Ici et La

Word of the Day

2010-02-16T17:44:00.001+11:00

Goober.

Roll Up, Roll Up

2009-11-21T17:00:00.002+11:00

found!

2009-11-19T20:33:00.002+11:00

I visited the newly located Lost and Found Market yesterday for some last minute bits and pieces before my trip to Japan (10 days, but who's counting?). I love this place, and was devastated when I thought it had closed down. And equally excited to discover that it had merely moved to a bigger site down the street! So yesterday I was keen to see what I could unearth. Be proud of me, I could have spent oodles of dollars on the amazing treasures you can find there, but I was good. Saving my pennies for Tokyo's second hand stores - I've heard particularly good things about two areas called Shimokitazawa and Kichijoji. The fact that we only had 30 mins on the parking meter probably helped prevent the splurge that was waiting to happen... Instead I left with a booty that I am most pleased with.

Item #1, a tan leather handbag. Embossed all over, beautiful thick leather, plaited handle and leather stitching around the edges. Perfect size, clasp that works, good strap length (none of this underarm chafing). I've been searching for something like it for well over a year, and I'm in love. Every time I walk past my room and see it lying on the bed I let out a little sigh of contentment. I think this will be the start of a beautiful relationship.

Item #2 is a pair of jeans - high waisted, light denim, tapered leg - love. I was super pleased to have something a little roomy and comfy to wear while out and about all day sightseeing. But the cherry on the already towering cake came this afternoon when I was trying them on, and noticed that there was writing on the pocket. Pierre Cardin. Surely not? I thought. But after a quick inspection of the inner tag, it seems that, yes, I did score a pair of Pierre Cardin jeans (Made in Paris) for only 30 big ones. Don't mind if I do.

Did I mention I love Lost and Found Market?

You Need a Montage

2009-10-28T18:30:00.000+11:00

20 Something

2009-10-09T13:36:00.003+11:00

Below is my third and final review for the Melbourne Fringe Festival. After deciding I had been rather too forgiving for the first two shows, I was all ready to head in with my claws out, and live up to the 'critical reviewer' title. But this time I genuinely enjoyed it. A lot. I giggled throughout, and the performers were great. Probably a bit strange that this disappointed me, but I was somewhat excited at the prospect of letting the inner bitch out for a run around. Anyhoosie, here is the review below. As always, enjoy.

For a show titled 20 Something, I was surprised to find myself one of the youngest in the crowd at Tony Starr’s Kitten Club. But it soon became clear that age was irrelevant, because this cheeky cabaret act left the whole audience with a smile on their face.

Following sell-out shows in both the Adelaide and Cabaret Fringe Festivals, I had high hopes for 20 Something, presented by cabaret trio The Vox Trust. And sure enough, despite a late start, all was forgiven from the moment Tamara Shinners and Rachel McCall stepped on stage. Looking the part in fishnets and sparkles, the sassy blondes charmed the crowd from the get go, documenting their history since meeting as music students at Adelaide University.

With a nod to the nineties – mixtapes, Wayne’s World and The Thong Song all scored a mention – and accompanied by accomplished pianist Jamie Cock, the pair took us on an entertaining journey through the issues that plague the lives of the 20-something: from mixed messages to naivety, Centrelink payments and the much dreaded quarter-life crisis.

The performance was decidedly tongue-in-cheek, with handmade props, self-deprecating humour and a spot of hula dancing proving they never take themselves too seriously. Yet the occasional moment of profundity, flagged by an operatic barcarolle or a wistful Joni Mitchell tune, prevents the show from drifting into asinine territory, reminding us that Shinners and McCall are professionally-trained performers with serious talent.

Throughout the 75-minute show the connection between the twosome shines through, and it’s this rapport that makes it so successful. The witty repartee flows smoothly, leaving no doubt about the authenticity of their relationship.

As a virtual neophyte to the cabaret genre, I found 20 Something to be a sharp, polished and extremely likeable show, that well and truly lived up to the hype.

And the Little One Said...

2009-10-05T15:19:00.002+11:00

Following on from my earlier post, this is a review for the second Fringe Festival show I attended last night. I left feeling a little unsure of the storylines that supposedly wound through the performance, but impressed with her agility and gymnastic abilities.

Enjoy.

There’s something twisted about The Candy Butchers’ And the Little One Said... , and it’s not just solo star Jess Love’s body. With cigarette smoking, spatters of blood and a severed foot in a rollerskate, this is not your average jovial circus act.

On entering the Rehearsal Room at the North Melbourne Town Hall, the show has already begun. Stationed at the entrance pushing fairy floss and spruiking, writer and international circus performer Love paints a clear picture of what’s to come. In her pink, frilly tutu, dishevelled hair and heavily smudged makeup, she personifies the blend of innocence and macabre that encapsulates this piece.

It is clear that Love is a seasoned performer. Encompassing roller-skating, tap dancing, skipping, glass walking, hula hooping and an acrobatic game of hopscotch, this truly is a one-woman circus, and Love manages to make each exploit look simple. She knows how to work the crowd, eliciting enthusiastic ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ as she builds each stunt to its climax, and keeping them giggling in between with her comical slapstick act.

Artist Mark Ryden is noted as a strong influence, and his themes of surrealism and juxtaposition of the beautiful and disquieting are certainly evident. The show is powerfully mood-evoking, augmented by the eccentric soundtrack and eerie red lighting. Love’s dark humour and sinister giggles border between innocence and insanity: during one particular childish tantrum she has the unsettling air of a woman possessed.

At times the build up takes just a little too long, and anticipation teeters on the edge of impatience. The show wouldn’t suffer from a little less clowning and a little more illustration of her high-level circus skills. Because when she gets there, Love’s tricks certainly are physically impressive, proven by the audience’s open-mouthed captivation.

At just 45 minutes the show is brief, but if it’s the weird and wonderful you’re after, And the Little One Said… is the one to see.

All the Single Ladies

2009-09-26T17:34:00.005+10:00

I'm currently involved in Buzzcuts - a critical arts reviewing program run each year by Express Media, a youth literary organisation. Aiming to build the skills, confidence and exposure of young writers, this worthy program first trains us in the art of arts reviewing in a weekend workshop, then lets us loose on the unsuspecting artists in the Melbourne Fringe Festival.

Last night I saw my first show, and I must admit... I got some pleasure out of finding two complementary tickets waiting for me at the box office. Simple things, I know. The play was situated in a tiny room on the upper floor of the North Melbourne Town Hall, with only nine audience members. I forget that you don't start by playing to a packed house. It makes me that much more nervous for the performers when they have such a tiny crowd - pressure to get a reaction is high, to avoid an overwhelming sense of awkwardness.

Anyway I won't say anymore, below is my review. It was a good show, perhaps a little under-rehearsed, but I've read good things about the comedians' past efforts, and it was opening night, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. Enjoy.

All Gary and Milo are looking for are some cheat codes to help them in life. When they encounter a mysterious book that claims to give them all the answers, it’s possible they may have earned themselves some bonus rounds.

Based loosely on ‘The Game’ by Neil Strauss, ‘All the Single Ladies’ follows two unlucky-in-love computer geeks on their quest to discover the art of seduction. This entertaining play is jam-packed with gaming and pop culture references, appealing to everyone’s inner nerd.

With a history of national stand-up tours and sold-out Comedy Festival shows, rising young comics Tommy Dassalo and Bart Freebairn have far more comedic experience under their belts than their ages would suggest. The pair are relaxed and confident on stage, bringing their characters to life so believably that you get the sense this world is not altogether foreign to them.

An appearance by comedian Dave Callan as jumpsuit-clad love guru Mufasa injects extra energy into the performance, though at times leads it to a more shambolic place.

The cosy Rehearsal Room at the North Melbourne Town Hall provides an intimate setting for the hour-long show. Though the sets are minimal, use of props and audiovisuals successfully bolsters the gags. The dialogue is witty, however at some points didn’t quite hit the mark, proving to be a little too nonsensical to draw laughs from the small audience.

With references to Pokemon, Nintendo DS and online chat forums, the show is aimed squarely at a younger crowd. Gen Xs will particularly appreciate the use of old-style Nintendo sound effects, which evoked a misty-eyed nostalgia for my companion and I.

Despite some opening night technical hiccups, ‘All the Single Ladies’ is an entertaining journey into the world of male self-help and the internet, and is guaranteed to make you LOL.

it's the music that makes us

2009-09-15T17:19:00.003+10:00

In my car today, I pulled out an old mix CD, made last summer with the vision of long road trips backed by an inspiring soundtrack. The road trips didn't happen unfortunately, though it did still get a thorough workout around the streets of Melbourne.

It's been a while since I've had a listen, but today I've re-fallen in love with these cheery tunes. The sun was shining through the car windows, warming my stockinged legs, I was heading home from an enjoyable day of sub-editing work (via a quick shopping stop on Chapel St), and I hummed and tapped along to these whimsical tracks.

There is nothing new featured. Nothing electronic. Nothing dancey. There is lots of acoustic. Lots of pretty voices. Lots of imagery.

Hopefully this summer it will fulfill its ultimate purpose and accompany me on a long, windy drive along Australia's east coast. I'll keep you posted.

Enjoy.

