Secondary Signs

Pendleton for Opening Ceremony

2010-12-14T01:15:00.000-08:00

Personally, I could not ask for a better collaboration for my Aztec heart to indulge in. Opening Ceremony meets Pendleton for A/W 2011 and I predict they'll live happily on peyote for the coming season.

All woman

2010-11-30T02:24:00.000-08:00

As a shallow, fashion conscious Gen Y-er, I find myself ashamedly admitting that the first thing I notice about people is their outerwear (I'm looking at you fedora-wearing ska listeners). Before you judge, try and tell yourself you don't do the same. Unless you're living in Nimbin and snacking on brownies it's just not feasible. So when I jumped on the Su-Shi website, I felt my face slowly turning an adolescent shade of crimson as I caught myself staring not at the items on offer, but at the model's breasts. Thank the Lord for these mountainous holy gifts on offer because they are going to abolish unrealistic ideals of a fashion model the world over. If any girl is reading this reaching for her packing tape (Christina Ricci in 'Now and Then'), DON'T DO IT!

From this post forward, I vow never to tape my boobs down again (and yes, I still do it).

In all seriousness, have a look at these accessories... http://www.su-shi.com/

You make me feel good

2010-11-29T00:01:00.000-08:00

So every season I've noticed a pattern within my thoughts on current fashion inspirations. Generally my inspirations stem from an epic babe (past or present) with a beauty so unachievable that I find myself avoiding mirrors and cameras. Lately I've been all nostalgic with Anna Karina and Chantal Goya; sticking to a monochromatic colour palette and making sure my buttons are done all the way up (I've even been learning French podcasts, impressive no?). However, this season it's all Jane Birkin and Janis Joplin. This is where American Gold's Spring/Summer 2011 lookbook becomes my new friend.

All images via Spanish Moss Vintage

She's back

2010-11-28T23:26:00.001-08:00

To the three of my friends who actually read this blog,
I'm sorry I haven't provided you with indulgent clothing porn for the past couple of months. After grappling with some personal issues, I've actually got a little bit of motivation (although not as much time) to have a go at this. So let me nurse your insecurities once again by posting too many photos of beautiful people draped in designs of the 21st century.

SHAPE SHIFTR

2010-08-22T18:37:00.000-07:00

Wow. I didn't know I could love something with all my heart until I saw this line. LOOK AT IT! Tell me it isn't perfection. Black, red, mustard, sheer, underpants as outerwear. It's like Wonderwoman on an acid trip vomited up all of her emotions and turned it into a lookbook.

Missoni Fall 2010

2010-08-01T03:28:00.000-07:00

A collage of Missoni's Fall 2010 RTW show and the things that it reminded me of...

Prada Fall 2010 lookbook

2010-07-27T05:34:00.000-07:00

All lookbooks should be this interesting.
I should have paid more attention in my Illustrator class instead of trawling through pictures of love interests, then distracting everyone around me by pointing out how good their hair looks.

Minimalist

2010-07-08T04:57:00.000-07:00

What a surprise that I like The Row's Fall 2010 line.

Little lamb dressed as fashionable mutton

2010-07-05T02:34:00.000-07:00

images via http://www.lauramccluskey.com

2011-a good year

2010-07-04T01:36:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I forget how much I love Acne.

Maiko Takeda

2010-06-22T05:17:00.000-07:00

Maiko Takeda is a Central Saint Martins college graduate. Her collection Cinematography presents the concept of wearing shadows as jewelry. The pieces are constructed from a thin metal with thousands of tiny holes in varying sizes. When the light hits the holes, an image is projected on the skin. Mind blowing.

She dreams in colour, she dreams in red

2010-06-22T03:56:00.000-07:00

Judging by my recently dyed red hair and penchant for layering, I'm all nostalgic about 90s fashion... hold the button-snap tracksuit pants.
McQ by Alexander McQueen's Fall 2010 Collection speaks to my soul.

Images via Fashion Gone Rogue

Preen Resort 2011

2010-06-21T03:50:00.000-07:00

I like to class myself as an open-minded follower of fashion; constantly evolving with every seam overlocked. Browsing through the Resort 2011 collections though underwhelmed me and even Chanel had me doubting the direction that fashion is taking. Then came Preen. Simple designs in monochromatic colours highighted with bold pieces; a combination which always wins me over.

