Bear with Me

Uniqlo, dear Uniqlo. Why have you done a range of Care Bears t shirts? Please tell me why.



I know that it might be kitsch and cute in Japan.



But here? I don't think so. It sends a shudder down my spine. I used to have one, a bear who cares. The prospect of wearing one on a t shirt, unless I was an actual child, seriously grosses me out. As does the thought of other grown ups sporting them.


(Via Uniqlo)

And before you ask, I had grumpy bear, appropriately enough. The one at the bottom right with the rain cloud on its belly. At least it wasn't a goddamn perky bear, that would really have been too much.

Same Old, Same Old

(Via Topshop)

I own this delightful knitted sweater-cape. It is camel. It is minimal. It makes me look terribly grown up. But it is also snuggly and cosy.

At least I thought it was until I saw this.


(Via Handbag.com)

It is Velvet by Graham and Spencer for Uniqlo (got that?!?) and I think I might need to have it. It is cashmere and looks like the knitted equivalent of a cup of hot milk on a wet and miserable day administered by a doting grandmother while you rest your feet on a labrador who is warming himself in front of an open fire.

Hmmm, bliss!

But if I already have the first one, is the second significantly different enough to merit a purchase?

Button It

There are certain styles that me ache at the utter coolness of them. And girls that rock them just seem so untouchable. So beyond anything that I could hope to achieve. And I am talking specifically about buttoning your shirt all the way up to the top. Sounds simple? But actually I think it might just be the look that will divide those who like fashion and those who absorb fashion through every pore. Honestly, I know it sounds a bit crazy, but I have a lot of respect for a girl who prioritises being fashionable over looking conventionally attractive (this look is quite severe and probably not one that will appeal to men).


(Via Style)

I'm not sure that I will be able to carry it off, but I treated myself to a white Jil Sander for Uniqlo shirt at lunch so we will see how we go.

I have two concerns. One, the twin airbags. A low V tends to be more flattering on a chest of my proportions. But I figure a sweater over the top with a deep V might be an ideal solution. And two, my hair isn't quite right. Most of the girls hitting up the button up have top knots (gah! so jealous) which is beyond me and my bijoux barnet, but I might see about sweeping it back with a thin band for a more minimal look.

Now, I wonder if I really can pretend to be "one of those girls"...