1. 66 - Afghan Whigs
2. Someone's Daughter - Beth Orton
3. Burning - The Whitest Boy Alive
4. She Moves in Her Own Way - the Kooks
5. Kanske Ar Jag Kar I Dig - Jens Lekman
6. He Keeps Me Alive - Sally Shapiro
7. Pot Kettle Black - Tilly & the Wall
8. I Don't Do Crowds - Camera Obscura
9. Naive - the Kooks
10. You Are What You Love - Jenny Lewis & the Watson Twins
11. Hugging My Grudge - The Boy Least Likely To
12. Lloyd, I'm Ready to be Heartbroken - Camera Obscura
13. I Summon You - Spoon
14. Sweet Summer's Night on Hammer Hill - Jens Lekman
15. Strangers - The Kinks
16. Pictures of Houses - Tilly & the Wall
17. Felt Tip - Love is All
18. Close Call - Rilo Kiley
19. Rainbowarriors - CocoRosie
20. New Year's Kiss - Casiotone for the Painfully Alone
21. Sea of Love - Cat Power

Inglourious Basterds

2009-09-09T18:03:00.005+10:00

If you haven't already, do yourself a favour and go see Inglourious Basterds.

As with any other movie receiving rave reviews, I was wary, and prepared to be disappointed. A cynical view perhaps, but from past history, a valid one. However, in this case, I think the praise from reviewers and adoring fans was justified.

The central theme of the revenge film - killing Nazis - automatically earns brownie points. Add to that brilliant direction from Quentin Tarantino, an intense yet consistently entertaining script and a talented (and decidely attractive) cast - you've got yourself a quality flick.

And the horrifying, stomach-turning violence that I'd been warned about was somewhat of an exaggeration. Okay, sure, I may have covered my eyes at one or two points in the viewing (one word: scalping), but there was definitely peeking through fingers. If anything, the sheer extent of the death and destruction became quite comical. Why kill off one person when you can slay every character in the scene in a high-speed, messy bloodbath?

Despite running at about 2.5 hours, Inglourious Basterds managed to hold my attention throughout, and the time flew past. Fact and fiction are mixed flawlessly to create a riveting, gory cinematic feast.

All in all - a satisfying, engrossing, tense yet playful WWII representation. A+.

in bloom

2009-09-07T12:50:00.005+10:00

Spring and florals. Not exactly rocket science, I realise. But on a walk today, cherry blossoms lined the walking trail, and my neighbour's garden was a virtual field of pretty pastels. It put a spring in my step (no pun intended) and inspired me to document some of the flowery goodness fashion has to offer.

It's getting heated

2009-09-07T10:35:00.004+10:00

There's nothing that can make you feel dreary and lacklustre during a drizzly Melbourne winter quite like being bombarded with other people's travel photos from a European summer. Each day I'm faced with album after album named 'Europe 2009', 'Rome-ing', 'Euro Trip!' and 'IOS BABY!!' One sympathetic person even chose the title 'Our European Tan'. It's gotten to the point that logging into Facebook requires a mental debriefing, assuring myself that summer is coming, the fake tan bottle is still sitting in my cupboard, and porcelain skin is in fashion again anyway...isn't it? Because that's what my skin is - porcelain. Not pasty. Not wan. Not washed out... Just humour me on this.

The deep, coffee tan and warm, relaxed glow of my travelling peers has certainly sparked jealousy, and a sudden desire to drop everything, jump on a plane and jet set over to the Greek Islands. But as the weather warms up, and the we're teased by sporadic periods of sunshine, Melbourne's overall mood appears to be on the up. Who needs to lie on a beach in San Sebastian when we have our very own stretch of sand right here in Mordialloc? So you're sipping espresso in Paris. Big deal, I'm doing the same thing in Fitzroy. And that gelati from Florence - does it really compare to what Trampoline has on offer? Sure, Europe is amazing. Sure, I wouldn't say no to a quick sojourn around the Croatian coast. But there's no denying that Melbourne in spring is a great place to be. As the rain clouds disperse and the winds lose their icy chill, the streets fill with people, the Earl Grey's are replaced by James Boag's and a sense of anticipation permeates the air. Spring is here. Now all I'm hanging out for is that first Sunday session in the sun, and maybe even the beginning of 'My Melbourne Tan'.

TST - Speaking Zaans

2009-09-07T10:03:00.003+10:00

Check out the recently released video clip for Melbourne indie band TST's track, Speaking Zaans.

Good stuff.

Getting High

2009-07-30T16:58:00.003+10:00

despite the recent criticism, it seems high waists are here for a while longer....even for guys

Hey Shorty

2009-07-21T11:02:00.001+10:00

Every day the Same

2009-07-20T17:26:00.004+10:00

This morning I had one of those typical 'so many clothes but nothing to wear' moments. Running late for work, I stared into my overflowing cupboard (one of two), rifled through the racks, threw garments all over my bed, and amid a mess of scattered jeans, dresses and cardis declared that nothing was right. Oh, how simple were the days at school, when we got up late, threw down some breakfast and flung on the same uniform we wore the day before. And the day before. And the day before that. Conformity conshmormity.

For 365 days, life will once again be that simple for Sheena Matheiken. Starting from May 2009, she has pledged to wear one dress for one year as an exercise in sustainable fashion. Well, there are actually seven identical dresses that will be on rotation - she may be environmentally conscious, but she's also conscious of the stench of year old musty clothing.

There is a point to this experiment. The Uniform Project will be used to raise funds for the Akanksha Foundation, a non-profit organisation helping to educate underprivileged children in India. Donations received throughout the project period will be used to fund uniforms and other educational expenses for children living in Indian slums.

She says of her venture:

I was raised and schooled in India where uniforms were a mandate in most public schools. Despite the imposed conformity, kids always found a way to bend the rules and flaunt a little personality. Boys rolled up their sleeves, wore over-sized swatches, and hiked up their pants to show off their high-tops. Girls obsessed over bangles, bindis and bad hairdos. Peaking through the sea of uniforms were the idiosyncrasies of teen style and individual flare. I now want to put the same rules to test again, only this time I'm trading in the catholic school fervor for an eBay addiction and relocating the school walls to this wonderful place called the internet.

Personally, I think she's onto something. I mean, for 365 days she willl be free of the stress that is Morning Outfit Construction. Sure, she has to work out a different way to wear the dress each day, but really, what's a bit of accessorising? She gets to enjoy the fun part - taking the ingredients and cooking them up into something delicious. And two months in, she's proving herself to be quite creative. See below.

Florence + the Machine

2009-07-18T12:14:00.006+10:00

I'm currently enjoying the sounds of indie act Florence and the Machine. A collaboration between English artist Florence Welch and several musicians providing backing for her vocals (the Machine), their tunes are catchy, quirky and a whole lot of radness.

The recently released Lungs is an amazing debut album from the 22-year old. With an often bluesy, souly sound, it has the ability to be easy listening, inspiring, energising and an emotional outlet all at once.

2009 has been a big year for Flo, what with performing at Glastonbury, Oxegen, supporting the White Lies, Friendly Fires and Glasvegas on the Shockwaves NME Awards tour and winning the Critic's Choice Award at the Brit Awards. But there's still much to come, with Reading and Leeds music festivals and their very own UK tour in the pipeline for the remainder of the year.

She certainly knows how to make an entrance.

Florence + the Machine - Lungs. Go. Buy. Now.

I can see right through you

2009-07-08T11:37:00.003+10:00

...In the eye of the beholder

2009-07-06T16:53:00.007+10:00

Lately I've had a longing. A yearning for a little something in my life - to cuddle, play with and care for. When I see someone walking by with their own little guy, I can't help but run over for a play.
No, my biological clock is not in a state of overdrive - there's plenty of ticking left on that timekeeper. Rather, my cluckiness is concerned with a companion of the four-legged variety.

Having been without a pet for the last year and a half, I've found myself drawn to all the little pups that seem to be running round recently. This infatuation has led to many conversations with friends about our favourite breeds. And repeatedly, my dogs of choice have been met with disagreement, shock, and occasionally disgust. In my eyes, a dog needs to have character. Sure, golden retrievers or labs are beautiful dogs - our family pet for 16 years was a lab cross - but to me there's nothing cuter than an ugly little pooch. Boston terriers, pugs, bulldogs, chihuahuas, staffies... the weirder looking and more squished their faces are, the better. How could you say no to their big, googly, slightly cross-eyed puppy dog eyes?

Salto Wear

2009-06-17T22:16:00.005+10:00

Promo time.

On the weekend myself and two friends jetsetted off to Adelaide for a quick visit. Very brief... less than 24 hours in total, from departure to arrival lounges. We swept in, rocked Adelaide to the core, then before they knew what hit them we were back on a plane home, on very little sleep. The reason for our trip? Two of our good friends who once lived with us in Melbourne have left us to go back home to Radelaide. Well, that happened a while back. But now one of them is leaving to go even further afield - NYC, the Big Apple. Plus, it was her birthday. Plus, she was holding a fashion show for her new label, Salto.
Hence, the promo.

Salto is an urban, fresh, male and female clothing line. It combines a range of tees, singlets, cardigans and dresses for both sexes. The current range is cute, fun, very wearable and the girls' pieces have a hint of sixties flavour. Pieces are currently stocked in a number of boutiques in Adelaide, and start at about $60. Despite having only just begun retail sale, the line is receiving rave reviews, and the stores are reporting that pieces are flying out the door.

Salto has it's own Facebook account, so please feel free to add the label as a friend to keep updated on all the latest news.

Below are some pics of the most recent line, as long with some snaps from the parade. Enjoy!

much love for the nineties

2009-05-29T17:25:00.007+10:00

Yes, I know it's currently a major trend. Yes, I realise I'm likely to fall deeply in love with the style of another decade within the next few months. But I have a serious fashion crush on the 90s. And I don't see it fading, no matter what trends flaunt themselves in shop windows and magazine spreads, trying to steal my affections away. Many people claim it's a moment in fashion history that should be forgotten, but I beg to differ. The cropped tops, the plaid pieces, the black and white, floral dresses, black ankle boots. The grungy, yet put together look. Think Empire Records, Bridget Fonda in Singles, Dazed and Confused, White Men Can't Jump, Single White Female. Really, how could the fluoro of the 80s, flares of the 70s or velvet of the 60s compare? I may be biased, having grown up in the era, but I stand by my claim - the 90s, a fashion moment to be savoured.

kiss hug

ps. check out some 90s nostalgia here

josh thomas. best.