Images via Style.com

An unlikely combination

2010-06-11T23:02:00.000-07:00

It's not often that you associate McDonald's with the fashion industry. Traditionally a fast-food restaurant with a menu well rehearsed by people of a lower socio-economic background (and the alcohol fuelled), McDonald's have attempted to market their (deliciously) horrible products to the fashion conscious. The concept has been launched at Fashion Weeks dotted all over the globe but I wonder how many of the fashion industry's finest would have dared enter. Does marketing really sway us that much? YES! I want a Big Mac!

Images via Design Fetish

J.Crew Men's

2010-06-08T03:23:00.000-07:00

It's hard to focus your attention on the garments when your palms are getting sweaty from the vision of wood cabins in the French alps with any of these men in the proposed picture.

Length, layers and ladies

2010-06-07T04:18:00.000-07:00

No better way to cover up that extra layer of warmth so lovingly (or resentfully) piled on over winter.

There's something about you

2010-05-31T01:23:00.000-07:00

I love a good editorial. Really, I do. It has the capability of inspiring (not to mention intimidating) the reader just enough to feel that elating rise of motivation until the magazine is closed again some minutes later. This woman though, is enough to make you want to run out the door in your most fashionable attire and chase down every potential networker in your city. Camille Bidault-Waddington is a professional stylist who has turned her talent to both photography and styling for this AnOther editorial.

Pictures via Style.com

Looking over and out

2010-05-24T01:39:00.000-07:00

There is something so reassuring about staring out of a window into a bigger picture; extending beyond the problems that stare you straight in the face.

Girl crush of the month (potentially year)

2010-05-22T23:18:00.001-07:00

Bambi Northwood Blyth-whose eyebrows make me want to cry with both joy and jealousy.

Images via the Cobrasnake and Livejournal

Skin

2010-05-21T03:34:00.001-07:00

Lily

2010-05-14T20:24:00.000-07:00

photos by Wolfgang Mustain

Big red

2010-05-14T20:07:00.000-07:00

I dyed my hair red for winter, despite the fact that my wardrobe doesn't suit.

2010-05-13T03:44:00.000-07:00

Celine A/W 2010 colletion.....PERFECTION

Waiting for my hair to dry

2010-04-16T22:43:00.000-07:00

Justin Hollar photography

Hello beautiful

2010-04-06T03:28:00.001-07:00

Model Jen Dawson

Paint it black

2010-04-06T02:41:00.000-07:00

Proenza Schouler Fall 2010

Thigh-high has never looked so good.

Marie Claire Italia

2010-04-05T20:46:00.000-07:00

Photos by Wendy Bevan

The new nude

2010-04-05T20:25:00.000-07:00

Chloé Fall 2010

The Jackie Series

2010-03-29T00:24:00.000-07:00

by Neil Krug

NOM*D

2010-03-28T21:07:00.000-07:00

NOM*D's A/W 2010 collection

I really enjoyed their show at LMFF a couple of weeks ago.

Vanessa Bruno

2010-03-25T21:33:00.000-07:00

Vanessa Bruno's latest mini film for her 2010 collection featuring the ever-wonderful Lou Doillon.

Her collection isn't helping me get my head out of the clouds.

Milkmaid

2010-03-25T21:29:00.000-07:00

Old feelings

2010-03-22T03:14:00.001-07:00

Really Lover, you know how to make a girl feel romantic(ally neglected)

These are screencaps from Lover's video, The Harvest for Spring/Summer 2010. Check out the collection and the full video at www.loverthelabel.com

Second skin

2010-03-15T03:46:00.000-07:00

Since I first laid eyes on Acne's Rita jacket long ago, I've nursed a little soft spot in my heart for clothing with lamb's wool.

Featured in Fall 2010 collections:

Burberry

Viktor & Rolf

Acne's Rita jacket...

Next hair project

2010-03-09T18:33:00.000-08:00

Welcome back into my life coloured hairspray....

