January 2012
1 post
Pa-Love-Mo
Surprise! I’m back!
I’m also a little rusty so forgive me…
To start off my first post in a long time, I am going to talk to you about a crush.
It’s a girl crush.
And it’s BIG
Olivia Palermo may seem like.. well.. a mega bitch who judges everyone in her path.
But don’t you think that’s part of her charm?
No? Me either… But her style is...
June 2011
4 posts
Shoes Glorious (And Not So Glorious) Shoes...
I am sick and tired of all the ugly shoes out there. I handed in my last assignment for my degree yesterday (pause for a moment of bliss) - and while I usually spend my weekend workdays completing said assignments, I have a ridiculous amount of time to look at shoes online.
I am not impressed. The only thing that is getting me by is the rare sighting of the prices of the ugly shoes being slashed....
Photo Phun
I know I haven’t put up photos lately… and I know these still aren’t my NY ones (which are still going to be put up…) but I thought I’d pop these babies up.
A big thank you goes to my model, Jenny - who braved the cold, cold night we took these… especially considering most of themwere taken on a concrete rooftop. You, my child, are an angel.
Anyway… I...
Photo Phun
You've Been Given The Boot
It’s nasty time.
Why the hell do people in Brisbane not understand that boots are not supposed to worn at stupid lengths with ugly skirts that are way too long?
Just stop. Now. Please.
I have seen a ridiculously large number of people lately abusing the fabulous Winter weather.
Knee lenth skirts with mid-calf boots… What is that…?
3/4 length skirts with ankle boots?
...
May 2011
8 posts
Say Nay To The Spray... Australia Says No!... To...
I am not the biggest fake tan lover in any Season, really, but especially not Winter. I know that some tans are ridiculously good and look completely natural and to that I say yay to you. But let’s face it, more often that not, the fake tans are just that. Fake. Orange and streaky. Which results in girls looking more like burnt toast than hot peppers.
So how about we say no to fake tans...
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner...
We have a winner for ‘Who is Fashion Man’s’ Sidekick?’
And the sidekick is…
Kaftanman!
I know, a girl would have been awesome but then I thought… wait… a girl would be the better main superhero. And that, my kidlets, is a boom.
Congratulations to Emma from London yay! You win absolutely nothing… Except the love and respect of all my followers?...
In The Navy...
You know when people say they are ‘feeling blue…’ it means they’re down? Sad? Tired of life in general and just want to eat the pain away?
I just don’t understand. I love blue. Blue makes me happy, not sad. I feel bad for the colour blue as it’s just sitting there, being a pretty colour and people dismiss it. Well I say enough.
I understand why the word brown...
We'll Weather The Weather, Whatever The Weather,...
I like it. Yesterday was nice and cool, until I got into the Telstra store on Queen St and starting sweating as I got all excited over this crazy lady knocking over all the signs describing the phones.
Security came and she said she wouldn’t leave until she was served as she had waited in the line for (first it was for 25 minutes… then over half an hour etc)… Then when she left...
Winter Wonderful Fashion Land
It’s coming! June, July and August means… WINTER!
Well “Winter”, really, as it is Brisbane… And it probably won’t go lower than 23 degrees during the day. I guess I can be happy from around 10pm-6am…
Instead of moping… Let’s look at the silver lining and think about what we love about Winter:
1. Scarves. An obvious choice but sadly...
Scene Kids? →
Anonymous asked: Jocelyn is a babe.
Yep.
Yep.
AWOL Or A Floor?
Warning: This post is a tad nasty as I have written it before breakfast.
FDB + No Food = Mean
I know I have been away for a long… long… long long time. The photos of my NY fashion escapades are coming, I promise.
It seems like forever ago I was there with my (now beautifully dressed *thank you H&M and Zara* boyfriend). Good news though… I will be returning at the end...
January 2011
1 post
The New Year Has Arrived
The New Year has arrived! I must say, I think this year has gone so fast, I haven’t been able to catch my breath.
So now that a new year has started… I’m hoping everyone will have a new outlook on life.
And by life. I mean fashion.
And by fashion. I mean perdy clothes.
I am leaving for New York in less than 2 weeks! I am ecstatic but now that it is drawing nearer… I...
