Fashion Dirt

Autumn nights

2010-03-24T21:37:00.000+11:00

Hello! Well, I'm back and I've pretty much got on top of my evergrowing pile of assessments. Oh, and I've found a new fashion obsession...comfort. Yes, that's it. It may possibly be due to the fact that I'm super busy and it's much easier to get through a stressful day in the most comfiest, slouchiest jumper I can find. Add full-length tights, flats and a super long necklace (and possibly a beret on cooler days) and I have an outfit which is most acceptable to leave the house in.
Here are some photos from the weekend of me and my friend Amber (left) wearing our most comfy jumpers (and glasses without the lenses....)

Please excuse the fact that it's rare for me to put on a normal face for photos.

Have a lovely day/night! xo

Super busy week!

2010-03-17T21:27:00.001+11:00

Wow, I haven't posted in a while! I've been sooo busy with my childcare course - there's so many assignments it's ridiculous!

I'm quite possibly going shopping on the weekend, so I'll try my best to update when I get back! But for now, I'm most likely going to be away for a few days working on my assignments, studying to get my license and hopefully finding a job. So, until then, I hope you all have a wonderful rest of your week! xo

Vintage Coats

2010-03-10T18:20:00.001+11:00

Browsing through vintage coats on Ebay. These are my top picks. Part of that reason, the majority of the coats were real fur. I don't support fur at all! And, despite my love for leather shoes, I will always seek a faux leather where possible.

Anyway, onto the coats!

I am in love with leopard print coats! Although I adore oversized coats, this gorgeous piece will have to do!

This faux fur coat - I'm still trying to figure out the colour. My eyes tend to confuse light greys and light blues, so I'll leave that up to you to decide - looks incredibly cozy! I definitely want a coat like this in my autumn/winter wardrobe.

The grey button up coat is adorable. Enough said!

And finally, the lovely mustard coat. Currently, I am in love with the colour mustard. I'm not quite sure why, but ever since I got my mustard beret from Forever 21, I have fallen quite deeply in love with it. I'm not quite thrilled with the length of this coat, partly because I'm not exactly tall and I'd make myself look about a foot or so shorter, but I am in love with the rest of the design/colour of this coat!

Also on my must-have coat list?

Pea coat
Trench coat
Edwardian inspired coat - I saw one on an online store quite a while ago but I'm not sure what the site was. >.<

Glamour Dirt

2010-03-08T12:44:00.001+11:00

Topshop dress

Forever 21 heels

Forever 21 clutch

Forever 21 chandelier earrings

The Oscars have finally arrived! So, in true Oscar spirit, I've decided to embrace a little glamour - Fashion Dirt style. Of course, you could swap the shoes for something a little sparkly or shiny and the clutch for something that matches your sparkly, shiny shoes, but my take on glamour - well, yes, there's the pretty dress and the sparkly chandelier earrings but I prefer to keep the shoes a little less glitzy and the clutch a little more lacy.

Anyway, I hope you all have a very glamorous day and enjoy the Oscars (if you're watching of course!)

Take a walk on the dark side

2010-03-03T17:43:00.000+11:00

cuff, ebay; everything else, forever 21

If you didn't already know, I'm a HUGE fan of studs, spikes, zips and lace! And what a perfect way to combine each and every one of my loves into a single outfit! Try tough meets glam with a few studs here and a little lace there or a simple white singlet and black jeans combo with tough boots and a cuff similar to the one above. You could even add interest to an outfit with a beautiful, top hat fascinator! Fashion should be fun and creative, so don't ever be afraid to try new things!

DIY: Over the Knee Socks

2010-03-01T12:08:00.001+11:00

DIY socks; shoes, Lipstik

The first day of autumn [in Australia] brought cold weather and rain. The perfect excuse to stay inside and start a DIY project. Today's project? Over the knee socks. While it was a quick and easy project, I was fairly happy with the results! Next time, I'll attempt a pair with chains, ladders and/or studs!

DIY Socks

You will need:

A pair of stockings

Two pieces of ribbon (long enough to fit around you leg + tie a bow)

Scissors

Instructions:

Cut legs off stockings (measure before you cut to make sure they're the length you want them. Cut vertical slits, about half a centimetre long as close to the top of the socks as possible. Thread ribbon through the slits. Tie ends of ribbon in a bow on the outer side of the socks (tight enough to make sure the socks don't slip down!).

What do you think? - Underwear as Outerwear

2010-02-28T14:06:00.001+11:00

With Lady Gaga popularizing the no-pants look and fashion-forward women putting away their more conservative tops in favour of corsets and bustiers, it's obvious underwear is the new outerwear. But what do you think of the underwear as outerwear trend? Would you try it? xo

Photos from http://www.vogue.co.uk

Basics

2010-02-27T12:53:00.003+11:00

leggings, smock, fringe bodysuit, ashish stud jumper Topshop; singlet, cardigan Forever 21; t-shirt Supre; denim shorts Bardot.

