Comfy stylin’

September 3, 2010 | Filed Under La mode 

I got some new items in the mail yesterday so I thought I’d make an outfit post with them, I think next time I’ll wear some tights that are a little bit more opaque, not sure what denier this one is. These outfits are so comfortable because everything is super baggy and too big, especially the shorts which are huge; definitely should’ve sized down, they make me look like I have something growing in my crotch area if you know what I mean. I promise I’m a girl, hahahahahaha…..

Sorry for the dodge photobooth shots, I was too lazy to actually set up my camera and tripod so lo-fi photos will have to do for now. Have my glasses on because I need to get my nerd on and study for my Business Law exam on Saturday, urgh!

P.S. Any Australians super pissed that Madewell doesn’t ship here? I’ll have to use a forwarding service, boo!

Do you fit the mould? Do you really want to fit the mould?

August 27, 2010 | Filed Under La mode 

I wrote this a little while back and forgot about it but reading back on it, I still feel the same way so I thought I’d just publish it anyway.

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I don’t know why but I’ve been thinking a lot lately about size and about fashion. I know size is always a topic in fashion. Whether it’s too fat or too skinny it’s a constant reminder that the fashion industry is inevitably is about size and subsequently about if you fit that mould. Blah, blah, blah. I won’t delve too much into the too skinny vs. too fat debate because quite frankly no one gives a shit about what I have to say on that matter because who am I? I don’t have a large following and I don’t work in the fashion industry. One thing I really want to talk about though is the “dressing to your size” phrase that often pops up but in particular in reference to plus sized ladies. I hate when people use that phrase and I hate when people imply that others should “dress to their size.” I’ve been thinking about how to articulately sum up what I have to say about that and it’s been very hard to find the right words. I hate when I read things that people say like, “These certain types of girls should stick to x and y” or even worse, “They should wear x and y that emphasises z.” I know fashion is about making yourself look good and therefore playing up to your strengths but it’s also about being able to wear what you want, when you want and hopefully without someone thinking that you’re too large for it. I know I’m focusing a lot on plus sized girls but they get a lot of flack that smaller girls don’t get.

Yes, maybe I’m reading too much into it but really, can we lose those damn catchphrases that aren’t at all catchy and that are well passed their use by date. I find it so blasé and irrelevant for “fashion” magazines (fashion in quotation not all magazines that call themselves fashion magazines can be called that) or even fashion focused articles to write about it.

Anyway, that’s my speel for the year. I just wanted to bring it up because I have one cousin who just won’t shut up about it. I would consider myself average in size but I think it’s ridiculous to keep rolling out the same crap for any sized girl not just plus sized. Also incase anyone thinks this, I’ve read it a couple times and I don’t think I sound as though I’m coming off that way but I’m not attacking smaller girls. You don’t have to be plus sized to feel that these ideas are very unwarranted.

Blush, pink & pastels, pastels, pastels!

July 21, 2010 | Filed Under La mode 

I love winter. I love cool winter days coupled with the nice, often too warm sunshine. It’s like winter and I were meant to be together. I love the fashion and I love that I don’t have to see someone’s ass hanging out of their too short shorts or someone’s boobs bursting out of their too low shirt or even worse thongs (not those kinds of thongs, haha) on every second person on the street. Winter does however bring more people wearing tights as pants but I can forgive that in winter.

I usually don’t even need an electric blanket in winter and I didn’t own any thermal wear at all until this winter. It has been the coldest winter I have ever experienced… I don’t know what happened! All of a sudden it turned super chilly and I needed to wear multiple layers of clothing just to be indoors. The most I’ve had on –and I’m really not joking here– are five tops, two pants and three socks. I can’t believe I’m going to say this but I miss the warmer weather! I want spring to come!

I looked at my recent liked posts on Bloglovin’ and I saw that there was a common trend. Light airy tops in blush and pink, worn with optional bare legs. I think blush/pink works really well with brown and especially well with tanned skin. So those are my on my checklist for summer. Pink, blush, nice tan.

It’s of course freezing as I type this so I’m just going to try and enjoy winter because when summer comes I’ll probably be wishing for snow. Funny how the grass never fails to be greener on the other side.

Images from: Tommy Ton and The Sart.

Edit:

Guess I spoke a little too soon because look what Topshop is putting out for their A/W collection! I really want the one in the middle but I suppose £42 approximately $72.50 AUD is a little bit hefty.

This is Dopey, he don’t talk none!

July 4, 2010 | Filed Under En général, La mode, La vie 

Ah, I wanted to show you guys my new Cue jacket that I got heavily discounted a couple weeks ago. It’s a really lovely navy and the strong shoulders make me look like I’m not slouching– since I’m slouching 99% of the time, but the lighting was so bad it’s made everything a bit pink. It’s my first item from Cue and I like how it’s made in Australia. There’s not too many ‘chain’ store clothes that are like that these days. Would you call Cue chain store? The sales assistants were also super nice (I was in the Myer Pitt St one) and I chatted to two of them for about 15 minutes about all sorts of things, it was like we’d been friends for ages.

I’ve been watching Disney movies these past few days. Channel Seven Two was playing Aladdin on Thursday. In year eight I did an Aladdin musical so the movie brought back so many embarassing memories of my friends and I as thirteen year olds dancing to One Jump Ahead. Then on Friday I went to see Toy Story 3 which I really enjoyed. I loved Toy Story when I was little so this was the perfect ending to it. Spoiler alert: I started crying when they were about to head into a fire and they all held hands. Too emotional for my own good I think, haha. My sister also got Snow White on sale today and now I can’t stop singing Heigh Ho. Also, there’s a really interesting fact that I didn’t know about Disney Pixar movies that my sister told me but in every movie there’s also a little clue about what movie will be coming out next! Look here! I hadn’t realised at all. Makes me love Disney even  more I think.

P.S. Thank you to the lovely people who visit my blog everyday even if you don’t comment and especially those who email me and say such nice things! I couldn’t be more grateful and humbled by them ♥.

Bored out of my mind

June 25, 2010 | Filed Under La mode 

I’m always complaining so I thought I’d just keep it to myself this time around even though I have lots to complain about i.e. my stupid laptop kicking it. Anyway, on a happier note, I have blogs to recommend today!

One of my favourite fashion blogs at the moment belongs to Hanneli Mustaparta. I like the way she takes photos and that light that they always have. It’s very similar to Garance’s and the Sart’s –that little bit of warmth and clarity. Really pretty! I also like the fact that she’s riding her bike in the Acne Atacomas, it’s so NYC. Check out her blog if you haven’t heard of it before.

Speaking of Atacomas, my sister bought some the other day and I’m very happy because 1. I can fit into them, 2. I did not spend a cent HEHE :D Don’t you just love sisters?!

Jessica Hart, she is one of my favourite Australian models because she just seems so real compared to say Miranda Kerr who I think is beautiful but really boring. I really like her style and it’s something I could never pull off because I’m not leggy so Converse and Docs just don’t work on me. She also takes photos and I love looking at her photos of the NYC skyline.

Do you have any blogs/websites to recommend me? It doesn’t have to be fashion based. I have so much free time lately that sometimes I find myself just napping because I’m so bored… yeaaaah, guess who needs a job?

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