Naked romance

N-U-D-I-T-Y.

Well, to be more precise- nude, soft pink hue coloured clothing and accessories. It's a (lack of) colour trend that has been rumbling for a while now on the runways, and some of you more fashion-forward girls might be already on it. But it's only now that the trend is starting to hit the shops. The nude vision is unique, for depending on the fabric chosen and how the piece is structured, wearing a nude garment can evoke two opposingly distinct images.

1) Sweepingly feminine, romantic and delicate

2) Provocative, down-right sexy and body-tight.

Either way, it's been hailed "The Return of Romance". And I'm definately in love with it.

XXX

Op Shops

The other day, I spent the day Op Shopping around Glebe, Newtown and Enmore. I had to help my bf find the pieces for his Frank En Furter costume from The Rocky Horror Picture Show for a 21st. The theme was "A" or "F'. I dressed as a Feline. a.k.a. cat. I'll post a pic once I find one.

It was super duper hot, so I thought I'd throw together a summer look. I've got to say I'm not usually one to wear shorties as I feel quite self-conscious in them, but I'm trying to be more adventurous these days...

Top: Chic Collections (bought it around 4 years ago on sale from $120 to $35)
Shorties: $15 from cheap clothing shop in Maroubra

Bag: $30 from bag shop in Japan

I promise I was trying being a good helper... but I couldn't help but get sidetracked to look at stuff for me, as I ADORE op shopping.

I scored this beautiful dress, at the Red Cross Op Shop at the beginning of Enmore Road for only $14! It's by the Australian label Alibi which I think is now defunct.

I really have a penchant for cute, feminine floral dresses. I just love the shape, and that it ties as a bow in the back.

I'll keep you posted (I still have a lot of entries to catch up on)!

Have a lovely day x

It's a love triangle with Fashion, Tea, and me.

Today was my Mum's Birthday!! What better way to celebrate than High Tea at the Observatory Hotel?

After starting our day by going to yoga, we took some photos in front of the beautifully gorgeous Swarovski Crystal Christmas tree in the QVB. (Apparently it's the largest Swarovski tree in the world) We probably looked like Japanese tourists hahah! Say Fuji!

Then we cabbed it to the Observatory Hotel. I was such a dork. When I put my foot out of the car, my heel got caught on the inside of my dress. So there I was, hopping on one foot, trying to untangle myself. Once I did, you'd think that would be the end of it. Not with dorky me. I was re-enacting to my Mum what happened, and then my foot got caught again! All in front of the door men. I am one classy lady.

We were ushered into the absolutely devine Globe Bar, which is stylised to look like a library in an Old English Manor. For our choice of tea, I chose a "first flush finest quality Assam" and Mum chose the Darjeeling. We were then presented with the oh-so-difficult task of devouring *mini* creme caramels, quiche lorraines, chocolate cakes, cheese cakes, panna cotta, plain and fruit scones with home-made strawberry jam and cream and 4 kinds of sandwiches. Oh. My. God. D.e.l.i.c.i.o.u.s. The scones were my tied favourite with the creme caramel. We've already planned a return visit!

In continuing with the total classiness, we just had to take some pictures in the bathroom... I mean, lavatory.

And of course, we had to get dressed up for the occassion! (Pictures below in Martin Place)


I decided to wear a grey Metalicus cross-over dress, with a white Portmans floral singlet underneath, and my black and white bow Nine West heels. My bag is from a department store in Japan I bought as part of some special promotion they were having in wchih all these Italian leather bags were down from around $300 to $120. For accessories I wore the diamond earrings from Arpege my Mum gave me for my birthday this year, and a heart-lock silver bracelet from a jewellery stall next to the Opera House my mum gave me last year for Christmas.

Mum wore my black floral dress I bought in Maroubra for $20, my purple diamond ball necklace, heels from Isetan in Malaysia, and a bag from Ginza Kanematsu (Japanese designer shoe brand).

So Happy Birthday Mum! You are the most wonderful mum in the world. I love you!

It's all about the details

Valentino. Usually a man who sees the world in red. But judging from his latest A/W 09/10 Haute Couture collection, black is the colour of choice. And it was all about the details: Ribbons, chiffon structures, lace, sequins... I don't care what everyone else says- black truly is the colour of love!

I -am- a plastic bag

Anya Hindmarch's I'm not a plastic bag bag may have been the way to go in 2007, but let me tell you- in 2010 you will all be rocking the trend of I -am- a plastic bag. This look can be achieved by donning a $2.00 Emergency Poncho.

Height. Of. Fashion.

Hidmarch's bag was evidently a huge success story for the little-known-to-the-masses English accessories designer. Suddenly, on everyone's arm was a declaration that their bag was fashion-savvy AND sustainable. Apparently the £5 was so phenomenonely popular that 30 were treated in hospital after being caught in what was described as a scrum. Oh my...

Don't worry, I wouldn't really recommend wearing an Emergency Poncho in normal situations (although it was strangely comfortable and warm...)- I was only wearing it because it was meant to rain at the Parklife music festival a couple of weeks back with my besties Anne & Lisa.

The day in 2 disjointed paragraphs: Discovering the amazing band Metronomy, which in my opinion took the crown for best performance for their witty tunes and hilarious frontman. Successfully maneuvering our way to the front of the biggest stage to see Empire of the Sun, which was a bit of a let down with Luke Steele having to perform solo. The swordfish women.

My new favourite band

Appreciating Bertie Blackman's pitch perfect blues voice. Eating $5 cup-o-chips and "wood-fired" pizza. Stomping in the mud. Walking the greatest distance of my life back and forth, back and forth over Moore Park. Actually enjoying the number one chav in the world, Miss Lady Sovereign. Shaking it to La Roux "This time baby I'll be, bulleeeet proof...". Maneuvering our way out of the crowds to catch the final song of the night- The Rapture's No Sex for Ben.

In sum, it was 10 hours of awesome.

And how did fashion play in? The muddy fields were transformed into a giant runway of gumboot fashion- spots, stripes, Hello Kitty, you name it. Fortunately my mum had come back from Japan the other week and had coincidently bought me a blue floral pair of gumboots.

Others weren't so lucky... Anne and Lisa went on a manic search for gumboots, only to find that they were sold out everywhere! There was no other option, but to buy some silver Dunlops. Good work girls!

Forgive me, dear reader!

Aloha!

Sorry for my rather long leave of absense (!)- just the usual case of life getting in the way of life.

Translation: Crazy amounts of uni work and being a shop girl!

I will try to regular in my updates from now on!

xxxxx

N.B.

Top: MK by Michelle Klein (on sale, I think it was $9- bought in J-pan)
Necklace: Diva
Skirt: Oh that's a story to come!