Inspirational Alexander McQueen

 

 

 

 

 

































I am a hoarder, especially with clothes, in pains me to throw anything out. As mentioned in a previous post I indulged in a few designer labels in my 20s. These trousers from Modzart set me back 120 pounds a pop 15 years ago, they are my history and I will never part from them. I had a Oprah moment when I managed to fit into these babies, very liberating. The Prada shoes also bought many years ago, classic and still in fantastic condition. Fashion goes in swings and roundabouts and animal prints are making a resurgence due to the brilliance of designers such as Alexander McQueen, his SS/10 collection,  will go down in history as one of the most liberating, bountiful, inspirational, whimsical collections the world has ever seen.
This post has been inspired by the late Alexander McQueen and I leave you with the words from another artistic genius 'We take our happy moments to the grave, but art lives on' Len Lye. 

Long live the King

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Tight tastic - Sleekit something for the weekend

Don't you just love when you spy something online and then before you know it, it's in your hot little hands. I posted these Les Queues de Sardines tights on my facebook fan page last week and tracked them down to a supplier in Sydney (details to the right of this post). I absolutely love these works of art and hope you do too.

Dress: John Richmond 

Tights: Les Queues de Sardines

Shoes: Wittner

I miss you Dad

Today is my dad's Anniversary, he died six years ago after a battle with Cancer. I miss him so much, my dad was a great man, a man for all seasons people would say, he was a quiet man, he took life in his stride, he loved his family. He was a very smart gent and always wore a shirt and tie, immaculate my mum would say, maybe that is why I can't leave the house without some lippy and take time to work my outfits. I think he looks like Buddy Holly here and my mum, well she just looks like me. He was a great singer and used to sing with his pals shown here, they would harmonize songs at parties and I loved to listen from behind the door when I should have been in bed. So have a wee dram on me, I am thinking of you today and everyday. xx  

Happy in your own skin

In my short life I have ranged from a size 8-14, it's taken me a while to be comfortable in my own skin. The media and fantasy world of celebrity have created a monster and an influx of woman who constantly fight a battle with themselves and one another over weight issues. In the 50's woman looked more womanly I think, curves and realistic body frames, today we are plagued with size zero and models who look thin enough that they may split in two if pushed over. My gene's tell me that I will never be Kate Moss and I am absolutely fine with that, I'm happy with my body but I still need to exercise and eat healthy to achieve it. I am currently reading the autobiography of Dawn French, called 'Dear Fatty', she talks about her weight and how she just loves herself for whom she is, all inspiring and well she is just such a funny lady, her weight is part of her persona. So that said, I would like to celebrate what I do have, in this gorgeous 50's style swim suit given to me by my best mate Fi. Ladies be kind to yourself and remember beauty comes in all shapes and sizes.

Hat: Mimco

Glasses: Op Shop

Swim suit: Gift from Fi

Shoes: Nine West

Cool shoes - Sleekit something for the weekend

 

I have two men in my life, they share many things in common: big brown eyes, long eyelashes, infectious laugh and... a love for shoes. My son already has a mean collection and 'shoe' is up there with one of his first words. Men's shoes can be rather dull in comparison to womens - black, brown or god forbid those awful white ones that blokes wear to the Spring races. No!! This need not be the case, there are so many fabulous shoes out there waiting to be worn.

Shoe 1: Emilio Pucci for Adidas

Shoe 2: Alife NYC (they even have a built in sock)

Shoes3: Adidas (these were a gift from a friend, best pressie ever!)

Starting the week with colour

I love to wear colour and in a sea of Melbourne black it's nice for a bit of a change. Don't get me wrong I love to wear black too but I think colour can make a person feel good, spring in yer step and all that. I wore this blue/red combo to work the other day and my boss said I looked like a 'Wiggle', that made me laugh (= feel good), I have a thick skin when it comes to my style. I've noticed people raise a smile when they pass you in the street, sometimes even with an approving nod. Don't be afraid of colour, what's the worst that could happen.... someone could call you a 'Wiggle'. My little boy approves, that's enough for me.

Outfit 1:

Dress: Kookai

Sash: Mimco

Beads: Gift

Shoes: Cotton On (Badge custom)

Outfit 2:

Skirt: French Connection

Top: French Connection

Shoes: Cotton On