31.5.10

glitter in the rain

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wearing: vintage sweater, lucky 13 shorts, stockings - ebay,
socks in teal -
we love colours, vintage boots, vintage backpack.
Plus my new ring from an opshop.


My current favourite things:

-Soy Chai Latte
-This navy Sweater
(it's soft. it keeps me warm. i love it. Luke loves it. What more could you ask for?)
- She & Him
(aka Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward) Volume two Album
-This leather back pack with long straps
(holding onto this one tight and never letting it go!)
-My new fish.
(He doesn't have a name yet but I'm thinking of just calling him 'nothing')
-Autumn leaves
-My Socks and stocking from we love colours.



Oh and by the way We Love Colours is offering free shipping to Australia & NZ for all orders over $30 starting tomorrow. Just enter the code WELOVENZAUS.


I wore this on saturday to go camera shopping. Long story short I've decided to go all out and get the Canon 500d with the whole twin lens package and will be taking the plunge tomorrow.
After we got tea and did a little opshopping. As you can tell it was a rainy rainy day.

For those who don't already know an 'opshop' is an opportunity shop and it's just what we call thrift stores in Australia and New Zealand.

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So these are probably some of my last photos on my little digital camera. Lets get sentimental.


emma

30.5.10

Product Review: d_luxe Leaflet

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Item type: Necklace


Material: Bronze base, gold plated with enamel inlays Chain - Nickel chain, 24ct gold plated, 40cm long

Colour: ‘vanilla and cream’ with gold chain and detail

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Worn by me during Sydney Fashion week with a vintage blouse and nude Lisa Ho blazer


Description: This beautiful piece sits just below the collar bone and delicately frames your neck. The combination of the bold leaflet and the thin delicate chain compliment each other perfectly. The soft nude colour brings a soft touch to my winter wardrobe and will be perfect for when spring brings in lovely soft pastel colours.

Feeling when wearing: This design is inspired by the shapes of 70s jewellery and since I am very influenced by vintage 70s fashion I love to make this necklace the feature of my outfit (little harder in winter with all the layers!) and it does a great job of making me feel special.


Features: Apart from the leaflet itself I love how d_luxe necklace designs feature the d_luxe charm next to the clasp at the back

Best climate: Any but I prefer a sunny day so I don’t risk covering it up with bulky knits.

Where to wear: No limits to this baby. It can dress up any outfit.

Would look great with: I would love to wear this with a plain black singlet maxi dress next. It Would also look amazing with a strapless white lace dress for a more formal look.

Price: This amazing leaflet is currently on sale on the d_luxe website for $60 PLUS d_luxe is offering all spin dizzy fall readers a discount of $10USD when you enter the code word SPINLEAFLET at checkout! That’s only $50!

d_luxe is also offering 20% off the order subtotal of any online purchase with the code word SPIN 20! How sweet =)

Website/Store: http://www.d-luxe.co.nz/


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images taken from the d_luxe winter '10 lookbook and d_luxe celestial geometries campaign


Big thankyou to Karie and the team from d_luxe, you have been just wonderful and so lovely to me.

29.5.10

lost for words

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I received this amazing illustration from Andre.
I really am lost for words to describe how flattered i am to receive such amazing illustrations from my readers. Who knew you guys and girls were so amazingly talented!
I love how this illustration is combined with the spotty fabric. A little bit vintage meets a little bit grunge, just like me =)

Here are some of my favourite items in the Spin Dizzy Fall Vintage store this week. Ending on sunday night!!!


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Mesh Droplet blouse, oversized diamond tee, Toy Soldier Blazer
Nautical Tee, Rose lens granny sunnies, Oversized Olive Coat
Red Trench Coat, Silver Romper, Floral Sweater Dress



And my very favourite: Nautical knit Mini Skirt with suspenders!!!

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emma

28.5.10

I love, we love colours



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This morning i received a package from 'We Love Colours' who make the most amazing tights and thigh highs! Not only that but they have many different styles, kids to plus size, in over 50 colours!

Today I'm wearing Solid Colour Thigh Highs in the yummy 'Mocha'. Very appropriate for a winter day.

I bought a new navy dress today and it went perfectly with my chocolatey thigh highs so i can't wait to wear them again.

I am addicted to We Love Colours. On their website they have a great colour guide and are super affordable.


Today i went to a local pet shop to buy my very own bright 'fighting fish'. I have a product review coming up which i absolutely love and it involves this little guy! How pretty is his emerald and aqua scales!?

wearing: Vintage skirt (which i cut and left a raw hem), singlet - cassette society, thigh highs - we love colours, vintage boots and vintage purse.

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emma

26.5.10

GUESS WHAT!

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wearing: vintage black jacket, witchery denim vest, vintage 'young ones' tee, DIY leather shorts, stockings -ebay, vintage leather backpack and 'comfort' boots -BigW =)


MY LAPTOP IS BACK!
Little too excited
but i'm so glad i'll have it for tomorrow and i can get all this weeks vintage items online by tomorrow night

Now to what i did today.

No i am not taking out the trash! These bags are full of vintage bags, coats, tops and dresses! So many amazing bags i found today. I am using all my will power not to hide them in my cupboard and keep them for myself.

