LULZ

It's been a year since we posted in this.

Real life takes over, doesn't it? Hmm. I might start this up again though. Maybe. Although really with facebook, twitter and tumblr, plus livejournal, I really don't need another medium through which to spend even MORE time on the internet.

I posted some kickass things, even if I do say so myself. Ah it was fun while it lasted.

- S

Such things are happening

Michael Oats photography for Allure

• Jo is moving in on Thursday (finally!) - this means shared wardrobes and many good times ahead now that she doesn't live half an hour's drive away from my house. 
  
• Our planned trip to America later this year has now been confirmed. Plane tickets to San Francisco have been purchased, and we'll be going for two weeks late September - early October. We'll also be spending about 10 days in New York during this period. (!!!!!!!!!)
• This is all incredibly exciting. :D 
• Complete aside - I want that nail polish the model is wearing.

- S

Tell me why I'm in retail again?

Man: *points* What's that?
Me: That's an apple danish.
Man: Does that have fruit in it?
Me: ... Apple is a fruit.

God, some people have shit for brains. Lately I've found myself acting completely bitchy towards customers; I think it's the heat. It makes me really grumpy :(

Oh yeah and I finally found a new swimsuit, yay! Red Zimmermann bikini. Classy. Oh and Jo bought a trench coat from Country Road.
This one. Because she totally needed it. What with the 43 degree C (108 F!) days we've been having. At least it was $100 off? Which is still bad, but not as bad.

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We are never going to make it to New York at this rate. Lulz. I really hope we get that $950 payout from the government. That's half a plane ticket right there.

- S

Mustard

Apologies for posting lull of late. Unfortunately we had a mid-semester exam yesterday, and that combined with the heat wave Melbourne has been experienced lately makes for extreme laziness and hours spent by my pool instead of blogging and well... studying. But it's done now so posting should resume.

Jo actually has been drawing pictures of our outfits - during our lectures, resulting in long fits of suppressed laughter at some of said drawings. I'm sure the people seated around us hated us; we were literally shaking and crying with (silent) laughter at some of the things that happened in those lectures... ah good memories. Anyway, I digress. As I say, Jo has been drawing our outfits and we shall have them scanned and put on here asap... Jo also said that as she was colouring in the drawings that all my outfits were combinations of black, white and grey. And then we went shopping last Saturday. And what did I buy? A white shirt, a black dress and an amazing silverish trench coat. We are creatures of type, clearly. Photos to come! Jo also bought a black dress. And came thiiiis close to purchasing this dress, except in black. But reason prevailed. It is a beautiful dress though. Oh yeah, almost forgot, Jo also did purchase this A.P.C. peacoat from Net-a-Porter. :O 

- S

Menswear II

I figure I should get on to part II of that menswear post I did. My last post was focused on what could be found in Australia; this post will be more internationally oriented. I've found that many online boutiques such as OakNYC, Tobi, Urban Outfitters, and even Topman (the male equivalent of Topshop), not only carry amazing wares, but also often shoot their own lookbooks for one to peruse through. Have a quick browse of their sites and you'll find lots of inspiration.
Another site I couldn't recommend highly enough is Refinery29. They showcase up and coming designers, trends and styles, as well as compiling "best of" lists which I love to read through.To my delight, a recent article focuses on upcoming trends in menswear for 2009. It's an interesting read, and what male readers we have might find it helpful. And if you sign up for their e-newsletter they email you daily with updates of all their articles.

Photographer: Calle Stoltz
Model: Vincent Lacrocq

Oh and the above pictures are pretty much just eye candy for me. Yeah.

- S