Saturday, September 22, 2012

Family picnic- Beautiful Australia

Family picnic


Today was such a wonderful day.
Australia is a beautiful place, it's nice to pop into a nature reserve park for a barbecue, past the gumtrees with white cockatoos squawking, as the sun sets and cyclists pass on their scenic route in the distance.

Setting up in the last rays of  today's Springtime sun, showing little hands how to peel paperbark and  where wattle flowers are, spying bunnies shying in the darkness on a drive back home towards a bay of  bleeding rainbow skies.

This is pretty much what I wore today for family veggie-burger flipping and enjoying the very best things life gives us in good company.

..Except I made the bag and knitted bracelets myself.

REALITY:

Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Hope you have a lovely day :)


Wednesday, September 19, 2012

What to wear: for a tooth extraction or root canal

What to wear: tooth extraction or root canal

What to wear: tooth extraction or root canal
(Also applicable for after surgery)- comfort is most important.
Wear covering, loose fitting clothes and comfortable, stable shoes; (anaesthetic grogginess in heels is a disaster).
Steer clear of heavy makeup, lipstick or fake tan.

Don't worry if you need dental work, there is some amazing technology and some wonderful people out there.
You should be fine, just breathe :)
(trust me, I know, this was my outfit today for an extraction)..


Any information corrections welcome.

Hope all goes well or you never need to know.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Ink blot

Ink blot

Remembering the days of ink-stained hands and a quixotic young girl seeking to secure their own style in a bright baffling world.

Sunday, September 16, 2012

A little generosity can change a life

A little generosity can change a life

A little generosity can change a life by simplastic
I like to imagine the Cinderella story was a tale of generosity and emancipation, of a kindly godmother sharing her good fortune with an unfortunate young orphan.

A little generosity, however slight, of knowledge, kindness, time or fortune, can change the world, one person at a time.

A smile to a stranger, some local knowledge to a lost tourist, a compliment to a well-dressed woman, holding a door, donating time or money to a cause that moves you, generosity; happiness is here.

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Heelless heels- do you wear the glass slipper?

A new pair of shoes

A new pair of shoes by simplastic featuring Giuseppe Zanotti heelless heels
Any excuse for new shoes is a good one.

I'd personally never wear these pretty shoes (They have a suede upper and leather lining) but love the 'hoof' look of heelless platforms.
A little like urban stilts, these Swarovski crystal studded beauties with set you back a pretty penny.

These are much like a chopine, a shoe (or overshoe) made to keep one's foot out of muck in the street and literally tower (or wobble) over people in the 1500s-1700s.
The height of the chopine would indicate the social status of the wearer, with some shoes being over 20 inches (50cm) high!

Most fashionistas sporting chopines at the time would need a servant or two to accompany them.. as a leaning post..
Even Lady Gaga has been known to have a topple or two on her heelless booties.
Luckily she has an entourage to hang onto.

Curious?
Learn more about antique chopine construction and older style shoes here:
http://aands.org/raisedheels/Lesson1/chopine.php

Have you scaled the heights of a heelless shoe?
Would you?

I can haz smiles?

I can haz smiles?

I can haz smiles? by simplastic featuring Luna Layered Open-toe vegan Bootie by Cri de coeur
Here's a cute little love scene, featuring shoes by Cri de coeur, a high end vegan shoe brand.

Their high quality materials are sourced with the earth in mind, with Microsuede made from recycled plastic, breathable and biodegradable Polyurethane (PU), organic cotton and reclaimed wood.

It's good to see eco concious companies cropping up everywhere.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

You're beautiful, just as you are, being you

You're beautiful, just as you are.

You're beautiful, just as you are. by simplastic featuring a matte eyeshadow
It's my best friend's birthday today. She's one of those friends I don't get to catch up with often, but when we do, we talk for hours.

She amazes me in that she's happy to be herself and has such a fun, understated dress style, a little like this.

Do you have a friend who inspires you?

