Raf for Doc

Oh. My. God... Raf Simons for Dr Martens. Words can not describe.

Pretty much wanting every. single. pair.

Source: The Fashionisto

Im 90% sure these what Alexa was wearing a few months ago on her show - I deeply covetted at the time.

Source: The Fashion Spot

Birthday Wishlist

I love lists, especially of things I want - although my normal lists are usually just of the millions of things I have to do, they are still satisfying to cross off). Upcoming 21st birthday (one week! Psyched) has seen me thinking of what I'd like - I always hate having a birthday at this time of year, as stock in stores is just old winter things (of which I have usually bought what I liked already) but summer isn't in yet. So whenever asked "Emma what do you want! Just tell me!" all I can answer is "umm I don't know? sorry.." V frustrating for all parties involved. 

When it comes to birthdays, as usual I have a "Realistic" wishlist and an "Ohmygod In My DREAMS" list.

REALISTIC

Clockwise:

Karen Walker "Helter Skelters" - have loved these since they first came out, so have laybyed as a birthday present to myself. Excellent. 

Karen Walker "Leaf Pendant"- this is quite meaningful, as (I think) the leaves look like gumleaves. And as I grew up in Australia I find these quite touching and special.

Floral Dr Martens - I am a fiend of both Docs and the classic liberty-esque floral, therefore I NEED these.

Ksubi "Aras" in Seventies Tortoiseshell - well I did need these, but recent post-hairchop trying on at Superette revealed they tragically don't suit me anymore. Lack of hair means they swamp and overwhelm me. I did shed a tear, not gonna lie.

Rayban "Clubmasters" - Thank god I still suit (and covet) these.

Victor & Rolf Flowerbomb - I go into an olfactory trance every time I walk into Karen Walker. Pure heaven.

Converse Black Leather Hightops - I know everyone and their dog has these, but I love them. And I only like chucks in white on white or black on black. These would so go everywhere with me.

Deadly Ponies "Mr Flower Pouch" - One of my all time fave Deadly Pony bags, soft slouchy buttery perfection.

Dior "Pure Poison" - simply intoxicating. And, as I am shallow, love the bottle.

And...

EMMA YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING

Clockwise: 

Karen Walker "Cigarette Butt Charm" - I have lusted after this FOR-EV-ER. Best charm ever ohmygod but this will never happen :( sigh.

Karen Walker "Oval Chequerboard Cocktail Ring" - likewise this, have loved since I was way back in high school. It is quite possible one of the most perfect cocktail rings - and uber wearable on a daily basis (as opposed to the intense knuckle dusters I also covet)

Stella McCartney "Wooden Platform Boots" - words can not describe. These are the ultimate.

Karen Walker "Owl Ring" - This little dude is too cute, and super symbolic/meaningful as my late grandmother collected little owls statues (I'm lucky enough to have some of her collection - they are insane)

Alexander Wang "Oversized Metallic Sweater Dress" - I am a massive fan of big ovesized tees/sweaters (comfort/body hiding/warm/etc) and this is possible the godfather of all.

Sources: Style.com, Net-a-porter, Karen Walker Jewelry, Karen Walker Eyewear,

17/06/09: Shop Shop Shop

So I FINALLY went shopping (properly) today now that I am free from uni. God it was good. Pretty much took up my whole day post-gym. And although today was freezing (something I combatted c/o my beloved Tv leopard merino leggings and my fave of mums cashmere jerseys) it was stunningly sunny and beautiful.

Black Box was perfect, but then again when is it not? I left wanting/needing new jeans. Stolen Girlfriends Club jeans are pretty much the only type that fit my body perfectly, and always have the most kick ass styles - I'm seriously craving their perfectly faded torn skinnies that are slashed all up the leg, but have a denim layer underneath (for warmth and practicality - therefore they are obviously a sensible/necessary purchase oui?). Also wanting some of the Tv jeans that are slashed all the way up.

Source: Tv 

A pit stop to Vixen in St Kev's saw my find this uber comfy clompy pair of Dr Martens mary janes - heaven for my decrepit feet. When I brought then out at home later I thought the fam would have a fit - but they actually liked. Was a tad shocked, but pleased.

Paid a long overdue visit to Children Of Vision and the ever lovely James Dobson - I did the usual, stared longingly at all the stock, stroked the puffpaint splatered pieces and pesterred him about when Romance Was Born's summer collection was coming in - I want aaall of it, no joke. Except possibly not the semi-infamous Octopus Bonnet.