I love these leggings because a) you can dress them up or dress them down and b) they have a zipper down the side. Basically, I'm attracted to anything with zips, studs or spikes. The smock looks super comfy and uber pretty. Another item you can dress up or down! The bodysuit fascinated me with the fringing - I'm not even sure I would know how to wear it or where to wear it, but I do know that I want it! The Ashish studded jumper equals love. For the days you couldn't be effed to dress up but you don't want to look like you just crawled out of bed and decided not to get dressed. Oh, and I mustn't forget to mention the studs!! I could imagine it with tights and ankle boots and possibly a slouch bag to give that extra lazy-but-hot look. The singlet is another must-have, whether you decide to go casual with jeans and flats or dress it up a bit with a leather jacket and chunky, black heels (preferably studded!). The cardigan is a great basic for everyday wear. Every girl should own at least one cardigan (or twenty). The t-shirt is a great basic. Great for night or day. Basically, can be worn with anything. And this brings me to the denim shorts. A little "Britney" with the pockets hanging out, but a whole lot fabulous! I love the colour and style. Whether you run around in them in summer with a flowing top and beachy hair or prance around in them with thick, black stockings and oversized vintage cardigans, denim shorts will never go out of style!

Anyway, the fashion fundraiser last night was incredibly fun! Well done to the models who've never done any kind of modelling in their lives! There were quite a few pieces I would definitely love to own but unfortunately no photos to show for it (I stupidly left my camera at home). Also, I have to give a special mention to my talented friends who provided us with the entertainment as nibblies were brought out - various battered seafoods and mini pies which I disappointingly couldn't eat since my diet consists of only plant-derived foods (I'm vegan!). Dylan, who played a selection of beautiful songs on the keyboard (and got offered a job playing piano at a local restaurant!), Josh, who played guitar and sung For You I Will by Teddy Geiger (I'm hoping that is actually what it's called...?) and Jackson, who played guitar (I'm not sure what he played, but it sounded amazing!) So basically, the fashion parade was fabulous, the music was incredible and the food smelled delicious and looked delicious (but unfortunately I have no idea whether or not it tasted delicious!)

Fashion for a cause

2010-02-25T18:41:00.004+11:00

Woo! Just found out I'm attending a fashion fundraiser for MS tomorrow night! A fashion show to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis - I love the idea of fashion and charity joining together. Oh, and live music! A few of my very talented friends are singing/playing tomorrow night. It should be a great night. I'm fairly excited!

P.S. I found this adorable online vintage store. Check it out!

http://www.bowerbirdvintage.com.au/node/86

Designer's Picks: Erin Wasson - Celebrity Style and Fashion from WhoWhatWear

2010-02-25T15:41:00.001+11:00

Designer's Picks: Erin Wasson - Celebrity Style and Fashion from WhoWhatWear

I heart Erin Wasson! I hope you like this post from WhoWhatWear as much as I did!

My Picks: Dresses

2010-02-25T14:49:00.004+11:00

Willow

The nude palette is absolutely stunning, as are the designs!

Bec & Bridge

I love the plain black and white of these dresses and the beautiful designs.

Alice McCall

I pretty much fell in love with all these dresses by Alice McCall!

If only I could afford it all.

Favourites?

Wish Upon A Star

2010-02-23T16:30:00.005+11:00

Images from miijo.com and mycatwalk.com.au

I would sell my soul for these pieces.

Finished TAFE for the day. Made a new friend who, might I add, has incredible style! Spent the morning dancing ridiculously with the rest of my class (just before you start thinking I'm crazy, I'm doing a childcare course. The dancing was for childcare purposes only!!) Wore my coolest singlet - black with a wolf print, which I've added to my ever-growing collection of shirts with pictures of wolves printed onto them - comfy ankle-length tights, an oversized jacket and ballet flats. I planned to take some photos but the unpredictable weather caused horrible lighting due to the dark, cloudy sky.

Dancing in sunshine

2010-02-22T15:14:00.000+11:00

Dress: CKM, Boots: Minnetonka, Bracelets: Forever 21, Stockings: Razzamatazz

The weather was like a billion degrees.

As usual, I spent the day procrastinating and instead of doing what I planned, I dressed up in one of my most-worn outfits and played around with the camera. Quite hard to get a decent shot when you're home alone and relying on the camera's timer. But despite not completing my to-do list, I had a fun day frolicking in the sun - even though I felt like running off to live with the eskimos. After taking these photos, I immediately hurried to get my beloved moccasins, stockings and dress off, prefering to run around in my most comfortable, men's size XL Slipknot t-shirt for the rest of the afternoon!

P.S. Excuse the mess in the backgrounds of the second and third picture. Not my room!

Died and gone to shoe heaven

2010-02-22T09:20:00.000+11:00

I heart shoes. Heels. Wedges. Boots. Sneakers. Flats. etc. I've compiled a list of my current loves which are, A) Absolutely perfect, B) Mainly ridiculously expensive and C) Too extravagent to be accepted in my tiny beachside town.

I'm home alone, wondering how I will occupy myself in order to avoid dying from boredom. A few dresses to hem. A few outfits to dig out of my wardrobe for college. A few (hundred) things to drool over on ebay. But since I'm a chronic procrastinator, I wonder what I'll end up doing. Trawling through fashion blogs? Watching Donnie Darko for the 2113456th time?

I don't want it, I need it.

2010-02-22T00:20:00.000+11:00

Browsing through magazine fashion spreads is always a simple indulgence of mine – hello inspiration! But what happens when I find something so to-die-for, something so glorious it should have it's own spotlight and/or halo and a whole holiday dedicated to it but instead has an incredibly large price tag which is far out of my price range? Well, quite simply, it's like the love of your life breaking your heart. It hurts. A lot. And you quite painfully must move on with your life and find the next great thing that comes your way. So, I must part ways with that gorgeous floral print jacket and hope I find something even better, something even more halo-worthy. But until then...it won't hurt if I still dream of wearing it, right?