Secretary's Day Out

While I am not exactly a secretary by profession, I so love the secretary blouse. There is something eminently genteel about heels, a pencil skirt and blouse with ruffles. Don't you think?

I also happen to be a great fan of pearls. I've discovered over the years that you are either a pearl girl or not. Thankfully I fall in the former category. These small fresh water drop earrings were a gift from my lovely sister as part of my bride-slave outfit for her wedding years ago and I still wear them all the time.

This little pink number has three quarter sleeves and the most divine ruffle down the front. The ruffle is in two parts, a bit like a tie, with one straight part that you cross over the front of the neckline and folds into a loop at the side (see second picture above).

I found it through eBay via an American seller.

My shoes are from the current range at Wittner called "Lady" and feature a closed toe with ankle strap. The heels are quite tall at 10cm, so I won't be running for the tram in them (not very lady like any way!), but I find them comfortable enough to sit at my desk and move around the office at work.

A Brave New World....

Now, it has occurred to me that I am not particularly gifted in terms of wit, charm or wisdom. I wouldn't suppose that anyone might find me as fascinating as the next girl. However, one does get asked by friends and acquaintances on a regular basis for the sources and inspirations for my, shall we say...eclectic style.

I am always drawn by the romance of yester-year, particularly the first half of the 20th Century. I love to search out treasures, with my favourite hunting ground generally being eBay and the fab little Op Shops found in and around Melbourne.

So, dear reader, I promise to post regularly, answer questions and get better at photography along the way too!

So, without further ado, I present my musings, thoughts, style and inspiration for what I love to wear.