A little bit in love with this new discovery. The dark floral-esque pattern is awesome. I've never been a fan of long skirts either, but there is something mesmerizing about this one. I found the bandage dress on frontrowdiary (it is incredible and I would love just to try one on!), and checked out the label. Such cool stuff.
Amy xx
PS what does shakuhachi even mean? I know hachi is 8 in japanese . . .
I have come to realize that in fact, it is not my calling in life to look like Kate Moss. (probably could have worked that out a little sooner, I know). But in all seriousness, I am incapable of doing this messy-chic business. I just look like a whore. I am now, and shall ever be, a fan of the perfect ponytail. Audrey Hepburn and Quinn Fabray are wonderful examples. Being at all girls schools all my life, and having a mother who insisted that I couldn't go to school without a bow in my hair until I was about 13, have drilled into me the value of a clean, tidy ponytail. With a ribbon.
And so I have embraced this, and rarely you will see me without some sort of bow in my hair. I like it. I think it makes you look a little more presentable. I may flirt with the high, messy bun, the crazy curls, the fringed/straightened 'do', but I will always come back to the humble ponytail. It's a staple for a reason, girls.
All the best things should be like glitter, and infect the world. Like love. Love should be like glitter. It should get into the cracks and make everything sparkle, and be impossible to get rid of.
glitter is pretty much awesome. it reminds me of arts and crafts and fairies. and being a little kid. if you could get a tattoo of glitter, I would. it reminds me to not take things too seriously.
I chowed down on A LOT of wedges all last week... omnomnom. Also had an awesome dinner at my favourite place in the world, Thai Me Up. As well as the food being so good, cute little heart and flower shaped rice cakes just make me ridiculously happy. Okay well I just realised I have far too many things to rave about in terms of food because my sister and I made a huge three course dinner for Father's Day with Vietnamese vege rice paper rolls (I was so scared for the rice paper's life in my hands - but the rolls made good friends with the sweet dipping sauce that Zandi made), peanut noodles with bok choi and peppers and lime and blue peas and coriander and lots of chilli and roasted peanuts, and papaya and lychees and pineapple and mango with lime and ginger syrup for dessert. Such a good meal if I'm allowed to say that.
Drinking: Stone's Green Ginger Wine. Yes it sounds gross but it is SO good. Well priced too at about 15 dollars. We made these drinks to go with dinner last night - I think ours were about 2 parts ginger wine, 1 part tonic, mint leaves and cucumber. Should have put lime juice in too really, kind of like a ginger mojito... but not. I will definitely be drinking this again! Such a good all-year-round drink actually. And pretty sure it could be justified as a healthy drink to cure a cold...
Listening to:
Girl In A Coma - No, not like Girlfriend in a Coma. But still really good. Plus, Wikipedia does tell me that a few years back, Girl In a Coma were called by Morrisey to open for the rest of his tour after Kristeen Young was fired, which I'm guessing is how they got their name. That would be a more-than-awesome job, which I would sooo take if I had any musical talent. Haven't gotten around to listening to all of their music, but I heard the song above, Their Cell, and kind of adore it a little bit. Also, the band is signed with Blackheart Records (Joan Jett's label). So I think we can conclude that they are pretty Badass. Capital B. Maybe I should marry Katy Perry and start a MexicanCalifornianLesbianPunkGirlBand... Your thoughts? However I think this might limit my chances with the gentlemen. Little Red - I've also had the song Rock It in my head all week. It is very catchy and it makes me pretty happy. P.s. Also now we speak of catchy songs, I am still enjoying Mark Ronson & the Business Intl. And Motocade. And actually a lot of music. Moving on...
Missing: My MAC Prep + Prime skin primer. I left it at a friends place and am yearning for its soft touch... hahahaha (is it okay to say haha in a blog? Seems unprofessional but it's our blog so whatever). I haven't even had it for that long but now I cannot live without it. It seriously prepares your skin like a canvas and is a prerequisite to foundation-ing. Your makeup can't really go too wrong once you've used it. If you don't have it, buy it. Unless you're a boy. Cause you probably don't need it. But to reiterate my point... So. Necessary. P.S. I've always wondered what would happen if I put it on my lips, cause it tells you not to. Curiosity will most definitely kill the Lizzie eventually. Also if you know me at all you will probably know I love my Strobe Liquid Lotion which is actually looking like it might finish soon... I think I am going to cry. But not really because I am not that superficial.
