I'm sure you remember how much I've praised the V&A in my previous post. Well, I got these buttons/bagdes there - they were designed by Yohji Yamamoto for the V&A as he had an exhibition there which unfortunately closed a few days before I visited. I couldn't see the exhibition but the museum shop was still full of little souvenirs connected to it, these fun badges among them. Figuring I would probably never be able to afford anything else by Yamamoto, I thought I'd get these badges for half a Pound each.
I'm a big fan on buttons/badges, they can transform a simple piece of clothing to something much cooler. My winter coat has huge lapels and I usually cram them with badges, prompting comments from random strangers like: "Are you a scout or what?". :P
I wore this ensemble to an exhibition opening and a party held by one of my friends, Sophie, and I was really happy to get a few compliments on it. I guess it's fine to keep stuff simple sometimes - most of my rather elaborate outfits fall into the "man-repelling" category. :)
Please disregard my belly. Thanks. :)
So what I wore: Yohji Yamamoto badges plus one from New Yorker, Takko jeans,
second hand top, H&M bolero and shoes from a random boutique.
I'm slowly but surely approaching my 50th blogpost which I aim to celebrate with a giveaway, so stay tuned! :)
22 comments:
Love the buttons! Such a cute outfit.
I'm Ellie by the way... I discovered your blog whilst you were away in London :)
I used to be obsessed with buttons, i even bought a button maker so i could have any design i wanted. haha.
i love how you've clustered them on your great cardi, such a pretty color!
very cute outfit! I'm an original button wearer from the late 70's. They instantly add a touch of "hip" especially on a black vest or blazer.
Love the colour of your shirt and it's paired great with a bright cardigan! The buttons are really cute too.
Sincerely,
Sabrina
Cute badges! I used to wear badges a lot too, and then sort of forgot about them. I'm inspired to bring them back now. :) Btw, love the shoes!
I love this color combination and I've never been much into buttons, but you make me want to give it a shot. And those shoes are great - simple but still interesting!
haha, I believe this is the first time I see you sporting jeans! yeah! and this pair is fab-u-lous! No wonder you got compliments on this outfit, haha ^^ When I was at the V&A, there was a exhibition about the style/wardrobe of Grace Kelly. It was soooooooo pretty! x
Hey Ellie, welcome! :) And thank you! :)
You know what, I've been planning to get a button maker for a while. :) I'd cover everything with buttons if I finally got one. :D
They also draw people closer to you as they want to see the pictures better. A great conversation starter. :)
Thank you, Sabrina!
Yeah, do so, revisiting old accessories is fun. :)
You can't imagine how comfortable these shoes are! The wedge is made out of a very springy plastic, it's really easy to walk in.
thanks for visiting Madeline! I think I found you via Violet Reaction's blog. I'm the one in Seattle she came to stay with. It was so much fun meeting her in real life! I love the choices of colors you use in your clothes.
Thank you Gracey! These wedges are wonderfully comfy as well, so I try not to wear them out - they're quite old now, poor shoes!
Actually these are my first pair of skinnies. It took me some time to get on the trend. :D
Thank you, Joni! Glad we got in touch!
That top is so pretty! Very Jane Austen.
Hmm, I didn't think of that! :)
the buttons are so cute! i love that strangers ask you if you're a scout!
i've always wanted to do that!
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You can count on random strangers to make the funniest comments about what you're wearing. :)
Do what? :)
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