Clockwise from left

1. Alexander Wang shirt dress

2. Acne denim jacket

3. Alexander McQueen iphone sleeve and cuff

4. Balenciada derby boot

5. Comme des Garçon clutch

I want to dress in a way that is simple, yet classic, and elegant. I think there is really something to be said about, not only buying expensive clothing (this is really only the first step), but being able to wear them in a way that gives justice. I sigh out loud when I see expensive, beautiful garments worn in a way which, undermines their beauty. I cannot imagine how frustrating this is for the designer and I can only hope that they never see their clothes being worn in such a way. 

I think there is also a way in which we can dress to look expensive, classy and elegant without spending extreme amounts of money. Dressing to suit our bodies is, in my opinion, the most important aspect. And not following trends for the sake of being "cool". You will always look and feel better if you instead concentrate on wearing things that suit you and reflect your personality.

So, having blabbed on a bit too much (feel free to gloss over my rambles), this is my dream outfit at the moment. I don't think I will ever tire of Balenciaga's derby boots, and Acne make the perfect denim jackets. Paired with a simple, clean cut Wang shirt dress and Comme des Garçon clutch (plus some sneaky phone and arm bling) I think this outfit is the image of sophistication and cool.

dree

dree hemingway

the perfect mix of sportiness and prettiness.

day at the beach

i know, i know! I am getting rather carried away with this 'ideal outfit' craze. 

this one… a day at the beach (three guesses where I'm heading off to today!)

How great are these bikinis by the way?? And as you can see my obsession with T-shirt dresses is still at large.

Clockwise from top left…

T by Alexander Wang T-shirt dress

Aesop SPF hydrating cream

Zero + Maria Cornejo bikini top & bottom

MM6 by Maison Martin Margiela straw hat

Karen Walker sunglasses

Pare Gabia espadrilles

something for summer

palm shadows

bambi

kate moss

my fave pants and grey marl tee

montana cox in ksubi

cold snap

When your outfit inspiration looks like this in summer you know its going to be a sad sad day.

Jack frost seems to have eaten the glorious sunshine and left us with miserable rain, wind and cold. Poo that.

a summer feel

Just a bit of summery visual inspiration to start the day.

The weather is finally starting to shift. I can smell summer– which is the most beautiful and welcomed scent I have ever smelt.

1. Vogue UK Dec 1993 - Kate Moss by Kim Knott

2. A beautiful mosaic of p[patterned tiles– source unknown

3. Karlie Kloss in an outfit that is stealing my heart– source unknown

4. The perfect pair of denim shorts– source unknown

good morning

this is how i like to start my day...perusing tumblr for various outfit inspirations. Here is my collection for today.

I'm thinking black, grey and white, denim, leather and khaki, graphic, pocket and patterned tees, sunglasses, neatly trimmed hair, belts and black bags.

images from the oyster tumblr,  chanel bags and cigarette drags & wanderlust

bandana man

current inspiration/ desirables

ksubi bandana dress

acne rise boots

acne eshe twist sweater

a.wang brenda bag

karen walker number one 'critter'

ksubi made me do it

outfits from the last few days. 

sorry for the lack of blogging/tumblr-ing... I am currently dealing with an epic backlog due to the internet getting the go-slows. I mean how silly is it that "unlimited" internet access actually has a limit. lame lame, shame, lame.

anyway, i am now back on line, to be horribly cliché, so you can expect more of an online presence from me from now on.

p.s sorry for the lol-worthy photobooth shots. my awkward lean makes them even more of a joke. sorry lorry.

outfit 1:

jacket: agent 99

knit: ksubi

jeans: cheap monday

boots: tony bianco

outfit 2: 

shirt-dress: ksubi 
(don't you just love items of clothing that beg the use of a hyphen. two items in one– definitely makes it seem more of a value for money)

jeans: cheap monday

boots: tony bianco

I am slightly embarrassed to say that these two pairs of cheap monday jeans and tony bianco boots get worn almost on a daily basis. there is something so comforting in having two pairs of such unfussy pants which fit perfectly. And the boots– well they just go with everything, and they only seem to get more comfortable and better with wear.

and if you hadn't already guessed, the sudden influx of ksubi items is due to their end of season sale. the WAR collection has been an obsession of mine since its release, so naturally I had to invest in a couple of their leopard print numbers.

rad bottoms and dinkum babies

I think it is clear that those people who turn their noses up at roll necks have obviously never experienced the pleasures of aforementioned item of clothing.

Aside from my collar-infatuation I also nurture a child-like fondness of roll neck jumpers. Therefore you can imagine my delight when my mother produced a pile of these sweater-like goodies. Destined for the opp shop, I snabbed these babies before mum was able to make the delivery. First on my to-wear list was the mucky, moss green, thick ribbed monstrosity. Love at first sight it was (Yoda would be proud).

In other news I am STILL waiting on my new Fjäll Raven bébé to arrive (it is the self same mossy green as this roll neck), yet rolling in the glory that is my new iPhone case (Hello, Hello Kitty!)

Love love love

This morning I made rice porridge– yum! Thanks Natasha for the kick-ass recipe.

I have also written a list for the day (always a good place to start) and am checking off items as we speak. Yay for efficiency!

