RETRO – SHOPPING
PADDINGTON, BRISBANE.
The street of Paddington, Brissy has so many beautiful boutique stores and not to mention their vintage/retro offerings are huge. One thing that I realize after going in through the diff stores, is that I fully support the charity based stores than the profitable consignment ones. The sales staff in this one store starting with a big R for Retro was so unwelcoming, I’m guessing because they are surrounded by cool collections – they think that they have to act a certain way too?? Ha! so not cool! I recommend to visit www.endeavour.com.au – got my self a cute little pleated pleated skirt for $12.00!
SHEER-ORAMA
i can see clearly now the rain lining has gone.
Jana – Germany
Jade – USA
Aydan – Istanbul
Morven – Scotland
Morven from Scotland
Marta from UEA
Kristina from Switzerland
Jennifer from California
Flavia from Brazil
thigh high stockings….A MUST HAVE NOW!
the wider the better!! Wide leg pants are the replacement of the massive reign of maxi skirts. sooooo comfortable and it gives your strut a whole new level.
Polka Dots with S&M influence
Michael Kors
Dian
Topshop
Summer trends that is hot and famous in Ibiza…..
simple but sexy….
photos: boohoo.com
The Calling of Pocahontas & Tiger Lily…..
my collague of photos from my visit to Native Americans Museum in Battery Park today
Native American’s influence to the fashion industry has been around for a while, a couple of years ago the moccasins (fringe) boots was huge. It slowed down in the last 2 seasons but this coming summer I feel that bigger native am domination is on its way. I myself am very fascinated by this culture, I just have this weird attraction to anything native am. (OMG! How weird is this, just put my head up to the TV and my boy has just started watching Apocalypto”) as I said weird attraction!! Anyways back to fashion….I have noticed that the Aztec prints have been shown in some pieces in Winter 10 and it seems like it’s continuing to Summer 11 trends. There are so many interesting pieces that come from this culture and right now I’m loving it ALL.
Feathers
Huge in NY right now, especially in the earring form. I’m still not sold on the hair pieces though as it can be overdone. Love the feather prints on the fringe loose shirts too! This is one object that I can say I am obsessing about the most this summer. Obsessed enough that I’m seriously thinking of getting a feather tattoo. This dainty object symbolizes so many positive spiritual meaning in life such as freedom, strength, power and dreams. The Native Am have added feather to most of their accessories to be in touch with their spirituality. Deep huh!!
My fab fashion advice: Wear only 1 feather earring at a time, this gives more of the native am look.
Fringes: Loving this trend mostly on the loose shirts, there is some cute vest out there too & fringe on wedges are showing up. Back in the native days you will find fringes mostly on the side of the pants! Just recently bought a vintage mint fringe shorts! Check it out!!
Arrows: Arrow prints are becoming bigger & bigger, would love to find an arrow pendant though right?!!
This is just the beginning…more native am blogging to come xox
The Native American: COMING TO YOU SOON!
WATCH THIS SPACE
Manhattaner’s Shoulder
I’ve been living in New York for 3 weeks now and during my hunt for the fashionistas i have noticed the Long Champ foldable tote in plenty of Manhattaner’s shoulder, I wondered if it is a fashion piece or just for convenience??
After seeing her (below) i am sold that it is a classic fashion investment and would LOVE one!
Theme: Long Champ Tote Location: Soho, NYC
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Maximize
“Maxi” Long dresses and skirts.
This is trend is definitely one of my fave for between seasons. As mentioned in my style me page they are just so comfortable!
Yesterday for the first time in the whole week the sun has decided to shine it glory for most of the Saturday, two friends and I decided to check out the crafts fair in Soho and proceeded upper Spring St. for some brunch. Between Elizabeth and Prince I bump into these stylish girls who is in maxi skirts and skorts. Love it.
Theme: Maximize Location: Soho, NYC
Theme: Maximize Location Soho, NYC
Pleated
Pleats in clothing has been around for a loooooonnnnngggg time, like ancient Egyptian time! I found it fascinating how doubling a fabric and ironing it down became not only one of the first decorations for clothing but a necessity uniforms?? not limited to just school of course but from the Scottish men traditional skirt to sports gear.
Theme: Pleat Location: Devonport, Auckland
(dress Lippy NZ, shoes ROC, Wildpair NZ, earrings Ausko, gold watch DKNY, sunglasses Prada)
Check Lippy NZ pleat collection of what is best offered for NZ & AUS fashionistas. www.lippy.co.nz or click the image
FASHION ALERT: Men be INSPIRED!
Dude knows how to dress & impress.
Skinny, Slim or Wide….
photo adrants.com
Jeans is the topic of our blog this morning.
I was chatting with one of my man BFF and he asked me to check out the “new” jeans in the market. I clicked on the link he fb me and I was hoping for a new shape or even a new length that this everyday piece maybe has evolved into. To my disappointment I just saw a slightly baggy slim fitting jean. I asked “so it’s back to baggy from your skinny’s?” he corrected me in saying “slim fits” hmmmm I know there is a difference between the two but I find most guys call them slim fit instead of skinny (even though you know its border line) , is just to take off the femininity feel of this style.
