You Dropped Your Pockets

Last year when I got some new shorts I tried them on and hanging out the bottom were the pockets. At first I thought that they were just made wrong by someone who was being lazy (like me). So every time I wore them, I would fold the pockets up so you couldn't see them. Which then meant I couldn't actually keep anything in them because they were folded up. When looking around at fellow wearers I realised they must be hiring some seriously lazy sewers if their is this many people with pockets hanging out. So I decided to go with it. Why not? And yes, they're back this year. I'll admit I do like the trend but only worn some ways. See they only work if your good at the, yeah I just woke up looking the right amount of rock and hippie at the same time what of it. They also don't work if you actually want to use your pockets as pockets. They may look like pockets but they are t just there for that, looks. If you try to fill them, you'll get a fat thing hanging out the bottom of your shorts. Though I'm still undecided weather I like them or not. Either way they're back.

What do you think?

Weekly Wish List: More Shorts

Insight Romantic Floral Shorts

I really like these shorts. I first found them when I was away looking for Minkpink shorts. They look a little different in real life. The floral print is much more bright and there is less white.My favorite part is how summery they are. They are different from denim and tie-dye. A little more girlie. If you are daring you could wear them with a clashing t-shirt that is striped or if your like me a simple plain top would do me good. So your wondering why don't I own them if I saw them when I was away... Well you see I was planning on buying them until I tried them on. It's not that they don't look good or are really short. It's just that their sizes are really funny. The smaller size is too small and then the next size up is too big. I am hoping they will create a size in between and that's when I will buy them. I guess I am still on the look for the best pair of shorts... hopefully I'll find some before the hot weather comes.

Where d'ya go?

I owe you an apology (or two) and you all know what it's for. For not posting anything for two weeks! :O
So I am very very very very sorry and next time I go away I will try to be more organised and may be plan some posts.
In case you were wondering I had a great holiday and ended up shopping which I wasn't planning on doing. Not like me, I know. If anything I was only planing on spending $50 but some how I ended up buying a tad more than that. Just a tad. I got so excited because in nearly every shop there was Minkpink. So I went into every little boutique in hope of finding some of their wonderfull pieces that I have been wanting. Unfourtunately I was very disapointed... There was the dress from my Mexicano post but only in sizes 12 and 14. Every other peice I wanted was non-exsistant to them. That was the end of my Minkpink high for that week. Instead, ta da!

Converse High Tops

Ladakh Feather Print Cami

I love my Big-W $6 sneakers but it's time to move on... I originally wanted red low tops but of course when the distributor was called, there was none left in my size in Australia. That's ok high tops are cool too! The top was in the cutest shop ever called Hunt the Fox. It had some other really cool peices in their. To make me feel less guilty about spending money when I wasn't going to, this lovely top happened to be on sale. I had been looking for something feather printed for ages. I had seen a beautifull dress with feathers embrioded on it and feel in love with it ever since. I love this print so much I was planing on even using it in my corset (But instead used snake skin). Finding the top definately made my day after my Minkpink and shoe troubles.

P.S I'm sorry again!

Finito!

The inspiration...

And the final product...

Countless hours of hand sewing. A million times of unpicking.  A few outbursts of anger and I am finally finished. Finito! It may have not turned out how I originally planned with everything working well but it’s done (and my goodness I couldn’t be happier). For those who have seen it in the making, hopefully you actually like it much more than you did when it was a piece of green material sewn here and there. Those who couldn’t quite picture it with my crazy descriptions, I hope you can now or else you might need to get your eyes checked.  And those of you who (pretty much all of you) who have put up with my whining about it, aren't you happy it's over (for now)... I still love Katy's dress but mine turned out softer. The strap is different and I didn't use a jaggered hem. My pleats on the bodice are also different. I think they are a little flatter but I can't really tell from the picture of Katy's dress. One thing I keep getting asked about it is when are you going to wear it? Ahhh Good question... I don't know. Right now all I care about is handing it in, getting a good mark for it and forgetting about it for a little while.

P.S. I am going away for ten days and haven't yet planned any posts for when I am gone. So if I have time and Internet, I promise I will try to post but other wise I am really sorry! I'll make up for it when I come back.



Clutch Onto It



Nine West Fun And Fancy



I think I've found it. A clutch for formal. This was seriously just luck, which is rare for the most of us. It's a soft tie dye of pinks and a little grey. It doesn't match perfectly with my shoes, but I don't know if the bag and shoe matching rule stands any more. It can be worn ever the shoulder or held onto like a clutch. My favourite part of it is the pattern and shape. It's a contrast to my sparkly dress but I think it would work well. I am not really a fan of clutches so finding this is a great relief. It's not a typical clutch and most importantly I can wear it again. I started off wanting snake skin shoes for formal and I am ending up wanting a tie dye clutch...

