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Why couldn’t they have done something like this?!
Monthly Archive for August, 2009
I just saw this on Style Rookie, the fashion blog by 13 year old kid-with-style Tavi (THIRTEEN?! WHAT?! She writes so well! How can this be?! If you haven’t seen it already, check it out. Seriously. It’s amazing) and I had to repost it.
This spread is from the September issue of Vogue Paris:
This spread is from the September issue of Vogue Paris:
Image/www.thefashiontime.com
Ignore how hot Sasha Pivovarova looks for a second and direct your eyes to the right. That pinky mauve abomination to the right. Um.. “oh”. Tavi is right. What. The. Fuck. From someone who is into fonts, and into Vogue, I just do not know what the f*ck the Art Director thought she was doing when she used “Curlz“. It’s so blatant. You get the privilege of being the ART DIRECTOR of VOGUE PARIS and you use CURLZ?! WHAT?! I don’t even own Curlz. That swirly mis-balanced piece of sh*t of a font is reserved for PC users with no imagination, you know, the kind that use rainbow coloured Comic Sans in their documents to ‘fun things up’. Ohh it makes me so angry!!! Oh Carine, how could you let this happen?! And while I’m ranting, why did they put “On” and “A” on separate lines?! It makes me fricken uncomfortable.
Put on a happy face? I will NOT thank you very much.
Excuse me while I go punch someone.
So Kate Moss’ AW09 Collection for Topshop launches tomorrow. All around the world, girls are simultaneously reaching for their credit cards. I can just imagine the bedlam in store. Anyway, I had a look at the collection and I have to say, as an aside to the clothes, I really like Kate Moss in the shots. Look at her face. Look at the hair! The way it moves! Anyhow, with regard to the clothes, I like some of them… I don’t like that whole butterfly/batwing thing she’s got goin’ on but I am down with the coats. All the pics below.
Continue reading ‘Kate Moss for Topshop – for you tomorrow.’
So few weeks ago I posted about my good times at Crane Brothers, and the custom shirt that was about to get picked up. Now I am writing to inform you that it got picked up.
Boyfriend chose a dark green check, small collar, barrel cuffs. I approve. I like the green. It’s like a hunting green. It makes me want to dress him up in a hunting hat and brown leather boots.
He probably won’t let me.
So few weeks ago I wrote about my good times at Crane Brothers, and the custom shirt that was ready to be picked up. Today I am writing to inform you that it got picked up and it is awesome.
Boyfriend chose a dark green check, small collar, barrel cuffs. I approve. I like the green. It’s like a hunting green. It makes me want to dress him up in a hunting hat and brown leather boots.
He probably won’t let me.
A while back, I heard about some crazy ‘Department Store’ coming soon. I didn’t know what it was and should have asked my hairdresser but whatevs, all is unveiled in this post at Isaac Likes. It sounds awesome.
My new wardrobe.
Weeks ago I was in my wardrobe trying to get something from the top shelf, and the whole thing fell down. Part of the fitting was still in the wall. The rest of it was on the ground. Along with half my clothes. All garments have been sitting in various locations around the room (predominately floor, bed and beanbag), ever since. Grim. It was all going okay until Saturday when I had a breakdown. I couldn’t take it anymore, couldn’t wait for the Landlord to fix it, and decided that I had to do something about it.
Results? This shiny silver contraption that now holds many of my clothes (and boyfriend’s) in shop-like precision and colour order! Hoorah! I want to get many of these and group like clothes on separate racks, but that might be going too far. The organisation of the clothes on the floor lead to an organisation of all the rest of the clothes and shoes. It was AWESOME. Some would say this is anal, but I like to think of it as being meticulous. There’s nothing like reorganising a wardrobe (with matching hangers) to help with that minor OCD I’ve got goin’ on.
Before and after pics after the jump.
