It Was a Slow Day at the Carnival

First off, thanks and welcome to my new followers! Thanks for all the beautiful comments. I read each one and also make sure to follow back and visit your blogs. It's so inspiring to see everybody else's style. <3

Here's a quick casual outfit post. Wore this the other day when I was heading out to process my business name registration. I've been trying to make this whole business thing official. The shop is currently closed right now but I'm reopening soon and also adding a few handmade items. I just hope everything goes well. I'll give you a sneak peek of what I have in store once everything is official. I'm still in the process of trial and error; finding the best materials etc. Ooh, here's what I wore:

Had this top for some time now and I recently just found it after some closet diving. It's a vintage top that I got from Jacqueline Jarethshop. I'm obsessed with the front applique. After seeing all those gorgeous pieces at Chicwish, I knew I just had to wear this again. 

These American Eagle shorts are DIY. Last used here (when they were still intact.) Added the studs and distressed it a bit. I wish I had added more studs but I ran out. Didn't want to have to order and wait for so long before I could wear them so just went with this. What do you think?

My leather and denim oxfords! Used them for the first time and they're great. They're one size bigger but the laces help to keep them glued onto my feet. 

Super closeup.

Top - Vintage c/o Jacqueline Jarethshop

Shorts - American Eagle (DIY'd)

Leopard Bag - Thrifted (DIY)

Shoes - eBay

No name bowler straw hat

Of Wishing and Wanting

Before this, I didn't think it was possible that one website would have almost everything I wanted when it came to clothes but Chicwish proved me wrong. Now, I'm not exactly a completely girly-girl. I like me some studs, ripped denims and leather most of the time. Nevertheless, I cannot deny the allure of ruffles, crochet and lace altogether.

It's not helping that Chicwish has everything all in one place. It's like a mecca of anything pretty and sweet. It was so hard to keep myself from pressing "add-to my chic bag" (self-imposed shopping ban, saving up for something super important.) Oh well, I instead settled for an online window-shopping spree. Here are a few of the things that made my heart go thump-thump-thump at their shop:

My Laidback Artist

Morning at the Manor Top

Retro Crochet Vest

Peter Pan Collar Wave Cut Top

Delicacy of Lace This is sold out :( 

Beloved Crochet Tulle Dress

Beloved Crochet Pants

Yes, I'm a bit obsessed with this nude/ old rose/ beige shade right now. Aren't these lovely? Ugh, it's agonizing to look at these without getting anything. I feel like Bruce Banner keeping himself from transforming into this big, green monster with a heart of gold. Um, no not Shrek. This shopping ban might prove futile in the end. hah! Anyway, if you do decide to get any of these, do leave some for me. :) Cheers!

*All images owned by Chicwish. And no, I'm not affiliated with them in any way. :) I just think they have beautiful clothes.