December 2010
2 posts
Scarf Luck
I once had the most beautiful scarf.
I bought it from Country Road (which isn’t a store I frequent)
It was dark blue with black plaid-print on it.
It was beautiful.
And I left it on the bus.
But then my mother returned home from teaching overseas.. and I got a new scarf which I love.
It is “Burberry” and it is about two metres long. Praise the long scarf.
Now, I know it...
Just Keep Swimming... Just Keep Swimming...
I love swimwear.
I’m not saying I WEAR it, but I love it.
And maybe one day I’ll have the guts to actually go buy and wear some of it…
One day…
Anyway! I thought I’d post up a little list of the better swim lines around in preparation for the (non-rainy) days we will soon have for Summer 2010/2011.
(Just because I don’t wear them, doesn’t mean...
November 2010
7 posts
It's The Final Countdown...
Ok… so it’s not actually the final countdown…
I was looking through other blogs and I thought…
‘When did I start mine?’
It was February 9th, 2009!!!
My tumblrversary is coming up! I know I have a few months to wait, but it will be my 2 year tumblrversary! And I am very excited.
I will have more photos than you can imagine posted up, most/all from New York...
Are You Superman?
We all know I’m judgmental, yes?
Therefore, I’m allowed to judge, yes?
Do we agree? Good.
Henceforth (you heard me)… if you are not Superman, why are you wearing a cape?
I am not understanding of this. I saw one in a shop while roaming around the city last week, and while it was leather, I don’t see the point. It looked more like a giant collar. Honestly, it...
Shoe, You Kidding Me?
People are making and buying ugly shoes.
I went on one of my favourite online shops today. Only to find that the majority of shoes on there are hideous. AND SOLD OUT!
I don’t understand.
I won’t mention the website as I do love them so… but I’ll tell you this…
They are based in NY and their sizes are not what they seem… I went to visit them in January when I...
It's My Birthday And I'll Stack It In The City If...
My birthday was fantastic. I didn’t get the sleep in I wanted but oh well. I had long enough. Then I woke up, watched some Gossip Girl (don’t judge…) and then went into the city and had myself one heck of a fall.
Go me.
Aside from the mortification, it hurt like a mofo. Now I’m limping around. Aside from the attractive lop-sided walk, I refused to wear flats tonight....
You Can't Expect To Go Anywhere If You Don't Know...
I’m having one of those days where I think ‘What am I doing with my life?’
This has come at a time when uni is over for the year, but doesn’t feel like it’s over.
I have that sinking feeling that I still have an exam that I:
a) Haven’t studied for
and
b) Don’t actually know exists
It could just be that...
Step It Up (Note: Please Do Not Get Confused With...
It’s time to step it up.
Throughout this year, I have not forgotten about all of you. But I have been slack because Work + Uni = Death. Let’s admit, we all agree.
So it’s time to make it up to you with more posts and more pictures. It’s getting ridiculous. The last time I picked up my camera was a few weeks ago.
For shame.
So I vow to take more pictures and return to...
The Sling Thing
Reasoning for title: On Tuesday night, I went for a lovely dinner with my boyfriend for our 6 month anniversary. He got keyhole surgery and now has his right arm in a sling. For 3 more weeks :( So this is dedicated to him. Not the point of the post. But the fact that I had the best time on Tuesday and am still a smitten kitten.
So.. After the meal at the Morrison Hotel, we went out for the best...
October 2010
6 posts
Halloween = Love Fashion Faux Pas Day
Last post today, I swear.
I had to make up for the ten days I missed! I apologise. Uni wants to kill me.
I almost forgot to add on my last post… Please either tell me what you dressed up as for Halloween, or send me a picture.
Or both if it isn’t clear what on earth you are.
I will then post up the pictures on here and everyone can see how dashing you look.
...
Double, Double Toil and Trouble...
It’s here. The American tradition we try to do in Australia but let’s admit: we fail.
The only thing I am super happy about is that when I was younger, I did trick-or-treat. Once.
Although until I was in Grade 2… I didn’t know it was ‘trick-or-treat’. I thought it was some mashing up of faux words.. such as “trikohtree” Nice.