With some extra cash that was accumulating in my wallet I fiiinaaally paid of my ankle boots from Mi Piaci - have been searching for a staple pair like these FOREVER. Most are way to large widthwise for my scrawny feet, and not many had the inbuilt platform that I wanted - but these ticked all the boxes. And now its holidays and I am reacquainted with my social life I actually have places to wear them! Excellent.

Treated myself to some new lippy - a MAC Satin in Snob (have been needing/wanting for a while now).

Source

Superette have some awesome Lover pieces, think me and the little sis will have a bit of a try on when we pop in on saturday. And I still NEED/LOVE the Ksubi Aras. Every time I put them on it just feels like they complete me.

Tried on some of the new(ish - considering my lack of shopping lately) Toy Watches. So cute. Like plastic versions of my current and much loved Tissot (I call it my Seventies Porno Watch) and also remind me of the white Chanel watches that I've coveted forever. So obviously I loved the Plasteramic in white!

Source: Toy Watch USA

Final stop was Karen Walker, had a lovely long chat with the awesome Scarlet and spent forever looking at possible 21st birthday jewelry options - loving the owl ring (quite meaningful as my late grandmother collected owl ornaments) and the carrots (ideally in gold - more carrot appropriate colour oui?). I've wanted that blue cocktail knuckle duster forever, and have desperately wanted the cigarette butt charm for even longer. Sigh.

Source: Karen Walker

New Goodies: Doc Martens & Karen Walker

Ok I lie, these aren't exactly new. Ive had them a few weeks, but have been to lazy to charge my camera. I finally found the perfect pair of vintage docs - at Tatty's in Ponsonby - a now I dont know how I've survived without them! So comfortable and warm for my circulation-deprived feet. And just before my little sisters birthday I went into Karen Walker to buy her a couple of little goodies (hairtie, keyring etc) and what did they have? Some new chunky skull ropes. Snapped one up on the spot. And LOVE it.

This Is England

I've finally got started on my epic dvd pile (its kept company by my book pile and magazine pile) and watched This Is England. Stunning film - set in England in 1983 it tells the story of a twelve year old boy who finds mentors and friends in a group of skins. Surprisingly poignant and sensitive - the violence is restrained and measured, certainly not gratuitous. Touches on universal themes of belonging, loneliness, family and values. 

And I LOVED the costumes - skinny denim (blue, bleached, acidwash), fitted Ben Sherman checked shirts, suspenders, docs, army jackets, diy tattoos. This will DEF be a style influence.

Clockwise from Top Right: Citizens Of Humanity Hesher denim vest, Rag & Bone Spring 09, Sass & Bide Neon ripped jeans, Frye Engineer boot, Dr Martens Floral boot, Rag & Bone Spring 09 x 2, Alexander McQueen "God Save McQueen" Sweater.

Sources: Google Images, Net-A-Porter, Style.Com

Smells Like Teen Spirit

Looove this. It is so  not too soon for 90s nostalgia. Makes me want to rewatch Empire Records and Stealing Beauty. And it was styled by Erin Wasson! Psych. The 90s def has the best layering inspiration, that and the late 60s-70s. 

Elle March 09 "Smells Like Teen Spirit" Styled by Erin Wasson

Source: Vain and Vapid

Ps: Still desperately wanting a pair of docs, am thinking of just going with classic black or maybe burgundy? Will the new dark florals ever make their way to New Zealand? Fingers crossed. Unfortunately the pair I ordered off Topshop never materialised, as they ran out of stock just as I made my order! Not good.

Blossom

I've been lusting after floral docs for a while now... So just snapped up these babies on the Topshop online store - cann never find vintage pairs that fit my midget feet. So excited! I can't survive winter (even the pathetic Auckland ones) without boots - I have quite possibly the worst excuse for a circulatory system ever. But good excuse for tres cute boots, tights and socks oui? 

Source: Topshop

Todays Serving of Cobrasnake

Floral Docs, studded cuff, messy blonde hair, loose tee, cut-off Levis, Tallulah...

 
Source: The Cobrasnake

Get Made..

Made on Customs Street is having a sale!!...

Should be fab!! They stock (among many) Cheap Monday, Des Rusk, Dr Martens, Huffer, Karen Walker, Kathryn Wilson, Ksubi, Levis, Luella, Maw, Nudie Jeans, Salasai, Sass and Bide, To Sir With Love.

30-32 Customs Street, Britomart,  Auckland, NZ

Someone You Really Love

This is one of my all time fave "Beachy" editorials. Unsurprisingly it's from Russh (lol I am a tad predictable).

Gorgeous Shanay Hall. Love the metallic coloured lens sunnies. I so want to get pink highlights in my hair, and I couldn't care less that its impractical to wear Docs and fun fur to the beach! This is perfection.

Russh Nov 07 - "Someone You Really Love"