notes on becoming fearless

double VISION

Twice as nice...

instant

Lewis took these with the Bronica I bought him for his birthday last year (clearly I'm way too generous with my present giving!) he managed to get a polaroid back for it really cheaply from a camera shop in Soho. We have so many cameras now that all we need is a decent scanner!

First two are in London when it was much warmer and last two are in Berlin.

a little SECRET

So one of the things I really wanted as a souvenir from my trip to Tokyo was a vintage kimono... after the first few days of wandering round the city I had pretty much given up hope of finding anything even vaguely authentic. Everything was made from cheap nasty polyester material in hideous prints and was basically just seriously overpriced tourist tat. But the gods must have been smiling on us - in our last couple of days we stumbled across this lovely little shop whilst we were wandering around the back streets of Omotesando and went in to have a quick look even though we were certain it would all be far too expensive.

 First look... lets go inside!

Ohhh pretty!

The lovely ladies who owned the shop insisted we try one on. It's a complicated process with a beautiful silk undergarment kimono underneath. They are actually quite bulky and heavy, especially around the waist where the kimono is folded up to lift it up from the floor. The long sleeves of the kimono get tied in with the obi and so arm movement is also quite restricted. You definitely need someone handy to dress you if you plan in wearing this sort of clothing!

This was a very antique kimono and cost over £300. Hmmm maybe I'll have a look at some others!

Adele being dressed. I think she bought this one, or one very similar.

So I think we ended up with two kimonos each, a haori jacket each, a kimono for a friend and a cotton men's kimono for Lewis. The prices weren't just reasonable but actually incredibly cheap considering what we were buying, some of the kimonos started at around £30!

So for next time you are in Tokyo looking for vintage kimonos check out Gallery Kawano, Flats Omotesando 102, 4-4-9 Jingumae, Sibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001 Japan. Their website is here.

Here are the kimonos I bought - I will try and take some proper pictures of them soon. They are so beautiful!

BUY!

I don't think I can cope with putting any more things up for sale on eBay so the remaining will be heading for our local charity shop. Here are a few more of the items I've listed. Click through the picture to get to the listing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

    

   

everything must GO!

As I've mentioned previously I'm selling some clothes and other bits on eBay. Most of it is new and unworn or barely worn and in excellent condition. Finances are forcing me to get rid of all the lovely things I've bought but never actually got round to wearing. 

Get awesome stuff for cheap! Help me pay my rent! Save me from starvation! & get awesome stuff for cheap!

Go to eBay now!

Here's a selection of what has gone up. I'll be adding more items over the next few days.

Just click through the photos to get to the listing.

Louis Vuitton Classic Lilac Epi Leather Clutch Bag LV

Topshop Leather Wallet

Topshop Midnight Blue Circus Collection Top - Brand New With Tags

Topshop Silk Circle Top - Brand New, Never Worn

Topshop Leather Satchel Handbag

Topshop Brogues UK 6 / Eur 39

Office Suede Shoes UK 6 / Eur 39

Steve Madden Clogs UK 6 / Eur 39 - Worn Twice

Check the rest of the listings here.

 

more

A few more of the things that'll be going up for sale on eBay soon.

 

 

coming SOON

Will be selling some clothes on eBay soon. Here's a peek at some of what's going up. Most of it brand new. I'll let you know when.

 

 

 

handkerchiefs at the READY

I love Hussien Chalayan. And now I love him more. I mean...

 

 

Great for those days when you don't want to see or be seen. Saves time on make-up application. Obviously makes getting around safely a tad difficult. But still, you win Hussein. I may well start out wearing this look at my desk and take it from there. 

MEET

my new birthday sunglasses...

Sunglasses never suit me but I think these ones do. Either way they make me feel super cool! Maybe I'll post a picture one day...

SOLD!

I bought this. The secret hippie in me loves a bit of tie dye.

From Topshop. This velvet t-shirt is also calling my name.