Toast! It's Not Just For Breakfast!

Cheesy headline for an entry I know. I just have to talk about Toast, my newest fashion site discovery.

I found Toast through another blog many months ago...I thought, "I will sign up for the catalogue even though they are UK based so not even affordable to me". I got the catalogue yesterday and was drooling over the clothing offered.

First I drooled over the photos like this one:

And this one:


And then I started seeing items of clothing that I loved as I browsed the pages!

These lace-up wellies are gorgeous:

Above: Lace-up wellies by toast.

I usually hate rainboots/wellies but these, with the red laces, I would wear.Then there were this skirt:


Above: lissa skirt by toast

I love the pattern and the colours in the skirt. It would look great under a body-hugging sweater/tunic or a long sleeved jacket.

Look at it in a photo:

And I saw this bracelet:

Above: hexagonal bangle by toast

I love the deep brown resin and the style...though I worry the stretchy elastic will wear out over the years.

This tunic:

Above: fedosia tunic by toast

Has great buttons in the back and I love the button-closure pockets in front as well. It would look great with a long-sleeve black shirt underneath, black pants/leggings, and knee-high boots.

This wrap shirt:

Above: kristina wrap by toast

Looks great on a living, breathing human being:

And then there are these boots:

Above: chelsea boots by toast

Which remind me so much of "Monkey Boots" of my youth are great!.

Toast is similar to J. Crew when it comes to clothing...only a lot more European in styling of the clothes.

Toast's catalogue is a lot more "bookish" and sturdy in design than a lot of the catalogues I received from US companies and the photos....

Are just gorgeous to look at.

If you are in Europe/UK, have the cash do check out the site or just wnat to request a catalog to drool from afar. Feel free to do so!

A Late Addition To The Feathered Hair Pieces Offerings!

I was on lulu's fashion lounge a few minutes ago and found this feathered hairpiece that would go great with the one's I posted yesterday for that "1920's flapper" look:

Above: Peacock Feather Hair Clip (on blonde hair) at Lulus.

Above: Peacock Feather Hair Clip (on brunette) at Lulus.

I love the use of the peacock feather and it would look great on long hair done up in a loose bun or loose hairstyle. And the clip is only $9.00 so won't break the bank!

So, if feathers are your thing, wear them proudly!

Next post....an ode to the wonderful British site Toast complete with fashion picks from it.

A Step Aside From Fashion Posting...

I am a person who ALWAYS votes in elections because I think it is VERY important to have my vote entered into the system.

I figure if I do not vote, I have no right to complain because I didn't try and do my part to change the outcome by voting.

So, I will post this because we are coming down to the wire on the election for President of the USA (a very important election):

Please pass on these voter registration sites that cover all states. Re-post them in your own LJ and other blogs, newsletters, etc.

It's amazing to think that after all these months of campaigning, the election is now only eight weeks off!

Voter registration deadlines almost everywhere are only four weeks off, at the most. And remember to be registered at your current address, so you might need to re-register.

Here you go: Project Vote Smart
Rock the Vote

NOTE: If you're living out of the country and will still be gone on Election Day, use Federal Voting Assistance Program.

Remember deadline to register to vote for this election is in four weeks.

Vote and try and make a difference. Let your vote be counted.

Flapper Feathered Headgear!

I could never pull off the look of these headpieces myself. I just am not a "feather headband" type gal. I do see the beauty in them and wanted to share.

Above: J'Adore Headband by Shopintuition

Above: Feather Headband in Dots by Shopintuition (comes in three feather types)

Above: Feathered Salon Clips in Brown by Shopintuition (comes in three feather patterns)

Not too big a fan of the above hair clip because it looks like a bug is in your hair...but I am sure other women will love it.

This one I LOVE:

Above: Flapper Headband in Royal by Shopintuition (two feather pattern choices)

I would go with the blue on if I was choosing one for myself. I like the wasthe feathers lay on the headband and the colour just pops out at you!

All the above are rather inexpensive (prices range from $45 to $12 for the hair clip) as well if you head over to Shopintuition.com.

So if you are feeling 1920s and want to get your flapper on. Head on over there and indulge!

The Perfect Coat!

I am sad at the passing of summer. The weather has that fall chill to it already and the window can no longer stay open overnight to let fresh air in.

It does make me think to autumn fashion and I found the perfect coat for me!

Above: Kelsey Belted Peacoat by dELiAs

I have decided that if I can get some extra cash in the next month (and if they still have it in my size) it will be mine.

My mum asked why I would buy it if I plan to move to San Diego. I told her it would be my "cold weather coat" for when I left California on trips in the Fall. It's a classic style that won't go out of style, so I will get years of use out of it.

Makes the coat a sensible purchase to me. Now to get the money for it.

I also like these shoes:

Above: Segment Flat by Blowfish

I won't be getting them though because I prefer to save for the coat. They are cute though and look comfortable.

So the coat will be mine if I can get the extra cash and the shoes will remain a thought.

Back From Seattle!

I have been back for a week now but have been busy running around taking photos so haven't made a proper post in ages. I will remedy that soon, I promise!

I bought the Fall Vogue with all the ads for new clothing/accessories and am loving about half of it. I will definitely get inspired by it and am in love with a new handbag by Michael Kors I cannot find anywhere even to find out the price of it. I just know it is to be expensive but I want to know the price. Silly but true. If I find a photo of it online I will definitely post about it here.

I am HATING the crappy 80s trendy stuff that is so popular now. The crappy eyewear/sunglasses you could buy in gas stations for a buck just 6 months ago, the stirrup pants, the shiny leggings (which are unflattering on overweight women so, of course, overweight women LOVE them), the neon colours, the tracky belts, the plastic jewelry, ect. I will be glad when the trend of 80s wear dies hard! It was crap the first time around and remains crap.

On the other hand I like the 70s stuff that is mixed in with the 80s junk. The ethnic inspired jewelry and shirts/tunics, the wedge boots and sandals, the flare jeans, ruffled shirts, ect. They have more class to them in styling and would last more than a season if you don't go for the items that scream "trendy" when you buy the look.

I would add photos but I am not using my own computer. I will try and post another post tonight, with visual aids, of some things that have wowed me recently or maybe some of the stuff that I think should be junked right away.

Watch this space.

Heading to see radiohead.

I am headed out tomorrow evening to Seattle. I will be there for two days and a night. Why?

To see the gorgeous radiohead:

Karma Police- radiohead


High & Dry- radiohead


Creep- radiohead


Yes, I am headed to the radiohead concert in Auburn, Washington! Go me!

It's been a while since I have seen a cool concert and this should fit the bill.

I will be staying with my brother in Seattle and will check out the area around his apartment on Wednesday (before the concert) and on Thursday (before I fly home in the evening).

So, if I am quiet here that will be why.