Snoop

Style Like U is my new Selby. It's less shiny and seemingly more regularly updated. Yay! I'm a total snoop, Im not going to lie. I love snooping in peoples houses, rooms and closets. So I love websites like these because they let me be a snoop in the privacy of my own home! I'm moving soon as Bif is leaving soon (sob, sob, weep, weep, sad face) so these kinds of things are right up my alley right now. Wardrobe consolidation is going well-ish...let's talk about that another time. Anyway here is Pamela Love's hidey hole. Remember Pamela Love? Golden talon ring! Big lips.

A Rather Unfortunate Name...

You know how there are some girls (or guys) out there you kind of wish you were - or at least you had access to their wardrobe? No surprises here that mine are Chloë Sevigny and Julia Restoin Roitfeld. But there is a little lassie who keeps on popping up who I can't really turn away from, kind of like a car crash situation. Atlanta de Cadenet Taylor. She's Duran Duran's John Taylor's daughter. Ooooh, one of those girls. Yes. She's a Cobra Snake favorite and looks like Rachel Bilson. I look at her photos and feel half annoyed by her mish-mash 'I'm a teenager so who gives a fuck' attitude, but then I keep looking. Anyway here she is looking very much like Lolita and sporting a raccoon hat in Exit Magazine.





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Just when they thought I was out, they pull me back in

So TV these days is pretty dismal. And so is the weather. So what are you gonna do when you're stuck inside and all you have to watch is either Glee or the 'Glee-peat' on the other channel? RENT A BOX SET YOU FOOL! My personal recommendations are Big Love, The O.C, Twin Peaks, My So Called Life and The Sopranos. RENT THE SOPRANOS. This is one of my favorite shows ever. EVER. How very awesome is Tony? A mobster boss who has a soft spot for the History Channel and ducks? Hello a place in my heart forever! But who wins my award for best character? Silvio Dante. Silvio has the best style. The best hair. The best legitimate business. The best mobster's wife. And the best Al Pacino impression.



The Sopranos doesn't really have that 'it' factor Twin Peaks has. And it doesn't have the cult following like My So Called Life. Or the 'ironic' factor The O.C has (but truth be told, I love the O.C in the most sincere way.) It was just a really, really good show. Hands down. Full stop. Don't try to argue. Oh and opening credits that makes the wimpiest, most un-confrontational girl feel like a career in the New Jersey mafia is the life she's been searching for? Hello awesome! Do it.



Over and out (for real this time) S

So if you don't know by now

Urban Outfitters ships here now! HURAH! HURAH! HURAH! You have no idea how excited I am about this! VERY. Probably more excited than I was when Topshop opened it's shipping doors here last year - yeah, that's right! THAT EXCITED. For those who haven't had an Urban Outfitters experience let me just say that it is AWESOME! Anyway, I am so predictable that I had already started a 'shopping cart' on their website before I had even heard the news. Since hearing the news, a lot of my items have been moved to my wishlist to make my cart realistically affordable - perfect varsity jacket and a near perfect summer tee come to me (once I have mulled over a footwear option for one more night or so). But one whislist item I am very, very tempted to add back into my shopping cart is this little fellow.


Deena & Ozzy black pony hair front flap messenger bag. Awesome, awesome, awesome. But sigh I have put my sensible hat on and realised that my Porenza Schouler PS1 look-alike from Country Road still has a lot of life left in it. Does this mean that I can add another (or two) more items back into my cart? I think it might... Anyway, go start a shopping cart. Faux-online shopping is probably one of life's most simple joys.

Over and out, S

Show me your TEETH

So just the other day I was talking to someone about how when I was a kid and lost my front tooth a fang grew in place of an actual tooth. Yes a fang (for actual term ask Anna Theobald). Because I am a human and not a shark or a vampire I had it taken out. I got to keep it in a little clear box, I was so proud! Anyway back to my point - the other day the person suggested to me that I should put it on a necklace. I've been told this before about my fang. I like the idea, but I don't think I could actually go through with it. But look at these!


