shopping failure..

I felt slightly like Kate Moss, sans Yves Saint Laurent garb, today on a solo shopping excursion. I decided on my day off to indulgence myself in a bit of self-medicated retail therapy. Who knew it would all go downhill? I headed off to Melbourne Central as they have a wide array of all the regular brands.
This is where my disappointment began. Witchery is copying the Balmain denim embellished jacket. Sportsgirl is overdoing the Chanel chain bag imitations. Lastly, every store has it's windows plastered with SALE signs which makes telling them apart a difficult job.
When I did find something I liked, the store lacked my size (dress 8 & pants 9, not too much out of the norm!).
Blazer's seem to feature in every store, which I think is a positive step in improving the general aesthetic of the mass fashion-loving population.
So all I can do is SIGH and hope that when I venture to Sydney next week, I'll have better luck.

fall 2009 balmain campaign..

The much talked about campaign from Balmain has finally been released. Starring Anja Rubik walking through what looks like a train station. I love the nautical sweater and Anja's hair!

luxirare love..

I've been reading Luxirare for quite some time now. I love her visual perspective of food! But Luxirare's latest post was a Chanel infused wonderland! For more images: Luxirare

maison michel look book for fall 2009..

With help from Karl Lagerfeld, Maison Michel has listed only the most fascinating faces for it's Fall look book. There's Lady Amanda Harlech, Angela Lindvall, Anouck Lepere, Erin Wasson, Lara Stone, Olivier Theyskens, Lou Doillon, Milla Jovovich and my favourite Sasha Pivovarova.
I love the simplicity of black and white images, plus the pulling power of popular faces!

coco avant chanel..

Last night I went and saw Coco Avant Chanel at the cinemas and I must say I was mesmerised during the entire film. Gabrielle's clothing in the beginning was quite bland (due to her financial situation) but I love how she altered her clothes keep up with her richer counterparts. It also hit me how much of an outsider (fashion-wise) she was, when you see other women of that time donning feathers, decadent laces and over to top pearls and diamonds. Here are some my favourite images from the film.

The Vine

girls & boys..

Check out this Jean Paul Gaultier inspired/directed video of 'Girls & Boys' by Martin Solveig and Dragonette. Martin is looking uber daggy! But I enjoy more of the clothes and set (which was shot at JPG's Rue Saint Martin studio, Paris.

melbourne animation festival..

Last night I saw the 'Best of Fest' screening for the Melbourne International Animation Festival. I would have to say that it wasn't as good as the previous year, but a few short films stood out. Above is one of my favourites, Bubbalicious.

maryna linchuk for numero korea..

RU GLAMOUR

sasha pivovarova equals amazing..

She's done it again! Model extraordinare, Sasha Pivovarova has created a book for Chanel based on Russian glamour. "My drawings were inspired by the joy of seeing fairytale characters coming to life in one of the main theatres of Moscow, the city where I was born".
I love that Sasha is so much more than a stunning face, she has talent! It's also funny to note that all the models featured in the image above have that Sasha sniper stare.
Image Credit: Chanel News

item i crave..

One word: stunning! This is exactly what I am looking for, but sadly the £2,365 price tag isn't even remotely in my budget. I love the satin collar and now iconic pointed shoulder tips. J'adore!

Image Credit: Net-a-porter

saturday laughathon: WWWWD..

I love a good laugh and count The Chaser's among some of my favourite comedian's/entertainer's, so it makes sense why I find WWWWD hilarious! Their comments about Natasha Poly's telepathic genius and deep thoughts by Agyness Deyn, "I would eat eat if I could, but have never been able, all I seek is a roped-off private table".

The best part about it is the fact that it point's the laughing finger at individuals who consider fashion as oxygen. Enjoy!

Credit: WWWWD

i want to be russian..

How stunning! Presenting Valeriya by John-Paul Pietrus. I officially wish I was on a Russia road trip and I just rocked up out the front of St.Basil's Cathederal (top image). Sigh!

Image Credit: RU_Glamour

items i crave..

Chloé Chloé Chloé Chloé Chloé Chloé Chloé Chloé...... Chloé on the brain?

How stunning is this Chloé Paraty beige leather bag, coming in at $2086! I love the pyramid shape and gold hardware, it would go perfect with..

this beautifully tailored Chloe wool chain-cropped jacket, coming in at $2761. Although I love both, the bag has a higher value for money ratio!

tea party time?..

Image Credit: Revolution (?)

louis vuitton and murakami present a world of craziness..