Absolute Bargain

Toga top. Bought from Yoox. 59 quid. Bargain.

I bought this exact same top from Toga's SS08 collection 'Trojan Horse' in a different colour about 2 years ago for about 8 times the price, what an absolute idiot. I suppose finding this on Yoox at such a price makes me feels better though, cos if I add the cost of both together and divide that by 2, it still means I got them both at half price (Yep, that's exactly how I make myself feel better everytime I feel guilty after shopping). Seriously though, what a find, it is my absolute favourite top in the whole wide world (the model does not justify it). Yoox rules.

Peacock green, pointy shoes and mini skirts

Toga Archives is looking fantastic again for their SS10 collection 'Trans Romantic', not that I'm surprised, and since I have a slight obsession for this brand, I'm sure it's expected. The silhouettes are pretty similar to the SS09 collection 'Space O'Teddy' and the colours are the typical Toga signature colours: green, blue, nude, black and white, and although Furuta always sticks to the same colours, it never gets boring; this is probably because she has chosen the best tone out of these colours, the green colour shes uses is the most amazing green in the world and in no way do the pictures below justify just what a beautiful green it is, I don't even know if there's a name for that particular green, but it is precisely the green you kind on a peacock's tail (it might be called peacock green, if so, trust me to not know that), it's almost shimmery in a way although not glittery, if you know what I mean. I can't really express how much I adore the sheer stuff she does either, they are the ultimate layering pieces, under or over stuff. You can literally wear a Toga item over any cheap ass thing, and it will instantly make you look a million dollars, the craftmanship is always precise and extremely delicate and the patchworking of different fabrics is always spot on. The more I talk about it, the more I'm in love.

I always start off really excited when looking at each Toga collection, then this excitement gradually wears into depression when I realise I'm not going to be able to afford every single piece. It's a mean mean world. Now just give me a moment to sulk and kick my feet for a bit.

One love. (Sorry, that's really gay isn't it?)

Look of the day: Red Riding Boots

Wearing LD Tuttle red booties, Toga peacock blue knit vest, H&M holey dress, cheap sheer black tights (I can't remember the brand of the long grey tee underneath, it's been worn and washed so many times the name on the tag is no longer visible, I do remember it being menswear tho!)

In love with Toga...

Japanese label Toga Archives has always been one of my favourites, Yasuko Furuto's beautiful creations just never bore me.

Having studied in Paris, Yasuko worked for Comme des Garcons and established her own label when she left in 1997, her collections were first shown in Japan in 2001 and finally reached Paris fashion week in 2006 (too late I say).

I've never been good at describing things, so here are some pics of her latest collection Metal Machine Dress.

Best get saving now!