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oh hai there,

im currently exploring the fucking amazing country that is japan. expect some fresh posts when i return. 

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Tokyo SS.

Moving away from western fashion for a second (and indulging my current obsession: Japan) I thought I'd post some pictures of Tokyo street style taken in Harajuku (where I will be this time next week! eeep.) Don't you love it! See, I must admit, I'm a fruits fan through and through, but not all Japanese style is about clutter, rainbow brite hues and plush animals. So much of it is ultra minimalist and chic. These outfits do have a hint of whimsy, but just enough to be gorgeous and sleek. You think? I hope I can take some pictures of beautifully dressed people whilst I'm over there but I think it will be hard, other than the Sunday in Harajuku where all the teenagers get glammed up and parade around with bunny rabbits and such. They are probably used to being tourist attractions. Oh the fun.

tokyo street style

cheeks.

So I hear that short is in. Like, real short, cheeky short, etc. Like wearing a jacket that is longer than your shorts, but is not a long jacket. Make sense? I saw some bike shorts made of lace the other day and seriously considered purchasing them. Why? I have no idea. I refrained, thinking how I would be ridiculed upon wearing them. Maybe I should have just bought them. You're only young once.

garance dore

Nude.

So its New York fashion week and I have been addicted to my computer, surfing around the blogosphere like a crazy woman looking for new collections. In saying that, I often find I spend more time trawling through street style sites envying the punters and off - stage models looks. I saw this on both the Sartorialist and Garance. Love the whole nude look but am a little scared considering the colour of my skin. When 'nude' is darker than your actual nude colour, there can be problems. Nevertheless, these two look damn sexy and this is definatley the reason they are at fashion week in NYC and I am sitting at my laptop in the innner western suburbs of Sydney. Sigh.

help.

If anyone actually reads this blog - and knows stuff about computers/making photos biggers/headers etc - wanna help me out? I just have no idea. There will be rewards, of course.

knighttcat

weapon.

I somtimes hate Erin Wasson for being so freeeakin' cool. Styling, and pretty much being able to introduce herself as Alexander Wang's muse is something us mere mortals wouldn't even dream about. Yeah, there was that 'incident' with the jewellery (google search erin wasson, bliss lau if you have no idea what I'm on about) but shit happens and who really knows what's true. Above is her latest collection with surf/skate label RVCA who are gaining more fashion cred by the millisecond. I must say, I really dig this. Its all there - cutouts, tie dye, ripped denim and perfectly tailored singlets, but nothing is overdone. I like that her collections are 100% wearable, even though thats kiiinda unapplicable to me seeing its totally not avaliable in Australia. Oh well.

Magophilia due. Russh.

I decided to praise Russh and Franke first because they are my two greatest loves. Even when I first moved to Sydney at the start of this year with no money, and no job I still managed to fork out for these two. Though as unfortunate as it is, they come out on the same day bimonthly. I guess Russh is sorta the 'edgier' one, but there is still a lot of pastel and sweetness to be found. I decided, months ago, I want to be Stevie Dance (Fashion Editor) when I grow up. I'd say she is responsible for the most amazing editorials in Australia, hands down. I don't know how, but the Russh team always manage to get the coolest collection of clothes and accessories ever, mixing mid range and high end labels. Always nice to see something you can nearly afford.

Although the magazine has copped a little bad publicity recently due to portraying models at their very thinnest, I don't find it too hard to turn a blind eye. I don't think they are really advocating heroin chic, perhaps just trying to project an image that a lot of people are uncomfortable with. Or something. That aside, what draws me most to this publication? Nudity and music references. There is alot of nudity, or rather, exposed breasts in this magazine which gives it an all the more arty aesthetic. Feels like it's a little more precious than a simple magazine. The music references - Stones, Beatles, Faithfull, Patti Smith, Bat for Lashes... it goes on. Plus, they did a look page on Hunter S. Thompson. Need I say another word?

google

cream.

So totally in love with this blog. I stumbled apon her a mere hour ago and she is already close to my heart. Eat Drink Chic houses "stylish ideas and diy for parties, entertaining, weddings, home decor, gifts, food and fashion." Its a little bit Lula magazine, with so many balloons, sugary treats and pastels. Swoon. I am particularly impressed with idea for an ice cream sundae party. I'm a sucker for party themes, food and decoration, yes but this is waaay above sangria, sweets and the deathproof soundtrack. Can you imagine walking into a room set up like this? I think I would faint, or leave, buy some Alannah Hill attire and rush back in a fluster looking the part. Eeep.

eatdrinkchic.com

she hit pause.

