WRONG IMPRESSIONS

28 July, 2013




KNIT JUMPER, ROLLA'S
MARILYN SKINNY WALLPAPER, NEUW DENIM
LION CHAIN NECKLACE, EBAY
HEELS, KOOKAI

Yikes, I don't know how I feel about this outfit. I look like a respectable daughter in law on the cusp of marrying and starting a family, waiting for the scones to finish baking to eat with the in-laws. Ew. I was 'experimenting'. Usually I pair the knit and these jeans with black ankle boots and black accessories to give it some edge. Both are super comfortable by the way. And I love how these jeans are soft and high waisted which means they can double as 'eating' pants yet look great at the same time.

Anyway, I've been slow at blogging lately because I have a bunch of outfits in mind that I feel are missing a final touch so waiting to source those! In other news, I made a cat tree this week and I went to a zine festival yesterday which was pretty cool. Definitely inspired to make something of my own but feel that it's something I'll never ever get around to doing.

THE PRESENT TENSE

17 July, 2013






BLAZER, THRIFT STORE
BLOUSE, THRIFT STORE
LION CHAIN NECKLACE, EBAY
TARTAN "KNOCKOUT PANTS", HUFFER

So this is a typical "work" outfit for me. Lately I've been dressing less grungy to work since I'm trying to make a good impression to gain more responsibility. How 'mature' of me! I looove these tartan pants by NZ brand, Huffer. I think they're supposed to be slightly cropped but because I'm short they fit me perfectly, no more bunched up leg bottoms woop! They have little brass zips on the sides at the bottom of each leg which makes them look super smart and the quality of this material is really awesome, these babies are going to last!

Right now I'm in Sydney to meet some clients and take over a new content management system. I had to wake up at 4am to catch the plane and it's now 11.30pm - sooo knackered, so that's it from me today!

SOUL STEALER

13 July, 2013










STAX BLAZER, THRIFT STORE
GRIM REAPER TIE DYE TEE, DEATH/TRAITORS BY ALEXANDER HEIR
VEGAN CROC SHORTS, BAD VIBES // TUNNEL VISION
BONE BRACELET, LOSER YEAR

So I've been thinking about blogs and I've realized that I feel disappointed when bloggers only write about what they're wearing or fashion related topics. What I personally want to know is who they are, what they do for a living, their hobbies and interests (other than blogging), and just general happenings in their life. So that's what I'm going to do from now :)

The low down: I live in Auckland, New Zealand, and spend my week days at an agency working as a digital content manager which involves developing and maintaining the front end of websites for a bunch of clients across Australasia. I refuse to divulge my age - it's an issue that I'm currently trying to learn to cope with. I'm half Thai and half NZ European. Obsessed with cats. Ridiculously indecisive. Spend ALL my free time on the internet collecting inspiration for the many creative "projects" I want to take on, which I'll write about sometimes here. So yeah, I guess that's enough about me for today!

MURMURS OF THE DAWN

09 July, 2013






UTILITY COAT, RELIGION
INSOMNIAC KINT JUMPER, EVIL TWIN
VELVET LEGGINGS
RAZE PLATFORM BOOTS, Y.R.U

This utility jacket by UK brand Religion is one of my all time favourite purchases. It looks like it's been left in a puddle on this gravel driveway and then hung out to dry for 2 months resulting in some seriously perfect wear and fade. It's light enough that I can wear it comfortably indoors, and has a bunch of pockets so I don't have to use a handbag - score! Once again, I forgot to take photos of the back, but I wear it all the time so I'll do another look with it soon. The back is pretty damn awesome too, it has this mental asylum aesthetic going on. Just wait and see! Also, I love the Australian brand Evil Twin. This knit jumper is soooo soft. I wish I had more of their stuff, sigh. At the moment I'm dying over their latest collection "No Guts No Glory". I reeeeeeally want the Under Attack Anorak and the Freeer Burn Shorts but I'm on this shopping ban because I was getting out of control. Probably doesn't help that I started a style blog!

COMA WHITE

05 July, 2013






NO F#@%'s GIVEN COLLAR NECKLACE, SICK SAD WORLD NZ
DEAD BEATS SLOB T-SHIRT, LAZY OAF
WHITE MESH TIGHTS, MADAME HAWKE (S/S '10)
VIRGO X WASTELAND TALL STARS, WASTELAND

Usually I'd pair this dead beats shirt with some dark skinny jeans or my spike leggings but I felt like stepping outside of my 'comfort zone'. I got these white mesh tights in late '09 at a Madame Hawke (brand doesn't exist anymore) sample sale but have never worn them before. I really love them but haven't really known what to wear them with. But looking at these shots, I think all that's missing is some baggy denim shorts!

TO THE DREGS

02 July, 2013











RAGLAN SHIRT, ASOS
TARTAN DUNGAREES, HUFFER
VIRGO X WASTELAND TALL STARS, WASTELAND

This spot reminded me of my childhood days kickin it with my dad in building sites and demolition yards. I would be bored out of my mind but now when looking back those are some of my favourite memories. 

These plaid overalls by Huffer are freaking awesome. I feel like I didn't do them justice, especially since I forgot to get photos of the back - d'oh! The colour way of these is beyond perfect - rich olive green, deep forest green, navy and a touch of deep red. I couldn't help but get the matching trousers too haha. I'll be shooting them soon :) I'm loving Huffer this season, their Fall/Winter collection is so cool and I really like their New Zealand wilderness theme lookbook too. I just wish their outerwear wasn't so expensive, I'd be all over those jackets if I could!