The Lopping Shist

Tavy Nunic

2008-07-29T18:09:00.001-07:00

Navy Blue Long Sleeve Tunic with Copper Embroidery for USD $35.20

I love tunics and this one would be great for both casual and semi-casual days at work. I love the modest length and the cute reference to Indian embroidered fabric.

Murple Poons

2008-07-29T18:07:00.001-07:00

Victorian Purple Moon Porcealain Necklace for $26

I love purple and moons are so beautiful so I love this necklace. Etsy sellers sometimes choose weird necklaces in my opinion to go with lovely pendants but I love this choice.

Far Stace

2008-07-17T19:53:00.001-07:00

Bismillah's Little Star Earrings for USD$20

These are gorgeous dangly earrings with a star shape in vermeil with a little aquamarine rondelles to balance out the gold color. They are so beautiful, I'm generally pretty conservative with earrings but I love these.

Both Clag

2008-07-03T19:37:00.000-07:00

Plenty by Tracy Reese Linen Tote for USD $185

Gorgeous and really really expensive, sort of reminds me of the Djene mud mosque, Indian bindi patterns and the minarets on the The Mosque of Sultan al-Nasir Muhammad in Cairo.

Bote Nook

2008-07-03T15:40:00.001-07:00

Nature exploration agate notebook (4.5" x 6.5") with scalloped edges for USD $13.50

Wow this notebook is really gorgeous. I sometimes write a journal but up to now I've used an ugly 1B5 exercise book that cost about a dollar. I've never found a note book I really liked but this is gorgeous. The agate print in silver is so pretty against the really dark book and the recycled component to the book is a plus.

Jin Packet

2008-05-29T20:58:00.000-07:00

Oasis Pinstripe Contrast Jacket at ASOS for £52

I was just saying today that I wanted a casual jacket rather than a suit jacket to wear to work on casual Friday. This would be perfect! I love the sort of take off of the traditional thin white on black vertical pinstripe.

Ranc Blose

2008-04-30T19:03:00.001-07:00

Tiny Vintage Rose Earrings for USD $18

I don't like most studs, in fact I don't have any and I'm pretty unoriginal with earrings, I love my thicker gold hoops and don't wear anything else. I could definitly wear these lots, maybe with a fresh water pearl necklace.

Docket Poll

2008-04-30T19:00:00.001-07:00

Antique Key Dress Linen for USD $30

This is the only baby doll top that I've seen with pockets that I like. I love the screen printing, its so antiquey.

Drulip Tess

2008-04-09T21:45:00.001-07:00

J. Perman's Tulip Print Dress for USD $219

This dress is so spring and its beauty has sprung upon me. I love how J. Peterman clothes are so vintage but I can imagine wearing them.

Druffle Ress

2008-03-31T14:43:00.001-07:00

BCB Generation's Ruffle Front Dress USD $124

This dress is just gorgeous. The ruffles are almost fish like and the buttons are so retro. I wouldn't wear it by itself as its booty-flashing terriroty. I would wear it in a less body fitting size over white wide leg trousers.

Sandelion Deeds

2008-03-27T14:57:00.000-07:00

Supermaggie's Seeds Long Sleeve Tee in Asphalt for USD $40

I love this shirt, it is so gorgeous. I can't help but liking slightly quirky screen printed tees although I'm no fan of shouting words or wearing 'vintage' tees which were purchased new last week.

This screenprint is available on a range of tee styles, tanks, thermals, hoodies, in different colors and on both organic and non-organic cotton and polycotton.

Bake Snangle

2008-03-20T14:21:00.000-07:00

ASOS' Snake Print Bangle for £8

This bangle is so funky, its really different - I've seen lots of snake patterns on other things but not bangles. Would you like a snake wrapped round your wrist?

Petal Meeps

2008-03-18T13:00:00.000-07:00

Franco Sarto Culture - Grey Suede/Metallic Kidskin for USD $88.95

These patterned shoes create an optical illusion, the silver triangles look almost like raised studs.

