Sunday 19 June 2011

Cut out back

Lace cut out back oversized shirt: Topshop (eBay)
Floral shorts: ASOS.com
Flower ring: Dorothy Perkins
Cameo ring: Primark

This gorgeous Topshop shirt (which I scored on eBay for less than half its original price) is everything I want in a shirt; sheer, comfy and interesting. The material is so soft and flowy, it really is very comfortable to wear. And isn't the lace trim detail at the back just lovely? The shirt is also actually shorter in the front than it is in the back. What interesting cuts.

Speaking of the lace detail, it was quite awkward trying to take a picture of the back of the shirt. Anyone peering through my window would have thought me quite mad. I'd have to prop my camera on the tripod, set the timer, then race to the front to face the wall as the timer counts down. So, it's like, "Hmm...nice wall" *tick*tick* "Very white" *tick*tick*...
And I couldn't just do it once. Oh no, it took me at least 5 shots before I found a decent one -.-


The weather has been quite good here and when the weather's good, the BBQ grill comes out. Have been to a few BBQs already and am actually getting a bit sick of it, to be honest. The smoke makes me really uncomfortable. But mainly, I dislike waiting around for food. However, certain BBQ etiquette dictates that thou shalt not go for thy second round until everyone else has had a piece of chicken wing. I'm more of a buffet kind of girl. Lay out all the food and pile it on my plate thankyouverymuch.

It's a nice way to chill with friends, though. I always come back from BBQs with an empty tummy, but a much bigger smile.



Do you like BBQs?

36 comments:

  1. OMG looove the Topshop shirt Joey!
    Cute cute rings aswell :)
    Me likey BBQ altho I only eat chicken & seafood ~

    xx

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  2. i like the idea of having bbq food,like those bbq-ed before i arrive lol. other than that,nope,i hate waiting,i hate raw chicken and i hate burnt chicken,and it makes my hair smelly. i can't deny the fun thou,a great way to hang out with friends. and the white top of yours is lovely! its such an interesting cut! <3 please do drink lots of water! from all the bbq XD

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  3. very cute + stylish! love the shorts! ^^


    And i like bqq x]

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  4. cuteee, i really like the shirttt :D the back is so awesome !!

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  5. all the sale stuff tends to be sucky here lol but i can't complain. aren't those british brands cheaper there?:)

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  6. Love your shorts! :) Very pretty xx

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  7. Oh I heart those rings.

    the shorts too <3
    xxx

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  8. The back of that top is so interesting. I never would've expected it from looking at the front!

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  9. That's a pretty intense shirt, Joey! I love the lace, and the fact that it kind of looks like a classic white button down collaborated with a racerback tank to make that!Definitely a pretty pairing with your floral shorts :)

    And I'm sorry to hear about your mom's old clothes! My mom has a tendency to keep things for ever (haha) so I recently rescued a few items she had in storage. Of course, some of the items need serious reworking if I were to wear them!

    I like BBQ's because they are the summer get-together, but I agree with you about the smoke. I'm doing well, and I hope you are too! <3

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  10. I love your top! I have been eyeing it for a long time actually, but never could bring myself to purchase it (I have a slight fear with online shopping haha).

    I LOL'd at your self timer story! That's how I feel everytime I do an outfit post too. I'm waiting for someone to invent a wireless remote for the LX5, it would make everything so much easier.

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  11. I adore your top! I'm so jealous! It's so sheer, romantic and lvely! I think you should invest in a remote self-timer, that way you don't have to run back and forth! :)



    Meanz (Koi Story)

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  12. I love love love love love your outfit! The top is so interesting and definitely not something I would pick out but I love how through reading fashion blogs show me different ways of wearing things and wearing things I normally wouldn't :)

    And lol at the camera >.< Gosh do I remember those days well. Time to get a remote? ;)

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  13. This shirt is so cool girl!! Amazing find! I know what you mean about the running back from the tripod! Haha and think I use mine outside!!

    Shasie
    Live Life in Style

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  14. OMG! I love your shirt & short so much! Yes I do love BBQ!

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  15. The shirt is very unique especially with the cut. ♥♥♥ your rings!
    :( it's really hard for me to buy rings because my ringers are super skinny, so jealous of people who can wear pretty rings!

    Oh and I love bbqs :) asian style more than western style. I'm from hong kong so we stick the food on these giant trident fork things and cook it over a charcoal fire :D it's reallly nice but time consuming! makes me want to have some now. haha

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  16. love your floral shorts and that topShop shirt..looks so awesome ^^

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  17. Lovely outfit :) I love your top. It's so unique and cute.

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  18. Amazing outfit! That shirt is gorgeous!!

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  19. BBQs are definitely always fun!

    Love your rings, and your cutout top is absolutely divine! I adore how the back is so unexpected:)

    xx

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  20. By the way, following you. Hope you'll do the same!

    Definitely, Maybe

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  21. I remember seeing this shirt when it was first out, its so beautiful! So lucky you scored it on Ebay!
    And i know what you mean by waiting for the food at BBQs. i usually fill myself up with the potato salad and crisps :P

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  22. I like the back of your shirt, it looks cute and quite different =D

    I havent really thought of getting topshop things on ebay. time to check it out =D!

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  23. that is such a gorgeous top! I love the lace bit. your accessories are gorgeous too! new follower here, loving your blog :)

    xoxo

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  24. I definitely love the top! so pretty!


    i followed you via gfc , hope you could follow my blog as well :)

    sweetandhappylife.blogspot.com

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  25. these shorts are so amazingly cool and i love your rings!! :))

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  26. Lovely outfit and I love the top! you have a great blog! please check out my blog and follow if you like, I promise to do the same for you! xx 
www.lovejoice.blogspot.com

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  28. Wow that's exactly my kinda thing! The high waisted shorts are absolutely gorgeous. It would look really nice with a black belt too. Love the ring too! Wish I had your figure :)

    xxx

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  29. i love the shorts and shirt look :D I agree, the cut out at the back is very unique ! and I'm with you on the BBQ I never seem to get 100% full - i havent BBQed in the UK in years, I really miss it!

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  30. I LOVE the cut out! Nice and breezy for summer weather! I cannot believe that your nails only took 20 minutes, amazing.

    x The Pretty Secrets

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  31. ooh i love this look!! you have the perfect bod for those shorts too!! love it!! keep up the great work!

    alovelylittleblog.blogspot.com

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  32. That top is amazing and finding it on ebay much cheaper ALWAYS is so exciting!! Its funny when you think of all these sophisticated pictures on self timer..I mean we must look like tools doing them....posing for what feels like an eternity waiting for the timer to go off. haha. I was in my yard once posing and this guy walked past my fence and im here grinning likea fool at the camera feeling like a big ego maniac HAHAHA oh well. :) Im rambling a bit. I love BBQs but only my family ones but that takes me about 15 years ago in grandmas backyard. No more! anyway ill ramble some more on your other posts :) I love your pictures though with that white wall behind you. end x

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  33. yes i do love BBQ and your outfit is just wonderful ! those rings!!!

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  34. You made me LOL @ "hmm...nice wall" "very white" xD

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