30 October 2008

It's not just a toy you know!

Polyvore is such a wonderful tool. You can create outfits, design alter egos, spend thousands (without hurting your bank balance), even figure out what you need in your wardrobe to update for the new season.

OR

In my case, create the suitcase I'm taking when I go on my 5 week trek through Europe in the height of summer.

I haven't got any of these things specifically (except the red wedges), but I have some similar items. My quest, between now and D-Day (Departure Day) is to make sure I've got all these things.

Pretty much all of them work together in some way, and are easily updated. Personally, I don't think I'm taking an excessive amount, which means a lighter suitcase! The other observation I made, I don't think I'd ever purposefully go out and look for these things as individual pieces. Putting them all together like that, I can see exactly which pieces mix and match, so looking for them becomes a whole lot easier!

As an example, I found a grey/black version of that frilly top ($1,990US from net-a-porter O_O) in Cotton On today...not QUITE as fancy, but not QUITE the same price tag either!

What do you think?

8 comments:

sparkleandglitter said...

That's a really great use for Polyvore, I'll have to remember that for next time I go away.

rebecca said...

haha great advice on the polyvore!
nice blog by the way!

hrose said...

oooh that is such a good idea...
i'm going to europe in january and feb, maybe i should do something similar!
although, do you think you have enough clothes??
maybe it's just me the overpacker, but 5 weeks?

oh wait... you're probably planning on buying loads of fabulous european clothes... i know that's what i'm doing! topshop here i come ;)

thanks for your comment, i'm so flattered.
and well, i do think about the rest of the wedding, but i'm mostly interested in the dress. I mean, the man is the man, and the food is food... but a dress, well... a dress can be so many lovely things! haha.

XXX

Gem said...

i LOVE polyvore, it's addictive :D

Domonique said...

You have a pretty little blog here. Very inspiring read

...love Maegan said...

I LOVE Polyvore! It's so much fun and I end up spending HOURS on it. I love what you've put together! I think My favs are the red wedges, the umbrella, the ivory ruffle top, the hat and both belts! CUTE!

Ryanne said...

Ive never heard of polyvore! Im going to check it out though !

GirlonTour said...

Heading off to Europe??? Where you going? Hey I reckon pack some stuff, but also buy most of it over there...you will LOVE the shopping esp London...much cheaper too.

:)