Wardrobe on wheels - at a store near you. Image/www.hsw.com.au
Weeks ago I was in my wardrobe trying to get something from the top shelf, and the whole thing fell down. I don’t know how it happened! Okay, so I don’t want to go into the details but I am pretty much saying I broke it. Part of the fitting was still in the wall. The rest of it was on the ground. Along with half my clothes. Ever since, all garments have been sitting in various locations around the room (predominately floor, bed and beanbag). Grim. It was all going okay until Saturday when I had a breakdown. I couldn’t take it anymore, couldn’t wait for the Landlord to fix the damned thing, and decided that I had to do something about it.
Results? This shiny silver contraption that (after an hour of constructing) now holds many of my clothes (and boyfriend’s) in shop-like precision and colour order! Hoorah! (I secretly want to get many of these and group like clothes on separate racks – creating a room of shiny, categorised goodness – but that might be going too far). The organisation of the clothes on the floor lead to a re-organisation of all the rest of the clothes and I have started on the shoes. It was AWESOME. Some would say this was anal and not a good way to spend your Monday night, but I like to think of myself as ‘particular’. There’s nothing like reorganising a wardrobe (with matching hangers) to help with that minor OCD I’ve got goin’ on. Ha.
Before and after pics after the jump.
It may just be all the sales and new season stock in store, but over the course of the last week I have been feeling increasingly depressed about the balance between the amount of things that I want to buy vs the amount of money in my bank account. I don’t know where it came from. And yes, I hear you, I know this is probably how everyone feels – I’m not alone here, but last week I received both the 50th Anniversary edition of Vogue Australia, and the latest Fashion Quarterly. At first I was stoked (I never get mail), but then I started thinking – I can’t afford the current list of things I want, let alone 2 magazines worth! So I didn’t open them. I still haven’t. I can’t bring myself to. I’m in fear that if I do, I will fall into a downward spiral whereby I give in and just put everything on credit. This may seem over-dramatic, but I AM over-dramatic. Where did this need come from?! Do I have psychological issues manifesting themselves in a need for material items??
Am I over-thinking this???
Yes.
Anyhow, I blame the recession.
I got into work today, got to my desk. My computer was gone. Odd. My boss walks in, he is carrying a big box. A box full of 24″, 2.66ghz, imac-y goodness. It is for me. I am super happy. It is so good. High five.
Images/www.62models.com
Derya Parlak that is. I’ve just seen her on the cover of NZ Fashion Week‘s official mag, ‘The Guide‘. I don’t know much about her but I feel like I see her in EVERYTHING these days. My flat mate and I have decided she has the ‘angry-hot look’ down to a fine art – you know, that kind of quasi pissed off but uber-sultry expression. We like. We like a lot.
She’s got beautiful skin, I’ve seen her walking around Ponsonby and honestly, she is stunning in real life. A few weeks ago some of my colleagues saw her at Ponsonby foodcourt, and she stood out like a sore thumb. It was like a halo of light was surrounding her. Seriously. Like Jesus. If you believe in that sort of thing. I’ve heard a rumor she’s off to Milan. (I’ve seen her on the Fashion Model Management site, so maybe she’s already there? Does anyone know?)
ANYWAY…
All this OTT raving is starting to sound a little obsessive. The point of this post is to tell you how much of an awesome model I think she is. But don’t trust my opinion – the proof is in the pudding as they say, and the pudding is after the jump.
Oh Zooey, I ACTUALLY love you. Image/www.imdb.com
I looked in my email inbox this morning and was pleasantly surprised to find a great run-down of 500 days of summer from my good friend who shall remain anonymous. Hooray! (I take back my bitter comments.) Perhaps the threat of eggs was just too much to take? Anyhow, I’m glad she sent it because: 1. it is hilarious, and 2. it has increased my anticipation for the film by 30%. The film doesn’t actually get released in New Zealand until October 8, so until then, get your 500 days fix after the jump. You will love it:
… oh wait. THERE IS NO REVIEW! (Yet…)
1.10pm: Receive email: “Sorry, super busy today, man down. I’ll email you ASAP”
5.29pm: Still no email.
