Shimmy

Another sample sale gem this one! Unfortunately is a size too big for me but I ain't complaining for a sweetheart neckline for less than a dollar! Also had oversized pearl stud earrings and the amazing jacket again, as well as the skinny black jeans and knee-high flat boots. I think this is going to be my work outfit tomorrow too because I just wore it for a few hours to Burn The Floor which was AWESOME and makes me feel terrible for my lack of dancing skillz. Needs more practice space imo! Not to mention it was a gigantic perve-fest..

Tip for guys (not fashion related):

Learn to dance (well) and get visible muscle tone. Doesn't matter if you wear an open mesh one piece shirt combo and high-waisted pants, or anything for that matter! Swoon. x

Guess how much?

People hate when I play the "guess how much my outfit cost?" game, because it's about the only one I play, because I always win. The leggings are Rachel Hunter and the top part is actually a dress - both from sample sale yesterday where I got about 20 items and paid a grand total of $10. Only about 3 of them didn't fit so I'm stoked!! I took the white ruffle off the amazing jacket which totally did it justice. Because it was raining I went with the old trusty mid-calf boots - otherwise I might have opted for suede black heels.

So this was to go to my friend's birthday party last night, who I hadn't seen in 2 years, and his feedback was that my blog is pretty much useless to males. Now, I don't intend for this blog to be useful to anyone, in fact it's pretty much a joke project that has transformed into a way to make myself accountable for my appearance. But he's right, the marketing guru in me tells me that I'm alienating 50% off my potential audience base. So I either need more gratuitous flesh shots or.. I can write something guys might actually care about - albeit in a tongue in cheek way of course! So here goes..

FASHION TIPS FOR GUYS:

1. Most importantly!
As discovered last night, if you wear a shirt that domes up at the front, women will want to rip it open, there is no denying this fact. What you can do to make the most of this situation - invest in a Superman logo tee to wear underneath said shirt, when they rip it open they will be powerless to your advances. Or you'll at least get a laugh.

2. Learn to accentuate your assets!
Women are very good at this on the most part, we have bits we know guys like so we show them off. I'm not denying this fact. Alternately, we wear something that hints to their existence, but obscures them slightly, making it even more alluring. I know guys' body shapes and fashion are not as aesthetic as women's, however, most women have something about guys that they like. Find what your strengths are and play on them, this will only make you look better overall!

3. It's always better to be overdressed than underdressed.
You're never going to look like a douchebag. You're going to look important, or like you have somewhere else to be, or, at the very least, damn good. If you're reading a fashion blog you obviously have some inkling of a care-factor about your appearance so use that to your advantage, it will get you further than you think.

That's all I have right now because I just updated about 10 blog entries from the last 3 weeks. But feedback works wonders, and I'm happy for it. Have a great weekend. x

Groovy baby, yeah!

Another lucky sample sale find, this Voodoo Dolls top served me quite well over summer, perhaps so that it doesn't really suit in autumn, but I played on the 80s theme again. Teamed with distressed blue denim skinny jeans, the Acid Green AF1s, and a smoky blue woven trilby, I tried to lose the hippy aspect. If only it hadn't been in a crumpled heap it might have looked a bit better on. x

Avast ye scurvy dog!

Are you ready for this? The infamous/famous AMAZING JACKET!! As per norm, I found this in Chch, down to half price. The whole military look is so appealing to me, probably because I love detailing such as cool buttons. The lining is black and white vertical stripes, and the white frill is detachable! It reminds me so much of a pirate jacket that I had to go along with that, and wear my striped Tommy Hilfiger top and brand new (finally found some!) black skinny jeans :D Then topped off with knee-high kitten-heel pointy boots. This jacket is going to get some great use. x

Stupid boys, let's get some shoes!

This little number was an awesome find at a sample sale at work. I think it was a sample that the buyers obtained but never stocked - all the better for me considering I love one-off pieces! It's really cool but has to be worn with leggings or tights or, in my case, thermals! The bottom is elasticated and sits just under ass-level, so on me would be in decent otherwise. Obviously with a white tee or else it'd be indecent there too - the back is similar to that of overalls. The new slouchy black beret features, as well as the mid-calf boots that are seriously proving their worth - another Chch find, I clearly don't have time to go shopping unless I'm on holiday! x

Class it up!