City Minxy Pixie- navy grey day

City minxy Pixie

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Love brings you home- and there's no place like it

Love brings you home

Love brings you home by simplastic featuring a denim mini skirt
I came across an amazing costume test shot of little miss Judy on the 'Wizard of Oz' set.
I like the test costume better personally, what do you think?

There's a whole album of costume tests here.

Did you know?
 the original cast tinman, Buddy Ebsen fell ill from inhaling the aluminium dust in his makeup.
When he was replaced by Jack Haley, aluminium paste was substituted instead.

Set Looks in reality


I like to assemble outfits on Polyvore.
It's all well and nice to imagine outfit after outfit, but pulling it off in everyday life is another story.

Here was my planned outfit for the day before I did my hair and makeup, a Zimmerman bluebell dress I hadn't got around to wearing yet.


The front split in the button-up dress and the sheer eyelet made a slip of sorts a requirement.
I thought I'd make it fun by layering underneath and on top.
I love bib and collar dresses with layers.

The shoes weren't brilliant to be honest, but they were my best pair for a walk in the weak early-spring sunshine. I know what I'll be spending my artist's earnings on this month :)


 Buuut.. like we ladies are prone to do, I changed my mind and dress, opting for a printed sheer dress and collar necklace. A little less fancy for mum duty and a visit to the doctors.



'The costume test' teehee.
I liked my outfit, on to the little man's.
A little matchy perhaps but I was just ecstatic he finally wore the cap I made him.


Every day, no matter how menial, is a chance to try something new, to be yourself and to share a day with those special to you.
Special enough for a gingerbread man treat ;)

How do you work your outfits around kids?
How would you pair a sheer dress?
How do I wear that lovely Zimmermann dress? Does it require dying my hair or is it just me?


Thanks for reading, hope you have a beautiful day!


Friday, September 7, 2012

Escape- Inspiration Uluru

100 followers- Thanks :)

100 followers- Thanks :) by simplastic featuring a shimmer eyeshadow
Thank you everyone for following me, Polyvore is so much fun and you're all so welcoming.

Here's a set dear to my heart- Inspired by the heart of Australia, Uluru.
I stumbled across some pictures of indigenous fashion week and came upon the Roopa Pemmaraju line. This fair trade line is designed by indigenous Australians and produced on Indian hand-woven fabric.
The dyes are organic and the designs so earthy and fresh.
What do you think?

Check out the collection: http://roopapemmaraju.com

The right Attitude

The right attitude

The right attitude by simplastic featuring twist jewelry
I love the look of Samantha Harris, a beautiful Australian model.

Hang in there Australia- Hurry up Summer

Hang in there Australia- Hurry up Summer

Hang in there Australia- Hurry up Summer by simplastic featuring quiksilver shirts
After one of the coldest winters in a long time and seeing many northern hemisphere summer sets, we Aussies can sit tight and dream of summer.
Especially Melbournians.. our weather is mental!

Just a ghost of the past

Just a ghost of the past

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Unforgettable Nights

Unforgettable nights

Unforgettable nights by simplastic featuring high heels
Stop.
Party time!
Derr ne ner neeer.. :)

A dream date

A dream date

A dream date by simplastic featuring a lace hosiery
For a dream date, a forest picnic, butterfly spotting and a second where nothing else exists.

She who dares

She who dares

Together is a wonderful place to be- Mum

Mum mum

Mum mum by simplastic featuring knee length pencil skirts
What we wore today.

C'est Moi- Zimmermann bluebell dress

C'est Moi

C'est Moi by simplastic featuring platform wedge heels
What I almost wore today before I changed my mind at the last minute lol.
I love my Zimmermann Bluebell dress. It has little gold buttons and toggles at the ties, eyelet fabric strips and a modest front split.
It looked amazing underneath my 3/4 scoop neck with the front resembling a bib front.
Can't wait to wear it down the beach.

