It's getting up to 25 degrees (that's celcius...) today, Andy Murray beat Richard Gasquet last night (yes, I'm shamefully pleased...) and after my ponderings on missing the motherland, I got up and wondered why I had never worn my pink PVC skirt as a capelet thingy.... or in fact why I hadn't done it with a lot of my skirts. From missing the motherland to playing with skirts. Homesickness doesn't bother me a bit and yes, it is as easy as diverting my attention back to the more trivial things that makes the grumps go away for a simple being like myself.
It will be scorching but with layering firmly in my mind, these thinnish bits and bobs had to go together; American Apparel grey tri-blend racerback, vintage Escada skirt, Topshop Boutique sheer black tunic, vintage black leaf and silver thread top, pink PVC skirt worn around the neck, vintage black sequin arm warmers
P.S. Thanks for those that left some 'Chin Up!' words... the pink skirt around the neck may have come about because of you... you might not be so chuffed about that.... but that's ok...
P.S.S. My legs are very battered up... in the crappy words of Natasha Beddingfield 'I bruise easily'....
**EDIT** P.S.S.S. In my posting haste, I forgot the credit the originator of the skirt as capelet trick....originator being Dreamecho who did a whole series (1,2,3) on the whole skirt shape-shifting thing... get skirt-on-top happy people...
On your knees too much Susie?
Posted by: John | 01 July 2008 at 07:35
I'm getting rather fond of your pink PVC skirt! And it rocks as a capelet.
Posted by: Rowena | 01 July 2008 at 08:16
I'm less concerned about the caplet and more concerned that in scorching 25 degrees you don't have your wet knotted union jack hankie. How will you get your head cool?
Posted by: Imelda Matt | 01 July 2008 at 09:20
I love multiple strapped shoes. Someone told me that patent should not be seen before 6pm. I donned mine at 8am today. Breaking rules is great. xf
Posted by: Francis Girard | 01 July 2008 at 09:22
That skirt is hot! PVC is sooooo wrong that it is soooooo right :)
Love your style!
B x
Posted by: Bonnie | 01 July 2008 at 09:22
love how you repeat the color here in the two skirts. Great look.
Posted by: Pamcasso | 01 July 2008 at 09:29
PVC has kinda of industrial feeling and lace is delicate plus the motif of the skirt (i feel it like Chinese traditional Peony pattern).So, great combi!
Posted by: khaki | 01 July 2008 at 09:48
Aww your poor legs.
Maybe try wearing the pvc skirt like a flopsy clown collar with a voluminous dress in the same shade?
Posted by: a dreamer | 01 July 2008 at 09:52
I like the experimental layered you! glad its come back
I have a similar experience when I don't go East
funny though when I'm actually there I dress pretty conservative in my terms but when I come back something definitely in the blood for wack style mixing.
Posted by: oki | 01 July 2008 at 10:25
You look awsome. I love the heat.
http://stylecartel.wordpress.com/
Posted by: Charlotte | 01 July 2008 at 10:50
Oh my god, I did exactly the same thing yesterday! Then came home and decided I needed more caplets and started hacking skirts to make different layers and stuff.
It annoys me when people can't see how good pvc is, everyone just thinks bondage gimps suits straight away :(
x
Posted by: mimo | 01 July 2008 at 10:56
neck ruffle! love...
Posted by: lady coveted | 01 July 2008 at 11:52
your legs remind me of my own. i don't think i've ever been bruise free.
Posted by: kirsty lee | 01 July 2008 at 13:19
i can totally relate to your legs i just moderately bumped my knee on my bench and it came up black and blue !
great idea, the skirt looks like it was destined to be worn as a collar/capelet/thingy.
Posted by: carlotta | 01 July 2008 at 13:25
Oh my god that is so funny, last night I found so many bruises on my legs and got that shitty song stuck in my head. It's nice to know I am not the only one who connects bruises to the annoying Natasha Beddingfield.
Posted by: coco | 01 July 2008 at 14:26
omg! it's getting warmer there!!
just when I thought I'd escape the humidity of the Far East in favour of Europe's milder climate...
The PVC skirt as a capelet is a genial idea! I love it! you just really have to rethink ways of wearing your own clothes.
Posted by: giancinephile | 01 July 2008 at 14:55
There's something sort of architectural about this look that is really nice. Bruises actually help me to keep from feeling too fussy.
Posted by: The Clothes Horse | 01 July 2008 at 15:07
why is it still so cold there? Anyway - i just wanted to say that you're amazing and i've been following your blog for about a year now. we need people like you - courageous, with a fantastic fashion sense, smart, eloquent, etc, etc. I've been roaming around the blogosphere (?) and finally started one to help with the overwhelming emptiness of my summer vacation. It's nothing right now... and I doubt it's ready for anyone's eyes but come check it out sometime- its just a collection of random thoughts spewing out the top of my head just like this comment i suppose... altogether too long as well...
Posted by: hahnii | 01 July 2008 at 15:40
oh those shoes :-)
Posted by: Danny Daily | 01 July 2008 at 15:42
I love it!!! How do you do it, day in, day out Susie? You never fail to amaze and inspire me.
Posted by: KD | 01 July 2008 at 15:44
I love the skirt worn as a caplet, it looks great with the rest of the outfit! I was very happy that Andy Murray won too - Gasquet was moaning so much about the lighting and the crowd, what a sore loser!