Pair them with some great socks or stockings:
American Apparel's Solid Thigh-High Socks in Taupe for $15

Wheated Plite

2008-03-13T14:21:00.000-07:00

ASOS' Pleated Tiered Cami Dress for £35

This dress is so sweet, its innocent and flirty with a retro vibe. I have no idea what I would wear it to, in white its almost lingerie-like but I love it.

Bimono Kangle

2008-03-13T14:14:00.000-07:00

ASOS' Trapped Fabric Bangle for £6

Cherry blossom in Osaka, on your wrist.

Brute Colly

2008-03-10T20:29:00.004-07:00

Twin Armada's Clear Umbrella for USD $25

If your wearing a cute outfit, don't hide it with a plain black umbrella.

Nobstopper Gecklace

2008-03-10T20:29:00.002-07:00

Asos' French Connection Semi-Precious Ball Necklace for £20

This reminds me of a shiny strawberry gobstopper! It would really pep up any outfit with a sort of immature charm.

Got Knold

2008-03-10T20:29:00.000-07:00

ASOS' Knot Detail Bracelet for £6

This bracelet is so cute and funky. Suits the nautical trend really well but will also look nice with your little black dress or over a skin tight long sleeve shirt.

Felly Jish

2008-03-09T20:49:00.001-07:00

Sapphire Square's Jellyfish Earrings for USD $12

Makes me think of Spongebob Squarepants!

Truit Frinsane - Carribbean Crush

2008-03-09T19:02:00.000-07:00

t Leaf T's Caribbean Crush Fruit Tinsane for NZD $13.90

Very pretty fruit tinsane, smells like apple, pineapple and coconut but major flavour are the base ingredients of hibiscus and rose-hip peels. I like it with sugar, I will try making it as Iced Tea in the weekend.

Jide Weans - White

2008-03-09T18:12:00.000-07:00

ShopBop's Hudson Wide Leg Jean in White for USD $176

I currently don't own any white pants, but these look so hot I'm almost convinced. They certainly are not reminiscent of white capri horrors.

Bold Gamboo

2008-03-09T01:16:00.000-08:00

14k Yellow Gold Bamboo Hoop Earrings for USD $72.24

I bought costume earrings like these today.They go great with a colorful babydoll top over jeans on a lazy Sunday. They aren't phone friendly though, they clank like mad against the receiver!

Lurple Pip

2008-03-06T19:00:00.001-08:00

Prestige Vinylwear High Shine Lipgloss in Twist for USD $4.50

When wearing purple clothes or purple eyeshadow I always want to wear purple lips too. I know its a bit matchy-matchy but whenever I put on pink or brownish nude I think it looks ok but not quite right. This is the best purple lipgloss I've swatched, it took going outside and looking at it in natural light to see it was the only true purple around, while not being too extreme. I'll go buy it at soon as I walk by a drug-store.

Draupe Tess

2008-03-06T15:25:00.001-08:00

Principals Veronic Dress for NZD $129.90

Principals dresses are gorgous and fit really well. You could wear this over black leggings/skinny trousers and shiny taupe flats or wear it out with sky high patent heels.

Brushi Sacelet

2008-03-06T15:10:00.000-08:00

Mini Sushi Roll Bracelet for USD $25

This is amazingly cute! There are more food based jewelry available by Amy Secrest but these are my faves, they are simple and unusual without being over the top or weird.

The Stripe Stuff - Spoonerising alliteration is no fun

2008-03-06T14:27:00.000-08:00

My Shape's The Stripe Stuff has Lauren Hansen's Striped Scoopneck with Self Belt for USD $92 matched with ISDA & CO's Wide Leg Trouser for USD $172.

My Shape is a pretty innovative site that combines your body measurements to categorise you as one of their seven body shapes and clothes are suggested to you based on that shape.

Tear Pemple

2008-03-06T02:51:00.000-08:00

T Leaf T's Pear Temple for NZD $8.18

My new friend in the world of tea, earl grey plus some. Black tea flavoured with pear and bergamot, mixed with a few jasmine leaves. I drink this tea before bed very milky and it makes me feel like I'm being hugged.