Visual Appreciation: Diego Diaz - Lazy Lounge says Diego Diaz's fashion photography is classic escapism. Plenty of his images are exactly what plenty of people want from their fashion editorials – tanned beauties, beautiful clothes, ritzy hotels, perfect beaches and saturated colour. So dreamy, it's perfect for those of us still waiting on summer.
And it's so true. It makes me want hot hot summer quite badly. Which is something I mention in every post and have now realised I should stop talking about. Especially when Amy is reading this and will be feeling sad that she will come back pasty from England in January. Pale is something that does not bother me in Winter though. I love it.
Sorry that this was so long! You might be able to tell I felt like sharing. Lizzie xx
I know it's been around for years but I have always had a big thing for USA flag print. I remember watching an Independence Day parade go past my house when I was younger and being much too excited about the stars and stripes.
Anyway back on track, Sydney based label Maurie & Eve's Spring collection is the current love of my life. Additionally, I really really really really really really really really really want some leather shorts. (And a big white dress). Unfortunately I'm a bit too poor at the moment. But I will get some. This season is more whimsical and casual than the past few, which had a tendency to be very shiny - ohoho do not get me wrong I love all things shiny, with the exception of tight patent metallic pants and all their relatives - but I'm thinking that makes it a lot more wearable for summer.
If I remember correctly the Fourfontaine flagship store in Newmarket stocks a few Maurie and Eve pieces each season? I might have to save up and make a wee purchase.
Also, last week I made a dress that I actually like. The construction was slightly substandard but I am definitely going to get a lot of wear out of it this summer. Now I'm working on an extremely cute pair of shorts. Once those and the blazer I'm making next are done, I'll upload the photos here so you can see! Can you tell I'm excited?
So these are just a few images from the lookbook, if you want to see more of the collection (you do), you can see it all here.
P.S. How beautiful is Tallulah Morton in the campaign?
Trawling the magazine section of Borders with Lizzie yesterday made me want to buy every single september issue. Amy to Lizzie "Liz, lets just get like $200 and come and buy ALL of the September issues and this will keep us entertained for like the next few months." Problem with that is the purchasing/no money part. But the September issues have held true to form, and they all look incredible. I love that 'september' for the northern hemisphere is the precursor to winter fashion, and yet we get to look forward to summer! Also that the months have enough crossover that I can appreciate everything in the northern magazines, because it's still FREEZING and RAINING here.
Also, given that I am going to Europe for 7 weeks at the end of the year, Lizzie has forbidden me (quite rightly) from buying any summer clothes, and so I have every excuse to spend up big in the winter sales here (and then some when I go away)! Oh winter, I have such a love-hate relationship with you. Well, mostly hate. I'll give you a second chance in Europe - if you can charm me with your snow and kitschy christmasness, and show me how twentybajillion layers can look good, (and not make me sick!), I might forgive you your past misdemeanours. If not, I'm leaving you. I'll travel the world chasing summer for the rest of my life. mmmmmmMM.
I have come to realize that in fact, it is not my calling in life to look like Kate Moss. (probably could have worked that out a little sooner, I know). But in all seriousness, I am incapable of doing this messy-chic business. I just look like a whore. I am now, and shall ever be, a fan of the perfect ponytail. Audrey Hepburn and Quinn Fabray are wonderful examples. Being at all girls schools all my life, and having a mother who insisted that I couldn't go to school without a bow in my hair until I was about 13, have drilled into me the value of a clean, tidy ponytail. With a ribbon.
I chowed down on A LOT of wedges all last week... omnomnom.
Stone's Green Ginger Wine. Yes it sounds gross but it is SO good. Well priced too at about 15 dollars. We made these drinks to go with dinner last night - I think ours were about 2 parts ginger wine, 1 part tonic, mint leaves and cucumber. Should have put lime juice in too really, kind of like a ginger mojito... but not. I will definitely be drinking this again! Such a good all-year-round drink actually. And pretty sure it could be justified as a healthy drink to cure a cold...
Diego Diaz - Lazy Lounge says Diego Diaz's fashion photography is classic escapism. Plenty of his images are exactly what plenty of people want from their fashion editorials – tanned beauties, beautiful clothes, ritzy hotels, perfect beaches and saturated colour. So dreamy, it's perfect for those of us still waiting on summer. 