Cynthia Rowley Fall 2010

Still going strong in 2010

2010-03-09T17:57:00.000-08:00

Wang's army

2010-03-07T04:23:00.000-08:00

Swapping guns and grenades for jerseys and fishtail plaits.

A bit of Phillip Lim to ease into winter

2010-03-07T02:38:00.000-08:00

Phillip Lim's Fall 2010 collection embodies everything that I love about the colder months; heavy coats, double denim, leather, sheepskin collars (new acquaintance) and enough layering to forget the extra ten kilograms gained from comfort eating. Yep, I sure do love winter.

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Seasons changing

2010-03-01T22:43:00.000-08:00

Autumn! I've missed you.
I want to be back wading through the yellow leaves in Hyde Park, or fumbling (too many times) when ordering hot chocolate in Florence.

Jason Lee Parry photography

Weekday happiness

2010-03-01T22:11:00.000-08:00

I picked up this skirt from an op-shop for $2. My initial attraction to it was the resemblance it bears to the Alexander Wang skirt for Opening Ceremony he designed for the Where the Wild Things are line. Although in a darker colour without the contrasted fur, it still has the same ripples of shading going vertically down the skirt. A bit of a winner I would say.

No such thing as buyer's remorse

2010-02-28T00:07:00.000-08:00

Inspired by yesterday's post, I did a little stealthy purchasing from my favourite International pal Topshop. Always there to reassure me that good fashion is only a mouse-click away or alternatively, an $1800 return flight. Actually, one way flight thanks.

Pretty girls all in a row

2010-02-27T04:48:00.000-08:00

If someone were to come up to me and ask me to describe my dream girl* in a dream outfit in a dream scenario I would have to walk away and think about it for a long, long time. Probably something like three days later, I would return with this set of photos from Alexa Chung's fall line for Madewell 2010.

So many clogs! So many wooden heels! So many socks! So much denim and neutrals!

I like to think of these girls as my alter ego. This is what I would want to dress like in an ideal world. The world isn't ideal though, so I hastily sift through all of my black clothing trying to muster up another outfit that doesn't look like the one before.

* I am 100% straight

Alice in Chunderland

2010-02-18T04:23:00.000-08:00

As I eagerly await the release of Tim Burton's take on Alice in Wonderland, I've found myself consumed by the book all over again. This spread featured in Vogue, and was photographed by the reputable Annie Liebovitz who can do no wrong. Just quietly, I think Natalia would have made for a much better Alice than what they have cast for the film.

Straying from normality

2010-02-18T03:58:00.000-08:00

I wholeheartedly admit that nothing unnerves me more than trying to conjure up an outfit without the use of black as a safety precaution. Lately though, I've found myself attracted to the prettier things in life. Pastels are my new colour palette of choice, taking inspiration from the iconic Australian movie 'Picnic at Hanging Rock'. I find myself lost watching the movie because I'm so mesmerised by the wardrobe.

Long live the Queen

2010-02-18T03:33:00.001-08:00

A simple sign of respect for the complicated King of couture.
R.I.P Alexander McQueen.

Oh Lexi you're so sexy

2010-02-07T17:49:00.000-08:00

This picture is the only push that I needed to start wearing these shoes that I recently acquired from the op-shop. Pretty good match I'd say.

21st potential

2010-02-07T16:24:00.001-08:00

After my best friend and I decided to have a 21st together, the only thing running through my head has been the stress of finding an amazing dress that I won't regret later. I tend to regret my outfit choices within ten minutes of arriving at the arranged destination, so naturally there's a lot of apprehension about the 21st dress. I want this Calvin Klein dress though, like nothing before.

Timeless

2010-02-07T02:15:00.000-08:00

One key area that Country Road do particularly well are bags. A couple on my birthday wishlist:

Unexpected return

2010-02-07T01:08:00.000-08:00

I never thought I'd see glitter back in my make-up case beyond 1999....

...but I think the Givenchy Spring 2010 runway models have proven me wrong.

Perhaps this take on the trend may be more suitable for most though:

Julian Louie ss10

2010-01-27T00:39:00.000-08:00

It all makes sense now. After months of trying to comprehend why my favourite colours had gone from obnoxious shades to just plain boring hues, I've figured out why I'm so partial to a neutral colour palette. It is because I cannot wear it. I want what I cannot have, and that is the greatest irony of my life. The Julian Louie ss10 collection brought on images in my delusional mind of me prancing around in nude chiffons and peach cottons. I had to force them out along with the idea of me marrying Julian Casablancas and raising kids in the Swiss alps. The next person to say that having pale skin is a blessing, clearly has not seen this collection.