Amazing polaroid transfers from Brooklyn's shehitpause.studios' Girls and Dreams collection. The 8x10framed images will set you back $65, which isn't a big ask for work this incredible. I just have no idea which one to choose. I struggled enough with picking five for the post. Keeping in mind these are just from one single collection. The others, surfing, props and random scenes, coney island and flowers are just as nostalgic, inspiring and evocative. Photographer Matt Schwartz's images are constantly being described as "walking into a memory." I cannot think of a more perfect description. The Girls and Dreams collection is apparently based on his version of the pin up girl, and all models are friends or customers. What a sweetheart, right? He also dabbles in wedding photography, so we know the guy is a romantic at heart, hence the pastels, shadows and feminine fabrics. God, I was told I was a romantic the other day. Initially offended, I'm starting to think, maybe, just maybe there could be a little of it in me.

shehitpausestudios.com

feelgoodhitofthesummer.

Erin Wasson v RVCA tank, Karen Walker sunnies, Elizabeth and James ring, YSL lipstick, Camilla and Marc jacket, Alexander Wang bag, Topshop bra, Chloe perfume, Topshop shorts, Chloe boots.

POP and sleep deprivation.

I'm too tired to write anything even mildly witty or interesting this afternoon. Dreading the three hour trek home. The things we do on fathers day. So lets just say Irina is damn sexy, POP have damn good stylists and you should check out the blog I saw this on - tabaccoandleather. 

givemethatgaptoothedgrin.

Researching Lara Stone for a short fiction peice for uni. Man meets captured model, model escapes, model becomes man's fugative, model turns out to be insane, model looks like Lara Sone. Pretty standard gen - y material, but whatever. I'm going to embrace it. This editorial is one of my absolute favourites. I can't actually read French, but I love the styling so much whenever I have enough money to justify spending $15 on something I can't understand literally, I buy French Vogue. Gotta admit, it makes one feel kinda chic. I think there is a reason for Stone being the most wanted model around at the moment. Other than her breasts. I read in I-D her favourite song is Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now - the girl likes Morrissey. She's fucking cool.

tfs

spring.

It's spring it's spring it's spring it's spring! I'm already feeling more like my old self, giggling, planning parties, enjoying being outdoors after 5pm... and it's not even warm! Just the fact that its September first changes my mood. The whole idea of winter and people pretending to like winter by referencing 'snuggling', pumpkin soup and movie marathons can get fucked. seriously.

hellosandwich.blogspot.com

Magophilia uno. Frankie.

People who know me are aware of my magazine addiction. It is a hereditary affliction passed from my grandmother, to my mother, to myself. I think from time to time I will talk a little about certain publications, as people are always complaining there is nothing around they feel totally drawn to. Perhaps I have found something in my ravenous search for the best? Who knows.

I'm going to start with Frankie. Because everyone knows Frankie, and I got into a discussion last night regarding her genre. In the room of four I was the only one who said Frankie was not a fashion magazine. I really don't think she is! People compared her to Oyster, which I think is just so inaccurate. Frankie is sorta like a tattooed rockabilly girl crotcheting a granny square. It looks all sugar and spice, and it is a little. Craft and cooking sections are indeed regular, yet so are the mentions of sex and extreme drunkeness. You'll probably not flip through an issue without sight of a cute floral dress or the word fuck. Its that duality I think that appeals to so many. My only critcism of the magazine as a whole are the editorials. Often fantastic, often mediocre. Even so, this doesn't shake my loyalty in the slightest.

frankie.com.au

Salvador Dali.

Yes, I went to Liquid Desire on the weekend, and oui, I will gush about it to anyone who will listen. So for now, I will not gush, I will simply tell you to (cyber) toddle over to youtube, type in destino and watch the short film Dali and Disney started creating in the 40's. Words seriously cannot describe. Also, has anyone ever seen a fashion editorial based on any of Dali's photographs? I can't imagine why someone would not have used the idea yet.

uncovering.org

kate towers

Miss Towers produces one off pieces for 'sassy, gypsy librarians who live alone in old lighthouses and like to drink tea laced with gin' according to frankie magazine. It's all making me a little thrilled that it's spring today (not that I wasn't anyway.) I really do adore summer evenings lying on the grass drinking gin and listening to 60's music. But fuck, I'd love it if i could do so wearing that fabulous white dress.

katetowers.com