2009-05-29T17:20:00.000+10:00

Yayoi Kusama: a bit dotty

2009-05-27T14:08:00.005+10:00

On a recent trip to Sydney with my best friend we made certain to stop by the Yayoi Kusama exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art. And I'm glad we did.

The installations were bizarre, disorienting. Who knew how strong the effect of being surrounded by dots could be. After mere moments of being shut in a mirrored space, only metres wide and long, the unsettled, loopy feelings began to set in. When the museum's workers opened the doors to let us out, it was like drawing in a deep breath of fresh air, as relief washed over us. But it wasn't a negative experience - rather it was an enjoyable sense of unease.

Yayoi Kusama is a Japanese artist - she paints, she sculpts, she performs, she creates installations. This self-proclaimed 'obsessive artist' has one theme that links all her art together however - pattern and repetition. The unsettled feeling her works evoke is no coincidence. Since she was a young girl, Kusama has apparently experienced hallucinations and obsessive thoughts. She explains that the trademark polka dots that pop up throughout her artwork are taken directly from these hallucinations.

Despite her poor mental health, Kusama can certainly not be described as a withdrawn artist. After moving to the United States in the late 50s, she staged a number of public events in conspicuous locations, including anti-war demonstrations, mass nudity, and fashion shows. Her work was widely acknowledged, and she soon became a leader in the avant-garde movement. Although she returned to Japan due to ill health in the late 1970s, her work has continued to be exhibited and awards have continued to be awarded.

It all just goes to show - the little bit of crazy in each of us may not be such a bad thing.

Well Plaid

2009-05-26T19:27:00.005+10:00

Oh hello, it's me again

2009-05-26T17:36:00.004+10:00

I'm back.

After a rather lengthy hiatus, Ici et La's engines are grinding once again.

So much time has passed, so many months, so many seasons, so many parties, so many battles fought, so many walks walked, talks talked, laughs laughed and so much chocolate eaten. So much time spent under the doona, solving Sudoku, curled up on the couch, cuddled in the arms of friends, texting on my mobile, singing along to a favourite tune. So many magazines read until they're dogeared. So many dumplings eaten. So many memories captured in a snapshot. So many new discoveries, new friends, new bands, new clothes, new goals and new experiences. And just a bit more of old books, old hoodies, old friends, old favourites and old music.

So much, so many.

And here I am, back again.

How to be an annoying crowd member

2008-07-10T17:50:00.005+10:00

I spent another day at the National Gallery of Victoria today as part of my internship within the Fashion and Textiles Department. The NGV was crazy busy, I'd forgotten that not only is it school holidays, but the Art Deco exhibition from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London just opened a couple of weeks ago. The result? mammoth lines and mayhem.

After I finished up my work with the curators, lovely Dani let me into the exhibition for free on her security pass. There really was some great stuff on display - anyone with any interest in history, design, furniture, fashion, painting, ceramics or textiles would have a field day.

But the downside of attending the exhibition at such a busy time was being reminded how rude and annoying people can be, especially when they're huddled together in swarms moving around the room from piece to piece.

My first pet peeve in the initial busy room was an inability to get close enough to any of the pieces to actually read what they were. Every time an opening was created a little old woman would step in and fill the space. And not wanting to hip and shoulder a senior citizen out of the way, I was left piecing together the sentences over heads and under arms.

In the next room, I encountered more consciously annoying people. Well, mainly one woman really. There I would be, standing by myself in front of an image or cabinet. Plenty of room around me, plenty of space to stand. But no, not once, not twice, but repeatedly, this woman would come and wedge herself directly in front of me, between myself and the artwork. Necessary? I think not. Rude? mmmyes. Bad gallery etiquette? Uh, hell yeah!

Another- actually rather amusing- characteristic of the annoying gallery attendee? Discussing art as though one possesses very little brains at all. Now I don't pretend that I know very much at all about art or ceramics or furniture or the Art Deco period in general, but really....

Direct Quote: "Ohhhh look honey, look at that chair! Oh I love how they've put the legs and the chair like that! OOOH and it's pink!! Perfect for me!"

The final straw was in the last room when I moved to the next dress along the wall only to step into a big, smelly cloud of gas. That extra little cherry of class and sophistication on top of the whole frustrating cake.

Having said all that, I'm not a total bitch, and there were many lovely people there also, who seemed to be genuinely interested and enjoying the exhibition. Which I recommend anyone in Melbourne goes to see.

kiss hug

the dr is in.

2008-07-10T17:02:00.002+10:00

feeling a little ruffled

2008-07-08T23:52:00.003+10:00

10 most recently played songs on iTunes

2008-06-14T12:08:00.002+10:00

Love Always Remains - MGMT
So Nice So Smart - Kimya Dawson
Creator - Santogold
Frenchy, I'm Faking - Architecture in Helsinki
American Boy - Kanye West feat. Estelle
That's Not My Name - The Ting Tings
Oxford Comma - Vampire Weekend
Youth Alcoholic - Fox N Wolf
Weekend Wars - MGMT
Antillas - El Guincho

take the chap stick, put it on your lips

2008-06-14T11:43:00.006+10:00

Come August and I'll be jumping up and down to the sounds of New York indie rock band, Vampire Weekend.

Their recently released self-titled album is about 40 minutes worth of great listening. Their music is fun and infectious, the perfect tunes to put you in a good mood on the early morning, dreary commute to work or study. Stand out tracks include Oxford Comma, A-Punk, Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa and Walcott.

Whenever I think about their upcoming concert, I feel a little bit like this...

AAAAIIIIIIEEEEE!!!!

my new love

2008-06-12T21:33:00.002+10:00

well after my recent post drooling over anoraks, what did i snap up on my latest shopping trip? that's correct, a lovely, classic green anorak - the perfect fit, perfect length, perfect colour, perfect style. perhaps a little thin being 100% cotton, but it does make it the perfect transeasonal piece.
it's an early birthday present from my mum ( my bday is in about 3.5 weeks) but i'm trying to weasel it away from her before the big day.... oh ps. it's new from sportsgirl, so i hope it won't turn up all over town within the next week...

It's all about the crop.

2008-06-12T21:06:00.001+10:00

next!

2008-05-23T10:49:00.004+10:00

in a previous post i extolled the virtues of black cropped leather jackets. while i still think they can somehow manage to make any outfit look stylish and complete, the fact that every second person on the street is wearing one now, owing to the fact that every chain store worth it's salt has at least one style in store, has made them somewhat less desirable. not that i consider myself some uber cool fashionista that only wears the latest fashions, but i can say i'd prefer not to look like every other girl walking down the street.

so i've moved onto my next jacket crush, which has been simmering away for some time in the background... the anorak. but i'm not talking the big clunky raincoat that your elderly aunty may sport on a trek through the bush. i'm talking the sleeker, more stylish anorak of today. kirsten dunst is often seen in them, along with a number of other celebs who manage to pull them off well. evidence below. enjoy

kiss hug

etsy a good place to buy

2008-04-26T22:56:00.004+10:00

I've rediscovered etsy.com lately, and I'm loving it! If not for actually buying things, at least for providing plenty of inspiration. For those of you unfamiliar, here are some facts about it. (And yes, I copied them from the website... it's late and I'm lazy).

What is Etsy?

Etsy is an online marketplace for buying & selling all things handmade.

Their mission is to enable people to make a living making things, and to reconnect makers with buyers.

Their vision is to build a new economy and present a better choice:

Buy, Sell, and Live Handmade.

My favourite category of goods by far is the Geekery section. Filled with all things kitsch, quirky and cute, it's a great place to find interesting and creative accessories, stationery and other knick knacks. And it's not expensive either, shipping something overseas won't cost you much at all.

Below are some examples of my favourite pieces in the Geekery section. Enjoy.

kiss hug

Raspberry Beret.

2008-04-26T12:32:00.003+10:00

As winter approaches Down Under I'm on the hunt for the perfect beanie. I already have a cream one, and after considering black, grey and white, i've decided something a little more vibrant would be a better choice. Winter can so easily turn dreary with so much use of neutrals - grey, black, white and navy make up the bullk of my warm wardrobe - so some red headwear is the perfect thing to add a punch to an outfit on a cold wintery day.

And i watched Elizabethtown today, and Kirsten Dunst's recurring red beanie just consolidated my decision. Now I'm off to find the perfect fit and perfect knit.

kiss hug

Today's theme is: Gold.

2008-04-23T22:36:00.003+10:00

black & gold, a winning combination.

10 most recently played songs on my iTunes

2008-04-20T17:29:00.002+10:00

Kids - MGMT
Sweet About Me - Gabriella Cilmi
Graveyard Girl - M83
Ghosts - Laura Marling
You Know Me Better - Roisin Murphy
Where Does The Good Go - Tegan and Sara
Get Myself Into It - The Rapture
L.E.S Artistes - Santogold
Chewing Gum Fraise - Numero feat. Omnikrom
Tony The Beat - The Sounds

NB

2008-03-24T19:29:00.001+11:00

ps apologies for tiny font, but no time to fix it at the moment!

kiss hug

Pros and Cons of Winter's Arrival

2008-03-24T19:06:00.004+11:00

ie mixed feelings about winter coming... happy to embrace cooler weather and cosy clothing, but sad to leave behind summer freedom and cute wardrobe

would you listen to what i have to say?

