Missoni in Waiting

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.

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too late.

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

tis the season to turn 21

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.

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oh summer.

it's HOT and i'm SWELTERING

busy busy

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.

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ck.

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

am i a wow?

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.

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the shoots?

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.


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love and lust

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??

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

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.






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