Okay readers, prepare to commence egg throwing.
Today I received an email from a friend. It read like this:
“Bro. I just found out I am going to an advance media screening of 500 Days of Summer TONIGHT. Jealous much?”
Today I received an email from a friend. It read like this:
“Bro. I just found out I am going to an advance media screening of 500 Days of Summer TONIGHT. Jealous much?”
I can confirm now that yes, I am jealous much. And maybe a little bitter. If only I were some media whore tycoon that was invited to such events. (Okay, maybe a lot bitter). Anyhow, I have convinced said friend to rub it in my face by writing me up a quick review of the film. If she doesn’t follow through, I encourage all my readers (all 3 of you) to egg her house in protest. In the friendliest, least bitter way possible.
Images/www.ascolour.co.nz
There is something about material items that make you feel just that little bit better. If it seems shallow, that’s because it is. Regardless, a wee store-bought-pick-me-up is sometimes what you need on a bad day. Or a good day for that matter. Whether it be a new pair of knickers, a magazine, or maybe even a little cake from Agnes Curran, a small purchase can go a long way.
AS Colour is one of my favourite places to go for a quick store-bought-pick-me-up. They stock plain clothes in a huge range of colours and cottons (including organic) ala American Apparel. Great for screenprinting and even greater for the wallet, as the garments are as cheap as chips (you can get tees for about $12, and the more you buy, the cheaper they get). They’ve just put out 2 styles (girls and guys) of crew neck jumpers, great for the gym and just hangin’ around. I want one. And at a mere $37.33 + gst, I may just have to get two. If you want one, get in quick, as word is they’re selling like hotcakes.
After receiving an email notifying me that Kate Sylvester’s ‘Take a Hike’ collection was now in store, I popped onto the site to see what else I could add to my small hill of credit card debt.
Images/www.katesylvester.com
Unfortunately, I discovered there are a many things that I want need from this collection. I am especially into the Sylvester stuff. The schoolboy looking shorts, shirt and socks combo is cute. (Well, it is on the model, I’m not sure how it would look on anyone under 5’9″ and over 50kg.) I love shorts so am into the rompers, and the short mens shorts (below) – why guys ever decided to wear those 3/4 length shorts is beyond me.
Anyway, I digress from what I really wanted to talk about, which wasn’t even about the clothes. It was about the campaign. My flatmate is friends with a model. A male model. His name is PC. I have met him a once or twice and only chatted briefly. I don’t really want to say much of what I’ve heard or know about him as I feel like it’s kind of an invasion of privacy, but what I can say is that he is really good value! He is a pretty charming guy. Anyway, I hadn’t seen him in much lately (model-wise), and sort of forgot he existed, but then the first thing I see when you type in www.katesylvester.com, is his ‘smiling-with-the-eyes’ model face! He is back in the game! So I know no one really cares about this and it’s more for the benefit of a few of us that have met him, but some of the shots are after the jump. I really like his face. (I’m not positive, but I think the female model is Alina Levichkina.)
All images/www.katesylvester.com
I have a friend called James.
James is in a band.
The band is called ‘Collapsing Cities’.
Collapsing Cities’ latest single is called Tazers.
I got sent a link to the video for Tazers last night. When James first told me they had shot the video, it was described to me as “People fuck us up, backwards.” I wasn’t quite sure what to deduce from that at the time, but now that I have seen it, I have come to realise that the description given is quite accurate. I like it. Check it out.
I have a friend called James.
James is in a band.
The band is called ‘Collapsing Cities‘.
Collapsing Cities’ latest single is called ‘Tazers‘.
I got sent a link to the video for Tazers last night. A week or so ago, when James first told me they had shot the video, he described it to me as “People fuck us up, backwards.” I wasn’t quite sure what to deduce from that at the time, but now that I have seen it I have come to realise that the description given is quite accurate. I like it. Check it out.
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