As much as I love skinny jeans on ladies I have yet been sold to like it as much on men. I am just not interested in knowing that their pair of walkies are the same size as mine, it takes the oooomph out of their menuality, but hey that’s only me. I do have an appreciation to all the styled up males out there who are brave enough to walk in these muscle huggers.
My final thoughts are as long as you’re upper style has such a manly mojo (as per below model) you are safe & sound.
Here are some of my fave looks of the skinny & slims, brought to you by lee.com.au ( one of the best denim brand in town in my opinion!)
skinny jeans by lee.com.au
stovepipe by lee.com.au
Pretty boys & vice versa
Soho NYC
Soho NYC
Styled ladies with their styled handbags boys
Couple from Liverpool, England Location: Stone Street, New York
Adorable!! ah check them out….casually out for lunch!!
Couple from Jamaica Location: Santa Monica, Los Angeles
When this couple walked in Aldo, Santa Monica i just couldn’t stop looking at them. They both had a “cool” aura around them! such a funky couple especially with their Jamaican accent. Check out his cool blue slip ons man!
Bye Bye Black Hair!
I have been nurturing my black hair (tint of highlights) for over 3 years now, my last haircut end up as a disaster and have decided to keep away from any scissors wielding personas. I’ve also been trying to get my hair lightened but all three salonist who I begged, has refused as they didn’t want to strip my hair to get the color I desire. The best they could give me was “highlights”. As boredom finally crept in I’ve decided to take matters in my own hand. I’ve been admiring the fade away look and as a result of plenty refusal I turned to You Tube for some step by step advice.
Theme: The Indian Location: San Rafael, Ibiza
Theme: The Indian Location: San Rafael, Ibiza
Theme: Vintage Finds Location: Brooklyn, NYC
Theme: Vintage Finds Location: Brooklyn, NYC
Theme: Vintage Finds Location: Brooklyn, NYC
Theme: Vintage Find Location: Brooklyn, NYC
Theme: Vintage Finds Location: Brooklyn, NYC
Theme: Cross & Feathers Location: Brooklyn, NYC
Theme: Aztec Location: Brooklyn, NYC
Theme: Rain boots Location: Downtown, NYC
Theme: Maximize Location: Melrose, Los Angeles
Theme: Black & White Location: Venice Beach, Los Angeles
Theme: Rust Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Gold Coast, Australia
I call it the Cancun of down under….not to be missed if your in this part of the world!
It is what it is……
If there is one word that can bring world peace, what would it be?…….RESPECT.
We are all built to be curious and curiousity is a big part of what keeps us living. But sometimes there are things we just can’t understand and unfortunately we choose to judge which cause confuzement that can lead to HATE.
If we all respected each others decisions, cultures, religion and simply each others way of life, the world would run with understanding. I am not asking to simply turn a blind eye on ways that obviously hurt a person physically or emotionally but have your heart open to that person to reach out and don’t punish the person causing the pain but let the law deal with them and let your anger past. As individuals each of us has something that differentiate us from one another, we can’t help this but just imagine how we would feel if someone questions why?. It is what it is – be accepting, be accessible & BE RESPECTFUL.
Female Intuition
Growing up with three brothers, made my views of the opposite sex different for me to your everyday female. I can say that sometimes, my boyish up bringing plays up handy in my relationships.
My favorite saying is BOYS are STUPID and GIRLS are DRAMA, including me of course in both of those verbs (HA!). It’s all proven science actually – called CHROMOSOMES & TESTOSTERONE, major factors why girls talk way more, which results to over thinking everything with high expectations from our beaus.
“Women have an eight-lane superhighway for processing emotion, while men have a small country road,” said Dr Brizendine, who runs a female “mood and hormone” clinic in San Francisco.
Although with such a burden of too much chromosomes, comes a gift called female intuition.
I myself and so many girlfriends have experienced this gift. It’s difficult sometimes to trust it but at most times it is a time savior. It saves you time for staying from your unfaithful boyfriend or apologizing for the accusive suggestion you made when you we’re intoxicated.
How to handle it? Just remember that intuition triggers up if something is not in the obvious. It signals doubt and flags questions. It’s best to face this with a graceful manner by expressing your feelings in a calm mode. Let the other person know how you feel, explain the contributing factors to this feeling and ask direct questions that will settle your intuition (not the ones that trick them to lie, not going to help!). A denial might be given to you or maybe even the truth, either or, process the answer with a clear head and balance out the pros and cons.
So many times, females deal with their intuition with confrontations, weirdly sometimes we think it’s best to play around with our words to trick them in answering our doubts. I say drop the game, express how you feel calmly and ask the unsettling question. The clearer mind you have the easier for you to deal with a answer.
life is short….live, love, breath…..xxx