Boney Hutter

2008-03-06T02:32:00.001-08:00

The Body Shop's Spa Wisdom African Spa Honey Butter for USD $22

This got the best reviews on Makeupalley for foot products, so I'll definitly give it a go. I love the packaging and I've heard it smells great!

Turple Pee

2008-03-05T18:44:00.000-08:00

BTC Element Tee in Dusty Purple for USD $62

Still loving the purple and this clever screen printed tee has the accessorised look without the bulk, or extra cost!

Xhilaration® Faceted Beaded Necklace - Black for USD $12.99

Love how they've styled this photo too, try this beaded necklace from Target

Shookie Poe

2008-03-05T17:58:00.000-08:00

Diana Ferrari Pookie in Aubergine Satin for AUD $99.95

These are absolutely gorgeous, I love purple and in satin its completely luxe. They have a small heel so there is a bit of lift and as Diana Ferrari shoes are very comfortable these are perfect shoes for wearing to a formal event where you have to stand (or dance) for long periods.

Tapanese Junic

2008-03-05T15:27:00.000-08:00

J. Peterman's Japanese Tunic for USD$169

I love this tunic its from one of my favourite mail-order companies - J. Peterman

What is wonderful about J. Peterman is their quirky style, not only are the clothes often reminiscent of yesteryear in romantic locales, check out their Out of Africa Line for some options but they have a beautiful catalogue full of drawings and poetic, evocative writing.

Isn't this a wonderful description
"Japanese Print Tunic (No. 2255), from an original found in Florence. Flattering calf-length cut of silk crêpe de Chine with shawl collar, side slits. Just slip on for instant metamorphosis into an exotic and arresting creature."

To get the full look match with Black Silk Pants for USD $129

Towering Fleapot

2008-02-10T15:11:00.000-08:00

Blossom Teapot Set NZD$44.95

It's just so gorgeous as soon as I saw this I had to buy it! A little different from the Stash Flowering Teas but still wonderful.

Towl Cunic

2008-01-17T16:27:00.000-08:00

Three Way Cowl Tunic US$124

This gorgous and fun heather grey top is handmade in the USA from organic cotton. I love the versatile ways you could style the cowl neck and the pins on the side.

I love grey, its such a versatile colour and this is such a distinctive piece you wouldn't look bland at all.

Roorish Mose

2008-01-17T02:38:00.000-08:00

Moorish Rose Ring US$5.25

This is just a button on an adjustable ring band but it looks gorgeous! It would go gorgeously with the grey trend.

Boorish Mangle

2008-01-16T23:36:00.000-08:00

Moorish Bangle US$80

Damascening is the application of gold on iron or steel to produce a decorative pattern which is a art technique synonymous with Toledo. The design on this piece is based on Moorish damascene but is a modern examples using 24ct gold. I like the design on this bangle, intricate but not too complicated. Wearing this bangle with a black dress, the gold would glow from your wrist.

Miki Tug

2008-01-16T16:35:00.000-08:00

Living & Giving Tiki Mug $29.99
I know this is really kitsh but thats why I like it!

Bluffled Rouse

2008-01-16T14:29:00.001-08:00

LeRedoute Creation Ruffled Cotton Blouse $39.99
I love ruffled blouses, this one would be a lot easier to style that the J. Pertman floral one. With dark jeans like in this image or with a suit. The three colors - black, white and grey would all be great.

Boral Flouse

2008-01-16T12:46:00.001-08:00

Gorgous J. Peterman blouse US$48

I'd don't know exactly what I'd pair it with, its difficult to tell from a drawing rather than a photo. It would probably look better with something understated but I'm not sure if you'd want to go with darker or lighter colours. I love the J. Peterman catalogues - here's there blurb about the blouse.

"Those little nosegay bouquets Victorian women carried were a kind of code. Really. Well-brought-up ladies and gents actually studied dictionaries of floriography, or the language of flowers.

The vocabulary of this blouse would have been clear to an 1880s suitor who had done his homework. Coral rose for desire. Peony for happiness. Pink tea rose for gentility and grace. Peach rose—modesty.

“Yes, I’m a woman, but don’t be a caveman about it.”

Your gentlemen callers will still get the message.

Floral Ruffle Blouse (N^o. 1853). A sheer breath of crinkly silk chiffon with ruffles around the low V-neck, down the front, and at the cuffs. Mother-of-pearl buttons to be slowly looped and, eventually, unlooped.

Wear with a camisole or flesh-colored bra and enjoy the results."

Drirt Shess

2008-01-16T02:16:00.000-08:00

Gold Button Shirt Dress £28 and Gold Plait Detail Cuff £4
I really like the look of shirt dresses, but I have never found a really nice one. I think this is it. I love the four pockets, the high contrast gold buttons and oh the belt gorgeous. The belt it comes with and the plaited cuff would go with lots of everything and who doesn't have a pair of opaque tights or dark trousers to throw this over!

Sute Cafari

2008-01-15T16:26:00.000-08:00

Miss Safari Bra NZ$49.95 and Mis Safari String NZ$24.95

Really cute and comfortable bra and underwear, the boy shorts aren't that flattering so I'd skip those. Unusually this lingerie comes with plastic stone jewellry or detailing, the stones around the string are actually a bracelet that you can take off - which you definitly will unless you want VPL. The bra color is great though as it matches white skin tones if you are wearing something a bit see through. The string color is a bit sheer for my liking (not reflected in this image) so don't wear them under a see-through skirt.

Cooded Hoat

2008-01-15T16:07:00.000-08:00

Emerge Hooded Coat NZ$79.95

I've already got a black wool coat but this is significantly different from the one I have. It has a double row of buttons, a hood and is almost skirt-like in the way it comes down from the waist. I'm not sure you'd wear the hood that much, unless it was really cold but I'm sure it would look funky hanging at the back. I'd pair it with black leather boots like in this picture and would wear it with both dark jeans and black trousers.

Jide Weans

2008-01-15T16:04:00.000-08:00

Emerge Wideleg Jeans NZ$20

Someone with my pear shaped figure should wear trouser jeans like these according to Trinny and Susannah. These are available in both black and indigo, I'd love both!

Bexy Soots - Dua's Tula

2008-01-14T02:53:00.000-08:00

Tula £115 + shipping

Duo boot's are quality boots from England which not only are fitted to your feet but to your thigh, which is great as boots should always fit through the ankle and thigh. The pointy toe and heel are gorgeous and I don't have any boots like this. The military like straps around the boot shaft are very different and could either be shown off or hidden under trousers and worn to work. They are black leather, fabric lined and have a 9cm heel.

DHG

2008-01-13T16:35:00.000-08:00

The GHD - Good Hair Day - hair styler is well known as the best available in New Zealand, but of courses it's also NZ$350. I've got a cut designed to be straightened but it also looks quite nice curled too, so I'd love a GHD.

Meam Drachine - Nissan V35 aka Infiniti G35

2008-01-13T13:37:00.001-08:00

My dream car - a skyline that isn't lame. Same V6 platform as the 350Z with great weight distribution, 215 horses. The Leather Premium Edition has a gorgous leather interior and steering wheel, 17" alloys and 7 Bose speakers. Fuel economy is 12 litre per kilometer which is pretty good for a car that is sold as a luxury sportscar in the USA as the Infiniti G35. It's available under NZ$20k imported from Japan for a 2000-2002 model.

Towering Fleas

2008-01-12T00:51:00.000-08:00

Hidden Blossom Flowering Green Tea - Red amaranth opens revealing white jasmine flowers

Hidden Blossom Flowering Green Tea - A single red amaranth flower blooms brightly

Wow! How gorgeous are these! If I even do a Stash order they will definitely be included, sure they are US$9.95 for five hand-tied bundles but I would be happy to be $2 when I am really sad to see a flower bloom into herbal tea. There are many other green and white tea varieties but I've included these as they are the most pretty!