What do you think?

These Are It



Rusty Hard Candy One-Piece

 Where was the weekly wish list yesterday? I know... there was none but that's because I got so much for my birthday that I really didn't need any more! But good news is I tried the last weekly wish list swimmers on and remembered the brand. This is the only photo of them I can find (the ones on the right). Now, instead I am sticking to my original plan of making my own one-piece which may or may not turn out like this one. I've got my drawings, pattern and material and I am ready to go crazy trying to make them perfect. I don't know how long they are going to take me but I am hoping by Friday... I'll keep you posted on how that goes. One other thing I've realised from these swimmers is that I am a swimmeraholic. Most people have a weakness for shoes or bags or something normal. But well of course for me it's not normal. It's swimmers. Every shop I go into that has swimmers I manage to find a few pairs that I absolutely must have (but don't). Now I'll see how making some goes and whether it will put me off swimmers for good.

Seeing Red

I have found my new favourite spring outfit. Yes, I've moved on from white (I think) but now it seems to be about Gossip Girl. It might possibly be because I've watched too many episodes in the last twelve hours but I like to think that there is no such thing as too many... The thing I love the most about this outfit is the red maxi skirt. Seeing as people are turning to coloured jeans and especially, baby pink pants, I think this skirt would work much better. I also like how it's teamed with a light blue vest and jewelry. Normally when red and blue are worn together all I can think of is a school uniform. In this outfit the blue is light and subtle enough to work well. And of course the animal skin bag. I can't really tell whether the bag is snake skin or crocodile skin... either would work but I like to think it's snake skin because I am still obsessed with snake skin (and those black snake skin shoes!). Speaking of shoes, the shoes in this outfit are kept a simple tan colour so we are not taken away from the rest of the bright outfit.

So is the red skirt too much? Or is it just as bad as coloured jeans? 

Heading That Way

Being a massive Gossip Girl fan, I never stopped loving headbands after they came out off fashion. Seeing as Valentino featured them on their models in their recent shows. I'm guessing they are on their way back in. Though this time I am liking the simple black velvet headband over brighter ones. Sorry Blair! I don't know if this is really a summer trend though. It's not exactly something that can be worn to the pool or with beach hair. So we'll either have to wait until next winter or try to lap it up now. I say now. After being so mad about not being able to wear messy hair, this will be a great alternative. Just in time for the Gossip Girl season five premiere... !

Un-Wearable By Me

First off I'm not too sure if un-wearable is even a real word but for today, lets just say it is. I thought I would go through the trends I love but just can't ever seem to pull off or even wear. It's not that I don't like them, it's just my brain has decided that they don't work for me and well that's that.
Number one , messy hair. I am so jealous of every person in the universe who can just magically pull their hair up in some sort of messy hair do and look amazing. I've tried many times but I some how always end up with a tight bun and more hate for my hair than I had when I started.

Blake Lively

Number two, over sized shirts. You know the ones people wear open over dresses and just pretty much throw over any outfit. Well I'm (obviously) not part of those lucky people. I'll admit it's not one of my favorite trends and I didn't really get into it when it first came out. So the result is just plain un-wearable by me.

ASOS Over sized Long-sleeve Shirt

Number three, statement jewelry. I don't wear much jewelery let alone often enough. So when this trend came around, I should have just skipped it instead of setting myself up for disappointment. I love the bracelet stack, the bib necklace and the statement ring but really can't wear them. I don't know where this jewelery thing has come from but I am guessing it's got something to do with my school's no jewelery policy... I  can't wear it during the week so by the time the weekend has come I've already forgotten I even own jewelery.

So that's three things that are un-wearable by me... there are probably a few more (that I can't think of right now) and a couple that are yet to become popular. Until then I will just stick to the trends my brain will let me wear...

Weekly Wish List: One Piece

Billabong Lustre one piece

Last summer it was all about cut-out one pieces. This summer it seems to be more about conservative one pieces and old fashion styles. I am planing on making one from the material I bought from Melbourne, but today I found I pair I really liked. Last size. My size. Reasonable price.Though I forgot the brand of them and spent the last fifteen minutes searching various websites and I still can't find a photo of them! So are you ready for another round of my crazy explaining? Ok, so no picture of the exact ones but the style is very similar to the one above. It's lace up at the front but it has more of a rounded neck. The back of it is plain though it is a very low back. Now the colour... Well they are white covered in a blue sort of lace (this sounds very ugly but it's not, I promise). You can't really tell it's lace. If I go back to the store and it's still there, I promise I will get the brand and post a photo of it! I might also buy it. May be.