Monday, July 16, 2012

The boyfriend tee









Shorts: Don't ask Amanda via General pants, Bag: Indonesia, Boots: Nine west, Tank: Cut up the boy's tee, Cardigan: Vintage Pringle


I had my eye on this tee for months before the boy accidentally dropped some bleach on it and made a few holes doing God knows what. To my utter glee he didn't want to wear it too much anymore but I still had to wait longer to have it in my paws and then snip snip and I have one of the comfiest tanks :D

I cannot understand how a little character to clothing is not seen as a good thing by everybody, maybe because I value comfort and well ventilated clothing over everything else. But on a serious note I just don't understand the lure of fast/ cheap fashion that to me has no character, no history, is just blah. This tee shirt for example was bought before a holiday to the south of France, Spain and Amsterdam and then travelled all the way to Sydney via Abu Dhabi and now I wear it all the time and probably will take it on trips with me. BEAT THAT MASS PRODUCED, BACK STORY LESS, SWEATSHOP PRODUCTS!

Okay I don't want this to end up becoming a rant about dodgy labour practices but I'd be a happier person if everyone I know would buy more and more from thrift stores and op shops. And now on to the beauty from Kuta, Indonesia, isn't she super pretty? She is waiting to meet her new Momma aka my sister whose jewellery collection I am waiting to raid. Hence all the bribery. Have a great week everyone!









16 comments:

Project Curve said...

i have a couple of tees which i wear so often..i once bought this really loose kurta top for only rs.50..i wore it out of shape in a few years and still wouldn't give up to the utter dismay of everyone..they didn't see what i liked so much in that!
love that you kept this tee..

foxystuff said...

your latest blog made me add a new item to my ever growing list of - can't do withouts, its a set of pattern punches to create my own design on a leather bag. I love the bag and I really think it's a show stopper.

The Marcy Stop said...

Feeling all your comments! I love thrifted tees, accessories and outfits. And the back story behind every piece of clothing I own and love is definitely better than most designer pricetags.

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Duchess Gabrielle said...

Lovely tee but I am in love with your bag. Quite a statement.

- Muthoni
FashionBeautyInsight

Andrea said...

These photos are lovely, the look like an editorial! Really inspirational :)

tanaya said...

All your comments are sooo inspiring ladies...I cannot wait to read through your blogs...Thanks for the love all you beautiful people.

P.S. @Ding: Glad you think its a show stopper its yours yours yours x

VOGUELE said...

hey there!:)
Great taste, perfect mix!
the bag awesome!

see you

Ava Tallulah said...

Love thrift shops, I totally support everything you said. Love the tee.

Ava Tallulah

Sonali Khosla said...

Love your boots!! The bag is really cute too!


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Unknown said...

love your boyfriend tee and your easy slouchy knit xoxo
would you like to follow each other?
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Frank Vinyl said...

cool look! love the tee

Keit said...

"maybe because I value comfort and well ventilated clothing over everything else"- story of my life! :D

Evie May said...

Amazing outfit, love your style! We should follow each other xx

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Queen Treasure said...

great tee... really fit and cool on u!
btw maybe we can fllw each other?
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Elisa Zanetti said...

Can't see you on GFC, are u following privately? If yes, please go public <3
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Unknown said...

Love your shorts ! Great outfit!

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