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I love the weather out there. I wish it wasn’t too dark to take pictures out but such is this time of year. It’s all grey and cloudy and chilly. Not cold yet but definitely chilly. I just feel at home when it’s like this. I’m in my element. Layering it up, clashing, mixing, matching. Yes, yes, yes, yes.
I’m happy to be wearing this dress today. For some reason I remembered it being too short and/or tight when I pulled it out of my winter stuff a couple of weeks back. I’d hung it up in my wardrobe with the intention of giving it one last shot before I moved it to the Goodwill bag. To be honest I was dubious at best.
But last night, when I realised that I didn’t have anything planned for today/tonight (we’re meeting friends for drinks and dinner) my eye settled on it in my wardrobe in a moment of “what if?” It definitely needed leggings and I wanted something a little more interesting than plain black so I went with these floral ones.
Together with the belt, boots and denim jacket I feel like a small town girl from the late 70’s. The dress tie worn as a head band and the big hair (I can’t help it) lend it a little more of an 80’s feel though. I’m happy with it either way. I actually got a pat on the back (well, shoulder) for this outfit at work today. Awesome.
I’d just like to point out my boots. Don’t they look gorgeous? I took them in to have the sole reattached (I’d walked through the stitching), the back sewed and the heels re-done. When I picked them up he’d given them a good oiling too. They looked like a whole new pair of boots! Now I can get another 6 years out of them. Thanks Cobbler.
Jacket: Was Mum’s
Badges: Various
Dress: Melrose Ave
Shirt: Was Mum’s
Belt: Was Mum’s
Leggings: Valley Girl
Boots: Thrifted
Well. This outfit has elicited a wide array of comments from around the office. There were so many that I had to write them down. Check it out, “You look _____ today”:
1. French
2. Irish
3. Scottish
4. Country
5. Punk
6. English
7. Confused
8. Like something out of Oliver Twist
9. Like Bon Scott/an AC/DC fan
10. Where is your MG?
I got inspiration for this outfit when I was dressing for the challenge yesterday. I took this vest off a hanger and placed it over this shirt to make more room. Then looking at it I realised that I really liked them together. The blue of the shirt with the grey of the vest feels very much like a school uniform. While I strongly disliked wearing a uniform at school, the novelty of it now is appealing. The rest of the outfit came tumbling after. The vest lead to the hat which made me think of the skirt and then the tights with these shoes. Yesterday’s pirate ship broach to top it all off and I was good to go.
I must say I am incredibly comfortable today. This style of dress, with the layering is definitely my favourite. Which is one of the reasons that I love Autumn and Winter so much. The added extras that you get to include, it all makes me so happy.
I’m loving the fat, messy, side plaits that are everywhere at the moment. Unfortunately my hair isn’t quite long enough at the moment so I’ve settled for a side pony which I am equally happy with. I’ve been contemplating getting a hair cut for the last month or so. Having it back like this though makes me realise that it’s not really all that long. At least not when it's dry...
Beret: Gift
Vest: Target
Broach: Gift
Shirt: Target
Singlet: Gift
Gloves: Big W
Skirt: Myer
Tights: Myer
Shoes: Chemist
And we’re back. Apologies for the late posting of yesterdays outfit. We went to Shnookie’s to watch the UFC and were there a lot longer than anticipated. We got home with just enough time to take the make up off, brush the teeth and fall into a log-like sleep before it was time to be up and out the door again. Tonight should be a lot more low-key so I can catch up on everything that’s been slowly piling up around me.
To break the funk of the last few days I got the man on board for another challenge (others here and here). This time he said it wasn’t about a piece so much as a colour. He wanted to see what I’d do with red and promptly selected 3 red shirts. Having 3 to choose from to start was hard so I asked him to single one out and he chose this guy.
Originally I had it paired with wool tights, grey high waisted shorts and my new blazer. It looked OK but I decided it might be a little too much (or not enough? The shorts are kinda short) for work. My favourite parts are the details in here today. I’m over the moon at the necklace/shirt combination and really love using this broach that The Man gave me for my birthday as a belt buckle.
To be honest I think the funk was broken last night when I got ready to go to Shnookie’s. I had to get dressed real quick and threw on everything that I felt like wearing and it just worked. I am a huge fan of tights, shorts, dress layering in the colder months. I just need to figure out how to do it for work.
Shirt: Thrifted
Necklace: a creature strange at Bris-Style Indie Twilight Markets
Dress: Was Mum’s
Belt: ?
Broach worn as a buckle: Gift
Tights: Target
Shoes: Novo
Last Night’s Outfit
Cardigan: SES Fashion
Dress: Big W
Belt: Myer
Shorts: ?
Tights: Target
Boots: Thrifted
I originally had a grey long sleeved shirt with anchors all over it on this morning instead of this plain one. I also had black, knee high skull socks on instead of these grey “bird on a wire” ones. Neither of them worked though. I explain this because one of the girls at work questioned why I was wearing a pirate ship necklace with bird socks. Really I’m surprised she noticed. I guess I’ve set a standard.
I am slowly starting to return to normality but if we’re being honest – getting dressed this morning was a matter of adding and changing things until it looked alright. I wasn’t going for a theme or an idea like I usually do. I wasn’t even particularly worried about looking good. "Let’s just get dressed and get out of here" really.