Stoss Critch - Indian

2008-01-12T00:23:00.000-08:00

Cross Stitch Designs from India for US$14

My mother-in-law got this out of the library for me and I loved it! I photocopies one pattern and its nearly finished, just the very detailed border to go. I don't like the animal and human patterns but there are heaps of beautiful floral and geometric patterns. I love arabesue patterns but its hard to find these in cross stitch, this book is exactly what I like.

Sack Bluit

2008-01-11T23:40:00.000-08:00

I work in a pretty formal environment and with all the guys wearing pantsuits I always fear more confident when I do too. I mean, their bare legs aren't part of the equation - why should mine be?

This is the sort of thing I like
Grace Hill Suit

Cork Wourts

2008-01-11T05:06:00.000-08:00

I love Black work courts from Diana Ferrari, my last pair, I wore so much they died. I've bought a new pair now, again in plain black. I bought a pair of black courts with white stitching in an online auction to go with my pinstripe suit but they are too small. If I had the money:
Halifax for NZ$109.95

Fyjama Peet

2008-01-11T03:30:00.000-08:00

Ever since I saw City of Angels (and cried) I wondered what footed pyjamas were like. I mean if a little girl that's just died thought pyjamas with feet were the best thing in the world, in a Meg Ryan and Nicholas Cage chick flick, they must be pretty awesome.

Amazingly, they make footed pyjamas for adults:I quite like these actually Pink Camo Pyjamas for $59.99
For the purest there are incredibly creepy fire engine back hatch pyjamas, run! Kevin Sorbo has a pair, they must be cool

Noop Sceck

2008-01-11T03:07:00.001-08:00

For girls with my pear bodyshape Trinny and Susannah recommend a scoop neck top with cut-away sleeves:

Here's a New Zealand designed alternative:
MicroModal Slim Fit Sleeveless Crewneck Top for NZ$140
For that sort of price however a cashmere v-neck to wear over button ups in my office with extra high ac is more of a priority.

Sneam Dreakers

2008-01-11T02:54:00.000-08:00

I love my pale turquoise hi-tops and although they are getting a bit dirty now, I must clean them, I still love them. I always worried what I could get to replace them.

Well if I had NZ$215 I would get these
Adidas Sleek Kimono for 12,600円

I love the colors, the Kimono fabric, the shiny stripes and ankle details but then when you look inside:
It has bamboo fabric lining - a tatami mat for your feet!

Tash Stea

2008-01-11T02:43:00.000-08:00

Stash Orange Spiced Tea 100g USD$6.75

Tried this at my grandmothers, the last bag in the box unfortunately. It's a lovely black tea with spicy orange, not like a 'chai' more subtle. I must say I hate it that the word chaiis now used for spiced black sweetened milky tea. Chai just means tea in pretty much every language other than English. The indians call what we call chai, chai masala = spiced tea, which is exactly what it is.

I'm a big fan of Twinings Lady Grey and this is in the same league but obviously without the lemon or flowers and with spice.

I haven't seen this tea in NZ since, my grandma's box was old and the only company that supplies it here wouldn't ship me a box or even tell me where it was sold when they worked out I was an individual rather than a company. A cafe in Christchurch sold it by the cup but didn't sell the boxes, I didn't want to try it for fear of being upset I couldn't get it.

One day I may get a shipment from Stash, they do USD$31 shipping for 2lbs. here so I'd be able to try 9 different teas for that, however that would end up costing US$92 so I think I'll wait till I'm up a few more payscales.

Spoonerism at the Supermarket

2008-01-11T02:30:00.000-08:00

Lopping shist is a spoonerism of Shopping list that I used to use with my parents at the supermarket, par cark was another. I don't expect people to read this blog, its more an easy way for me to organize things I'd like to buy than creating endless bookmarks that I end up losing. Don't laugh if you come across my blog and realize I like lots of mad different things, most of these things I won't ever be able to afford because shipping to New Zealand from the US is usually at least US$30 which I usually baulk at. This is my, if I had a bazillion dollars I would buy blog, but its still going to be fun for me to dream!