Natalia for charity

2010-01-24T02:46:00.000-08:00

February's edition of UK Vogue features Russian beauty Natalia Vodianova combining high fashion and charity. The editorial aims to create awareness for her charity, Naked Heart Foundation. The foundation aims to provide 'safe and inspiring' environments for Russian children. Natalia invited 40 reputable designers including the likes of Chanel, Valentino and Prada to create remarkable dresses that will be auctioned off at a fundraising event in April. What a woman!

Oh yeah, and the images speak for themselves. Nick Knight is a genius.

Marc Jacobs Spring 2010

2010-01-20T17:17:00.000-08:00

Some of my favourite pieces from Marc Jacobs' collection. I know he does great things, but I wasn't a fan of the belted blazers and jackets.

Fashionology

2010-01-18T16:39:00.000-08:00

This is why I should not have access to a bankcard, a paypal account and a whole lot of time. I am now the enthusiastic owner of these two amazing bracelets from Fashionology. Now I just play the waiting game....

360˚

2010-01-18T02:35:00.000-08:00

I've never been a big Lily Cole fan, especially after learning that she was in St Trinian's. If my words were a solid entity I would be eating a plate of them right now because she looks so beautiful.

Lily Cole by Carter Smith

Igor + André

2010-01-11T03:41:00.000-08:00

These illustrations are by an artist called Danny Roberts. I am so jealous of his talent. Check out more of his works at http://dannyrobertsillustration.blogspot.com/

Olivia Hussey, the ethereal babe

Let me stand next to your flower

2010-01-06T18:24:00.000-08:00

Erin Wasson x RVCA spring 2010 ready to wear collection:

The brains and beauty behind the line, Erin Wasson.

P.S

2010-01-01T23:32:00.000-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

I've recently noted how many people get so excited about a new year. I know it's considered to be a new beginning in pretty much every culture, but what really changes other than the boost in calendar sales? In a years time, you'll only be cursing 2010 for all the problems that have occurred within those 12 fleeting months. Another year isn't going to make your problems go away, and the novelty of writing 010 will wear off almost as quickly as your resolutions are forgotten about.

Kids in Couture

2010-01-01T22:16:00.000-08:00

These photographs were taken for Purple magazine, featuring kids dressed in couture clothing from designers like Balenciaga, Rick Owens, Comme des Garcons, Balmain and Nina Ricci. It makes couture a little less intimidating, and a lot more cute.

Pamela Love jewelry

2009-12-29T22:48:00.000-08:00

Checkout please.

Chadwick Tyler

2009-12-24T02:52:00.000-08:00

Wow. This guy pretty much sums up how I feel right now in a series of photographs.

Minimarket

2009-12-24T02:28:00.000-08:00

I love this campaign from Minimarket for their AW09 collection. The clothes are alright too.

Mine

2009-12-17T04:53:00.000-08:00

My week got off to a pretty shaky start, and feeling pretty down I thought I'd vent the only way I know how... exchanging money for goods. I've never been good at all that deep stuff, but I'm really good at talking myself into purchasing things that I think will make me a better person. Obviously, these Gorman shoes make me a better person.

Ellery

2009-12-16T17:19:00.000-08:00

Yes please!

Ren Rox photography

2009-12-15T05:15:00.000-08:00

Hair envy

2009-12-10T18:00:00.000-08:00

Garance Doré

Spotted!

2009-12-09T20:41:00.000-08:00

Sportsgirl, $129.95

the Sartorialist

Sophomore

2009-12-09T19:29:00.000-08:00

Set in a New York mansion, Sophomore's AW09 catalogue makes me want to get wild.

William Eggleston

2009-12-07T22:24:00.000-08:00

While I was in Munich, Germany, I bought a couple of postcards from a musem that I visited. The images were perfect but I knew I'd seen them many times before. It was only then that I turned over the postcard to see that they were the works of an artist name William Eggleston. So, enjoy.