2008-03-24T00:54:00.004+11:00

it's nearly 1am, and i'm so tired that my head keeps flopping and my eyelids drooping, but i'm so full of inspiration that i don't want to go to bed.

i had a girly catch up today with my best girl friends from school. muchos laughs, tears and fatty foods all round. but after the others left, i hung around with my best friend han discussing our interests and careers and hobbies. basically i live by the philosophy that whatever makes you happiest should somehow become your career. if you don't enjoy going to work the majority of the time, it's the wrong path for you. life is short, and being stuck in a job you hate, while justifying it by saying it pays a lot, is just plain sad. and your priorities are out of whack. but that's just my opinion.

but anyway, we were discussing our interests, and how we're both really interested in having a job that involves creativity. i'm looking to get into something involving events/fashion/publications/marketing and han is looking into writing/production design/curating. and after both admitting we would love to work on some sort of creative, cultural publication, it got us thinking, that we could produce some form of publication/project of our own. something that would provide us with an outlet for our creative sides. and more importantly, something to do now that we've both finished our degrees and are basically hanging out doing not a hell of a lot between shifts at work.

so now we brainstorm.

i'm so excited at the idea, but to be honest a little worried we won't be taken seriously, and no-one will be interested in what we provide. we don't want to look like try hards. we just want to put something out there that people like us will enjoy reading - something that provides a different viewpoint to ponder, something creative to admire, or a giggle after a hard day.

it has to be just right.

kiss hug

10 most recently played songs on my iTunes

2008-03-24T00:36:00.002+11:00

The Only Way - Gotye
Night Drive - Gotye
Rainbowarriors - Cocorosie
Hummingbird - Born Ruffians
Hunting For Witches - Crystal Castles
Baile Funk Mix - Streetparty Radio
Empire Falls - Plastic Palace Alice
Oh Girl - Cut Off Your Hands
Anyone Else But You - Moldy Peaches
Something Special - The Tough Alliance

kiss hug

slurp slurp

2008-03-24T00:34:00.000+11:00

oh my golly gosh, heaven in a tube.

satisfaction

2008-03-23T10:16:00.001+11:00

it's easter and my belly is full of chocolate.

kate hudson = ♥

2008-03-22T10:30:00.007+11:00

another of my style icons is the totally underrated kate hudson. i adore her. in my opinion, she never puts a step wrong. even when she's photographed doing errands in casual jeans and a hoodie, or a maxi skirt and singlet, she always stays true to her very relaxed, back-to-nature style. on the red carpet, she is always glowing and beautiful, without looking like she's tried to hard. she is just so natural that i can't help but admire her. plus the fact that she has proven time and time again that flat-chested woman can be stunning too, haha. which i suppose is again a testament to her natural-ness (yes i make up words) - she doesn't need to resort to surgical enhancement to impress.

she has clearly worked out how to enhance her assets, with long flowing strapless gowns being a regular choice. the patterned, bohemian red one is probably one of the most amazing dresses i have ever seen at a red carpet event. and how many people can pull of a yellow dress like she does in the final image? this is reminiscent of the stunning gown she wears at the end of 'how to lose a guy in ten days'. the lilac lacy dress has long been a favourite of mine also.

fashion aside, she also seems like one of the most down-to-earth and friendly stars in hollywood. she's one of the girls or one of the boys, and is always spotted out riding her bike or surfing. in short, she is, in my opinion, the postergirl for what women should aspire to.

kiss hug

Missoni in Waiting

2008-03-22T10:21:00.004+11:00

a fashionista that i have admired for a really long time is missoni ambassador and heiress margherita missoni. the 24 year old is firstly, in my opinion, naturally stunning. i'd be quite happy to have her beautiful tanned skin and long, dark, wavy hair. but on top of that, i love her modern bohemian style. unlike so many young women in the media spotlight, she doesn't follow trends, but upholds her own personal look. her outfits are often quirky, and always feminine and classy. i suppose it does help to have access to a high-end designer wardrobe... though stars like lindsay lohan and paris hilton are living proof that it takes more than money and access to become a fashion icon.

kiss hug

too late.

2008-03-18T21:56:00.000+11:00

don't you hate it when something you've paid full price for goes on sale?

tis the season to turn 21

2008-02-28T10:13:00.004+11:00

well for the past few weeks my saturday nights have been consistently filled up by 21sts. after a rush of them late last year, followed by a two-ish month lull, lately it seems like they're back with a vengeance. clearly february is a popular birth month.

though is turned the big 2-1 in july last year, due to sickness my big birthday bash was postponed indefinitely. and the longer it was put off, the less excited i was about it. but now, as i'm starting to feel better, and get out and about more, the event to celebrate my coming-of-age has returned to the forefront of my mind. it's party time!

as half my friends seem to be jetting off overseas from june onwards, and there are multiple weekends already booked for 21sts in may, it seems the big bash will take place mid april. i've decided on the theme of 'op shop chic' - where second-hand clothing is a must. while some of my friends have turned up their noses at the concept of wearing pre-loved pieces, i figure it's
the perfect antithesis to the barrage of cocktail parties which require attendees to go out and buy yet another dress (because they can't be seen wearing the same outfit on multiple occasions! shock horror!). plus, as an op-shop devotee, it is a perfect excuse to go out hunting through racks of clothing for hidden treasures :)

now i've almost definitely settled on a date, there's a lot to plan:

food
tab
photography (that's what older brothers are for)
playlist
slideshows
invitations
guestlist

etc...

seeing as it's pouring down with rain, and i'm no longer required to volunteer at the LMFF office today, i'd say it's the perfect day to get stuck into the preparation.

and just because i like photos, i've attached some pics from recent 21sts below. enjoy.

kiss hug

oh summer.

2008-02-18T11:45:00.002+11:00

it's HOT and i'm SWELTERING

busy busy

2008-02-18T11:37:00.004+11:00

muchos apologies for lack of posts of late.

been busier than usual, i'm back doing volunteering at the fashion festival office. and loving it! occasionally when i'm on a long errand on the other side of the city i sympathise with anne hathaway's character in the devil wears prada, but they're the loveliest group of women so i really can't complain. with only a couple of weeks until the festival, the pressure is mounting in the office, so there's a lot for me to do! i find out today if i'll be helping out with the running of the events during the week of the festival, or back in the office still. i hope i can get more hands on, there'll be so much fashion perving and celebrity spotting and it'll generally just be fun to shake things up a bit! so many great events are planned as part of the festival, check out the website for the full program.

kiss hug

ck.

2008-02-06T10:51:00.001+11:00

as much as i hate to admit it, i'm strangely addicted to corey kennedy's blog.

am i a wow?

2008-01-19T10:19:00.000+11:00

it's fair to say that i'm rather addicted to this website. for someone interested in fashion, it's like a labyrinth, drawing you in until you can't find your way back out.

for those who haven't heard of stylemob.com, basically it's a social networking site for those involved in, interested in, or who just like looking at fashion. members can post up images of their own outfit creations and new finds, or just photos of others they admire. they can describe what is in the image, including any specific details and the price/origin. then browsers can leave comments ("props and constructive criticism only") and rate the image as either 'not for me', 'ok', 'like it' or, the much coveted 'wow'. seems rather lame when you describe it like that, but it really is an addictive concept once you get started. it's intriguing to see how a teenager in california will rate a beloved outfit you wore out on saturday night in melbourne. and, conversely, to see what the cool kids over the other side of the world are wearing.

now excuse me, i'm off to peruse the fashionistas in copenhagen.

kiss hug

the shoots?

2008-01-17T19:58:00.001+11:00

this season, magazines and fashion blogs have dubbed the slightly-less-than-ankle-boots, shoots (shoe boots). these were left off my wishlist in the last post, but finally go the images working... so let me know what you think. i actually bought the black ones, but i'm considering taking them back if they don't look right with my dresses and stuff... but i think they'll be good to wear through summer and winter, and for both nights out and more corporate occasions. the heel is a really comfortable thickness and height, but they're a little bit roomy because i have a very narrow foot. on second thoughts, i think i'll keep them. haha... it was always going to happen.

the gold boot is coming out at the same store any day now, and rest assured... i'll be waiting when it arrives.

kiss hug

love and lust

2008-01-17T11:00:00.001+11:00

Apologies for lack of posts of late, recently been in the hosiptal for a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. Sounds more impressive than using the everyday words... ok, so i had my gallbladder removed. so my absence is excusable!

but on a lighter note. woooooowweeeee is there a lot on my wishlist of late. loving fashion at the moment! the prints, the luxe boho, the vintage inspiration, the colours... there's so much room for interpretation in each trend. Great season for everyone not looking like walking clones. and a great season for successful op-shopping! my local has been doing me proud, i've come out of there with some exciting finds recently. yesterday - a purple and black skirt (worn as dress) for $1, a black tank (to be tucked into high waists) for 50c, high waisted denim shorts for $1 and a checked sleeveless shirt (also to be tucked in) for $1.50. Perfect total price for me, as I'm currently living the unemployed life..

but back to today's fashion. some of my lust haves at the moment incluuuude...

this kitsch little doodad. i love this donkey. you grow flowers on it's head.

self-explanatory really. various items of jewellery i can't afford (though i do own the anchor necklace)

peacock necklace off etsy i thiiiink...

another Peacock necklace, from Tilkah

'I Still Love Dylan' tee from MyPetSquare

well, technically the skirt of this, but i could only find the dress image online... it's Sass and Bide

leotards to wear under high waists - this one's American Apparel

and there are about a million pairs of shoes, but for some reason i cant upload the pics. probably sparing you from filing through oodles of photos anyway.
does anyone want to buy me a belated christmas present??

kiss hug

If you go down to the woods today....