Peace to all my sushi lovers, love to all my friendies and hope to the sun, which I hope will rear its head from behind the clouds.

Outfit details

knit: mum's hand-me-down (Basque)

jeans: cheap mondays (worn on a saturday may I add)

shoes: wittner

bag: made by me

socks: katmandu

and that's a wrap

My life at the moment consists of collars and coffee– in my opinion, two of the greatest things in existence. My three denim shirts have been on a constant cycle from hanger to body to washer. In all seriousness, if I had to recommend one investment piece, it would be a beautiful shirt– simple and subtle in colour, bangin in fit and über versatile. My three babies are from a variety of sources– opp shop, Wrangler and my most recent acquisition, Bettina Liano. My American Apparel sheer maroon number isn't too bad either :)

I am on the look out for a dark denim number– please link me if you know of any lovelies!

And speaking of coffee, I am slowly but surely compiling a list of the best soy-latte sources. So far it looks like this...

Richmond: Espresso 3121, Pillar of Salt

Armadale: Cooper & Miller's, Coin Laundry

CBD: Cup of Truth, Cacao

For me it has to be hot, creamy, large in size and completely lacking in that awful bitter cheap-bean taste. Preferably 5-senses, organic or fair-trade. Yes I am a bit of a coffee snob. 

all photos from my instagram

the one, in which, we jump

another outfit post for you...plus a cheeky little photo booth snap of ma new hair. i'm getting better at this aren't i? snaps for gaby

this outfit looks all too much like my school uniform– probably inspired by my new cropped locks. yes, i finally got my hair re-done– this time with a whiter blonde dip dye. it may be rather passé, but I love it and think it looks rad.

skirt: made my mum

shirt: opp shop– possibly my best opp shop buy to date

knit: tommy hilfiger

shoes: wittner grandpa loafers

Braving the cold

Winter seems to have made an unexpected and annoyingly early arrival in Melbourne. Seriously, yesterday I thought my buttocks were going to freeze completely off. However in my extreme hatred of pants, I rebelled against the cold and donned my Kermit the frog stockings. Paired with my all-time lover roll-neck, homemade swing skirt and clip-cop lego flatforms (not to mention a myriad of gold rings and bracelets) I felt rather fitting for the cold weather. That was until I stepped outsideand. aghast at the serious shill-factor ran back inside for my gaudy leopard print fur coat. This baby has never let me down– its almost like being inside a big cuddly teddy bear. Love love love.

I am sad that I didn't get a picture of it to show you bébés, but no doubt if the weather stays like this, it will be getting a lot more action.

skirt: homemade

rollneck: Sportsgirl

shoes: Zomp

tights: FAT

bracelets: Wolf Circus and Diva

rings: St Kilda market and Diva

something to sink your teeth into

I feel it is about time I went to some trouble and posted a proper 'outfit post'.

I have been basically wearing variations of this outfit for the last three weeks. The leopard camisole is probably my favourite wardrobe item at the moment. It is so simple and easy to wear, and is satisfying my leopard-faze.

Annnnd I am not embarrassed to admit that I own the matching shorts, and shirt to go with this BL skirt. That is Bettina Liano, not Blind Librarian.

Shoes, although you can't see them are like blocks of black lego strapped to my feet. Kind of a cross between prostitute creepers and those japanese clog-foot things. Sah hot beb.

Ba-bling ba-bling is courtesy of Diva and Wolf circus. I know, Diii-vah, cringe. But I was so pleasantly surprised and excited when I went there the other day, and the spiked gold cuff and eye-can-see-you ring that I stepped out with were enough to turn that cringe into a cry of delight. Not as tacky as I thought...

I apologise for the weird images– I cannot resist the ol' photoshop, and have an obsession with over editing.

TOP: OPP SHOP

SKIRT: BETTINA LIANO

SHOES: ZZZOOMMPP

RING: DIVA

BRACELETS: WOLF CIRCUS & DIVA

BAG: MADE BY ME

lmff 2012

The other day I was super duper excited to attend one of the L'oreal Fashion Festival Runway shows!

It was fun mixing with the fashion in-crowd and swooning over the clothes by Goot, Dion, Ellery, Christopher Esber, Gary Bigeni and Theresa. Christopher was my definite favourite by far– the cuts and simplicity was genius not to mention the wild use of fabric. Just awesome!

The super sweet Anne (she was rocking an epic Ksubi blazer from theur WAR collection– I think I may have scared poor anne with my excitement at seeing it!), from Anne's Anchorage shot this pic of me! Thanks beb!

Wearing: Gorman Afro pants, op shop leopard print camisole, Fuzz-bag– made by me, Jeffery Campbell lita boots, Lucy folk taco bracelet, Wolf circus fish bone bracelet and lipstick by Poppy the Lipstick Queen.

winter pooey-ness

not a good sign when you start to take outfit inspiration from the winter-ridden depths of european and american blogs.

melbourne weather is certainly stretching the friendship with such miserable temperatures in what should be a month of sunshine and daisies.

Thank goodness I have a stock of sunshine happiness in the form of ultimate images of pineapples, kitty cats and psychedelic rainbows sitting on my desktop.

images from jakandjil.com