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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.

FRIDAY FUNDAY

If shopping is happiness then happiness is today. 

Yes, this afternoons purchases courtesy of Topshop, Bardot and Green with Envy. For further details... (L-R) Topshop metallic sweater (two things, firstly, technically this was actually a gift from my mother and secondly, if you want to spend around double for the same thing, head to Mossman), Bardot gold collar, Secret South sweater, Topshop pants (matching tunic here) and top. 

Happy Friday indeed. 

SNEAKY MCPEAKY

Aaaaand she's back in the game. A quick sneak peak of a shoot I styled this past weekend. Featuring clothing from the gorgeous Fitzroy boutique Gusto & Elan, the lovely Husk and my spectacularly talented lady friend Stacey's collection, Variations On A Theme. As well as jewels from my good old employer, Black Sheep Galleries.

More photos to come soon so keep those eyes peeled my friends!

THE SHOE EDIT

I am not one to judge a gal's downward spiral towards the good old shoe obsession. If I were financially able to spend hundreds of dollars monthly on new pairs, believe me, I would. So instead I do as most do, waste precious hours (ok, you got me, I have nothing but time at the moment) on various websites drooling over those which I will probably definitely never be able to call my own. These are a few that I'm currently cyber stalking.

Clockwise from top left: Dolce & Gabbana approx $2386, Alexander Wang $748,

    Gianvito Rossi $531, Church's $381, Acne approx $633, Sophia Webster $731

K-DUBZZZZZZ

Before you ask, yes, I had a wonderful birthday.

Enough about me. Say a big yellow (see what I did there?) to the latest addition to my sunglass collection, the beautiful Blue Moon's by Karen Walker. More exciting than anything else (perhaps?) is the realisation that I have finally broken Mr Smith into purchases he is quite adamantly against. Just me that cares? Wow, don't sugar coat it for me.

Below you will see an example of how I am now fashioning the space kid-cum-alien-cum-bug look and as such, thought it only appropriate to use this blurry (shit) photo. Enjoy!

Now that's all over with, you can buy these guys here. Go. Do it. I dare you.

ON BLUE JEANS

This has by far got to be the most practical way in which I have spent birthday money, ever. Well, practical in terms of clothing maybe. And because, let's face it, buying or receiving anything you 'need' as a means of celebrating your birth, is pretty shit. My good friend Tania will attest to that. But I digress.

After receiving said birthday money from my parents some 2 weeks ago, I could not longer resist the urge to take a little trip along Chapel St. Here you will see the results of my somewhat restraint. Missing here photographically is, of course, the introduction of a TURTLENECK to my wardrobe. But enough about that, how does everyone feel about bringing back the 'chicken arms' pose? Yes? No?

Wearing Topshop jeans and T, American Apparel beanie & D.CO Copenhagen shoes.

ELYSE TAYLOR & PURPLE MAGAZINE

Elyse Taylor, shot by Matteo Montanari in an NYC apartment.

Things to note: 1. Elyse is a hands-down babe. 2. I am falling more and more in love with those furry Celine shoes, no matter how inappropriate they may be. And 3. That Vivienne Westwood headdress may just be the flower crown to end all flower crowns.

Images via Purple Magazine

CHOP IT OFF

This is how my hair looked circa 3 days ago. Because 3 days ago I went for the "chop". And boy, oh boy, do I feel like a new woman! There's nothing like lopping off a couple of inches to make you feel great about life. 

Saying goodbye to the locks and a big fat hello to feeling and looking more like a "grown up". I've got to be honest too, I get very bored, very, very easily. If I could have cut my hair myself (ok, to a decent standard) weeks ago, I would have. But the fear of Stuart never speaking to me again quickly put the brakes on that proverbial runaway train. Train, why? I don't know. 

Sometimes I feel like I am, as much as it breaks my heart to admit it, not destined to be one of those ladies with a beautiful, thick head of long ass hair. 

But you know what, I don't think I care. 

Shoulder length hair is liberating as shit. You should do it too.  

I will leave you with a quote from the good old Man Repeller on her new found confidence after cutting her own hair (because she writes way way WAY better than I ever could).

"Everything is always about confidence, isn’t it? If you feel good, you will look good, and if you look good, because you feel good, you will rule the fucking world. There really is something to stepping away from your comfort zone and recognizing that wherever you settle feels somehow…better than where you’d previously kicked up your feet."

The end.

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THE CLOSING OF LMFF

Don't hate me, but, I am going to start this report with a negative. A negative that I spoke about on the night with a few of my lady friends. And that is whether or not the magic of a runway show is taken away with the knowledge that you can, the very next day, walk into the store of the brand you saw, and buy whatever item it was that took your fancy? No? Just me? Ok I'm glad we covered that. And on a side note, I do think it is infact great that Melbourne has it's very own fashion week. Have I won you back yet? 

Anyway, back to the task at hand and that is my opinion on the brands we saw and loved (or hated) at the closing night of L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival. To open the show, we were graced with she who I personally was most excited for, Karen Walker.

What did we learn? Suits are in and as such, I need one. After lusting after something printed for oh, the last 6 or so months, I am now questioning whether a block colour of say... Tangerine, may just be a little better. 

Side notes: I definitely need to invest in a second pair of sunnies by this brand. If 80 year old's can rock 'em (see here), then god damn it so can I.

To follow, Kuwaii. What did we learn? In a world, ok city, where the colour black reigns supreme, this brand is teaching us something new for Autumn and that is, pastels are cool too. Especially lime cape-come-coats. And that's a fact. 

Oh Leonard St, thank you for reminding me why I intend on purchasing at least 3 beanies in an assortment of colours for our impending cold season. Thank you, thank you. What else did we learn? A fear of birds should not, in anyway, shape or form, hinder your undying love for that swan print. I just know you want it and don't worry, I'm right there with you. 

I won't even lie, I hadn't heard of Limedrop before approximately 7.45pm on Sunday evening. Embarrassing yes, but at least I was pleasantly surprised. What did we learn? Florals might have been stealing the thunder of every other print for, I don't know, ever, but this bright and bold beauty is certainly something to consider for your Autumn wardrobe. Most notably, that bomber. 

The offerings from Gorman were as to be expected, and that means wonderful. Much like the show I had seen previously in the week, they stuck to their tried and trusted method of fun and quirky styling to highlight this seasons offerings. Plus, they had silver shoes, and that is only ever a good thing.

Second to last (or were they, I can't remember), is Jolet. Sticking to a more traditional colour palette for Autum and a graphic print as a means of injecting some vibrance, this collection was well put together in terms of it's overall aesthetic, but I've not yet decided whether or not that is a good thing.  

 

Now, according to Secret South, orange is in, and I for one, am fine with that. So that's, well, that. Another thing to note, the above may or may not be the perfect casual-yet-formal-enough coat to see anyone through an Autumn or Winter. Thoughts?

Finally, as my camera was being as tempermental as a 15 year old girl, the above images have been sourced from Melbgirl, courtesy of Jessieobialor