Van der Glas teeth rings, knuckle dusters, earrings and necklaces. But these are strangers' teeth, not yours! Ahhhh too weird for Sarah! Too weird. She also does hair bags, as in long human hair bags. And what is this never ending 'arty farty' facination with human hair? It's like "Hi, I'm an 'artist' and I'm all kooky and crazy and no one gets me so I'll make some art with human hair!" or something. I'm not hating on this stuff here, the teeth rings are cool but human hair really freaks me out. I don't even think I'd wear a real hair weave, even though they are far superior to synthetic hair. It's creeeeeepy. And so is having a strangers tooth on your ring. But then I have no problem with fur, leather, taxidermy etc. Oh what a hypocrite. Yes alright.

DEATH OF A FAITHFUL BAG

Well. Today is the day I put my Widdess Owl Bag to rest. After many,many faithful services ( I think about 2 years?) the strap has fallen off and there are holes in it. The end of an owl era. Sad face.

On the upside, this is my other bag which I have been meaning to show and tell for a while. If you can't tell, its TEXTURED! With fringing! Two of my favourite things ever. People always tell me its ugly, but to me its so ugly its cute. Like Yoda.

Bob

It seems a long time since Sarah and I were fiending over Twin Peaks and other assorted box sets of dvds. Leland Palmer was a favourite character of ours, particularly Sarah. Sigh. What shall I do without her!?

Christopher Kane Resort

To infinity and beyond! Awesome space prints from Christopher Kane resort. Cool cuts too, even without the spacey prints. And fluffy boudoir shoes? Hmmmm, ok then. They are like those fluffy pens that were all the rage way back when. Remember? But yeah, space prints! Totally awesome. Anyway, rave, rave, rave! Rave as in praise, not a party with glow sticks. Though these would be kind of perfect for that kind of rave too!

Splish Splash

I kind of want these. I've seen the purply ones on someone and they actually did look pretty funny. You know, they are kind of long and pointy at the front, in a bad way. But I still want them. Maybe my size 5 feet will work in my favor here, for once in my life. Great for rainy days. Great for walking in muddy fields (which I actually do, I'm not just being funny). Great for shiny looking feet!





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Karen Elson can sing, apparently

Karen Elson sings now? Ok, sure. I guess she might as well. I've always been slightly scared of Jack White. He's just too controlling, in a good way though, cos look what he's done and not just with wifey. But the black white and red, marrying Miss pale skin and fiery hair here, naming their daughter Scarlett...Ahhhh, it just weirds me out a wee bit. But anyway, in general he's pretty alright. Back to Karen Elson's singing...I'm undecided. Sometimes it makes it smile, and other times it makes me cringe. Lets I'm 70% excited about this. I'm 100% excited about her dress though. Awesome, awesome, awesome. Would be great if my growth spurt kicked in right about....now! No? Nothing? Sigh.

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To Make-up Wearers Everywhere

Please please please - Learn to blend foundation properly. It can be hard, I understand, if you are in a rush or maybe you are only 14 and are new to it all. But as any good Cosmetics Assistant will tell you, the key is to BLEND. No one wants to be that girl with the foundation line on her jaw/forehead. Pretty girls can be so much prettier with a bit of subtle enhancement.

Why?

Why would anyone do this? Is she joking? I hope she is joking. Look, I'm all for individual style, thinking outside the box, not caring if other's will get your outfit or not. So I guess this is what she's doing, not caring what people think or if people understand the outfit. I don't understand it. IT DOESN'T FIT YOU! YOU DON'T HAVE A PENIS! IT JUST LOOKS WEIRD! SCRUNCHIE! Here's my point, I think despite whatever 'look' you are going after, please make sure it a) fits and b) flatters. FIT AND FLATTER! Remember those words??? I don't care how hot the trend is, or how ironic the statement you are trying to make is! If it doesn't fit, it will look funny. If it doesn't flatter, YOU will look funny. The end ok. Alright sure, maybe your 'look' and point IS to be unfitting and unflattering and if that is the case, then I'm very sorry, I highly doubt we can be friends - unless you love Dolly Parton, then maybe we can work something out. I'm sorry girl in the photo. I really am. Thumbs up for being individual though...I guess...

