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Saturday, December 19, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
The Finnish have it down
A while ago I had the pleasure of knowing a finn. He was 16, obsessed with coffee and used to skip school with me. Finland is very similar to NZ in many respects except clothes, we need to extend our fashion reportoires to emulate those of our finnish friends!
Now I have the pleasure of Hel-looks I am a massive fan of street style sites and this(shot on the streets of the finnish capital Helinski)is one of my favourites. Although the Finnish are a little more out there than the average New Zealander there is so much inspiration to be taken from this wonderful site!!
Unfortunatly (with Finland being on the opposite end of the world to New Zealand) the seasons are all wrong! so i have delved into the archives of hel-looks and found a couple of summery and easily re-created looks for you!!
ok so this look is very sweet and versatile (ditch the tights on a hot day). All it takes is a little bright dress, sew it up super short so it has that child-like quality. The buttons done all the way up add a sort of tom-boyish imtoocooltoshowyoumyboobs edge (see chloe sevigny for further inspiration on this)This doesnt work quite so well if you have a short neck or big boobs so maybe jst do up one more button thsn you normally would. An integral part of this outfit is the blazer, let it be said right now I <3 blazers!! honestly they are such a wardrobe staple and every girl (and guy!!) should own at least two (one plain, one patterned), i have 5!!. team up a dress, the perfect fitting blazer, plain boots, opaques and a backpack for this delicious nerdy look.
ok so this is just sweet. This look is so perfect for summer days at the beach with friends, sunday lunches with the family, church, basically anything!! This style of dress is flattering on everybody and not too hard to find. Hit up your local op-shops in search of the perfect tea-dress, dont worry about the length! you can always take it up (or get it taken up by a tailor but this can be expensive so learn to sew goddamn it!!). I have a dress identical in cut to this but red with green and cream highlights. Keep everything else simple, pair it with some plain sandels (not jandels!! gladiators are fine) and a simple bag and you'll be looking the doll in no time at all.
This one is a little more tricky, it all hinges on the pattern mixing. When mixing be careful not to over-do it; extreme pattern mixing should be left to professionals like tavi. So basically choose two patterns which are neither too similar or too contrasting to each over (either in colour or in actual pattern). Cute high-waised skirts like this are easy to make, in fact i will do step by step instructions at some stage). Once again a blazer is instrumental in creating the preppy but tom-boyish vibe of this outfit. Hit up op-shops for this, I recently scored a stunning velvet, floral blazer by Kenzo from recycle boutique for $30. So shop around, make an effort. A cool and loose tee shirt is essential, either in black or white. If you have a short neck alter the neckline to make it deeper. Teamed with f***-off sunglasses, sneakers and a tote-bag this look is school worthy and transmits a sort of mis-matched but oh-so-stylish vibe. If you like this look you'll probably like the clothes worn by Naomi on season three of skins.
The best thing of street style sites is the wearability of things, not everything is shown on a size 0 model photoshopped within an inch of her life, not everything costs around a thousand dollars. The street is the heart of fashion. Designers think they decide on trends, rather the street tells the designer where things are going. An example of sheer people power.
All pictures from Hel-looks.
Now I have the pleasure of Hel-looks I am a massive fan of street style sites and this(shot on the streets of the finnish capital Helinski)is one of my favourites. Although the Finnish are a little more out there than the average New Zealander there is so much inspiration to be taken from this wonderful site!!
Unfortunatly (with Finland being on the opposite end of the world to New Zealand) the seasons are all wrong! so i have delved into the archives of hel-looks and found a couple of summery and easily re-created looks for you!!
ok so this look is very sweet and versatile (ditch the tights on a hot day). All it takes is a little bright dress, sew it up super short so it has that child-like quality. The buttons done all the way up add a sort of tom-boyish imtoocooltoshowyoumyboobs edge (see chloe sevigny for further inspiration on this)This doesnt work quite so well if you have a short neck or big boobs so maybe jst do up one more button thsn you normally would. An integral part of this outfit is the blazer, let it be said right now I <3 blazers!! honestly they are such a wardrobe staple and every girl (and guy!!) should own at least two (one plain, one patterned), i have 5!!. team up a dress, the perfect fitting blazer, plain boots, opaques and a backpack for this delicious nerdy look.
ok so this is just sweet. This look is so perfect for summer days at the beach with friends, sunday lunches with the family, church, basically anything!! This style of dress is flattering on everybody and not too hard to find. Hit up your local op-shops in search of the perfect tea-dress, dont worry about the length! you can always take it up (or get it taken up by a tailor but this can be expensive so learn to sew goddamn it!!). I have a dress identical in cut to this but red with green and cream highlights. Keep everything else simple, pair it with some plain sandels (not jandels!! gladiators are fine) and a simple bag and you'll be looking the doll in no time at all.
