Skater Girl

Antidote Magazine - Icon Issue

(images from fashiongonerogue)

What I would like my man to wear

I probably like prints on men better than on women. That's why this Junya Watanabe's men collection made me drool all over my laptop. The mix of colours and prints and texture are just incredibly inspiring and yet accessible. For guys (or girls, in my case) who cannot afford Junya Watanabe, I can't see why they can't find something similar in a vintage or even thrift shop down the street and start layering away.

Wishlust

Looking at fashion weeks candidates just gives me so much inspirations on A/W wear (but we are stepping into summer..hmm).

shoes and clutch from ZARA| hat and sweater from Monki| jeans from Topshop

Girl Crush

Dree Hemingway

Shh..don't tell fannie

The first thing I noticed when I stepped into Don't Tell Fannie, is that blue floral mini dress with lace straps, hanging in the center of the shop. Perfect for garden parties.

If you have been to the shop I Hate My Skirt in West End, you should be familiar with Paige. She used to do modeling in Singapore, then she came back to Brisbane and started a business in fashion retailing with her business partner. They focus on supporting local emerging young designers in Brisbane and Gold Coast.

There are lots of colours and patterns among the racks, which will give your mood a lift when you walk in. The clothes are neatly sorted by colours so you can always spot your favourite at first glance.

You will find the garments in Don't Tell Fannie are mainly one-off pieces, because they are all hand-made by the designers. They do take custom orders, but since the designers mostly use recycle fabrics for they clothes, it's unlikely that you will get the dress with the same pattern or fabrics. That means you will not walk down Queens Street finding a dozen girls wearing the same dress as you. That is also why the shop name was chosen - we all want that little exclusiveness in fashion, don't we? Don't tell those bitches/copycats that we found this fabulous shop which sells cute dresses.

Next time, when you just happen to be in West End for the awesome cafes, stop by Don't Tell Fannie, and maybe you'll find your signature piece. But shhhh.. Don't Tell Fannie!

Denim

As Australian Vogue fashion editor Emma Wood says: don't even think of heading into winter without a denim shirt in your wardrobe repertoire.
I got myself a denim shirt. Ever since then, I pay extra attention whenever magazines and blogs feature denim shirts in their shoots to get inspiration on how to wear mine. Today I came across this


Marloes Horst by Sol Sanchez in Jalouse
photos from fashion gone rogue

Denim jacket is a perfect piece to go from summer to autumn (if we can call a 30 degree weather autumn).
The new Australian Vogue just arrived at my doorstep. I am off for some Vogue time.

Big kisses.

My Fair Lady

Saw this photo one morning when I was a bit hanged over from the previous night out, checking all my favourite fashion blogs and having a cup of tea.

I was completely amazed.
It seems like yesterday that I was looking at the Dior A/W 2010 show and then there it was, the look and the spirit, walking on the street.

Fashion is about having fun and doing what you love and be proud.
This lady is a true inspiration.

photo from Mr. Newton

Cape.

Another inspiration for the coming autumn/winter.
When I come to think of it, winter in Brisbane isn't cold enough to wear most of the things that I want to wear during winter. I mean, fur for 12 degree celcius? Not working.
Cape would be a better choice wouldn't it?

Camel.

Inspiration 2.
Can't live without something camel/beige/khaki this winter. Personally is loving coat #3, military style is my weakness.
There is a pair of khaki heeled lace up boots in my wardrobe, I think that counts.

representative: Chloé

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Inspirations.

I used to find it difficult to dress when the season of my city is exactly opposite to the rest of the world, but after a year and half of experiencing and experimenting my wardrobe, I find myself quite enjoy this opposition. I actually get to browse through all the styles and looks of other cities' 'current season' before picking my favourite and put them on for my 'coming season' (and of course, the best part is that all the stores would be on sale at that time).
I got so many inspirations for the coming fall/winter(for Australia, duh) from 2010 A/W fashion weeks, this is just one of them. There are more to come but the rest will have to wait since I am supposed to be doing the assignment for my uni class right now..(gosh I am tired already!)

Faux Fur(and yes, I am looking at faux fur coats on ebay instead of researching for my assignment..)

big kisses

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