I have been enamoured with wedge boots, they have been everywhere lately! Here are some of my favourites so far...

1. Sportsgirl boots
These are my favourite of the bunch. A cross between hiking shoes and the sexy wedged boot, they would be absolutely perfect for winter, paired with skinny jeans, stockings, flannel and fleece.
2. Ash trainer wedge, $273.51
I did baulk a bit when I read that this was a "trainer wedge", as usually this means a faux Converse sneaker with a cheap heel attached. However, I think that the texture and detailing is really interesting.
3. Witchery boots, $249.95
SO AMAZING, I love the wooden wedge in contrast to the khaki coloured suede. These would fit right in with all the military styled collections that you'll be seeing everywhere in winter.
4. Fendi wedges, 191.30
A simple black, stylish option for nights when you want to wear heels but need some more support. I'm not sure how easy it would be to dance (as opposed to clomp) around in wedges, though...
5. Michael Kors wedge boots, $186
I may have a soft spot for Michael Kors after numerous viewings of Project Runway, but there's no denying that these wedges are divine. I think that these chocolate brown cuties would be very flattering.
6. Jeffery Campbell boots, $93
I think you would have to have a phenomenal outfit on with these boots so they don't look like they came from Hot Topic, but I love them nonetheless.
7. Opening Ceremony peep toe wedges, $210
I love the unexpected pop of colour with these boots, how fantastic would they look with an all-black outfit?
8. Costume National wedge boots
Another chic black option, but I loved the more sculptural heel with a bit more detail than the Fendi wedges.

What do you think of the look?

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Pale dresses with a hint of pink can evoke very delicate, Grecian-ish images. This dress is a bit more conceptual and Commes Des Garcons inspired, rather than a frou-frou, overly frilled affair. To avoid a girly overload, wear with a pair of lacy ankle boots and a few standout accessories (not too many, as to not overpower the dress), and some illuminating powder to emulate a glow that suggests you aren't too delicate and waifish.
In my opinion, colours such as tan look best with neutrals, so the look stays classic and elegant. For this gorgeous skirt, I paired it with a white chiffon top that would keep the floaty lines of the skirt. The shoes ground the look (and the heel matches the skirt - bonus!) and cute accessories keep the look from being too serious.


Nude doesn't have to be classy and romantic all the time, though. This embellished tunic can lend itself to a grungier setting, with the help of a black cardigan and tights and studded brogues (STUDDED BROGUES!). Quirky accessories complete the look and give a bit of a twist to an otherwise classic piece.

So there you go! Do you wear any form of the nude colouring?

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Gin in a Teacup posting will be scarce for the next couple of days thanks to a busy week (Perth to Bunbury, back to Perth, then to Rottnest, then back to Perth - over four days!) and then getting the flu, which has left me unable to look at the computer screen without feeling nauseous.



Posts back next week, including the long-awaited return of How-To Tuesday!



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Hello lovelies! This is an extra special double What I Wore post. The first outfit is what I wore to a friend's 21st, which I had a really fantastic time at. The photos are taken at my parent's house in Bunbury.
I tried for ages to do victory rolls with my hair to match the 1940s style of the dress, but could not for the life of me figure out how to do them properly. Can anyone link me to a tutorial or something really easy to follow? I ended up backcombing my hair and ended up with something more closely resembling Peg Bundy than a 1940's film star. I also had shoes with very spiky heels but my boyfriend talked me out of them, since the party was taking place on a farm and all. I think the Zu heels were quite adequate though (and at least they didn't spike millions of holes in the grass)!

This is what I wore to Valentine's Day dinner at the Dux Cafe:

One of my favourite designers, who produced the most inspiring collections year after year. So, so sad to have to be posting my favourite pictures as a tribute rather than just as something that inspires me. I can't even begin to fathom having a mind that can create such wonderful, whimsical clothes that are coveted by every kind of woman.

I've never thought about collecting teacups until I read something on minteva's blog about storing jewellery in them. I decided to try it for myself with these two teacups and the 1940's saucer I got from an op shop in Fremantle.

My boyfriend messaged me those exact words today. I thought, this date (9.02.10, for those in a different timezone who are thinking, "Huh?") only comes around once in a lifetime, so why not make the most of it by doing a little tribute piece to my guilty pleasure show? I hope you will accept and, maybe, support my indulgence just for this special (albeit ridiculous) day?

This weekend I went to the St Jerome's Laneway Festival. It was supremely brilliant, as expected, although I felt way, way underdressed compared to some of the other punters (see here for proof!). My favourites of the day were Mumford & Sons - heartbreakingly beautiful melodies and a whole crowd singing along to 'Little Lion Man' - and Wild Beasts, who I hadn't heard of until the day but they blew me away. Very Muse-y, but perhaps not on such a grand scale. I was very sad that I could hear but not actually see Florence and the Machine, but from what I could hear they sounded amazing. I think this is my favourite festival I've been to for awhile, and I already am psyched for next year!

Wearing Modcloth dress (first outing, I doubt it will have any outings without tights because it is a lot shorter than I'm used to!), Sportsgirl hat, scrabble tile 'T' earrings, Equip tights, and Mimi Loves Jimi brogues (very comfortable, the first time I've come home from a festival without blisters for a long time!).

Sorry for the lack of posting this week, have had some stuff going on that hasn't put me very much in the blogging mood - however, expect much more in the coming weeks!

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This post is dedicated to my mum, who is doing a dentistry lecture at UWA tomorrow. I am so excited and proud of her, so this is for you, mum!