My new Huffer men's anorak, as worn by the lovely Widika @ Red 11.
This week:
- The anorak. More specifically, the army green/khaki anorak. There are a few options around town but one of my favourites has to be this men’s one by Huffer. (They do a women’s version too for those that way inclined.) It’s simple, has just the right amount of details (the leather trims!) and is supremely practical for Autumn weather. I tossed up between the men’s and women’s and decided to go for the men’s because I’m actually a boy trapped inside a girl’s body. I copped an XS one on Friday – the sleeves are a bit long but I just rolled them and went with it. I think I like it even better with the sleeves rolled anyway. I didn’t plan to but it ended up that I wore it literally all weekend. I even took it out on Saturday night and put my things in the pockets instead of taking a bag. Genius.
My (2pm) breakfast at Domain & Ayr.
- The breakfast at Domain & Ayr. I know it’s not exactly a new café, but it’s new to me. Since changing from Kokako, I have visited approximately seven times – and twice on my own. The food is good. More specifically, three things are particularly good: The Orange Refresher (carrot, orange, pineapple and lemon juice served in a giant glass jar), the caramel and macadamia slice (I have driven across town just to get a slice of this to go) and the ‘crispy hinemoa produce potato and juponica garden herb hash’ – you really can’t get much better than fried grated potato. But if you’re not that way inclined, the place has a whole range of model foods (read: salads) which are particularly good too. Domain & Ayr is situated at 492 Parnell Road, Auckland – half way between Parnell and Newmarket, near the Mobil station and entrance to The Domain.
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- Baggu has come out with a new and improved backpack – one with a pocket on the front. And as a shared owner (Isaac and I bought them conjointly so we could share different colours. We’re not at all nerds) of three of the original version of these bags already, I can vouch for them. With a multitude of colourways at your disposable, and at US$34.00 a pop, they really are a steal. I’m thinking about grabbing the navy as my next colour choice. Imagine chucking on that tan one with the army green parka over a dress and a beanie and some Chucks. You’d be away laughing.
“you’d be away laughing” you actually would be!!
That anorak is the s**t! I need one, especially since on the weekend I was told that if I wore army green more often I might find a husband (for real!).
I need to know, what is the deal with drinks being served in jars? It bugs me to no end, as I’m not a fan of straws and trying to drink normally out a jar is going to guarantee tipping the entire contents of said jar down my top.
I’ve been looking for a good anorak for the longest time. Thanks for the intro!
That anorak is so good, my friend picked up one the other day. If you spot any good plastic raincoats around please please share! Your taste is great and its top of my wishlist. As for that breakfast… I’ve revisited this post at least five times now just to stare at it. It looks soooo good.
Oh good, some where to take your lovely mother for mother’s day :)
I want! Been searching for some time and BAM! you blog about the perfect anorak. So can we see what it looks like on you? Is the khaki a faded or dark look? Where else have you seen similar ones and can advise…..????
Re: Rochelle – It’s a little oversized on me but I like it that way. The colour is like the picture, it’s 100% cotton. The women’s one is good too. Little Brother also has one this season (the ‘Mod’ parka), you can see it on Alyssa in my post from earlier in the week. I’m pretty sure Weathered does one – stocked at Area 51.
love the idea of the XS boy version for girls…. i almost feel bad though when the boys cant steal our stuff!
and PS: i LOVE your blog!
so glad i stumbled across it :)))
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