Crimp Pimp

God I love crimped hair, Im not gonna lie. Or apologise. I blame my formative years taking place in the v early 90s. And that I've probably was scarred for life by my Mum never letting me get a crimper. In hindsight, she probably saved my hair from being even more fried than it got over the course of my life.

Something about it just works though - not as icy as poker straight hair, not as girly as curls, not as aloof as an updo.

Vogue Paris September 2009

Julia Stegner by Maciek Kobielski

Source: Ru Glamour

Runway in real life: side swept hair

Check out the piece I have just written for Beauty Bible on the deliciously sexy and badass side-swept hair that's been all over the runways and magazine pages lately.

Editorials

Source: My Russh Scans, Fashion Gone Rogue

Ellery SS 09/10

Source: Vogue Australia

Karl Loves Brian Too

Brian Jones is one of my favorite male muses (along with all the other Stones - they're my boys!). He's the sole cause of my inexplicable desire to possess an american flag shirt. I also love his iconic mop of blonde hair - and crushed all over the incarnation of it that Karl put his girls in for Chanel's Resort 09 show. Makes me want to get a fringe cut into my new crop. 

Sources: Style.com, Google Images

Siren Call

I love the blatant luxury of this editorial - both in the clothes, beauty and setting. Beyond glam! Am loving waved, side-parted hair at the moment - am def on a Jerry Hall trip.

Elle US July 09 "Siren Call" 

Valeria Dmitrienko by Alexei Hay

Source: Ru Glamour

Couture Fall 09: Chanel

So what do Chanel and My Little Pony have in common (other than my eternal love of both) - the best ponytails ever. Seriously, don't these mindblowingly wierd/awesome/ubergirly ponies remind you of the glittery ponies of youth? Too good. I love you Karl!!

Source: Style.com

Aaand.. Cut.

Chop chop. So I did it. Had my appointment at Stephen Marr today. Actually could not get to sleep last night because of excitement - what am I? Like five? Had a last look/feel of my hair this morning - cringed at the feel of my split ends.

BEFORE

Stephen Marr was pure heaven. Everyone was insanely nice and uber skilled. And I had the most delicious tea ever (lemon and grapefruit - and it was pink!) in a floral china cup. Sigh.

Was beyond impressed at the whole experience and can't believe what a good job they did - I took in pictures etc and the final product was even better than what I imagined. Mobeen idea and execution were above spot on - and cutting skills were v amazing.

So I'm pretty much in love with my do - it's more a "chop" as opposed to a "bob" and is blunt but soft. Exactly what I wanted - the perfect hybrid of teenage boy, little girl, modern woman. I actually feel two years older and way more mature - no longer have the hair I had when I was seventeen. Thank god.

AFTER

Literally a weight off my shoulders - feels light, carefree and breezy.

So yup, am psyched and SO unbelievably greatful (and impressed!!!) by the whole team at Stephen Marr and everyone involved - and everyone who has put up with my incessant complaining about my battered hair for the past forever.

Getting My Marr On Tomorrow: au revoir scarecrow hair

So tomorrow I am fiiinally getting my scarecrow-like mop of hair seen to. The wizards at Stephen Marr will be working there magic. I definitely need this, have been doing a "hair detox" all year - haven't died it since November and didn't straighten for two months. Love the colour thats growing out (medium blonde) but the ends are in shockingly dry/split condition c/o it being bleached platinum a couple of years ago (my bad, sorry hair).

I've been inspired for a while by all the gorgeous natural dark blondes around - and love that as it's pretty much my natural hue it should mean low damage/maintenance.

The previously mentioned Chloe Blondes from the Spring 09 campaign are stunning.

And I have had a massive crush on Abbey Lee's hair since forever. Honorable mentions to Alyona and Edita.

Cut wise - I have made the big decision to get a short, blunt, dishevelled bob. My obscenely damaged ends NEED to come off like asap. And a shorter cut will hopefully convey an ounce of maturity. I think it will literally take a weight off my shoulders. A tousled, boyish crop has a natural and carefree feel. I particularly love Kim Noorda's cut and colour.

And you all know I have a total girl crush on Alexa Chung - particularly love her endearingly awkward crop.

The blunt, messy fringed 'do of Anna Selezneva is also one of my faves - particularly loved it in this French Vogue editorial.. But I think a fringe would be one change to many, and they tend to make me look uber young.

Wish me luck!!!

Sources: Style.com, The Fashion Spot, Model Couture

Goldilocks

There's something so classic, iconic and healthy about swinging flaxen locks. Both Chloe and Gucci are famous for the blondes they use in their campaigns. And Lily, Abbey Lee, Raquel, Anja and Natasha are in high demand. Which is your favorite? The Chloe Girl or the Gucci Girl?

Sources: The Fashion Spot, Model Couture, I.Models,

Tied In Knots

I still can't stop wearing topknots. They are just the perfect solution to a bad hair day - totally rectifies when our hairs messy, knotty, disagreeable or dirty (with the help of some baby powder - perk of being blonde!). I love them when they are a bit messy and slept in, they convey a gorgeous, appealing and unpretensious nonchalance and realism. Childlike and innocent yet also a suggest a bit of trouble too.

They are in nearly every issue of Russh - always executed to perfection. Erin Wasson is undoubtably the queen of the knot - she even wore a big side angled one to the Met's Costume Institute Gala this year. I also love the cute buns done by Stephen Marr for Juliette Hogan's beautiful summer lookbook.

Scans: Russh May 08 "Sweet Liberty", Russh Nov 08 "Pearl", Russh March 09 "Aussie Uprising"

Sources: Scans, Stephen Marr, The Fashion Spot,

Hair Ramble #2

God I have been tearing my hair out all day trying to upload the images for this post. Finally figured it was the colour profiles from Photoshop causing drrrama. And of course technical issues are great distractions from uni work.