This one is a little more tricky, it all hinges on the pattern mixing. When mixing be careful not to over-do it; extreme pattern mixing should be left to professionals like tavi. So basically choose two patterns which are neither too similar or too contrasting to each over (either in colour or in actual pattern). Cute high-waised skirts like this are easy to make, in fact i will do step by step instructions at some stage). Once again a blazer is instrumental in creating the preppy but tom-boyish vibe of this outfit. Hit up op-shops for this, I recently scored a stunning velvet, floral blazer by Kenzo from recycle boutique for $30. So shop around, make an effort. A cool and loose tee shirt is essential, either in black or white. If you have a short neck alter the neckline to make it deeper. Teamed with f***-off sunglasses, sneakers and a tote-bag this look is school worthy and transmits a sort of mis-matched but oh-so-stylish vibe. If you like this look you'll probably like the clothes worn by Naomi on season three of skins.
The best thing of street style sites is the wearability of things, not everything is shown on a size 0 model photoshopped within an inch of her life, not everything costs around a thousand dollars. The street is the heart of fashion. Designers think they decide on trends, rather the street tells the designer where things are going. An example of sheer people power.
All pictures from Hel-looks.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
A little bit of casual awesome
Summer or winter,
autumn or spring,
wherever you are,
you should be wearing this thing
(cringe) Ignore my distasteful poetry and focus on how fabuloso the skirt is
♠If it's summer where you are; be bold, reveal your legs!
♠Winter; wear black tights for nights and with these bad boys during the day
♠Autumn or spring; your call, as long as you wear delicious shoes
Bay-online.com is a pretty good hunting ground, especially if you live in Angleterre.
They do worldwide shipping which is a plus plus plusity plus and it's free if you spend £45 (which is $101.80 NZD)
Special mention for kiwis in the blogosphere
Check out these auctions on Trademe that are running RIGHT NOW because they are m to the marvelous
Purple is
awesome
(get some!)
autumn or spring,
wherever you are,
you should be wearing this thing
(cringe) Ignore my distasteful poetry and focus on how fabuloso the skirt is
♠If it's summer where you are; be bold, reveal your legs!
♠Winter; wear black tights for nights and with these bad boys during the day
♠Autumn or spring; your call, as long as you wear delicious shoes
Bay-online.com is a pretty good hunting ground, especially if you live in Angleterre.
They do worldwide shipping which is a plus plus plusity plus and it's free if you spend £45 (which is $101.80 NZD)
Special mention for kiwis in the blogosphere
Check out these auctions on Trademe that are running RIGHT NOW because they are m to the marvelous
Purple is
awesome
(get some!)
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Summer stunners
Things to do in the summer holidays:
- Go on a trip! If you don't have access to a car or a valid license take a little trip. Spend the day somewhere with a gorgeous beach and heaps of sun.
- Grow sunflowers. The most satisfying thing ever.
- Get a job, rake in the cash.
- Learn to sew. Sewing your own clothes is one of the most rewarding experiences. It's simply the best when someone asks you where you bought something and you can say "I made it". Make clothes for your friends, your pets, for anyone!
- Cooking. Make colourful salads and berry custard cake.
- Throw away (or maybe just hide...) your watch. Don't look at the time, follow your body clock. Get up when you want to get up, sleep when you're tired and eat when you're hungry. Free yourself from the tyranny of deadlines and expectations!
- Spend an entire day people watching at a park. Try to guess people's entire lifestories based purely on their foot wear.
- Enter heaps of competitions. You can't win if you don't enter.
- Hit up some op-shops. Take a limited amount of dough and reinvent yourself.
- Re-read all of Harry Potter. And if you havent already read them, read them all. Learn the spells, make a wand and do some magic.
- Waterfights. Split into teams, try to get the guy with the super-soaker on your team. Ambush people with buckets of water, monopolize the hose.
- Learn the single ladies dance.
- Grab some film and a camera. Take photos and get them developed. Digital cameras have spoiled suprises.
- Paint your face.
- Make mix discs for all your friends and suprise them.
- Clean your room. I actually have to do this right now, i can no longer see the floor...
What do you do during summer holidays?
- Go on a trip! If you don't have access to a car or a valid license take a little trip. Spend the day somewhere with a gorgeous beach and heaps of sun.
- Grow sunflowers. The most satisfying thing ever.
- Get a job, rake in the cash.
- Learn to sew. Sewing your own clothes is one of the most rewarding experiences. It's simply the best when someone asks you where you bought something and you can say "I made it". Make clothes for your friends, your pets, for anyone!
- Cooking. Make colourful salads and berry custard cake.