Another thing I am...
Are You Being Blunt With Me?
The blunt fringe. A favourite of mine.
I am also a big fan of the half blunt-half side fringe (if done correctly)
*Note: yay for AKA Togninis.
I have always wanted a blunt fringe but I kind of want that 70’s type look with the fringe. I shall tell you so you can get a picture in your head…
Long brown hair (I’m sure I would NOT look good with long blonde hair… although I...
Are They Identical Twins? No. They Just Buy The...
Everyone is starting to look the same.
Well ok, maybe not everyone. Some of us like to purchase our clothes from stores/countries that the masses will not be running to tomorrow to buy the exact same thing as each other.
Or so we hope.
I am a lover of H&M (Hennes and Mauritz). It doesn’t get much better in the way of affordable clothes. Many thanks to the people of Sweden!
Though,...
Max Brenner, His Hug Mug And His Entirely Real...
So I went to uni today. For a whole half hour. Thrilling.
Then I went to Max Brenner. I wanted to be one of those people who resisted the urge to go. But alas, I lost the battle.
And I’m glad I did. I wasn’t even in the mood for chocolate. But Maxy Baby changed my mind.
Totally worth the $6 and the fondling of what is apparently called a ‘Hug Mug’
Catchy, no?
Anywho....
Sound The Alarm
So! Not only am I BACK. I’m better. And even more modest than before.
I haven’t had much sleep lately as I am caretaker for my job for 2 nights. On my first ever night at being caretaker, why WOULDN’T the fire hose pump thing alarm go off? At 4am! And the night before at 1am. As long as it can’t get any worse. *Touch Wood*
Anywho. While doing my extremely taxing job of...
March 2010
1 post
Wah-So-Keen For You
So there’s this guy from my uni that looks like Joaquin Phoenix.
His face looks exactly like him. But he has much better style. He also owns one of those old-school-page-boy bags. Which I adore. And have for an extremely long time.
Note: My birthday is in November. I love the light brown ones or a dark reddy-brown-auburny colour. Start saving.
I’m hoping that I can take a photo of...
February 2010
2 posts
FDB: Helping You Buy Better
So I know I said I’d write the next day. But I didn’t exactly lie. I had to work. And that is my awesome excuse.
Also I have to purchase a new usb thing for my photos because mine died. Hence the lack of photos. (Note: Steve Pleshka and Michael Tolhurst. IT DIED BECAUSE OF YOUR NON-BELIEF IN ME)
Anyway. Enough blame placing. Although it is fun.
On to bigger and better (and of...
The Light Went Green, Yellow, Red, Green. No...
Don’t be so surprised. You knew I’d come back.
I just needed a break. For nap time. And also I became crazily lazy. And got another 2 jobs so I had to bail for a bit.
I hope I am forgiven.
Anyway I’ve just come back from New York. Yes, again!
I am a lucky chicken sometimes. I’m seriously hoping to be living there in a year. I’ll live in a box. I’m not fussy....
November 2009
1 post
You Need A Wash
I know, I know. I haven’t written anything in SO long and you’ve missed me SO much and wish that I would just hurry up and move to New York and be ultra famous so that you can hear from/about me all the time.
Or that might just be what I’m thinking. But either way, I’m back.
Welcome to Wishtown!
I want there to be a H&M everywhere. In every city in Australia. And...
October 2009
2 posts
Lollipops Are A Private Food
So.. I like myself a good lollipop. And it’s become a tradition for me to bring some to Alibi/Gerties every Tuesday. It is fun and keeps me occupied while I am taking le photos.
But I have been ‘accused’ of hitting on pretty much everyone when I am eating it.
So when asking my friends Michael and Steve if my eating of the lollipop was, in fact, a sign that I was hitting on...
September 2009
6 posts
Gleelicious
I was mega excited tonight as I realised.. I have a week off work.. which means I could watch Glee!
Yes, I love Glee! It is ama-za-zing. Any people who don’t destroy Journey songs are a-ok by me.
Anyway.. I love the character Emma Pillsbury’s outfits. I know they are a tad on the “I’m an anal preppy lady” side, but that’s her character so yay to the costume...
