My Flat Spat!

I just got my shipping confirmation for my new Dolce Vita flat spats! I can't wait to have them in my hands!

I fell in love with spats when Jordy Bee of one of my favorite blogs, Clutch 22 (check it out you will love her!) introduced them . I have been wishing and wishing for a cute flat spat since I saw them. I even considered doing an ambitious DIY project like Jordy Bee (she had quite the journey with spats -from falling in love to a DIY knock off Martin Margiela).

Then I found these beauties from Dolce Vita


I bought them at their first markdown. Of course, two days later, they got a another markdown, 30% off of what I paid :( . So far I am too excited to call and tantrum.

If you still don't understand what I mean by spat, check out Clutch 22 -here, she'll give you the run down (the post was a few months ago so if the link doesn't work just search spat in her search box).

Please knock it off!!

So the new James bond movie was basically the end of the last one. It was good, but one of the best (and worst) part was Olga Kurylenko, Bond girl Camille's wardrobe. I say worst because I have lost hours of my life and quality time with my boyfriend, scouring for knockoffs, and asking everyone if they could sew me the taffeta skirt. I think Ziya from alterations is strongly considering the idea. He says his uncle could do it.

Well here it is. The bronze silk twill pleated mini skirt by Jasper Conran -only 595 euro. I am sure someone could knock it off in taffeta.

Here is the runway. I am still searching for a screen shot of her wearing it.I thought I could count on Asos to do it but they don't quite have it. I think it kind of has a tulip skirt vibe but with an A-line.

Here is a screen shot. Sorry, you can't really see the picture but you can get the mood of the outfit.



You can't see the skirt in this picture but you can see that she is doing a casual look. Very very chic casual. I want it. You could dress it up or down... ooh geez I love it. I really do. It's probably for the best. I am going through a self-imposed shopping embargo. So far I've cheated once and found a loophole once. I can't get away with this skirt. My conscience and bank account would notice.

Does sewing count as shopping? DIY is more work than shopping and I guess it guess involve shopping for fabric.

I just hope that I don't go crazy when the embargo is lifted.