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This week I have been taking it a bit easy, but I have still been working hard at my university work as post-grad degree work doesn't stop just because we're on a break! I watched two movies this week that I have been meaning to see for some time now - Don't Deliver Us From Evil and Donkey Skin, both are quite obscure foreign films from the early 70's. I quite liked them both - the first was a bit uncomfortable to watch at times due to it's subject matter but the second was a really sweet, quirky and campy French film based on a classic Perrault fairytale; it was a nice little film that didn't require any thought, just pure enjoyment of the wonderful sets, costumes and cinematography!

I have just recently completed a quick illustration of the amazing Brigitte Bardot, just for fun as I now have a little bit of excess time to spare on personal projects, so I want to make the most out of this precious time. I've added them to my digital portfolio on this blog.

Here's a playlist I've created, based on Ancient Egypt and riot grrrl music.

☥ I am the Queen of Sheba ☥ from bambisvalentine on 8tracks Radio.

Well that's all I've got for now, ta-ta! ♡

You're a virgin who can't drive.

Night all, ♡

I watched Clueless for the first time in what feels like ages and it reminded me of all the things that I loved about growing up in the 90's. I had a massive nostalgia attack over the film and this post will include my never ending love and dedication to this classic piece of 90's, captured on film. The frequency of plaids, florals, tartan, stripes and mary-jane shoes in Clueless are quintessentially 90's, as is the use of the grungy tie-dye and checked shirts of the skater group. Also as a side-note, I wish I had Cher's virtual wardrobe matcher to help me choose my daily outfits, getting ready for uni would be so much easier! I actually only discovered that the film went onto become a running TV series, airing from 1996 to 1999. I found majority of the episodes on Youtube and I'm planning on watching them sometime soon while I still have free time. Not sure if it will be as good as the film but I'll see!

❀ Collage inspiration. ❀

Clueless also takes me back to the days of the original Beverly Hills 90210 which was of course paramount in regards to early to mid 90's fashion. It seems that hardly anything has changed between the trends of today compared to the trends of the 90's, particularly in the resurgence of crop tops circa 2010 and all things floral printed.

❀ TOO MANY AMAZING 90'S CLOTHES. ❀

❀ Donna's body-con daisy print dress is perfect! ❀

❀ I love the over sized orange chiffon shirt and the white t-shirt + red polka-dot skirt ensemble. ❀

❀ Those orange red pants! LOVE. ❀

❀ This lips printed skater dress is equally perfect! Totally wish I could find something like this in an op-shop! ❀

❀ Stripes and high-waisted shorts, super modern. ❀

❀ L-R: Minkpink ballet school dress, Minkpink all sorts dress, Minkpink blossom dress, Minkpink copacabana dress ❀

Much of Minkpink's collections feature 90's inspired pieces, which is one of the reasons why I love this brand so much! I particularly love the last dress, it has a feel of tropical beaches and hot summer nights dancing the tango at a beach party.

Here are a few snapshots of things that have related to my life at this present moment. (From L-R, top to bottom):
1. Love this dress by Minkpink, it has a really nice 50's vibe about it and it looks so flattering, I can't wait to wear it for my graduation ceremony!
2. Trying out the dutch crown braid/milkmaid braid, but it never works on freshly cleaned hair (has to be at least 2 days old I think) and I also have so much excess hair left over!
3. An authentic Egyptian painting, painted on papyrus from Egypt. I really want to visit Egypt in my lifetime
4. A collection of random pastel objects I love - pink lipstick, Mason Pearson hairbrush, antique gold bobby pins and combs.
5. One of my regular backyard visitors. ♡
6. Affirmation for 2013.

Jill Sobule - Supermodel

That's all for this week my dears, I hope all of your new year's eve's were filled with wonderful things. Until next time,

Waves.

Uni has been so stressful lately, that I've been finding it difficult to have time to myself to pursue personal projects! But luckily the semester break starts after this week, so at least I can get a chance to do everything that I want to.

Floral jackets that I found at my favourite vintage shop. I am in love with the pastel one, reminds me of Saved By the Bell. I also love the bright pink, green, blue and yellow Hawaiian style one on the bottom.

Almost finished her! But I still have to paint in the flowers and add final details. I am happy with the progress. This coming break will give me time to finish this painting and start a new one, perhaps. :)

Jewelry from Sportsgirl. An Egyptian bangle (I am a sucker for anything Egyptian-related) and a diamante cross bracelet. And below are some cute rings that were 30% off the reduced price (so cheap!) I love anything to do with owls too.

A wooden own my sister bought for me whilst on exchange in Germany last year. Love her for that.

I have wanted a bowler hat for a while, and I finally found a nice wool one on sale.

I am having a bit of an obsession with ear cuffs at the moment. I've already collected around 8, and there will probably be more to come, haha. :)

Here are two songs that I am loving at the moment.
Lana Del Ray - Video Games

She has such a lovely voice.

The Cardigans - Lovefool

This song reminds me of the 90's, and Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet.