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The outfittings of Glasgow. Featuring the best fur coat you could ever hope to come into contact with, the tartan suit dreams are made of, and enough white to turn even the most Scottish of ladies into a pretty much thoroughbred Scandinavian.

Delpozo S/S '14

 

 

 

 

  

 

The sheer amazing-ness of Delpozo's Spring/Summer '14 runway show at NYFW. 

With a designer whose background is in Architecture, it's no shock to see such beautifully constructed garments - whether he knew he was doing it not. Just take a look at those ruffled shorts and the general oversized, and dare I say, bulbous aspects of almost every design.

I want it all.

Images from Vogue

DIY; The New Dip-Dye

Last week I got an idea from wonderful blog A Pair And A Spare. What was your idea you ask? Well, dip-dyed chairs that's what I say. Mr Smith and I had two stools sitting in the garage gathering dust, so off I set to my nearest paint store in search for some colour inspiration. 

The whole process is pretty simple (after you've wasted half a day trying to choose your shades). 

Step one & two & three. Take one ugly-ass chair or stool, whichever floats your boat, and measure where you'd like the paint to stop. Carefully, and as straight as possible, pencil said paint stopping spot on each leg.

Step 4. With masking tape, follow the pencil marks on each leg, creating a barrier to stop the paint dripping.

Step 5. Grab a clean sponge, one of those green bristly ones, and gently rub over the areas you'll be painting.

Step 6. PAINT AWAY to your hearts content. You may need an extra coat, depending on the colour of paint you chose.

 Step 7. Stand back and marvel at how amazing you are. 

Then maybe do another in a different colour. Shit will infact get wild. I'm not lying. 

JW Anderson

 

 

It's been a while, hasn't it? Blame the job. It's always the job. 

I came upon the images for JW Anderson's first advertising campaign a few days ago, and, I gotta say, I love the simplicity of them. I feel we'll definitely be seeing some interesting images for seasons to come from this Irish gent. 

PS, those white shoes. 

Images via Vogue

LET'S RECAP

On what was my 25th birthday. 

Personally, I fully believe that if there is one particularly appropriate moment (and there are many others doon't you worry) to dress like a child and/or cake it is on your own god damn birthday. It's extra fun if you are hitting your mid-twenties. 

Another plus to note is that it's almost guaranteed at least one person will hit you up with 'oh how old are you now? 20?' And if that doesn't help soothe an ALMOST MIDDLE AGED soul, I bloody don't know what will.

One more hidden fact (I promise this is the last), I am part of the best DJ duo to hit Melbourne since, well, existence. Smalls and Talls. And yes, we are free to host your party next Saturday.

BLACK ON BLACK

Date day Wednesday is fast becoming one of my favourite traditions. What better way to spend your day off than with coffee, delicious lunch, (window) shopping and to top it all off, a frigging rad cupcake. Just me? Ok that's cool, I won't hold it against you.

Melbourne's weather has officially gone to shit, and with that, the only option is fast becoming layers, layers and more layers. As I spoke of yesterday, I am currently really digging toned down colours, or more like a lack of colour altogether. I won't lie though, my second choice of clothing for the day was a bright, multicoloured jumpsuit, so don't be calling me mature just yet. 

Wearing - Urban Outfitters jacket, Secret South jumper, Asos pants, Tony Bianco boots, gifted (from the ever wonderful Amy) American Apparel beanie, Rayban sunnies and Alexander Wang bag.

WANG WANTS

Alexander Wang is without a doubt one of my favourite designers of the moment (ok, ok, I've had a bit of a love affair for a while now). Simple but stunning pieces you can mix and match with each other, as well as your probably more colourful items, always get big ticks in my books. What is unfortunately not so much of a big tick... the price point. God damn those price points. God damn them to hell. But I digress.

I don't know about anyone else but I am very much feeling this whole "monochrome" thing right now. Don't get me wrong though, if I can't got monochrome, I will happily transition to white and nothing but white.  I feel like this has something to do with an impending winter but perhaps it just means I am over dressing like a colourful hobo? I'll never know.

Regardless, I just spent the past few hours trawling through Green With Envy's website for some imaginary purchases. Fun. Fun but oh so painful.  Clockwise from top left we have the dumbo clutch, classic white tee, nadine ankle boot (you'll also notice this shoes taller sister a few posts down, what can I say? Obsessed - sure, I'll take it) and THOSE low rise cropped jeans. 

The day I'm rich is going to be a very good day indeed.