Capitals Make Messages More Meaningful
But I’m not going to write an entire message in capitals because that is what the devil would do. I am not the devil. Although my sister may beg to differ on the odd occasion.
Hmmm..
Today I’m sporting a bit of a different look. Not different as in “What the frack is she wearing?” (I hope) - but different as in I’m not wearing stockings, for one. Seeing as it is TOO...
Russian Red
So all I’ve been doing lately is working and attempting to look at things for uni. It isn’t going well.. to say the least.
So now I have a week off work (as the little tiny children that I teach are on holidays) - wooo. But I still have to go to uni. Then the next week is no uni time.. but then I go back to work. Mer.
Anyway I’m looking for the bright side. But there is none.
...
My Beloved Bag, Gabee
When did Indie/Scene become such a bad thing?
I was out the other night.. and this girl asked me where I normally go out in the valley etc.. and I mentioned Alibi/Gerties (oh tacos and 2 for 1’s…)
Anyway.. then she started shouting at me “INDIE! INDIE! INDIE!”
That was after we bonded.. she called me Pixie Geldolf.. you know, the usual.
I don’t want to know what...
Wax On, Wash Off / Some Cherry Ripe Fun
So the lovely James, no… not the one who ran off to England, this one is James Warry. He was one in a bunch of magnificent people at X & Y last night (where the fabulous Kents were playing yet another ama-za-zing gig).
I thought I had better write a little about this wonderful boy as he was wearing a brown corduroy jacket, a red sweater and bleack jeans. Normally my heart would break...
August 2009
8 posts
Boyfriends Were Made For Kisses
Aside from the fact that girls still refuse to stop wearing those bloody leggings on their own.. *Not so silently wishes someone would stab them in the face with a fork. Just a little*
People have apparently deemed it ok to wear shirts/singlets with cut outs in the back. I’m sorry.. when did this happen?
I understand the whole “I have lace/a pattern attached to the back of my...
'Sheer' Genius
So I’ve been looking around Brisbane lately and I must say the fashion is declining to a bad place.
There is nothing around. And Brisbane was a little sad to begin with so it’s making me sad.
But today I was shopping with the fantastic Chelsea, and I found this sheer top. I looked for one in New York but the only ones I could find were either hideous or hideously expensive. Or both....
Cry Baby
So the whole movie Cry Baby (oh Johnny Depp you beautiful, beautiful man) - is not what you’d call worth an hour and 20 mins talking about squares and drapes with singing (not the voice of Johnny - waaah) inbetween.
But I must say.. the character Milton - who had to date hatchet face (scary stuff there) - is THE MOST ATTRACTIVE MAN EVER HOLY TOLEDO BATMAN IT’S LOVE.
So yeah.....
Sunday Best
Or really Tuesday best.
Grab those shoes ladies and gents - tonight is Tribute to James Hickey night where we shall raise our glasses and say yay to him. Even though he is a douche and left us for England.
Life is sad without him.
But he said to send a picture of us toasting him so he can cry.
Deal.
Everyone dress well. For me.
I mean James.
But really me.
Eyes peeled like a banana,
FDB
It's All Tied Up
Now we all know about my hatred of crocs. They are horrible things. I will no longer be your friend if you even think about buying a pair.
But now it’s gotten worse. I have seen someone at uni - so I have to see them on a semi-regular basis.. not just a random stranger - and the wear the same pair of crocs everyday. With a bit of material attached. And laces.
I think a part of my heart...
R.I.P John Hughes
I can’t believe it.. John Hughes died. At 59.
This is a day to remember with sorrow.
He was such a funny director and fantastic and I love his 80s-tastic movies.
Everyone keep in mind.. a genius has passed.
Eyes peeled like a sad banana,
FDB
Miss Me Like A Regular-Sized Child Misses A...
Ok so I know it’s been a ridiculously long time.
Possibly even scary for some of you but I have been in New York and then I came back and was mega tired all the time then uni started then work started again then the aliens came and basically it all went downhill from there.
The night before I left for the lovely fashion capital.. I ran into the fabulous Lani and Sully (My Little...
June 2009
18 posts
How The Mighty Were Forced To Fall