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Oh, and p.s.

Was everybody else slightly underwhelmed by the Chanel Couture? Weird boots.

I'm Cold

Hi, welcome to the billionth post from someone in Auckland complaining about the cold. Yes what a weedy wimp I am, it's only Auckland, blah, blah, blah. I don't care! IT'S STILL COLD! This is one fantastic outfit young Kate is sporting. SOCKS WITH SANDALS! Oh fantastic. But seriously, I'd wear this. It looks very warmtastic!


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Valentinooooo

I'm liking the new Valentino. Short skirts, baby doll and drop-waist dresses are pretty much my best friend. The 2010 Valentino couture collection is pretty sweet. Sweet as in sugary. But minimalistic and mono-chromatic sugary, perfect for me. And bows galore. But I won't really wear all that much from this collection if I had the opportunity, still too sugary for me. But these are my two favourite dresses, yes pretty much the same in different colours, I can't choose. I'd wear these.



Oh and before I leave you, let's look at THIS dress!


Hello! If I was taller and going to a high school ball this year, THIS WOULD BE MY DRESS (imitation). It reminds me of something the Lisbon girls would have worn to their prom. If they were being a bit cheeky.


Girly overload, I know. Sorry. Bye! S.

Givenchy 2010 Couture

Is very pretty, but is also kind of 17th century European palace mixed with yeti mixed with Joan of Arc with a bit of black. Don't ya think?




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Bucket Bags

Bucket bags are totally awesome and I want one! Any of these would do. If I had one I'd refer to it as my 'bucket bag' for example :"Could you please pass me my bucket bag?" It'd be fantastic! Bucket Bags for Prime Minister!




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If I danced like Elaine, I'd be the coolest bitch I know.

In The Mood For Love

Watch this film! Just do it ok. If you like it, also watch 2046. I first saw these a couple of years ago and loved them. Set in Hong Kong in the 60s. Beautiful cinematography. And the cheongsams, oh the cheongsams...









Yes a lot of pictures, what are you gonna do? My sister got a cheongsam made when she was 18. She's never worn it since, but it was a qusai coming-of-age moment and I remember being very jealous and couldn't wait until my cheongsam day arrived. It never did. What's up with that? I'm thinking about hitting mum about this. But before I do, am I even Chinese looking enough to get one? Sadly I don't think I am. Maybe in say that stripy pattern? Or the blue with the rose print??? Getting one in a less 'oriental' fabric might actually take away some of the cringe factor of a white girl in a cheongsam. Sigh, I don't actually think I can pull it off. Anyway, In The Mood For Love. 2046. Wong Kar-Wai. Do it.

Heres the thing

Recently, folks, I have realised that good people and good friends are hard to find. Some people are fun and cool and good to hang out with, but most of the time they are not the people that are there when the shit hits the fan. And sometimes the most unexpected people can be there for you when everything goes wrong.
But to the point of my blog - I'M MOVING IN THIRTY FIVE DAYS. HALFWAY ACROSS THE WORLD. And what if I don't make friends?? ahhhh. And will I get replaced as Unfashionable Guide Blogger? O M G - I COULD NOT LIVE LIKE THAT.
In the mean time, how does one balance living it up for their final days in town and attempting to save money so they are not living in poverty in their new digs?
Liiiiiiiiiiffffeeee.

Stuck for ideas?

So my birthday is coming up soon...Chanel J12 in black. The small version, I'm small. I will wear it FOREVER, promise. Thanks!

J. D. Salinger

Was one hell of a dapper dude. Hello swoon city! But ALSO, his books are pretty good reads and rather easy ones too. What a fantastic combination! I always feel like such a wanky-angsty-literary-emo when I say I like him. But it's true - the fact that I like him that is. I'm a little angsty, but no emo - I don't wear enough eyeliner for that. Reading Nine Stories at the moment, and it's reminded me what a great writer he was. That's all.