Frocks & Frou Frou

Scarf: Katies www.katies.com.au

T-Shirt: Giordano www.giordano.com.au

I never really got the whole "scarf" thing.

Not for want of trying, let me assure you; I must have scores of the things secreted away in many nooks and crannies about the house.

I'm a sucker for those multi-coloured displays of silk goodies out the front of Tie Rack www.tie-rack.co.uk and for the billowing racks in David Jones www.davidjones.com.au . I'll spend hours stroking, perusing, comparing colours and patterns, and then inevitably I get them home, put them carefully away in the knickers drawer then never, ever, ever get them out again.

It's a kind of madness, I think.

I mean scarves are a great way of injecting some personality into a boring outfit. Unless you're buying Hermes they're reasonably cheap and you can find all sorts of treasures in op-shops, they're wildly collectible, don't take up too much room, and are very versatile. I found this great website: www.texeresilk.com/cms-scarf_tying_guide.html that walks you through some of the many ways to fold and tie a scarf.

So scarves really are the ultimate frou-frou, and damn-it, this year I'm determined to give them a proper go.

To that end, today I ventured out in a very basic t-shirtandjeans ensemble, but gave the whole look a bit of pizazz with my new spotty scarf from Katies:

Scarf: Katies www.katies.com.au

Cardigan: Crossroads www.crossroads.com.au

Jeans: Svoboda Renee Straight Legs from www.cherished-woman.com

(Don't forget to use the code CHERISHED for your 20% off!)

Shoes: Rocket Dog www.rocketdog.com

My new Ezibuy leather jacket arrived in the post yesterday, and it's everything I could've hoped for at the bargain basement price of $89.95.
The leather is oddly cardboardy, with obvious... umn... pores, but it'll soften as it ages and the fit's lovely. It's great colour and cut for those upcoming spring days, with the 3/4 length sleeves and frivolous frill around the waist.

Also wearing:

Svoboda "Annie" Back Pocket Jeans (more about Svoboda, later)

Joanne Mercer Shoes

Tubeway Armies

Mono Rose Collar

In Australia particularly, the plus size clothes market is pretty limited. So I - as do a lot of curvy girls I suspect - find myself gravitating towards accessories as a way of stamping some individuality onto an otherwise unremarkable outfit.

Today's bits of Frou Frou include a pair of fabulous "armies" (basically fingerless mittens) made from recycled sweaters by the gorgeous Melbourne-based Gaye Abandon. She sells these at the Rose St Artists Markets, at Craft Victoria, and online on both etsy, and georgielove

Another etsy find is this chic scarflet from Kayo at tidabeads http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5048866 Just the thing for keeping the chill at bay!

I've dealt with Kayo a few times, and she's a dream to deal with. She also makes scruptious silk necklaces which I must admit I've indulged in... check her out if you have a moment.