2008-01-03T12:04:00.001+11:00

It's been ridiculously hot in Melbourne of late, with temperatures skyrocketing to over 40 degrees. Since I've barely left the comfort of my air conditioned house (other than to escape to the comfort of the air conditioned movie theatre) I decided to make the most of a refreshing 25 degree day yesterday to organise a picnic! I've wanted to do it for quite a while, and yesterday we finally got off our butts and headed over to the Canterbury Gardens. We had all the typical picnic supplies - tartan rug, straw hamper, paper plates and cups, plus heaps of fooooooooood :) Was a lovely afternoon of gorging, then working the food off with some ball games. Followed by some serious sunbaking. Took me back to my childhood days of picnics with the family. All in all a great summer day.

kiss hug

Braids for '08

2008-01-03T11:59:00.001+11:00

I love love love the trend that's popping up everywhere for summer 07/08 for braiding the front of the hair, then leaving the rest loose or in a messy ponytail. It's right up my alley, embracing the relaxed, folky style that I love. But I'm struggling with it for myself. I'm yet to master braiding the front without getting a big part just behind the braid.. and with dark hair the part is extra obvious. Can anyone give me some tips on the easiest way to achieve this style?? It's set to become my summer staple if I can get it working...

2008-01-01T09:59:00.000+11:00

and a happy new year!

2007-12-25T12:20:00.000+11:00

merry christmas everyone

one more time...please?

2007-12-16T11:05:00.001+11:00

daft punk concert. hell yeah.

freaks and geeks

2007-11-30T12:14:00.000+11:00

wow, i forgot all about this show, but now i've thought about it, i miss it. i wish it was back on tv! i remember staying up late when i was in my early high school years watching episodes of 'freaks and geeks' with my brother. such a quality program.

Freaks and Geeks is an american tv series, produced by Judd Apatow (Knocked Up, the 40 Year Old Virgin). the show has developed a cult following, after being cancelled after only 12 episodes had aired.

it's funny to see that most of the main cast are doing either big budget movies or better known sitcoms now.

seth rogen - anchorman, the 40 year old virgin, you me & dupree, knocked up, superbad
linda cardinelli - legally blonde, scooby doo 1&2, brokeback mountain
james franco - spiderman 1&2, the dead girl, james dean
jason segel - how i met your mother, can't hardly wait, knocked up
etc

bring back old tv shows i say! far better that what we're left with today...

kiss hug

pic the nic

2007-11-30T10:07:00.000+11:00

why will no-one come on a picnic with me?!

sun. fresh air. straw hampers. plastic cups. sandwiches. cookies. checked blankets. frisbees. flowers. photos. juice. fruit. playgrounds.

= barrels of fun.

you're all party poopers!

kiss hug

REQUEST

2007-11-27T10:32:00.000+11:00

i'm after some new music

some of my favourite artists include:

CSS
feist
rilo kiley
bonde do role
the klaxons
love is all
M.I.A
phoenix
roisin murphy
pony up!
chromeo
the long winters
the presets
camera obscura
daft punk
new young pony club
deathcab for cutie
the sounds
muscles
tegan and sara
uffie
peaches

etc

please suggest any others you think i might like. i love suggestions!

THANKYOU

kiss hug

my lizard friend

2007-11-27T10:28:00.000+11:00

a lizard just ran past outside my window. i love lizards! not at all scary like snakes.

dear santa...

2007-11-27T10:20:00.000+11:00

my current wishlist includes:

thin braces
short lace gloves
coffee table books on fashion, photography, design or paris
a polaroid camera
a short sleeved cardi
the complete box set of sex and the city
brown brogues
a new lamp
tan, chunky heels
more 80s DVDs
floor mats for my car
a cord to get photos off my phone onto the computer
cookbooks

quite lengthy. and there's more, i'm sure of it.

'dear santa, i've been a very good girl this year...'

kiss hug

hire me?

2007-11-26T16:40:00.000+11:00

so today i started a work experience placement in the management office of the l'oreal melbourne fashion festival. i think i'm in love.

even though i didn't really do anything much today - just sat in on a management meeting (which went for EVER - my stomach was growling so loudly it was embarrassing), searched through newspapers for articles about them and put stamps on hundreds of envelopes- i've decided that it is the exact sort of environment that i want to work in. it's a relaxed, open plan office, where each person has a big (very cool and modern) desk and they can all either speak to each other directly or call each other if they're at the opposite end of the office. it's all young-ish women who work there, and there's only about 9 or 10 of them, so they're quite a close knit group. they're all professional and hard working, but it's a really relaxed atmosphere, where they joke around, have little chats and discuss their latest purchases, or what something they're wearing that day.

and that's the other great thing about it, you can wear what you want. a smart casual dress code is definitely a priority for me - i'd hate to be stuck in corporate wear, i need to be able to express myself through my clothing. sounds wanky, but it's true.

and, to top it all off, it's in the best location in the city on flinders lane. right near swanston street, so in the hub of the shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. i took a short break and if you walk in one direction it takes you to all my favourite city shops, like alice euphemia, genki, retrostar and zomp shoez, and if you go in the other direction you get all the more extravagant designer stores, like gucci, zambesi, prada etc.

so besides the fact a job like that would let me incorporate events, pr/marketing and fashion, it also has all the extra features that i'm looking for.

in short - it's my perfect job.

kiss hug

2007-11-26T16:39:00.000+11:00

i lost my new $1 brown belt in a fitting room.

sad face.

love your style

2007-11-23T11:09:00.000+11:00

I love European street style. It's so interesting, so creative, so many colours, so much layering. So much more interesting that fashion in Australia or America, i think. A big generalisation I realise, but i just love looking at it.

My latest city of lustworthy style, Copenhagen. So funky. Check it out.

kiss hug

Laneway Fest

2007-11-18T17:31:00.000+11:00

so excited, bought tickets to the st jerome's laneway festival the other day!

gotye
feist
the presets
clap your hands say yeah
the brunettes
the panics
dan deacon
the holidays
bridezilla

uber pumped!!

and the bands play (as the name suggests) in the lanes and streets in the city, so we'll literally be dancing in the streets!

bring on Feb 24

kiss hug

50 things you should do in your life

2007-11-18T14:28:00.000+11:00

in no particular order...

be an extra in a film
do something you fear
eat something you've caught
love your body
swim with a dolphin
take a taxi to the airport and catch the next plane to anywhere
live like a celebrity for a weekend
watch a lunar eclipse
make fire without matches
have you portrait painted
fall in love in paris
shower under a waterfall
write a song
go to the film festival in cannes
read a book in one sitting
grow your hair long
have a white christmas
climb the eiffel tower
go white water rafting
talk to a stranger on the bus
learn to juggle
collect something pointless
drive a convertible
act out 'the Sound of Music' on a mountain
ride a rollercoaster
memorise a poem
become someone's nemesis
shoot a short film
start your own business
meet someone with your own name
work in soup kitchen or volunteer to help the underprivileged
have a star named after you
live overseas
create a world record
be a contestant on a game show
pay it forward
milk a cow
get your dream job
own an original work of art
grow your own vegetables
go to a fashion parade
teach someone a skill
invent something
learn to cook and have a personal specialty
perform on stage
own a tailor made item of clothing
learn CPR
have a movie marathon of a favourite actor, director or genre
dance like nobody's watching
sit somewhere for a day and just watch the world pass you by

how many have you done?

a rolling stone knocks out moss

2007-11-15T23:52:00.000+11:00

is it possible? a photo exists of kate moss not looking impossibly stylish, sophisticated and beautiful? so it seems.

in this photo moss actually looks her 40 - odd years. it was taken ata Glastonbury festival, where she is usually snapped looking effortlessly cool. i guess it was bound to happen at some stage. no-one can look perfect at all times, especially after having a kid and still partying harder than most 20 year olds.

it's also good to know that even fashion and beauty icons have bad days.

kiss hug

paris, je t'aime

2007-11-12T18:38:00.000+11:00

paris = ♥

snip chop stitch

2007-11-11T11:05:00.000+11:00

i have officially become an old woman.

yesterday i arrived home at about 1pm after a mid-morning coffee with my mum and brother (who's visiting from canberra). it was beeaaaaautiful weather outside, a perfect 26 degrees and sunny. and how did i spend the rest of my day?

i watched a sex and the city marathon, and sewed. that's right, sewed.

i've never been much of a sewer, other than learning how to use a machine in year 8 art classes, i've pretty much left any alterations up to my mum. but yesterday i suddenly had a massive urge to alter a tshirt i bought last summer from an op shop for $1. don't ask me where it came from.

the tee is huuuuge with blue and white stripes - i bought it at the time thinking i could wear it as a tshirt dress, but the sleeves were too huge, it just looked silly. so it's been sitting in my wardrobe gathering dust for the past year. but yesterday i fished it out, and a sudden rush of inspiration made me set to work on it.

first i cut off the sleeves. then i rolled up what was left of them and sewed them in place. i cut a couple of piece from the ends of the cut off sleeves and sewed them near the shoulders, as little tabs (hard to explain but it looks good). finally, i used a piece of leftover fabric to make a little pocket on the chest, complete with a little orange button.

and TA-DA! i have a wearable t-shirt! it's pretty big still, but looks good as a very casual, throw on tee. i'm also considering chopping off the bottom to make it more t-shirty than dressy. but i'm so proud of my alterations! and it's made me want to make a start on some other things in my cupboard now. watch out old tshirts....

kiss hug

bargains bargains everywhere

2007-11-07T10:14:00.001+11:00

oh op shops, how i love thee. i started my holidays by doing the rounds of my locals, and they didn't let me down! $10 got me 3 books, some Little Golden Books, a brown plaited belt, a little porcelain ornament and a pair of high waisted denim shorts!

i was ecstatic with the shorts, who needs to spend $90 in a shop when you can get a pair (that fit perfectly) for just $1??

i've got shoes on my mind

2007-11-07T09:49:00.000+11:00

i've got a hankering for some t-bars. flats or heels. or better yet, flats and heels. with little socks. cute cute cute.