- Throw away (or maybe just hide...) your watch. Don't look at the time, follow your body clock. Get up when you want to get up, sleep when you're tired and eat when you're hungry. Free yourself from the tyranny of deadlines and expectations!
- Spend an entire day people watching at a park. Try to guess people's entire lifestories based purely on their foot wear.
- Enter heaps of competitions. You can't win if you don't enter.
- Hit up some op-shops. Take a limited amount of dough and reinvent yourself.
- Re-read all of Harry Potter. And if you havent already read them, read them all. Learn the spells, make a wand and do some magic.
- Waterfights. Split into teams, try to get the guy with the super-soaker on your team. Ambush people with buckets of water, monopolize the hose.
- Learn the single ladies dance.
- Grab some film and a camera. Take photos and get them developed. Digital cameras have spoiled suprises.
- Paint your face.
- Make mix discs for all your friends and suprise them.
- Clean your room. I actually have to do this right now, i can no longer see the floor...
What do you do during summer holidays?
Moi aussi
Beginnings are hard.
So are endings actually.
I'll start in the middle. As in, where and who I am right now
Name; Mon (MON-star, MONgoose, MONumentally awesome person, etcetc)
Location; My humble abode, New Zealand
Where I shall one day be located; France
Listening; Modest Mouse
Eating; Strawberries
Wishing I was eating; Cashew nuts
Wearing; My delicious splendid work garments
Soon to be wearing; More comfortable clothes
Enjoyable things of today; Crunchy apples
Watching blender experiments
Happy people
Gratitude for whoever invented sunscreen
Coffee! (which seriously should be an enjoyable component of everybody's day)
Right, so this is a start. I think there's quite possibly more to know about me and edith than these few facts we've thrown together here and here but...
c'est tout for now
♥
So are endings actually.
I'll start in the middle. As in, where and who I am right now
Name; Mon (MON-star, MONgoose, MONumentally awesome person, etcetc)
Location; My humble abode, New Zealand
Where I shall one day be located; France
Listening; Modest Mouse
Eating; Strawberries
Wishing I was eating; Cashew nuts
Wearing; My delicious splendid work garments
Soon to be wearing; More comfortable clothes
Enjoyable things of today; Crunchy apples
Watching blender experiments
Happy people
Gratitude for whoever invented sunscreen
Coffee! (which seriously should be an enjoyable component of everybody's day)
Right, so this is a start. I think there's quite possibly more to know about me and edith than these few facts we've thrown together here and here but...
c'est tout for now
♥
introductions
So I thought I would introduce myself (Edie) just incase anyone reads this (this is unlikely but nontheless I feel introductions are very important)
Ok so here are 10 interesting things about me:
10. I have never been to europe. I want to go so bad it hurts.
9. I find new clothes weird, I actually prefer to wear second hand (I'm not going to dress this up and say vintage, it's just not right)
8. I was born in Wellington, New Zealand.
7. I hate tomatoes and avocado.
6. I briefly lived on a farm.
5. I briefly lived on a boat.
4. I dislike people who feel the need to publicly question other people's morals and vaues. I also dislike people who pubicly question their own morals and values.
3. My favourite food is halva (this amazing sweet made from crushed sesame seeds)
2. I have two kittens called The Notorious B.I.G and The Grandmaster Flash (aka Biggie and Flash)
1. I hate talking about myself, its really hard. what about you? what are ten interesting facts or lies even about you?
Proper posts soon but in the meantime....
sounds: Emmy the Great, Lou Reed, Bon Iver, British Sea Power, Nouvelle Vague.
films: Le Premier Jour Du Reste De Ta Vie, Atonement, Being John Malkovich.
books: Roald Dahl's short stories <3
Ok so here are 10 interesting things about me:
10. I have never been to europe. I want to go so bad it hurts.
9. I find new clothes weird, I actually prefer to wear second hand (I'm not going to dress this up and say vintage, it's just not right)
8. I was born in Wellington, New Zealand.
7. I hate tomatoes and avocado.
6. I briefly lived on a farm.
5. I briefly lived on a boat.
4. I dislike people who feel the need to publicly question other people's morals and vaues. I also dislike people who pubicly question their own morals and values.
3. My favourite food is halva (this amazing sweet made from crushed sesame seeds)
2. I have two kittens called The Notorious B.I.G and The Grandmaster Flash (aka Biggie and Flash)
1. I hate talking about myself, its really hard. what about you? what are ten interesting facts or lies even about you?
Proper posts soon but in the meantime....
sounds: Emmy the Great, Lou Reed, Bon Iver, British Sea Power, Nouvelle Vague.
films: Le Premier Jour Du Reste De Ta Vie, Atonement, Being John Malkovich.
books: Roald Dahl's short stories <3
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