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Monthly Archives: November 2010

the long and the short of it

By Marlene | Published: 30. November 2010
Thinking: why does layering, for example a men's jacket over a cropped cardigan over a long-sleeved blouse, always look like a great idea in magazines. Yet if I try it, I look like I've become mentally unhinged?
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little white box

By Marlene | Published: 29. November 2010
Most days the postman delivers bills. But some days he delivers a little white box from Yves Saint Laurent. (more…)
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jump for joy

By Marlene | Published: 22. November 2010
A Saturday in summer. James is sitting at his computer. Me: What are you up to? James: Just looking at some pictures of jumpsuits. Me: Why? James: I'm thinking about making one for myself. Me: Ahahahahaha! James: What? Me: Oh. You were being serious. (more…)
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by zarah voigt

By Marlene | Published: 20. November 2010
I visited my friend Sidsel in Copenhagen a little while ago. She's moving half-way round the world to Melbourne for a fresh start and was in the process of packing her things for storage. Unfortunately, she's not leaving behind these lovely earrings, as I would have gladly looked after them. They're by a Danish jewelry designer called Zarah Voigt, who makes [...]
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premiere

By Marlene | Published: 16. November 2010
We're online! I can't think of a better way to celebrate spruced's inaugural blog post than by sharing something that James made me: my new favourite trousers. (more…)
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