2007-11-01T10:50:00.000+11:00

im freeee and it feels goood!

TV back in the day

2007-10-19T09:55:00.002+10:00

The other night my best friend and I went on a trip down memory lane and spent a good hour looking up every TV show from our childhood that we could think of. Thank God for YouTube! It was amazing, after not having seen these shows for a good 10-15 years, the minute I heard their theme songs it all came flooding back. Surprisingly I still remembered most of the words!

I may be biased, but I believe that television from the 80s and 90s was so much better than it is today. Lift Off, Saved By the Bell, Ghostwriter, Johnson & Friends, Widget the Worldwatcher, Mr Squiggle, Samurai Pizza Cats, Alex Mack, Marsupilami, Aaahh!! Real Monsters, Genie from Downunder, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Darkwing Duck, Gumby, Full House, Mulligrubs, the Smurfs, Lambchop..... now they were quality shows. None of this Powder Puff Girls and Bratz crap that they have today.

Wow, I just realised I've officially hit the 'Back in my day...' stage. How scary.

But anyway, I've included the introductions from two of my favourite TV shows from when I was young. First one, Raggy Dolls. Loved that cartoon. But only on watching it back on YouTube did I realise that the females were all actually voiced by males putting on high pitched voices...Kind of gives it a different feel..

And another old favourite, Puddle Lane. All I remembered of this was a puddle on a cobbled street and a wizard.

I also came across this slightly disturbing Kinder Surprise ad from the 80s...I don't reaaallly get the point of it... Please feel free to enlighten me.

very belated memories monday

2007-10-18T22:46:00.001+10:00

and today's photo iiiiiis....drumroll please...

I love this photo. That's my mum in the middle. This is one of her many polaroids from a European trip in the 70s that I sort through on a regular basis. I love everything about this image. The colours, the framing, the location, the bikinis - it's so retro. I think mum was in her early 20s here, so only a couple of years older than I am now. When I look through the photos from the France portion of this trip, it's funny, because I have practically the same ones with my friends from when we were over there.

I'd love to be on that boat right now. While I've been cooped up slaving away on my final assignments, I've been dreaming about travelling. Anywhere. Interstate, overseas, hell, a couple of hours away to the coast. I'm raring to get away from Melbourne to just chill out and enjoy my freedom. Been spending a lot of time on the Lonely Planet website too, and my list of places to visit when I travel next year is increasing practically daily. All I need now is a job so I can fund the trip and someone to go with....

kiss hug

so so close.

2007-10-18T22:34:00.000+10:00

the countdown is on. 13 days and i'll be freeeee
after 16 years of schooling. AHH so excited!

but in the meantime blog posts may be few and far between. no doubt there'll be some time spent procrastinating, but i'm going to try and knuckle down for the first time all semester and get all my work done as early as possible. anything to get to the free time faster! nothing more depressing than sitting insid eon your computer all day while it's sunny and 29 degrees outside.

kiss hug

wise words.

2007-10-18T22:31:00.000+10:00

cravings

2007-10-11T23:36:00.001+10:00

i could so go this right now.

waaarm buttered Vegemite toast. yummy yummy.
and cutting it into triangles just makes it all the more appetising.
conversely warm buttery honey-y french toast would also go down well.

toast.... nothing beats it.

kiss hug

A-Z of Spring/Summer 07/08

2007-10-08T23:46:00.000+10:00

A is for ANKLETS

Shorts and skirts and dresses without stockings means its time to show off my anklets again! Yay! Bought some strings of hemp up in Byron last summer, make me feel earthy haha.

B is for BBQs

Warmer weather means barbies with friends. My favourite thing to do on a sunny summer day or warm night. epitome of relaxation.

C is for COMPILATIONS

I've already made a compilation that will be blasted from the speakers in my car, on holidays and at BBQs throughout summer. I love compilations - the songs bring back so many memories later on.

D is for DRIVING

Another favourite pastime for relaxation during summer. Driving around with friends with the windows down, the sun shining, breeze blowing through the windows and happy, summery music playing. Ahhh bliss.

E is for EXPLORING

So many places to explore this Summer! I want to visit all the little places around Melbourne that I've not yet gotten to know - and there are a lot. Shops, galleries, parks and gardens, beaches... And once I've done Melbourne, I intend to make my way around Sydney, Canberra, and Byron Bay.

F is for FREEDOM

I'll be free!! My uni course finishes officially on October 31. So in almost exactly 3 weeks you can address me as Sophie - Professional Communicator.

G is for GRAPES

I love crispy grapes. Red ones or green ones - as long as they're firm and seedless. Yummy. Add some icecream or yoghurt and I'm in heaven.

H is for HIGH WAISTS

They're still everywhere in Spring/Summer fashion. Skirts, shorts, pants...as long as they're above your belly button they're in. Tomorrow I'm hoping to buy a couple of A-line hight-waisted skirts I've been coveting!

I is for ICECREAM

Wow I've been craving rich icecream. A Drumstick... yummm. Or a Billabong or Bubble O'Bill for old times sake. Or just a big tub of caramel or neopolitan icecream. Hell, I'll take anything that can pass as icecream. Even frozen yoghurt would satisfy me.

J is for JOB HUNTING

I'm currently unemployed, so this Summer will involve searching for a new place of work so that I can afford to satisfy my shopping and socialising addictions. I've got my heart set on a book store at the moment. Somewhere like Readings or Borders where I could never get bored, surrounded by awesome books and magazines and CDs and DVDs. Wouldn't say no to a discount either.

K is for KERCHIEFS

i've developed a fondness for kerchiefs. So much so that I popped into Ikea today to buy myself a special scarf holder for my wardrobe. Now it'll be extra easy to pick out which scarf to wear each day :)

L is for LAUGHING

Hopefully my spring and summer will be full of laughter. And come Autumn my stomach muscles will be extra firm.

M is for METALLICS

Definitely huge this season. Doesn't matter where, wear it on you feet, on your legs, on your wrists, on your head, on your chest - Just wear it. But my word of warning: everything in moderation. You're going for an extra bit of sparkle and sophistication, not a C3PO look-alike competition.

N is for NEW YEARS

Hmmm not too long to go until 2008. Plans to be made. Going to the coast is looking like a promising move.

O is for OP SHOPPING

Hell, op-shopping is a regular occurrence all year round, so why not in Spring and Summer too? More time off leaves more time to trawl through the goodies. Definitely have to throw in a visit or two to Camberwell trash and treasure market too.

P is for PARKS

A lot of the activities I have planned for Summer seem to take place in parks. A picnic is definitely on the cards after last year's attempt turned into me and my best friend sitting in the Botanic Gardens with slurpies. Yoga in the parks looks like a bit of fun. And of course our yearly dance lesson in the park! We did salsa last time - crowds of people gathered around a stage while a Latino instructor calls out 'side together side, side together side..' Followed by a picnic and trying out our new moves as a band plays Latin tunes. And all for free. So much fun!

Q is for QUIRKINESS

It's time I embrace my inner quirkiness. Mainstream = boring. This is kinda linked to my E entry.

R is for ROAD TRIPS

We've been talking about a road trip for ages, so it's time it comes to fruition. My best friend, me and some of our guy friends in a car, driving down the coast with one of my compilations blaring. Bring it on!

S is for SHIRTS and SHIRT DRESSES

Another Spring/Summer staple. I ♥ shirts and the shirt dress. Oh so classy, and the dress makes me feel surprisingly feminine.

T is for TSHIRTS and TSHIRT DRESSES

Another top turned dress, I love the casual feel of a loose tshirt, whether long or shorter. It can look so stylish, and yet always as if it's just been thrown on, rather than painstakingly styled. Definitely a staple of a relaxed summer holiday. Perfect for all those coastal trips I have planned.

U is for UNWINDING

Ahhh... my intention for the holidays. Long overdue.

V is for VISITING

Visiting is fun. Visiting new places. Visiting friends at their homes unexpectedly. Visiting your favourite shop, or beach. Visiting a holiday house. Visiting a different state. Yay.

W is for WHITE

If you don't realise that white is extremely in this season, you haven't been doing your fashion magazine homework. Lucky for me I have always been drawn to everything white, floaty and lacey. This is my season, oh yeah.

X is for eXTRA FAKE TAN

I currently glow in the dark I'm so white. Not a good look. So until I get a bit of a natural glow happening, my fake tan will be getting a work out.
Disclaimer: I do not subscribe to the 'fake tan until I turn orange' way of thinking. Natural glow is the key word.

Y is for YES

As in the opposite of No. I will say Yes to everything this Summer (within reason). If I'm to uphold my promises to explore and experiment, No should not enter my vocabulary. A positive, flexible outlook is a definite requirement.

Z is for the ZOO

I want to have a group trip to the zoo to see the Jazz Twilights concerts. Jazz, friends, food and monkeys. What more could you ask for in a Summer outing?

kiss hug

Top 10 Most Played Tracks of the Moment

2007-10-08T23:28:00.000+10:00

Hide and Seek - Imogen Heap
Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson
Edge of Seventeen - Stevie Nicks
This Old Love - Lior
Wrap It Up - Whitey
Sea Lion Woman - Feist
Sunshowers (Diplo Mix) - M.I.A
URAQT (Diplo Mix) - M.I.A
Summerfest - Miami Horror
Portions of Foxes - Rilo Kiley

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So much love to give

2007-10-08T23:04:00.000+10:00

I've been busy hitting the op shops of late! Dropping into all my local favourites, and coming home with my arms full of treasures.... I love second hand stores! I find it so satisfying to search through other peoples discards to find things that can be reworked, worn or used differently and born again. It gives me a way to be a bit creative and to think outside the square. Chain store shopping just doesnt do it for me anymore.

