Peeps I am sick, so no outfit photos this week. Instead, here are some funky legs from Les Queues De Sardines. All screen printed by hand... Looooooovely!
25 August 2010
22 August 2010
A monsterous T-Shirt time.
I discovered the cutest T-Shirt site, brought to you from Germany. It's all about Monsters!!!
The best thing is, they have many different colours and both girl and guy T-Shirt styles. Oh you can design your own too!
I say monsterously cute!!!
More fun here.
The best thing is, they have many different colours and both girl and guy T-Shirt styles. Oh you can design your own too!
I say monsterously cute!!!
More fun here.
20 August 2010
18 August 2010
Ranting: Do you choose for your body shape?
I can't remember where I've come across it lately, but I was reading once again about body shapes. I know, many of us will be sick of what sometimes seems like stereotyping our bodies. But then I do have to say that I have a few friends who have a clearly different body shape than mine and thus look better in very different clothing styles.
Long story short, I decided to explore a little more online, as it would be nice to know what others look good in, not just how to dress myself. So to oust myself (wowee anyone with eyes can see on my outfit photos), that I am somewhere between a pear and hourglass, probably mainly due to my swimmer shoulders... Emphasis on the waist always looks good on me and with clenched teeth I admit it's mostly dresses that are the most flattering (so unpractical...). What about you?
I found three great websites, that take you through working out your body type, but then also give very specific dress styles for it.
Check it out and then please let me know what body shape you are:
Joy Wilson's Shape Guide
Shop your shape
The Chic Fashionista
Long story short, I decided to explore a little more online, as it would be nice to know what others look good in, not just how to dress myself. So to oust myself (wowee anyone with eyes can see on my outfit photos), that I am somewhere between a pear and hourglass, probably mainly due to my swimmer shoulders... Emphasis on the waist always looks good on me and with clenched teeth I admit it's mostly dresses that are the most flattering (so unpractical...). What about you?
I found three great websites, that take you through working out your body type, but then also give very specific dress styles for it.
Check it out and then please let me know what body shape you are:
Joy Wilson's Shape Guide
Shop your shape
The Chic Fashionista
What's your body shape?
17 August 2010
Magazine Alarm
I need another life to read... Just received five new books - some for the book club (nerd alarm!!), a few for business and finally some photography books. And these magazine:
Have you read any of these? I am already in love with the Vintage Life after browsing quickly through it.
Have you read any of these? I am already in love with the Vintage Life after browsing quickly through it.
16 August 2010
Blue at the market
I went to Willunga Farmers market with my friend and little friend on Saturday. I'd recently read about it in delicious magazine and as an apparent SA icon, had to check it out. I love the fresh food available here in South Oz. And we were not disappointed at Willunga Farmer's market. I bought everything I laid an eye on, ah well it was just too exciting!
What I am wearing is a recent find from my weekend in Sydney, did a bit of opshopping and found this blue jumper dress.
What:
What I am wearing is a recent find from my weekend in Sydney, did a bit of opshopping and found this blue jumper dress.
What:
- Blue jumper dress, second-hand from St.Vinnies Cremorne
- Necklaces, have had them for years...
- Silk scarf, etsy
- Jeans, MNG
- Boots, Salvos Victor Harbor
13 August 2010
12 August 2010
Down by the water
A bit of quality time down in Sydney's north is always welcome here. This is me going for a nice walk on a Saturday afternoon with a close friend. How puzzled we were to discover that there are these two random house boats!
What:
What:
10 August 2010
09 August 2010
I'm just a paper doll (or wrap it like a kimono)
I never thought I could have that much fun by myself, but ever since I've been taking outfit pictures of myself (=tripod master), I must admit I am quite taking to my little photo shooting activity.
Using fashion as a creative outlet means to push myself more and more beyond what I would have worn in the past. And it's funnnnnnnnnn.
What:
Using fashion as a creative outlet means to push myself more and more beyond what I would have worn in the past. And it's funnnnnnnnnn.
What:
- Wrap cardi, second-hand, Church Opshop Mt.Barker
- Belt, David Lawrence
- Jeans, MNG
- Heels, Tony Bianco
08 August 2010
Mt Barker Opshopping: Eclectica
So finally I went on another little opshopping adventure of the Fleurieu Penninsula. This time, I went to Mt. Barker. I was only planning to go to opshops (a la second-hand) but to my surprise I found this full on vintage shop! In this little country town.
It's called Eclectica and run by Alison. A vintage clothing collector herself, she started the shop about two years ago. Clothing ranges from late 1800s to the 1960s. There are plenty of accessories too, including beautiful hats handmade by a local artist. Prizes are property vintage range i.e. over $65 for anything that's not small, but come on people, the hard work has been done for you.
If you are ever in the area (South Australians?), check it out:
Details:
11B Gawler Street, Mount Barker SA 5251
Tel: 8391 4240
Facebook here
It's called Eclectica and run by Alison. A vintage clothing collector herself, she started the shop about two years ago. Clothing ranges from late 1800s to the 1960s. There are plenty of accessories too, including beautiful hats handmade by a local artist. Prizes are property vintage range i.e. over $65 for anything that's not small, but come on people, the hard work has been done for you.
If you are ever in the area (South Australians?), check it out:
Details:
11B Gawler Street, Mount Barker SA 5251
Tel: 8391 4240
Facebook here
05 August 2010
Vintage music, vintage clothes
I was thinking about all the things that inspire me, music being a huge influence. And so I was wondering whether there are any cool music that have vintage clothes in it. I am sure there are many, but the one that I discovered, seemed so obvious and at the same time I'd never heard of it before.
It's this song by Paul McCartney - Vintage Clothes. I can't seem to find a music video for it, but the lyrics are very true.
There is also a short interview with P.M. here on the video. "What was going out is coming back"... Pretty cool, he's got still clothes from the 60s.
Anyway, I've decided I am going on a mission to find cool music video either with visual inspiration on vintage clothes or lyrics or maybe the atmosphere... Please let me know which ones you have come across.
It's this song by Paul McCartney - Vintage Clothes. I can't seem to find a music video for it, but the lyrics are very true.
There is also a short interview with P.M. here on the video. "What was going out is coming back"... Pretty cool, he's got still clothes from the 60s.
Anyway, I've decided I am going on a mission to find cool music video either with visual inspiration on vintage clothes or lyrics or maybe the atmosphere... Please let me know which ones you have come across.
02 August 2010
Winter casual layering comfort
In an effort to stay warm, I am upping the layers whilst adding a little colour to keep a sunny mind :)
Oh yeah and I am entertaining myself with completely random photo shoots using items found around the house:
What:
- Bird scarf, second-hand
- Flower scarf, Sportsgirl
- Long sleeve top, Witchery
- Blouse, borrowed
- Vest, Kookai
- Jeans, MGN
- Boots, second-hand from etsy
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