So speaking of hair, I had a ramble the other day about the half (or more? maybe?) of me that is dying to lop of my hair into a scruffy bob. The rest of my is desperate for it to grow grow grow. Do I keep growing it? Am tempted to dye it darkblonde/lightbrown - am pretty much obsessed with this hair colour. Think young Brooke Shields circa Blue Lagoon and those Calvin Klein ads.

But am I ready to not be blonde? Have been for my WHOLE life. There is something heavenly about long, messy blonde locks. Typical of the iconic Chloe girls (as well as Chloe Sevigny).
 Or should I maintain what I have at the moment? Midlength, growing out, wavy/disheveled - but occasionally bordering on scarecrow when I am v lazy.

Wow this post has been the ultimate in distraction. And sleep calls, 5 hours before wakeup and deadlines tomorrow. But only two sleeps until my five week mid semester break!! Hallelujah!

Source: Style.com, The Fashion Spot, my scans, Model Couture, 

To Bob Or Not To Bob

So of late the bob has been insidiously creeping up on me... Even though I've been growing my hair long again for what seems like forever. As far as bobs go, I appreciate the sleekness of the Katie Holmes's do that has been oh so popular. But personally I love the blunt, scruff, tomboyish bobs that evoke childhood - overgrown boys hair or cut too short because "It will grow" girl hair. There's a nonchalance about - too cool to be polished. And a freedom and androgyny. 

I love the short, messily straight bobs sported by Kim Noorda and Anna Selezneva - especially with the grown out colour. Also love the scruffy platinum that Sasha had in what was my favorite French Vogue editorial ever. Also loving the scruffy overgrown fringes on Sasha and Anna.

Queen of the Scruffy Bob is surely Alexa Chung - hers has had many styles, but always in the same vein. 
But at the end of the day am I too chicken? And would it suit? I worry that a bob combined with my unfeminine figure (tall, flat chest and bum, broad shoulders) would just make me look like a gawky teenage boy?

Sources: Garance Dore, Style.Com, Model Couture, The Fashion Spot.

Black #10: The Girls & The Jewelry

The rest of Black's tenth issue is equally fab. 

The Waiting Comes In Waves

I so love the editorial of Kim Noorda. The colours are simply gorgeous and the juxtaposition of fabrics is great (tule, cashmere, silk, either). And those shoes are to die for - the brown leather stops them being too bondage.

Im 99.9% sure the jacket on the left is a Rick Owens - I would give my first born for one of his leather jackets. Its also nice to see those embellished Gucci pants from their now iconic (and much referenced/copied) Fall 08 collection.

Ps: Does Noorda make anyone else seriously want to get a messy bob? Or is it just me?

Karen Walker Jewelry

Love these ads, so stunning and quirky. The nostalgia of the ornament makes the jewelry even more special - gives it a sense of tradition and an heirloom quality.

Deadly Ponies Precious

Love that the amazingly talented Deadly Ponies do jewelry now. I've been semi-obsessed with their creamy flower pieces ever since I saw one at Superette when they first came out. There is something stunningly aged and primal about them (very different to typical flower based jewelry). Also, as I have also been obsessed with the solid fragility of bell jars my whole life, I love this shot; so evocative and shrine-like.

Chloe, Coke + Au Revoir Mixte

Perfect messy topknot + those Chloe shorts = perfect. Love the delicate illustrations too. A shame that Mixte is folding.

Tanya Dziahileva from Mixte

Source: Models.com

21/04/09: Pixie Market

Why oh why are all the best goodies from Pixie Market sold out alread?! Actually I think I just answered my own question. These all would fit right into my wardrobe seamlessly; bleach leggings, mesh sweatshirt, vest blazer, torn jeans. 

Ps: That crimped hair is too cute.

Left to Right: Shakuhachi Bleach print leggings, Mink Pink Birdies strapless dress, Phamous Shadow blazer, Marios White net sweatshirt, Paper Tiger Bleached denim shirt, Rekiem Olive vest blazer,

Source: Pixie Market

03/04/09: Street Style

You can never go wrong with an oversized pale blue shirt (this looks has been ingrained in me, the father has been wearing this my whole life). Love the matelot stripes + Chanel 2.55 + Louis Vuitton Spicies. And those girls make me contemplate a thick fringe.. They look tres cute! Sadly I look horrific with a fringe! Shall just admire I think.

Clockwise: Jak & Jil, The Sartorialist, The Cobrasnake, The Sartorialist,

Am-Lul

Loving this blogger Gala.. Only just found her. Love her style!! 

And she has the perfect topknot. And sunglasses (a la Lennon/Olsen).

Source: am-lul

Crimp et Noir

Reason #6 why Emma Needs A Crimper. And that Karl likes them, loves them as much as I do.

Karl Lagerfeld Fall 09 Lookbook

Source: Fashionista

Poly vs Poly

I love the new Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette ads, mainly because Natasha Poly has her old, darker hair back!! Which do you prefer? The darker blonde/brown, or the perfect blonde she is now? Both look insanely stunning, but thats because she's Natasha "The Show Doesn't Start Until I Walk In" Poly.

Shes Like A Rainbow

She comes in colors everywhere; 

She combs her hair 

She's like a rainbow 

Coming, colors in the air 

Oh, everywhere 

She comes in colors...

  

Source: Lula

The Kinks

I want a crimper so bad! Not that my hair isn't totally FRIED enough already (a year of bleaching it white will do that).. But damn it looks cool...