So what i wore today was a bit more grunge rock than normally. It was pouring down rain all day so thought i'd wear my 'comfort' boots, my DIY leather shorts and this witchery denim vest that is an amazing blue (can't wait to wear it in bali when its hot!!!)
Also note my young ones tee that helps with the whole 'grunge teen angst' look.

Oh and also to all those who say 'why don't you ever smile?' here's me smiling.
I just don't like my smile when it's forced and would rather capture a natural smile or not at all.

Comprende?
=)

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I am in an excellent mood because i have received THREE packages this week!!!
The first was a book i ordered from the UK that i've been wanting for two years.
The next is an amazing studded handmade bow that was sent to me from lovely lovely lady Jasmine from blog
fizzle out (it brightened my day and can't wait to wear it when the sun comes out again).

And lastly (as i said on twitter) i won a genuine fedaboa belt from oyster magazine!
Bright purple and awesome! I have to cut it to fit so i hope i don't stuff up


emma

25.5.10

so close yet so far

If you follow me on twitter you'll know that my own computer has died and won't be back till thursday. So I'm borrowing a mac and thought i'd show you some photos from my phone during the week.

If you follow me on twitter you will also know i had a huge clean up and sort out of my vintage stock and found some amazing pieces that I didn't even know i had! (below)

The reason I'm sorting my stock is because me and fellow vintage collector and friend, Brooke from re:new are having a sale stall at Glebe Markets on the 5th of june! All of our items will be sold for low prices and i already have lots of $5 and $10 bags. My $5 bags are overflowing! Would love to see some friendly faces (being at glebe mostly every face is friendly but I'd love to meet some of you!)

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Will be keeping these babies for myself! I've been wanting clogs for weeks now, who knew they were already in my possession!

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Miu Miu inspired heeled boots (online this week!)

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I bought these the first ever time i went to bali when i was 10

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emma

23.5.10

MOK THEOREM SPRING/SUMMER COLLECTION 10/11 "CheckMate"

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Cheree Cassidy, underbelly actress, spotted front row

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I was delighted to be invited to view Mok Theorems new collection CheckMate at the Audi Sydney Centre. These shots were taken with a Nikon D70 by moi.

The collection had great contrast between colours and textures. Leather paired with lovely flowing materials and nude and naturals with bright exotic colours.
Simple and bold accessories helped enhance each outfit to perfection.
The leather gloves were Divine! (seen in 2nd photo)

The collection, whilst maintaining the theme, offered both individual pieces to stand out and grab your attention though also cool casual outfits with a slight quirky twist.

I'd also like to mention i loved the hair, both the clean cut top knots and oversized, out-of-control locks.
Below is my favourite piece an amazing navy ruffle mini dress and the sisters behind the label, Grace & Gloria, captured by Anya from oui, je suis.


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emma

22.5.10

each bag's story

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As you all must know by now i go vintage searching A LOT! Well, each piece i find has a story, whether it be short or a novel long tale.
Well yesterday morning i was jumping from blog to blog and saw a girl with an amazing balenciaga handbag ( and i mean THE balenciaga). After looking further i notice she had another one in a different colour... and another one! How can one person have so much designer goodness, its not fair!

So i hopped onto ebay to see if i could get lucky and was surprised to find that even the best COPIES have prices in the hundreds. I gave up then and there. and put on my best 'Who-needs-another-silly-bag-anyway!' attitude.

That same day i had a quick look in my local opshop and look what was sitting waiting for me at the top of the mountain of bags! A look-a-like in black!

I was smitten when out last night for dinner and one of my friends noticed it.
It may not be the best but it's good enough for me =) All it needs is some tassels


Here some of the vintage items in the Spin Dizzy Fall Vintage Store ending tomorrow night.

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Pastel Pink Twirl dress, Cut out Cropped Blazer, Grey&Gold Cape,
Alexa Blouse with Rose Buds, Oversized Granny Sunnies, Leather Look Sweater
Blue Knit Sweater Dress, Lace Neck Blouse, Penguin Sweater Dress


Visit eBay Here



emma


P.s- still working on the shots from Mok Theorem so will post them tomorrow, I promise!

21.5.10

Check Mate

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Last night we attended the Mok Theorem show held in the Audi Showroom Sydney.

If you follow me on twitter you will already know that i thought it was amazing! A mix of neutrals in contrast with bright exotic colours. Mok Theorem did not disappoint with their new Spring/Summer 10/11 collection 'Check Mate'.

I borrowed an old nikon slr from a friend (my first time using an SLR to shoot 'moving fashion') so I'm very very excited to show you some of the designs on the runway last night (will post them tomorrow!!!)

Big thank you to Grace & Gloria Mok and Congratulations on the new collection. It was a great night and a welcome new experience!


wearing: Blazer - Lisa Ho, DIY leather shorts, Baggy Tee, Tights - ebay, Booties - rubi
Luke wearing: Nudie jeans and leather lace ups by The Horse

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Goodie Bag!
(Includes: White Glo tooth paste, Chocolates, hairspray and lovely bracelet gift from Mok Theorem!)

emma