Getting it off my chest

2009-12-03T19:29:00.000-08:00

I like to think I'm open minded, especially when it comes to fashion but there is something I have to admit. I cannot stand ripped tights. It's not even the fact that it has filtered (not gracefully) down to street fashion, I don't even like them on models. I find them trashy and overdone. There, I said it.

Images: tfs

IDEEEN

2009-10-21T22:04:00.000-07:00

Ideeen's collection, ss10

I will actually hurt somebody if I see one more pair of harem pants making their way down the fashion hierarchy. Ideeen please don't encourage it.

Over the fringe benefits

2009-10-15T21:07:00.000-07:00

....and my nose stud

Foreign currency

2009-10-15T18:23:00.000-07:00

So I'm leaving for London in a week and a half and I'm still kind of waiting for reality to hit me. Melbourne was bothering me, and I couldn't wait to leave, but now that things are better and I'm enjoying Melbourne just that little bit more, it's going to be harder to turn away from. It's that feeling of missing every exciting event, or the thought of coming back home and everything is only slightly out of place. Going through all that small talk even with the closest people to you after being away seems like a huge chore. Well, small talk has never really been my thing. This is usually why I'm mute when I meet someone new until I've embarrassed myself in front of them at least six times in order to establish common ground.

What is the point of this paragraph? Reading back on it, who am I kidding? Europe>Melbourne any day of my life.

Mind is blown

2009-10-13T17:55:00.000-07:00

Bettina Komenda's work

Jen Kao

2009-10-12T00:29:00.000-07:00

Jen Kao's SS09 collection...

Images from the SS09 lookbook

Perfection.

What would Alexa do?

2009-10-11T06:09:00.001-07:00

I'll tell you what she'd do. She would strut around next to you on those bambi legs wearing her Burberry coat, flicking her perfectly wavy dip-dyed hair talking about how much she loves junk food. Don't trust this woman.....

She is too perfect.

If only it wouldn't blend into my skin....

2009-10-06T01:53:00.000-07:00

Jill Sander

Preen

Thakoon

Unique

Nude and white is Summer's version of black and grey which is alright by me.

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Chanel

2009-10-03T06:05:00.000-07:00

WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!?! I could have made a better video. This is coming from the girl who (more often than not) can't find the viewfinder on cameras.

This campaign is for Chanel's new Coco Cocoon bag line and I don't know what to think of it at all.

Whoa!

2009-09-27T03:14:00.001-07:00

Okay, so if there is one thing that I can say I am good at without sounding totally conceited, it is picking out lookalikes. In my twenty years of living, I have picked out ones that have made people push me (Elaine Benes style) in disbelief that one could even pick that out. This pick though, is probably my greatest in a while. It is the startling resemblance between The Partridge Family's Susan Day and Australian model Abbey Lee. I will let the pictures speak for themselves.

Susan Day

Abbey Lee

Rodarte

2009-09-24T18:11:00.001-07:00

Some amazing photos (and garments) from various Rodarte collections

Rodarte

Beauty in its finest form

2009-09-24T07:12:00.000-07:00

I don't think it would be an overstatement if I were to say that Anna Karina is (so far) the most beautiful woman to have walked the earth. For some reason, every winter I want to cut my hair into a sharp bob and paint my eyes in black in the hopes of coming within 17 intangible kilometres of her beauty. Still, her beauty and style remain timeless which is something that people like Lady Gaga or Katy Perry should think about.

Erro debut Spring 2010

2009-09-22T23:29:00.000-07:00

Anna Larson's debut Erro collection kinda makes me wanna throw out everything that isn't black in preparation for Summer. Ironic hey?

Watch me try and recreate those hairstyles.

Dress Up

2009-09-20T23:39:00.000-07:00

These are some of the pieces from Dress Up 09/10 collection. I haven't been this impressed in a long time.

Lou Doillon for Vanessa Bruno

2009-09-20T06:16:00.000-07:00

This video is visually beautiful in every way. Please watch it, it will blow your mind.

This video was made by Mark Borthwick, who I mentioned a few posts ago for his amazing outdoor photos.

Girl crush

2009-09-20T05:25:00.000-07:00

One of many.....