I promise this apathy will be over soon. It’s actually nice and grey outside. There was a great, impromptu downpour at lunch today. It was fun to be caught in it. One of my good friends, T.S is from Canada and he loved the Australian heat when he worked here. He was particularly excited when it was 37 degrees. He loved the idea of it being the same temperature outside your body as in. Maybe that’s what I’ve done with my clothes. Matched the weather that is. I’m pretty sure I’m not grey inside. Though, I’ve never really looked.
Shirt: Trade Secret
Necklace: Gift
Vest: Target
Shawl: Cotton On
Belt: Kmart
Skirt: Was Mum’s
Socks: www.sockdreams.com
Boots: Myer
I don’t know what to tell you about today’s outfit. After filming and stuff this weekend I am absolutely exhausted and surprised that I actually made it out the door. But I did and I have almost made it through the whole day without falling asleep with my head on my keyboard.
I am really happy with these tights (they're purple, if you can't tell. The belt, from this dress is purple too). I’m not a huge purple fan usually but I like these. It’s not to say that I don’t like purple, I don’t dislike any colour. I just don’t feel as passionately about it as some people do. Someone told me an interesting fact on the weekend: of all people that are obsessed with a colour, purple is the one that the majority are obsessed with.
Can you tell I’m tired? I just spent an entire paragraph talking about my feelings toward purple. Get this girl a nap – STAT!
Filming went so well. Oh man, I can’t even do it justice trying to articulate right now. Everyone involved was just fantastic and it was really humbling to see my idea played out in front of my eyes. And played out so, so well. Here’s a sneak peak from behind the scenes. With editing and stuff I should be able to show you the finished product by July.
Actually, this dress was used in the clip. You’ll just have to wait and see if you can spot it.
Cardigan: Gift
Dress: Myer
Belt: Myer
Tights: Target
Boots: Myer
This outfit is a bit of an homage to my Mum. When I was in younger I remember my Mum wearing a pair of jeans, white t-shirt and a black blazer. She always looked so good in it. Once, when I was in early high school I told her that no one wore belts any more and she'd better take it off. Was this the start of something?
Oh man, she had the best pair of torn/patched jeans too. I remember I borrowed them when I was 14 to wear to a local concert. I felt like the coolest kid there. What I'd give for those jeans now! Mind you, they'd only fit one and a half legs.
My Mum has always been a huge influence in my style life. She always helped me find the perfect thing to wear, even when it involved melding curtains and a dress into one. That dress was killer! Gosh, what I'd give for that now too. She never let me feel bad about myself or what I was wearing. She has been supportive in every incarnation I've, incarnated?, and looked absolutely gorgeous every step of the way. I've always wished I'd grow up to be like my Mum and if wearing today's outfit helps, well then you may be seeing a lot more of it.
Blazer: Kmart
Shirt: Cotton On
Jeans: SES Fashion
Ring: Diva
Shoes: Rubi
There was a slight snafu with alarms this morning that set us back half an hour. No wonder I felt so well rested when I got up. Good thing I had this outfit planned the night before. Actually it was more like a few weeks before. I pulled this skirt out when I did the clothes change over a couple of weeks back. I bought it just before our wedding and rarely wear it. I’ve come to learn that a natural waist skirt just doesn’t look that great on me. I thought I’d give it a shot though because this blog has definitely encouraged me to wear things that I usually wouldn’t.
Overall I like it. I would have preferred a crew neck or boat neck striped top but alarmingly, this is the only striped top I have aside from my mustard one. As the day has gone by at work I’ve realised just how low cut it really is. Oopsie.
I know this whole look isn’t the most flattering but it is really comfortable. Mostly. I’ve found that blazers give me a bit of a headache what with the pressure of the collar pushing against my neck. Has anyone else found this? I know I might sound lame but my family is pretty good at getting epic headaches and little things like that set it off. Like raw onion? Oh man, forget about it!
Blazer: Target
Necklace: Dotti
Singlet: Myer
Skirt: Witchery
Shoes: Rubi
I feel like a real lady today. I feel a bit Betty Draper. With the hair in a ringlet I actually feel more like Peggy but everything else makes me feel Betty. I like it. You really can’t get through watching 2 seasons of Mad Men and not have it infiltrate your wardrobe. And liquor cabinet. But I digress.
I saw a beautiful dress in Target with West last week. Tulle underneath and everything. When I went on the weekend I couldn’t find it, I guess it’s just in the City one. I did find this gem though. Hanging all innocently in there. It’s so light and pretty and I just had to find a cardigan so I could complete the look. Found the cardigan ($7 thanks!), then realised what I really needed was this beautiful broach that my wonderful husband gave me for my birthday.
I’m really glad I didn’t get rid of these shoes. Sure they still hurt my toes but it’s nothing a little Lucas’ Paw Paw Ointment can’t fix. Would you look at that? Heels 2 days in a row. I am a lady indeed! These are a wedge though and definitely more manageable for me.
We have the final band meeting tonight before we film on the weekend. I can’t believe it’s all actually happening! It’s going to be a big day but gee whiz it will be worth it. With editing and all I should be able to show you something next month I reckon. Remember kids, you’ll see it here first!
Cardigan: SES Fashion
Broach: Gift
Dress: Target
Shoes: Big W
It was another public holiday yesterday. This one was for Labour Day. It’s one of those holidays that no-one is really sure what they’re getting it for but are happy to have the day off. Lord I’m glad yesterday was a holiday because I was feeling pret-t-y tender let me tell you. We had a fantastic time with friends on Sunday night in which I discovered my hidden talent for a) Singstar and b) drinking like a fish. A fish that likes to drink lots of different types of things in one night and then feels mighty sorry for itself the next day. And even part of the day after that.
