The Bolt

So the track titan that is Usain Bolt blasted the 100m world record in 9.69 seconds. Watching him sprint is just jaw-dropping. And the fact that the dude is like 8"2 blows my ind (okay 6"4, but whatevs).

I've always had a worrying soft spot for all things spandexy, lycra and tight; probably instigated by a childhood spent either swimming or running around in bike shorts (stripey, floral - love the nineties). I spent high school rowing competitively, so became very comfortable in just a spandex one piece (I kid you not, most comfy things ever) and these days I'm gym fan and also a major leggings/bodysuit fiend, and spent my summer living mad little bike shorts; great with an oversized mens tee by the way (or for "security" under short skirts and dresses).

Editorial: Vogue US April 2009 The Shape Issue "The Deep End" Daria Werbowy by Mert & Marcus

Runway Images: Miu Miu Fall 08

Sources: Zimbio, Google Images, Nike, Fashion Gone Rogue, Net-A-Porter, Style.com

New Years Resolutions

Go To More

Make the effort, buy tickets, rope in friends - and go too all the things I always mean to (concerts, festivals, markets etc)

Throw Myself Into My (New) Degree

Having changed degrees, and starting the new one this year (so excited omg), I am determined to put my everything into it.

Push Myself Further Sartorially

I already dress pretty "Weird But Cool" (fave phrase of me and Brigette - eg "Wow I love your bikeshorts, t-bars, ton of jewelry and leather vest.. It looks really cool, but weird, but cool!") but want to push myself further, especially as I will be out of the suburbs this year and at fashion school.

Take Care Of My Hair

I definitely have not been kind to my hair lately; bleached it white for all of 2007, and then spent 2008 mostly neglecting it and straightening it too much.

Surround Myself With Great People

I want to be around like minded, intelligent, cultured people - they are by far more interesting and fun, and they appreciate the person you are.

Watch All The Films On My "List"

Im sure you all have a "Films To Watch" list too. I really need to hack away at mine, especially now that we are finally getting a new TV (our old one is 16 years old, and my sister broke the DVD input point - so there have been no DVDs watched in our house for a long long time.)

Ditto My Book List

The pile of books beside my bed is INTENSE... But as the only time I have to read is on my break at work at West Coast Coffee, I don't really want to lug my big coffee table tomes like Influence to work with me. So I must make other time!

Search For Everything On My Clothes List

Okay I am a list fiend. I have this massive list of pieces I want (but can't find in stores).. I really need to track down as many as possible (weird small town opshops, internet, beg/steal/kill.

Put More Luxury Into Life

This was one of last years resolutions too (after reading Rachel Zoe's book "Style A to Zoe" - actually inspiring believe it or not) and it was a real success! So I want to take it even further, as it makes life so much more pleasurable and exciting.

Lets Do... Bike Shorts And Cut Offs

My bike shorts (and silky shorts - more on those soon) from American Apparel arrived last night! Wore them for the first time today and LOVED todays outfit. New skull tee, with bleached rolled cut offs (another DIY) and my white bike shorts. I love that the two pairs of shorts are nearly the same colour but not quite, and the white bike shorts emphasize the skull print on the tee. I also wore my patent black Darlene wedges from Country Road (they are FAB and super comfy and go with EVERYTHING). I love wearing a boy-ish outfit with heels/wedges and lots of jewelry. I also chucked my soft, oversized, brown Cue blazer on when I did my Ponsonby errands this morning and it really dressed it up - nice contrast between the casual, boyish shorts-tee combo and the dressier blazer.  

Bikeshorts.. Too Soon??

I spent most of the year living in leggings, worn with oversized mens shirts or tshirts. But what to do for summer? Bikeshorts! 90% loves the look (throwback to childhood, streamlined lower half under baggy top) and the comfort factor - and definately the "wierd but cool" element. That little 10% however wonders if its too soon? But theres a massive 90s resurgence at the moment, and I think when done properly they look really great. Will definately be giving them a try, have bought  a black and a white pair from American Apparel. First outfit will probably be the white with my cream tshirt dress (and heels/wedges - but they would look cute with flats too!)

Above left and centre are looks from Jaeha's Spring 08/09 LookBook, the right is from Fashion Toast. The shots at the top are from a beautiful spread in Russh (best magazine EVER) called "Pearl"