it's what's underneath that counts

Collectors are usually those who seek antique model trains, unique coins and Elvis memorabilia. I on the other hand, am a collector of vintage gloves and pretty lingerie.

It's fair to say that gloves you can go without, but lingerie is for most (or so you would hope) a necessity. For me however, it is more so an obsession. My obsession has been fuelled lately by the recent trending towards exposing undergarments as outerwear

(http://colourmeskinny.blogspot.com/2009/07/stay-up-with-me.html)

For me, this trend is what I will be living and breathing this season.

Corsets over tees and a subtle exposure of a lace bra peeking out from beneath a slouchy Alexander Wang jersey tee, sends my heart a flutter(and I'm sure it doesn't sit too badly with our male counterparts either).

My favourite items? My Sass and Bide for Lovable ruffle crop top, my tie-die Zimmerman bra and my mesh faux denim bodysuit...pulled (perhaps a little too aggressively) from a sale rack in Topshop when I was holidaying in London late last year.

So if like me, you are a fan of undergarments as outerwear, may I suggest we rejoice, and refrain from burning our bras. Instead let's expose them for what they really are....mostly sheer, lace pieces of exquisite beauty.

chloe watch

It's been a while since I have seen Chloe lurking about the social pages or the party scene slide shows at style.com

Needless to say she has returned with a swagger only Sevigny could pull off and how I have missed her quirky style so. In the past week she has made appearances at the MOCA New 20th Anniversary Gala & after party, then there was Prada's book launch cocktail party and lastly Tom Ford's 'A Single Man' Closing night soiree.

As always she was rocking the mismatched look to perfection. Because who wouldn't think to pair a sequined high neck blouse with a floral skirt or to wear a twin set cardigan with exposed lingerie?

Oh just to have the presence, the pizazz and the gusto that our dear Chloe does...just for one day.