Dressing Songy No.2 – Songy wears chunky heels
Finding fabulous looks in magazines and polyvore is one thing but putting things together for real to dress myself is something else entirely. I find that what I see in glossy publications and style sets I put together online are not realistic for a couple of reasons.
- Body shape matters: honestly, I cannot wear high-waisted jeans although I love the set I created in my last post. My waist can handle Australian size 8 but my butt only allows size 10-12.
- One cannot afford everything one sees: need I explain? For example, I do not have a big enough budget to purchase things from Net-a-Porter. I love that site by the way so if there is a fairy god mother watching over me I wouldn’t mind receiving a gift voucher with some large sum.
- What you see isn’t what you get: Things could look great on paper and on screen but not so great on my body.
When I went shopping in my own closet I was pleasantly surprised to find things that I thought I never had and a little disappointed to find out that I didn’t actually have any decent gold jewellery apart from a vintage chain I got in ebay a few months ago. What I need is a Juana Skull Necklace by Wendy Brandes. (Dear Fairy God Mother if you’re reading this.. that’s what I really need at the moment on top of the voucher I just mentioned). Here I give you 4 looks I was able to achieve out of my modest wardrobe. Clicking each picture will take you to super size me.
The vest used to be a jumper. Another improvisation. You knew that coming, didn’t you?
I wanated to show you the shape of the vest a little. It has a pointy back.
Not sure about this one. The way I’m standing or the pattern of the top? I love my bangles though.
I do not have demin shorts and I don’t think I will ever get one. This is what I’d wear when I’m on a holiday.
This is what I could wear on a regular day. Quite comfortable.
I wanted to show you the pleats at the back of the skirt. They are quite sexy I find.
I’m please to report that the shoes are quite comfortable and I think the pencil skirt look is what I would go for my daily wear. I already have my next pair of shoes lined up for Dressing Songy No. 3. How’s that for preparation, folks? Only thing I’d complain about myself is that I haven’t caught up with my daily reading so I haven’t seen you all for a few days in your respective blogs. My appologies. I will soon get to y’all. Promise. 
23 Comments
Agnes
October 18, 2008You’re so right, Songy. Putting together an outfit is one thing, but pulling it off in real life is quite another.
You hit the nail on the head on that one.
I love, love, love the first outfit, I just love the crisp white shirt and the necklace. And the last one I love as well, the skirt is just awesome!
Great job!
K.Line
October 18, 2008You are so stylish! You look so terrific in everything here but I LOVE you in those shorts. Sexay! Great post Songy.
Franco
October 18, 2008picture #1 it def. the hawttest.
love it.
Dapper Kid
October 18, 2008LOVE the first outfit, it looks fantastic!
WendyB
October 18, 2008Wow, look at you in those short shorts! I thought I was on Fashion Toast for a minute there
I love the skirt in the last look.
Skye
October 18, 2008I really like the first outfit – so sharp!
June Shin
October 18, 2008Love your shoes!
sefi
October 18, 2008i love the first outfit the best but you look great in everything. the shoes are gorgeous and they make each outfit more stylish then it could be without them.
waiting for Dressing Songy No 3!
-h of candid cool
October 18, 2008love the 1st and last combinations.
LENORENEVERMORE
October 18, 2008The pleats at the back of the skirt is really a nice detail…details,details,details…I’m surprised u said the shoes r comfy…cool!
we wear things
October 18, 2008oh yay!! i really love all the looks.. especially 1 and 4..the last look is just so hot!!
-issa
The Seeker
October 18, 2008Oh yeah!!! You did a great job!
I love the first and the last looks.
Is there something I’ve told you?
xoxo
Savvy Mode SG
October 19, 2008you look so stylish. I like the skirt with pleats on the back. very stylish.
Siljesfashion
October 19, 2008Loving your shoes! Sexy and stylish. Love the last look, so polished.
enc
October 19, 2008Every single look was dead on. While you may have your issues with fit and sizes, you look superb in all your shots, Songy. I love those shoes on you.
Lavender
October 19, 2008great shoes. I love them in the first look with the pants and gold chain.
THE HOUSE OF STYLE
October 19, 2008hallo darling,arent you gorge!
liking all the outfits.My fave is the first look,how chic! love the pants and the shoes!chic!
x
Marian
ryder
October 19, 2008oh your gorgues heels. i think that pics n 1 2 and the last one shows how hot u are the most.
but this shoes are defintley working with everything.
super hot!!!
editor
October 20, 2008boy, the top pictures and bottom pictures are really really great.
you look fantastic.
Sal
October 20, 2008BIG WOW. These all look fantastic, lady – chic and polished and perfect. My favorite is the last, with the grey pleated skirt – tres sexy.
Sara
October 20, 2008Those shoes are incredible! My favorite look is also the last one with the skirt – I love that the back is unexpected. But another favorite is the white shirt and vest look. Fabulous!
Anonymous
October 21, 2008I would like to see you smile! The first outfit is the best, but you look sad or upset or angry or pouty! Smile!
Lindsey
September 14, 2009Love the sandals. But then I'm a pushover for any shoes with wood soles. Just wanted to mention my own "clog blog" to you should you be interested: Every Clog Has Its Day. It's a daily celebration of clogs and wooden sandals. Please take a peek at http://www.everycloghasitsday.typepad.com.
Thanks for sharing your adventure with this pair with us.