Some of my most recent finds...

Little saucer - i couldn't resist it, i've got a bit of a soft spot for anything pretty and flowery.

Ceramic figurine - it's pretty kitsch, just as i like it. Quirky little ornaments are my latest obsession.

Golden Books! Stores that realise their collectable quality sell them for $5-$8 each. I got 6 for $1.20.

Love this ooooold book. It says inside it was a Christmas present in the 30s. I found it in an antique store and couldn't resist it. It's falling apart a bit though, have to be very careful.

Bow hooks- I love anything with bows really, and these are so cute! I found them when i was about to leave in a little discount bin for 50c each. Discounted at an op shop. Does it get any better?

Silk scarves - these are an assortment i've found in vintage stores, op shops and my mum's drawers. I've started wearing them instead of necklaces sometimes, to add a little colour. Trying to work out some more interesting ways of wearing them though. Any suggestions?

blue and white checked shirt - i've been searching for a good shirt for a while, and this one was perfect! Looks so cute tucked into skinny legs jeans, or belted around the waist with an old brown leather belt.

BAGS - I have only ever bought myself 2 full price bags. The rest have been presents or second hand. In this pic pretty much all the little ones are from op shops - the navy one, the little brown one, the pale blue mesh one, the bright blue one and the metallic one. They're all I use when I go out at night!

Ahhh second hand is so much fun. i worked out recently that more than half my outfit was preloved. At least I know no-one else would be wearing the same thing!

Can't wait to set myself loose on the local Salvos this week!

kiss hug

blaaaaaaah

2007-10-07T23:55:00.000+10:00

its late.
i'm tired.
but i can't be bothered getting ready for bed.
so i'm using a crossword help site to finish the crossword in today's paper.
oh what an exciting life i lead.

after a brief hiatus....

2007-10-06T17:05:00.001+10:00

Extreme laziness has been causing me much frustration of late.

eg. 'I should clean up the house'. naaaah...
'I should get that assignment due tomorrow done.' naaaah....
'I should write another blog post.' naah....But I have been berated by my friend (and probably the only person who actually reads my blog) and so am forcing myself to get back to it! Plus it's another (more productive) way to put off doing my homework...

Anyway, I've spent FAR too much time lately browsing through various fashion sites. I've given in to my total obsession for 'street' and 'model chic'. Screw the catwalks, screw the fashion mags (wow...I never thought i'd hear myself say that..) - what i find most interesting and inspiring is seeing what people actually wear. What models sit around in backstage. What celebrities wear out to lunch. What normal people wear out shopping in the cities around the world. I love it! I bought the most amazing book the other day of photos from the 80s and 90s taken in the streets. It captures all the random, wacky stuff that people wore during those decades. Such a good find.But back on track. While i've been sifting through the hundreds of photos, I've definitely found myself drawn to some key trends. Basically they encompass everything I'm looking for in my spring/summer wardrobe (though that's not to say there won't be one or two - or ten- spur of the moment extra items bought through the season).

Can't get enough of the white floaty clothes that are everywhere this spring! Shift dresses, shirts, tunics, singlets, tanks, tshirts, skirts...makes me happy because it reminds me of summer and the beach! I also love this trend because it means I can put a white shift I bought in Byron Bay last summer to good use again!

Shirts have been something I've loved for ages. I've spent years looking for a nice white shirt - one that isn't too tight or too loose, is the right length (somewhere between top and bottom of the backside I think), has a nicely shaped collar, and doesn't cost a month's worth of pay. Still on the lookout, so if anyone knows of any...do tell. Also loving the chambray that's around this season. Probably going to hunt a shirt or dress down in the op shops.

(ps. gemma ward's denim dress is my absolute outfit of the season. love it. LOVE IT.)
Checked shirts deserve their own category. They're everywhere at the moment, on girls and guys. I've noticed a fine line between pulling them off and looking funky and stylish, and just looking plain bogan. I think it's something to do with a) the fit and b) the colours of the checks. I love this trend for guys even more than girls. Was in K-mart the other day and noticed hot hot hot guys' checked shirts for only $15! Why didn't they come in girls' sizes...

Maybe more of a winter trend... I've been wanting a little cropped leather jacket for a while now. They're a bit of a staple for celebrities and models it seems, but they do go with everything. Literally. Can't really think of any outfit that would look bad with a little black leather jacket thrown on top. Dark brown leather also looks awesome.

Hmmm I've been getting mixed reactions when I ask people about this, but I've developed a bit of a thing for boyfriend jeans. They've been around for quite a while, but I've only really noticed and embraced them lately. Don't get me wrong, I still love my skinnies, but there's something appealing about getting around in a slightly baggier style. I'm not into the fully loose, crutch down around your knees type, but just one with a bit of room for movement, rather than looking sprayed on.

Memories Monday #... i've lost count

2007-09-24T15:15:00.000+10:00

so slack with my posts! sorry much been happening with uni and stuff, but never one to miss a memories monday *ahem* i thought i'd get back on board.

so the pic of the week iiiiiis....

Basically I just chose this pic becuase it makes me laugh at how little I've changed. Seems I always was a poser. I haven't even come up with a more original pose.

I'd still wear that dress if it came in my size! The hair's a little straighter now though (with the help of my prized irons). If the afro look ever comes back, I'll pull out this photo for inspiration.

kiss hug

mmmm chooooocolate

2007-09-15T19:08:00.000+10:00

I had a few friends around last night, and by about 1am we were getting pretty tired, and consequently our conversation began to get quite random. in fact, we spent a good 30 minutess discussing what chocolate bars we do and don't like. we were mostly in agreement, and came to a conclusion by way of a majority vote

Flake: too crumbly
Twirl: awesome - goodness of Flake in a firm chocolatey layer :D

And some of the other chocolates I'm lusting over:

Wow. Far too much time on our hands and far too little to think about. Embarrassing really... still, feel free to comment on chocolate - favourites, what you hate, what makes them good/bad ... mmm I'm off to eat a Mint Slice.

kiss hug

Premature celebrations

2007-09-13T18:30:00.000+10:00

I know it's still very early days, but the release of the line-up for Pyramid Rock music festival in Phillip Island got me thinking about what I should do for New Years. Last year was a particularly uneventful night, but in its defence an AMAZING day followed. The vast majority of my friends were out of Melbourne ( in Phillip Island, on the Great Ocean Road and interstate generally) and my bestie and I had tickets to Summadayze the next day, so there was no need for a big night. We decided to just rock up to Chapel St, expecting to find the whole area as one big party. Instead, we arrived to find abut two restaurants open with a whole lot of middle aged bogans already wasted and 'boogie-ing' on down to shitty music. Hmmm as appealing as that was we had no choice but to head to Qbar down the road, to an event that we had recently sold our tickets to, having decided it would be crap and a waste of money. Luckily some underage girls had been knocked back when we arrived, and we graciously offered to buy their tickets off them. And we got them at a reduced price! Score.

Surprisingly we knew no-one there, we spent the few hours dancing by ourselves among a seriously grotty crowd, and following the midnight countdown we looked at eachother, nodded and headed home to my place. In fact I had more fun there, chatting until the wee hours of the morning about what we would wear the next day.

Thank god for Summadazye. That made up for the crappy night tenfold. Awesome crowd, awesome artists, awesome weather (other than the 30 mins or so of rain) and overall awesome day.

But I'm not so sure I want to go to Summadayze again this year. I'll be seeing Daft Punk in December, and I need to save money for trips to Sydney, Canberra, a road trip, and Europe later in the year. So I'm in need of some inspiration for New Years eve celebrations. I'm determined to get it right, every year it is such an anticlimax. Always a drama, a crap group, or a crap venue. So it's time to reverse that trend. I'm thinking a trip to someone's beachhouse on the coast. Lorne or Phillip Island perhaps? Any suggestions? What's on the cards for everyone's New Years?

kiss hug

off the hook

2007-09-12T18:02:00.000+10:00

wow it's been a while since i've written a post! apologies... been a busy little beaver, trying to get work done as my final uni semester reaches its climax.

the last couple of days i've been sifting through my itunes collection and i've re-fallen in love with brazilian group cansei de ser sexy. if you haven't heard their stuff... get on it. cansei de ser sexy (or CSS to fans) is portuguese for 'tired of being sexy'. hailing from sao paulo (where my brother's girlfriend lives - woo), they state their main musical influence as electro-rock, and their songs are sung both in english and portuguese. their lyrics often make pop culture references, such as in the song 'meeting paris hilton'.

I went to the beach
The bitch was so hot
She came to me and said
"do you like the beach, bitch?"
I said back
"I wanna take you home, bitch
I wanna treat you good, bitch
What do you think of it, bitch?"

highlights from their self-titled album include the popular 'music is my hot hot sex' and 'alala'. definitely check out their myspace if you haven't heard their stuff already, i say.

kiss hug

little miss butch kickboxer

2007-09-08T11:25:00.000+10:00

well i had that 80s sport party last night. my original plan of stockings, pink frilly mini and light green polo top went out the window when i hunted in my brother's cupboard at the last minute and found a pair of bright yellow sports shorts and a cut off jumper that says 'Kickboxing, Sport of the 80s'. How could I not wear that?? So I added a visor and some converse high tops and hey presto, we have 80s sports! Does anyone else find that when they put on sporty clothes their energy skyrockets? I've been sick for a while, but as soon as I had the costume on I felt like going for a run.... which is a rarity in itself!