Posted by: shesdressingup | 01 July 2008 at 16:04
Oh my god your going to boil! maybe in autumn this would be appropiate!
Posted by: vintage clothes | 01 July 2008 at 16:47
Meh, what's all this hammering on about the heat at 25 degrees? Sounds pretty damn pleasant if you ask me (coming from a resident of a 34-degree environment).
Susie, I love your pink PVC skirt! When I was younger I used to wear my wraparound skirts as capes (using the ties to make a bow of sorts for the neck fastening), but your way is cooler.
Posted by: Drusilla | 01 July 2008 at 17:05
And bruises can't be avoided, methinks- they're like an occupational hazard of walking.
Posted by: Drusilla | 01 July 2008 at 17:06
My goodness! I was wondering what happened to your leg. Ouch!
Posted by: WendyB | 01 July 2008 at 17:08
hey, my friend just gave me a heads up about this post; she said you used my skirt as a capelet trick!
http://hello-dreamecho.blogspot.com/2007/12/living-in-outskirts-part-un.html
in fact, as you probably remember, i did a whole series on it:
http://hello-dreamecho.blogspot.com/2007/12/living-in-outskirts-part-deux.html
http://hello-dreamecho.blogspot.com/2008/01/living-in-outskirts-part-trois.html
Posted by: dreamecho | 01 July 2008 at 17:12
Hey... In stockholm and responding from my phone... Dreamecho... I do remember your post but i wrote my post in haste... So couldnt find the links to your skirt post... But i actually had a goldfrapp video in mind when thinking about the floppy capelet ruff thing.... Will link back to you tho when i get back to london...
Posted by: susie bubble | 01 July 2008 at 17:23
i was trying to imagine how to make a cape for autumn and this is genius! i'll be hunting for thick skirts now, thanks for the tip!
Posted by: selina | 01 July 2008 at 17:26
Love the hot pink piece.
Posted by: Hailey | 01 July 2008 at 17:34
Well, happy Hong Kong Day (July 1) or HK SAR Establishment Day, in the not-so-suave wording of our government. Not sure if the handover is something to celebrate, exactly, but it's the only national day we have. Of course, the only two things people do on July 1 is shop and/or demonstrate (the pro-democracy march being conveniently placed in Causeway Bay).
Anyway, if you ever want me to pop to the Page One & get you magazines, send me your snail mail address & let me know.
I love your site, by the way.
Posted by: Joyce | 01 July 2008 at 17:50
you bruised easily girl!!!!!
I really the mauve coloured socks, where are they from?
Posted by: The Fashion Assistant and her Camera | 01 July 2008 at 18:01
love LOVE the site and your personal style!
wewearthings.blogspot.com
Posted by: wewearthings | 01 July 2008 at 18:15
This outfit is one of my favorites from you :)
I love this idea, I think I'll need to find some skirts that I can try this with!
Posted by: Shen-Shen | 01 July 2008 at 18:24
Those shoes are really last fashion! love the way you wear it!
a kiss,
i am a huge fan of you :)))
Posted by: kirafashion | 01 July 2008 at 19:32
love how you mix the various fabrics/textures and colors, very unique
Posted by: samantha | 01 July 2008 at 20:58
YAY!
your layering inspires me, sooo happy to see it again!
(the color of the PVC skirt may be adding to said happiness as well)
Posted by: Faith | 01 July 2008 at 22:52
most ingenious use of pvc skirt, ever!
Posted by: fashionherald | 01 July 2008 at 23:06
25 degrees!!! we are all rugged up in layers and layers of clothes when its 25 degrees, bit on the chilly side in brisbane
Posted by: Chloe | 01 July 2008 at 23:42
Oooh I bruise like a peach too. What a clever use of PVC, very nice.
Posted by: teresa | 02 July 2008 at 03:09
I love it. It's clothing for an outer space ice skating trip in the middle of summer. Also, this is maybe the lamest comment possible but it seems like it would be useful to wear on a rainy day.
Posted by: Cammila | 02 July 2008 at 05:27
Wow, very clever! I adore this ensemble :D
Posted by: Michelle | 02 July 2008 at 06:22
That's super clever, love it! Plus you rock pink pvc, which I never would have thought of looking that good!
Posted by: dapper kid | 02 July 2008 at 07:01
...yeah, u really DO bruise easily! =D
fabulous oufit, love that look.
Posted by: BloomOfTheLoom | 02 July 2008 at 11:34
glad to hear you are happier and to know that you are getting back to your old self. best wishes.
Posted by: Yetunde | 02 July 2008 at 15:23
please smile more in pictures!
Posted by: | 02 July 2008 at 16:58
I love it as a capelet!
Posted by: enc | 02 July 2008 at 17:13
how is everything in sweden? :-)
Posted by: Mer | 02 July 2008 at 17:26
Thanks for all the comments by the by and yes, i should bloody smile more..but perhaps not 5.30am in the morning before a flight...
Posted by: susie_bubble | 02 July 2008 at 17:54
i did the same thing with one of my big, frilly skirts a while back---except ended up taking it off as it looked like one of those neck cuff things clowns wear
Posted by: yumiko | 03 July 2008 at 14:11