i think are almost identical. These vintage ones are made from genuine leather with a bow shaped tie at the front and tan leather tassels. They are in perfect nick too!

The platforms and loafers are both for sale online right now. I also have some brown suede brogues and black lace up ankle boots available too.