I was loving my costume at home, but when I got to the party I felt like a massive frump.. I think I was the only girl there not wearing a leotard. Lesson learned: next time head to Target and stock up on fluoro dance clothes from the kids section.

the big five-oh.

2007-09-05T23:27:00.000+10:00

50 posts, woo, go team!

i've got a 1980s sports themed 21st tomorrow night....what to wear, what to wear??
i've been Googling as many different combinations of 80s, eighties, fitness, fashion, clothing, sportswear etc as i can think of, with no luck! im amazed. never before has Google let me down so much.

What do people suggest? I'm currently thinking white polo, bright pink tiered mini, black leggings, and white converse hi tops...oh and a visor to top it off. also have a big greay adidas jumper for when im outside.. not ideal but probably the best i can do with what i've got to work with.

i always love an 80s themed party, there are so many of them during 21st season. such a fun decade of fashion. all the fluoros and volume and clashing prints... love it. plus it gives me an excuse to pull out those old supre ra-ra minis ive been storing away! black with white polka dots and hot pink, i clearly wasn't concerned with standing out in the crowd...

kiss hug

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It's off to bake we go...

2007-09-03T10:30:00.000+10:00

Well, I've been baking again! And I have to say this has been my most successful attempt so far! Being Father's Day, i thought I'd be a good little daughter and please Dad with a dessert from his home country.

Greek dad = Greek Easter cookies

Technically it was the wrong celebration to be making them, I realise that, but I thought the fact that I was baking him something was good enough! He'd be chuffed with the fact that I was actually taking interest in something Greek...instead of embarrassing him by not being able to speak or understand the language when his friends try to talk to me!

So i had the house to myself yesterday, and i took advantage of the peace and quiet to get cooking. I'm learning from my past mistakes, i realise that I need to have all the ingredients and utensils out and ready so that I can run through the recipe smoothly without panicking at my inability to find the vanilla essence. I even improvised a bit and cut the measurements so we wouldn't have to eat them for weeks, and swapped some of their ingredients for some a little more Sophie-friendly.

Wanna see?

They tasted goooood. Kinda citrusy, they have a bit of lemon and orange rind in them, but it's a very mild flavour. haha...it's kinda sad i'm so proud, but if you knew how little i like to cook... it's a big thing in my house!

I got the recipe from online, check it out at the taste.com.au site.

Oh, and Dad was chuffed :) mission accomplished.

kiss hug

Belated Memories Monday #2

2007-09-03T10:13:00.000+10:00

I MISS MEMORIES MONDAY AGAIN!

ahh its shameful...such a neglectful blogger

anyway here goes, (another) belated memory.

From what I've heard this is the first time I'd been to the snow. Actually, even now it's probably only one of three times I've been there... This was taken on a family trip to Lake Mountain, the nearest snowy area to Melbourne during winter. Whenever we end up looking through our old photo albums with guests, they always laugh at our story that our parents put me in rubber dishwashing gloves, and my lucky brother had plastic bags fastened over his shoes because something had happened to his gumboots. And no this wasn't some quick fix because we were too poor to afford water-proof gloves and boots. God knows what was going through Mum and Dad's heads at the time. Still, I look happy, and i think those awesome pink gumboots make up for what's lacking.

kiss hug

get excited.

2007-09-01T11:50:00.000+10:00

As part of one of my uni subjects our major assignment is to work on some sort of group project for the semester. Luckily for me, there were a bunch of people in my tute that were interested in doing the same sort of project as me - so, 50% of my mark for this subject revolves around our ability to pull off a successful fashion parade. The token guy in our group is one of 8 kids, and two of his sisters have just opened a new boutique in this arcade off Glenferrie Rd, called Spoilt Sister. They were looking to launch their store, we were looking for a focus for our project, and hey presto, we had an answer. So we're currently working on planning and as of next week promoting our fashion show that will launch the store and its stocked labels. Which are actually really hot by the way, I had my first visit there on Thursday and I left wishing I hadn't spent far too much money on clothing already this week... Make sure you check them out all you Melbournites!

But yeah last week we headed over to Spoilt Sister for a bit of paparazzi action. We need some promotional shots, as well as some footage of the store for a promo DVD we're also making up for the launch. So we spent a morning snapping away in the little boutique, and more importantly, me, Mez and Adriana got to try on lots of pretty dresses. Ohhhh it was hard work...
Of course, every dress or top that I liked the most was the most expensive in the shop. clearly I have great taste.

I've included a bunch of the shots I took over the morning. I realise they're pretty shoddy quality, they won't be used on the promo stuff, never fear! I just had my little crappy point and click digital on hand, the media students in our group had the big scary professional looking cameras, and hopefully got some better shots.

Oh and if you're in the area and visiting the shop, also pop into Fly Eyes sunglasses, they've got hot (and very expensive) sunnies, and, i was extremely excited to discover, my 2 fave jewellery labels - love and Disney Couture. not to mention there's a rather cute sales boy that goes by the name of dan ;)

GRATUITOUS PROMOTION

October 4
Room 680
SPOILT RACING
A Night of Fashion including labels such as Nicola Finetti, Tim O'Connor, Indiana by Freda, Maurie and Eve, Little Potty Red Shoes and many more including up-and-coming local designers
Tickets $10 pre-sold
Free beer, wine, champagne and soft drink 9-10

Come down and support Spoilt Sister and help me and my uni group get an HD!

kiss hug

MySpace vs. Facebook

2007-08-29T11:08:00.000+10:00

So I've been a MySpace addict from way back. I started using it a couple of years ago as a way to procrastinate from studying during end of year exams. Having been a user for such a long time, and pimped and prettied my page in times of boredom to 'reflect who I am', I find it sad that it seems to have been dropped of late for something newer. And by that I mean Facebook.

Now I have to admit I'm being quite hypocritical. I also have a Facebook account, which is regularly monitored. Despite originally declaring it boring, 'not pretty enough' and kinda pointless, it has actually grown on me. In fact, when I see people's profiles with lots of added applications, I think to myself, 'that's kind of lame, this isn't MySpace'. Yet despite my growing addiction to Facebook, I still find it a shame that so many people have ditched their MySpace accounts. I miss logging on and seeing

Now I'm more commonly faced with a blank space. Very sad.
So I make a request that all my fellow social-networking-site-sluts don't abandon their MySpace in search of greener pastures. Give them both a go. Recognise their individual attributes. There's no need to choose.

Man I'm full of crap :)

kiss hug

bliss.

2007-08-28T12:03:00.001+10:00

i ♥ driving around in the sun

added bonus when there are shopping bags at my feet :)

teamwork shmeamwork

2007-08-28T11:46:00.000+10:00

group work is the bain of my existence.

have you ever been stuck with people for a school or uni assignment that seem to be completely and utterly retarded? like they have no idea what they're supposed to be doing? and then they ask you for guidance every step of the way as if you're the tutor or something?

GARRGH

i suppose i shouldn't complain, up until now i've been pretty lucky with who i've been put with. it's my final semester, and it had to happen some time. just looks like i'll be spending tomorrow afternoon rewriting the assignment. oh joy.

Memories Monday # 5

2007-08-27T22:38:00.000+10:00

Nearly forgot my Memories Monday! Shock. Horror. This week's memory is from 2002, back when I was still at school.

In year 10 I headed over to France as part of an exchange program. We spent 2 weeks living with a French student, then 3 days in Paris at the end of the trip with the other Australians from our school, and the (small) group from the boys' school that had come over with us. In this pic we had just arrived at our hotel in Paris. I was lucky enough to have travelled over the other side of the world with 4 of my best friends- 3 of whom are pictured here (don't know where you were Pruey, but you did get a whole post devoted to you, so I don't feel so bad).
When we went up to our rooms in the hotel (in the red light district might I add) we were quick - and very happy- to discover that directly opposite us were a bunch of very cute Swiss-German boys, also on a school trip. Being typical over-excited, hot-blooded teenage girls, we then proceeded to spend most of our time while in the hotel rooms hanging out the windows talking and attempting to flirt with the guys. On the last night some of my friends were even so risque as to sneak off into the boys' rooms, while Pruey and I smuggled one of the hotter ones into ours. We fed him Vegemite, and felt extremely naughty, especially when our teacher came around looking for the other girls, and we had Stefan hiding in our bathroom...ohh good times.

I find this strangely amusing...thoughts?

2007-08-27T22:35:00.001+10:00

music is my hot hot sex #2

2007-08-25T18:14:00.000+10:00

Songs I'm loving right at this minute:

Cinammon - The Long Winters

Something Pretty - Patrick Park

Song For Sunshine - Belle and Sebastian

Keep Breathing - Ingrid Michaelson

For the Girl - The Fratellis
My Moon My Man - Feist
24 Hour - The Sounds

downer

2007-08-25T18:08:00.000+10:00

feeling mighty emo today.
miss everyone heaps.
uni starting to heat up.
wanna relive last summer.
being lonely sucks.

kiss hug

Check. Check. Check.

2007-08-23T21:42:00.000+10:00

Plans for tomorrow:

sleep in until after 10
read a few more chapters of A Diamond as Big as the Ritz by F.Scott Fitzgerald
get to tute a bit early so I can get my assignment finished to hand in
check out the Cactus Jam sale on in Prahran
head to Big W to buy Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind and Fast Times at Ridgemont High at DVD sale for $8 each
write up a mid-semester reflection on blog for Interdisciplinary Comm Projec t subject
eat yummy dinner :)
chill out with Mike over Lizzy Maguire movie and photos of his overseas trip