Sunday, September 2, 2012

You look Wonderful- A cherry blossom dusk

You look Wonderful

You look Wonderful by simplastic featuring 'Fish souls' soft ipad sleeve

Now is the time of year when cherry and peach blossoms are out in Australia.
Take inspiration from this gentle pink with fun seasonal accessories and stop the show with photographic print dresses, as pretty as a picture!

Strawberries smashed through icecream

Strawberries smashed through Icecream

Strawberries smashed through Icecream by simplastic featuring opi nail polish
Inspired by dessert.
How incredibly cute is that cream whip ring?

Recipe
How to make a smashed strawberry cone:
Pour chocolate topping or make your own (cook sugar, cocoa powder and coconut cream or a dribble of water and microwave on high for 20-45 seconds) into a waffle cone and pop in the freezer to harden.
Cut tops off fresh strawberries (or any other berries) and squish with a fork, leaving a few lumps of fresh strawberry bites throughout.
Add your icecream and gently whip it through the strawberries until just pink with berry swirls.
Freeze if needed, then serve in waffle cone.
Enjoy!

Inspiration- Natalie Imbruglia

Inspiration- Natalie Imbruglia

Inspiration- Natalie Imbruglia by simplastic featuring a Crackled print Ipad sleeve

I was thinking what singer inspired me with their look and I realised, I was very taken with a 00s Natalie Imbruglia.
I loved her short, straight cropped hair and bare makeup, which really made her eyes pop.
Over the years, although her style has changed, one thing remains the same, she keeps it simple.
With so much choice in today's world, it can be hard to settle into simplicity, but a well tailored classic piece can definitely make a striking impression.

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Melbournians wear Black- What's on free for Spring fashion week!

Melbournians wear black

Melbournians wear black by simplastic featuring karen walker sunglasses
Can you say federation-square-inspired-shoes???!!!

Melbourne spring fashion week starts tomorrow, with events in City square running all week, such as Kevin Murphy's style bar where you can be pampered like a model and given hair care advice.
Also running will be the Mecca Maxima makeup bar.
FREE: (M: 11AM-6PM T-Sa:11AM-9PM Su: 11AM-3PM).

Free fashion shows:

David Jones
03/09/2012
Monday: noon - 12:30pm, 1pm - 1:30pm

Wittner
04/09/2012
Tuesday: noon - 12:30pm, 1pm - 1:30pm

Review
05/09/2012
Wednesday: noon - 12:30pm, 1pm - 1:30pm

Sportscraft
(Designed our olympic athlete's opening ceremony uniforms this year)
06/09/2012
Thursday: noon - 12:30pm, 1pm - 1:30pm

TS14+
(Plus size fashion)
06/09/2012
Thursday: 5:30pm - 6pm, 6:30pm - 7pm

French Connection
07/09/2012
Friday: noon - 12:30pm, 1pm - 1:30pm

Levi Strauss
07/09/2012
Friday: 5:30pm - 6pm, 6:30pm - 7pm

Target
08/09/2012
Saturday: noon - 12:30pm, 1pm - 1:30pm

Decjeba, French Connection & Seed
09/09/2012
Sunday: noon - 12:30pm, 1pm - 1:30pm

City Square 44-86 Swanston Street Melbourne (Between the Town hall and St. Paul's cathedral, a short walk from Flinders street station).

For more information on other events, including high-tea, ticketed runway shows, an RSPCA charity event, Business workshops (tackling topics such as sustainability and customer interaction), free afterparties and exhibitions, visit:That's Melbourne- Spring fashion week

Have fun, I wish you good coffee ;)

Adopt a puppy print piece for your wardrobe

Get your puppies out

Black tie travel- For a fabulous flight

Black tie Travel

Black tie Travel by simplastic featuring kate spade jewelry
Hydrate!
Travel in style.
Keep calm and carry on comfy shoes.

First World Problem- Wine

First world problem- Wine

Mythical creature- Dressed to dream

Mythical Creature

Twiggy Lawson- face of 66'

Twiggy Lawson

Twiggy Lawson by simplastic featuring a striped sweater
Dedicated to the iconic English model/actress/singer hailed as the 'face of the 60s'.