Julia Restoin Roitfeld

Way to steal my heart, ACNE

2009-09-16T21:24:00.000-07:00

ACNE SS09

ACNE SS10

2009-09-14T20:44:00.000-07:00

All this sunshine has filtered through my hostility and is getting me all nostalgic. After looking at more beautiful photos, it has put me in the mood to run around with flowers in my hair. However, I don't think that would really sit well with my neighbours. Anyone who knows me fairly well understands that it is usually around this time of year when I retreat to my hippie inspirations. I usually go all out, listening to the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Crosby, Stills and Nash and of course, Led Zeppelin. Of course, with those bands come the women sitting prettily behind them.

Pamela Des Barres

Anita Pallenburg

Photos by Mark Borthwick

2009-09-13T05:50:00.001-07:00

Ryan (King of gif's) made this....

Yeah, I like to have a couple of drinks.

Keller is killing it

2009-09-13T01:42:00.000-07:00

Keller range SS09

Have you ever seen a shoe more brilliant?

A serious contender are the ones above

KellerNY

Sunshine looms

2009-09-11T06:06:00.000-07:00

My friend Winter has officially left me for dead. No really, watch me melt in the summertime only to come back to life at the start of Autumn. You may have detected that I am greeting the warmer months with a little bit of hostility, because well.... I am. It's not that I don't enjoy the sunshine and the freedom that lies within two month holidays, but quite frankly the summers of recent have been a vat full of empty promises.

The endless possibilities of road trips, festivals, beach days, picnics, romance, long hair and floral are all conjured up at the start of September only to be put on hold until the last week of summer. Well maybe I'm just bitter because my hair never cooperates during the summer months, and ends up destroying my enthusiasm. Even with all this hostility, I am still looking forward to all these promises I have made myself. So to get me in the mood, I've been staring at beautiful pictures all day.

A little mood music

Air - Sexy Boy

I just want...

2009-09-11T05:10:00.001-07:00

A perfect white shirt. That is all I have wanted for the past six months. Simple no? Not so much. Something about white shirts spell power, especially on a woman. I want to get me some power.

Garance Dore

I love those redheads, man!

2009-09-03T04:55:00.000-07:00

Wildfox Couture is an American vintage-inspired knitwear brand who have developed a cult following among celebrities and retailers worldwide. They specialise in printed tees, taking advantage of the need for unique essentials in a woman's wardrobe.

What I love most about the brand are their campaigns. They are always visually amazing, using imagery to match their vintage inspired clothing. The following images were used for their Spring 2009 campaign, and were inspired by the 1990s movie 'Dazed and Confused'. The movie in itself is brilliant, and Wildfox did a great job in recreating scenes from the movie. For a better understanding, have a look at the video to go with the campaign at www.wildfoxcouture.com

Dazed and Confused still

Dazed and Confused still

Dazed and Confused

Dazed and Confused still

Heroin?

2009-09-02T18:49:00.000-07:00

The Stranglers -- Golden Brown

Brilliant. Definitely in my top ten songs of all time.

Grunge resurgence

2009-09-02T15:56:00.000-07:00

Grunge has recently made a huge comeback in both SS09 and AW09/10 collections. I could be bias because I've been listening to a lot of Pearl Jam lately, but I am all for this trend. Maybe not as much as Alice Dellal, but through subtle variations I think it will be a trend that I'll gladly embrace this summer. Okay so technically we have just dismissed winter, but I think it is worth pointing out how well Australian label TV incorporated grunge into their AW collection.

Today's grunge pin up girl, Alice Dellal

Source: TV

Everybody has a number 1

2009-08-26T16:20:00.001-07:00

Clemence Poesy is without a doubt my number one fashion muse (subject to change). She embodies everything about French style, without intimidating me with her (somewhat) achievable beauty. Actually I take that back, if you stare at her long enough you will probably see enough perfection to make up for everything ugly in the world.

A beginning

2009-08-26T16:04:00.000-07:00

I'm starting a blog not to form a new pathway for my life, but more so to start archiving all of the brilliant things I see that are often forgotten about merely seconds after they are seen. I study fashion, I'm twenty and I don't have a five year plan.