This dress was another killer find in Chch, although I had to work hard to make it look classy! I wore it in a situation where I was possibly going to be confronted with someone I don't like who also seems to think they are better than me. Or is threatened by me? Who knows, I don't really subscribe to the bullshit. Except that I had to look better and also make it obvious that I looked better. So the cleavage can't help but be out in this dress (you may notice the sparkles which are gold shimmer dust NOT sweat!), the other issue is that it's rather short on me. On top of that, I don't have any tights clean and in a wearable condition - they really are a terrible invention in terms of resilience. In the end I went without tights, and wore the mid-calf boots I always wear. Then I added the white cardigan and some pearl accessories, including oversized stud earrings. I have an obsession lately with black berets. I've been dying to find one with a layer of wool over a layer of black sequins but to no avail. Instead I got a thick knit acrylic slouch one, and a wool traditional style one. The slouch one has already proved its worth in terms of wearability and versatility - as well as practicality. Then I just put a black knee-length coat over top of the whole thing. I looked damn good but, as the story goes, she never showed. Ah well! x

Get me 2 pair, I need 2 pair

I'm clearly loving this whole 80s revival as you can tell! This was to work - yes I wore leg warmers and Acid Green Air Force Ones to an office job. Teamed with thermals serving as leggings, the trusty flamingo tank, grey cotton cardigan, and the scarf I got from the Trade Aid shop during my last Chch visit over Labour Weekend last year. Wow this is a short post, didn't event make it to the bottom of the photos! Speaks for itself really though ;) x

Get your freak on

I just had to put these leggings in here, also in part because it's the first time I've worn leg-warmers outside of a costume party context :D This was for a fundraising Zumba class for Meg's netball team, and I had a lot of dirty washing that needed doing. When I bought the leggings I wondered when I'd ever get to wear them. With all my other exercise gear in the wash, and the whole culture behind Zumba, I figured it was the perfect opportunity. The leg warmers also served a purpose as it was pretty nippy that night! Just wore these with a plain white tee and my tennis shoes (best support for jumping side to side!) The leggings are Adidas Missy Elliott range :D x

Flying purple people eater

I went down to Christchurch for Queen's Birthday Weekend and this was the one notable outfit from that trip. I got there and was lulled into a false sense of security because it was early June and NOT abysmally freezing! In the 5 days I was there the temperature dropped probably about 10 degrees Celsius until on my last day it was hailing when I woke up. I didn't believe my 7 year old cousin when she told me that, the fool I am! I wore this ensemble when we went out for dinner, did some great shopping while I was down there too! (Thanks for your patience, Tree) The Adidas tee I got from an outlet sale, and the earrings I bought down in Chch. The rest is just basic distressed blue skinny jeans and I wore my knee-high, black, wedge sheepskin boots. Amazingly warm! But I do get the whole *look me in the eye, look down at my shoes, look back up at my height, look away* thing. I mean, I am close enough to 6 foot without heels so am well over with a decent pair! It seems to make people feel better knowing it's not all me. Except when it is.. x

So you wanna be a rock superstar?

About the only exciting thing I wore this day was my Volcom shirt, a score from Save Mart! Probably Tauranga Save Mart though, it's a treasure trove for op shops and second had stores down there! <3 Anyway, I love it because it has pink glitter and guitars on it. What more could a girl want?? x

Everybody's starry-eyed

This was for work one day - I was feeling 80s and was dying for some high-top black canvas or leather Chucks or something. Then I remembered I had these Pumas, although the first couple of times I wore them they were really painful :( I just got them for the stars really.. Unfortunately this is being written so far after the fact I have no clue as to the rest of the ensemble. All I know is, I wore thinner socks, took out my insoles, problem solved!! x

The inspiration for it all

OK as you may well have noticed, I much prefer doing this blog for the photos than the writing! Otherwise I may put more thought and effort into what I have to say. Sooo now I have to update about 10 posts way after the fact, starting with this one! I do remember this outfit well though, it's one of my faves and the one that inspired me to create this blog. It's the one I mentioned in my first post, before I thought to take photos. This was for a girl at work's leaving drinks/night on the town, and my god, the tights and woolen Carhartt hoodie served me well that night. It was freezing!! So because this outfit has already been described, I won't bore anyone with the details here. It can pretty much speak for itself!! Except maybe the Rocawear handbag, got that in Hawaii and it is so bling! x