I'm not a big fan of pink to be honest. I rarely wear the colour, with the exception of my pink Balenciaga heels which I could easily live in. However, as I was rearranging my closet (as you can tell I didn't get far as I get easily distracted), I found this vintage silk satin Valentino skirt preserved with the matching top in plastic way at the back, and hidden from the light. As I pulled the skirt out, I decided to mix with different shades of pink, to somewhat force me to be a bit more creative with the skirt, and came up with this combination.

I like mixing my conscious pieces with the ones I already owned that might not be so conscious. It is a great compromise between your regular highstreet stores and boutiques that carry ethical clothing and accessories. For example, this top was bought back in 2007 in Miami and the Balenciaga's were too big for its previous owner, so I bought them second-hand, but brand new (my gain).

All Photos by Kenrick Stevenson

Ok, Stacy confession. I secretly like to watch basketball, but I refuse to tell the hubby as he'll probably make me read a Bill Simmons article, a book about the history of basketball, or, worst, send me stats about basketball players. Blah! I used to play basketball in high school (not because I liked it, but because I could play it; and yes I played a lot of sports) so my basketball knowledge dates up to then, and I was hoping to keep it that way. However, the last NBA Playoffs I got very much involved (as I did the last two times), vying for the underdogs--The Spurs.

Mr P. (the hubby) had a bunch of old jerseys, which he has owned since he was in high school (some 17+ years ago), so I grabbed the Spurs jersey, which thankfully was monochromatic, grabbed my little black skirt, and a second-hand cardigan Emma found in a charity shop and went on my merry little way.

Cardigan: Second-Hand Zara Embellished Cardigan | Jersey: Vintage Official NBA Basketball Jersey | Skirt: Miu Miu Mini | Shoes: Banana Republic Strappy Heels from Ebay.

Stacy H's Wardrobe Tip: Use your hubby's, father's, brother's or whomever's oversize sports jersey and wear as a dress with some hi-tops or gorgeous heels, or as a floaty top with a mini or some nice slim jeans. Go on Ebay and find a second-hand one or try charity shops. Its a great way to support your favourite team, and be fashionable (ethically). 

Took my "little cousin" who was visiting from Guyana for a few days around Londontown. As we passed the M&M's store for the second time, she nudged me in. Great!!!! Another place where millions of tourists are cramped into one space, just my kind of party. Exaggerations aside, we went in and I immediately gravitated towards the free samples (I might as well). Then I saw the crazy colours on the wall, and thought "HMMMMMM, I should probably use this opportunity to take some photos for the blog, especially since Shingai Shoniwa, lead singer from the Noisettes, said "I love your Style!" on Dean Street earlier (EEK, this is the second time she has commented on my person). So, here you go...

Both my Dress and Coat are Charity Shop finds. The Coat is Navy and made from Cashmere and Wool which I found in the CANCER RESEARCH UK SHOP on Turnpike Ln, and the dress is an Electric blue wool batwing dress I fell in love with a few years back from a Charity Shop in Edinburgh.

Although I have not featured any DIYs (which I promise to do soon), I have done quite a few. My head wrap and scarf are both handmade. The scarf is actually Emma H.'s (I'm holding onto it for her whilst she is in Trinidad), which she made from a vintage sheepskin rug (I Die for this scarf). My head wrap was made by my grandmother, from fabric I found in Suriname last year, and is reversible. 
She is soooo clever!