Panache - Kinderwhore

The kinderwhore style movement is one that is particularly influencing my fashion choices of late. This year I have seen so many detachable collars and lacey, flowy pastel coloured fabrics on the runway and then translated to the chain stores. These trends have been reminding me so much of this particular "fashion movement", if it can be identified as such. The style was sweet but in a decayed, de-constructed and disturbed way - sort of like a child pretending to dress up in her mother's clothing and make-up - the messier the better. The juxtaposition of the two elements - sweet and demented - is what gives this style such appeal, both in a nostalgic, child-like sense and a sexualised, adapted-for-adult kind of way. Some of those who adapted and utilised this style are notables such as Courtney Love and Kat Bjelland, but the style is evident in aspects of dress by D'Arcy Wretzky and Wednesday Addams. I like the girly sweetness that it evokes but it becomes more interesting with the darker edge added. I'm always coming across various items in op shops that frequently remind me of the era of this style reigned in (which was the very late 80's and early 90's up until the mid 90's) - particularly dresses with sweet lace peter pan collars or the squared collars, but also through mary jane flat shoes, frilled lace socks and hair bows.

Until next time ♡

Hole - Doll Parts

A Whiter Shade of Pale

Hello lovelies! ♡♡♡

I somehow managed to finish my intensive uni course, now I will just be waiting on the results. But it was really difficult, I had to basically make and finish everything in the night before the project was actually due. I was up until around 3.20am and my mum thought I was mental, but as I try to tell myself, you must suffer for your art! I have had one week to recover and spend time with my family, so I would take a break from reality and the internet and get back into fresh air and natural surroundings. I also took it as time to reflect and mourn on the loss of my beloved pet dog, who sadly passed away - it shocked me and I think I will continue to carry a heaviness within myself for a while, but time will heal all wounds.

R.I.P my love.

While it's been freezing cold over here at the moment, I am cheering myself up with beautiful spring shades - I love all pastel colours and I can't wait until spring to start wearing more light and airy clothing, like chiffon shirts and skater skirts, without requiring a woollen jumper over the top to give me warmth! Both Chanel and Tsumori Chisato have been inspiring me lately with these collections, filled with sugary sweet clothing. The first four images are items of clothing living inside my wardrobe.

Found this dress whilst thrifting, it is an old school Katie's piece; I just really love the lilac colour and the destroyed, kinderwhore-esque hemline. It adds character.

This was also found thrifting - I just couldn't go past the marshmallow pink colour. It is such a cute little sweater for transeasonal weather.

This was from Dotti during a sale - it has lace and also velvet, so it is a winner in my books.

This was a thrifted item, how cute is it?!? I call it my marshmallow top as it is so frilly and pink! Its really lovely and light, a quirky twist on the gypsy/peasant style tops.

Chanel Resort 2013 and Tsumori Chisato Fall 2011. Images from http://www.vogue.com.au/fashion+shows/ready+to+wear/chanel+2013,s9407 (Photographer: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com) + tumblr.com

I found these amazing shoes online and was debating about their wearability for the longest time, but after showing others the shoes I decided that they would be a lovely addition to my little wardrobe. They were already on sale and I also had a coupon to use at the checkout, so they were further reduced, which is always nice. :) They did not look so glittery on the website but in real life...wow. They are simply pure beauty. Under down lights they sparkle so intensely I am sure that I will blind people if they get too close to them! They give me nostalgia for the glitter jelly shoes I owned when I was young, except with ten times the sparkle factor. They give a new meaning to the term twinkle toes!

Also, if someone would like to buy me these Ellery x Graz Quixote sunglasses for my 21st I would be eternally grateful! :)

This song is currently on repeat in my playlist :3





That's all for now!

Rad Times

Morning all! ♡

For some reason, I always find guys of the 80's, 90's and earlier extremely attractive in comparison to some of the male celebrities of today. I'm not quite sure why, but it could be due to nostalgia, but in general there have been some seriously attractive male celebrities in the decades gone past! Of course, it's not just about the exterior, but their talents and personalities too.

Johnny Depp - Still amazing today! I've always loved his acting and the way he can shift characters with such ease.

Kyle Mclaughlinn

Cary Elwes

Zack Morris from Saved By the Bell aka Mark-Paul Gosselaar

Alain Delon

River Phoenix (R.I.P.) - Forever beautiful and talented, he is an inspiration to me.

Morrissey - I just love The Smiths.

Brad Renfro (R.I.P.) - Taken too soon, but so lovely.

Leonardo Dicaprio - So beautiful in the 90's, especially with his performances in Romeo + Juliet and Titanic - I was and still am in love with him.

David Bowie - So talented and did you see him in the Labyrinth?! ;)

Colin Firth - He's still perfect today.

Rob Lowe

Michael J. Fox - I loved him in Family Ties.

Honathan Brandis (R.I.P.) - Sadly passed away in 2003, he was beautiful in the short life he had/

James Dean (R.I.P.) - Lovely.

Edward Furlong

ZCorey Haim (R.I.P.) - Another to leave this world too soon.

Andrew Mccarthy

Jeff Buckley (R.I.P.) - A lovely soul.

I am going back to uni soon, and I might start looking to get work experience to see what others in the industry do and how everything operates. I think it'll be great and after all, the more contacts the better likelihood I have of securing a job after graduating. However, I am considering taking either another year, 1.5 years or 2 years of a separate degree (diploma, honours or master) as it may benefit me for the future. But as of now that is only a interest, I may not need any more qualifications.

I've begun watching Twin Peaks just recently and I really like it so far. I had heard of it before but I'd never actually watched it, so because David Lynch is such an amazing person I decided to watch it. I really love Special Agent Dale Cooper, he's hilarious! I'm thinking f designing a portrait of him soon in dedication to the character. I also link Audrey Horne, she's quirky but is also independent and knows what she wants.

That's all from me today, see you next time! ♥♥♥

Angelo Badalamenti - Twin Peaks Theme

Thrifting Finds.

I love finding interesting an off-beat one of a kind pieces while thrifting. There's always so many interesting to discover. I particularly love pieces from the 80's, where colour and shoulder pads reigned supreme.