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).

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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

18/05/09: Retail Therapy

I found half a minute yesterday to treat myself to a teeny bit of shopping - hit up Karen Walker (heaven as usual), Macaroni Penguin - unfortunately none of the To Sir With Love they got in is quite what I'm looking for... No new cashmere for me. Tear. And popped into Superette. Tried on menswear - typical I know, but mens tees fit SO much better than womens ones and tend to be more refined. I tried on a Bassike tee in a gorgeous army green, but ended up leaving with a good old American Apparel v-neck that I have needed for ages (kept planning outfits around it and then realising I hadn't actually bought it yet.. My bad). Loved that Chronicles Of Never vest too.. It hangs beautifully and is the perfect grey. Boys are so lucky. After months (possibly a whole year) of lusting after Ksubi's 'The Ara' sunnies I have decided to invest. They are just too damned perfect. Still wanting Karen Walker Helter Skelters too. Winter still requires sunnies.

Left to Right: Bassike mens Slim Pocket S/S T-Shirt, Ksubi The Ara sunglasses in 70s Tortoiseshell, Chronicles of Never The Letem Vest, American Apparel Tri-Blend Unisex Short Sleeved V-Neck tee. 

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.

Saturday Mini-Shop

Had a restrained semi-shop in Nuffield Street this afternoon (lovely as always - and I was v financially restrained). Put some hard earned dollars on this lay-by I have at Karen Walker...

... Love this top sooo much - and was aching to buy it to wear tonight. But was good and didn't.

Tried on these sick Ksubi Jeans in Superette (took about ten minutes to get into - when they say spray on they mean it - but was so worth it).

And I am still in love with these Helter Skelter sunnies from Karen Walker. Got Mama's approval today... Am think I will inevitably invest. They are too perfect. A refreshing change from all the large styles. Love the delicate metal arms and nose bridge - and the little gold arrows. I lust after the tortoiseshell pair. Perfect.

Sources: Karen Walker, Karen Walker Eyewear, General Pants

Sale Update

Get thee to Newmarket - Karen Walker and Superette!

 

Superette Sale

Superette's sale starts tomorrow! And their VIP night is tonight! I would go.. But am flat broke. And going would just get me in trouble. But its the perfect opportunity to get your little mitts on some Lover, Ksubi, Shakuhachi and Sass & Bide!

Source: Email from Superette

Ksubi Legs

Also while in Superette, I (omg) found two pairs (one black, one nude) of the infamously hard to find Ksubi Lace Pants... But they were both M, and I need XS. They are going to ring the ksubi distributors on monday (when the office is open again), but the girl at Superette was saying that they had a hard enough time finding the pairs they did. Fingers crossed! I want them sooo bad! They are like jeans at the top, but the legs are see through, and if I remember right the hems were ragged/raw. God they were hot. I want the nude ones.

Ksubi Eyes

So I was in Superette yesterday and I tried on these pairs Ksubi sunglasses (again - I do every time I go in). Am thinking I may need to purchase? The tortoiseshell is so classic and chic, and combined with the chunky square frames they look very late 80s/early 90s lawyer (or so I think). Thoughts? Which pair do you prefer? The more graphic tortoisehell or the more subtle?

"Ara 90s Tortoiseshell"

"Ishil Speckled Tortoiseshell"

They also remind me of these looks (which I loved) from Michael Kors Fall 08 show..

Sunglass Image Source: Violent Green

Michael Kors Source: Style.com

Loving: Altamont by Lover

Ive been obsessed with Lover's Winter 07 collection "Altamont" ever since it first came out.. And today I had another long lingering look through it, and watched the short film on youtube that went with it. Its a stunning collection, inspired by the Rolling Stones infamous Altamont Free Concert in 1969 and all the girls that were there "Waiting for Mick" - it's very feminine and girly yet earthy and rough. It totally captures the late sixties feel without ever being "retro" or "boho". I love the loose yet sturdy dresses with the woolen white tights and the long hair. Tallulah Morton is stunning in these shots - she embodies the Lover girl. I crushed on the brown dress in Superette (priced about $400) for sooo long... Then a few months later karma rewarded me and I found it in my size in vintage store Tatty's for $60! Fate! Perfect condition, and so well made.

Deadly Ponies

Both me and my sister are both crushing on these stunning bags by the crazy talented New Zealand label Deadly Ponies. 

She wants the Mr Sling (the picture doesn't show, but it has a leather strip wound round and round the base of the handle, and a bone hanging off the end) and I want Mr Flower Pouch (gorgeous cream colour with a deep burgundy sheer scarf - contrasts but doesn't clash). The leather is beauutifully soft yet sturdy, and they are slouchy and a dream to "wear". They also have the cutest names in the whole world (as you can see, I'm all about the names of pieces at the moment".

We found both bags in Superette, but also both found that we were very broke... So heres adding these babies to the christmas list.

Ps: This is the best sort of Mister to have in your life!