The clocks just went forward, so even though it’s still freezing, it’s officially spring in my world. To mark the occasion, here are a handful of new-on-my-radar fashion and lifestyle bits …
White jeans. I’ve outgrown all my Arket Rose Cropped jeans and they don’t seem to make them any more. I’m wearing Arket Snow* as a placeholder; they’re a nice straight cut in 100% cotton but could be a heavier weight denim and a tad wider in the ankle. (I got mine shorted at Blackhorse Lane in Berwick Street. Highly recommended as they did the job in half an hour while I waited and the service is always super-friendly. ) The alternative is B Sides Plein relaxed straight jeans in Claire, which is more of an ecru. I discovered the blue colourway via Alison Loehnis’s Instagram and while I like the 501-like fit, I’m not mad about the contrast stitching on the ecru colourway. The search continues…
Bode shoes. I can’t wait for Bermuda shorts season – as well as white jeans, I’m after a smart pair of white Bermudas* which I plan to wear with semi-formal footwear. Bode fits the bill in four ways. A T-bar ‘School Shoe’*, a ‘Verbena Shoe’, plus an opera pump (I’ve discussed these before) and the delightfully named “Theatre Shoe’ (below). I’d be happy with any or all, accessorised with black merino wool socks.
The Balenciaga Le City bag has been given a Pierpaolo Piccioli refresh. I wasn’t interested in the Le City the first time round; it was far too ubiquitous which put me off. The new moka (this season’s bitter chocolate) calf suede* version, below, has a timeless appeal though, which looks like it will weather beautifully. And bitter chocolate paired with white jeans feels fresher than an obvious black bag. All that said, I’m reminded I have a 2000-era apple red suede Balenciaga bag from the early Ghesquière years. I thought I’d sold it since I never have occasion to use it for fear of rain spots (#Londonproblems). But drier days are in sight and it would add a Celine-esque dollop of colour to my spring neutrals.
A ridiculously long belt. I’ve been after an unfeasibly long belt for ages. MHL has finally come up with the goods (below).
A simple but substantial tee. Recommended by Juliana Salazar, I like that this Still Here tee is cropped (so about right for my height), a bit boxy and comes in a range of colours (top and below).
A no-budge brow gel. I’m almost out of brow gel so I’m considering this offering from new-to-Harvey-Nichols, Bob Beauty* (below). As well as hold (without flakes or stiffness), it promises to boost growth and density. We’ll see!
Oddments ceramics. A stone’s throw from Harvey NicholsI also discovered the whimsical Oddments ceramic homewares by Supergroup (aka Ian McIntyre and John Booth) for The Conran Shop in Sloane Square. This pen (or snack!) tray – would add an appropriate level of spring optimism to a dull desk or coffee table.
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