Isn't it amazing?

Two posts in one day! I don't think this has happened before - except for that heady first day when we were both high and procrastinatory and basking in our smug blog-ness.

Anyhow, I was chilling at home, watching crappy tv and contemplating whether I can be sad enough to skip friends' 19th birthday party tonight at Lala Land (I am - my excuse is I have work tomorrow morning), when in my internet whore-age I ended up at gofugyourself. Happily scrolling down the page, I landed on THIS.
HOLY CRAP! VALENTINO WTFFFFFFFF HOW ORANGE CAN YOU GET? No, we are seriously verging on oompa loompa territory here. In fact, I am of the opinion that we have bypassed oompa loompa and arrived at currant. The fact that a person of normal hue (SJP) is standing next to him emphasises just how bizarre his colour is. Look, compare the colour of his face with his hand which is around SJP's waist. LOOK AT THE COLOUR DIFFERENTIAL! I know he's been a religious tanner for oh, the past 50 years, but I don't know, I think this is going too far. Speaking of SJP, I'm not sure how I feel about her wearing Balmain. Hmm.

But. The moral of this story is, clearly there is a point when you should take a good hard look at yourself in the mirror, and put down the fake tan before you become Giovanni here.

I might go watch some Sex and the City now.

- S

Zach and Miri Make a Porno

I love this outfit. Photo by the Facehunter

I have a huge gash on my knee, gah. The scar should go nicely with the one already there. Anyway, last night, Jo and I attended an advance screening (very advanced! it doesn't come out until January in Australia apparently) of Zach and Miri Make a Porno. It is so so so dirty. For once, the R18+ rating is justified. A lot of the humour is gross-out sex humour, but there are also a lot of genuinely funny moments. Justin Long in particular as a gay porn star is hysterical. I don't think we can emphasize how hilarious he is. Kudos to him for totally pulling off the role when he's mostly known for his geeky roles and from the Mac vs PC ads. But the movie is quite good; everybody in the cinema was laughing throughout the whole movie, which I take as a good sign.

The movie was conveniently on Chapel St, so we got in a bit of shopping. Of course. Not that I bought anything (I'd bought some things the day before) but Jo got some things. But in Zomp Shoez there were a pair of gladiator sandals almost identical to the Society for Rational Dress ones available on tobi.com still. And the ironic thing? The Zomp ones cost more. And they looked so awesome on. a;sldkgjaslkdjsgsdg why does the world mock me?

- S

Wishlist Pt. 3

It occured to me I never posted the third part of my so-called wishlist. Well, I'm here to rectify that right now.

3. Accessories

Witchery Daydreamer clutch

I actually bought this the other day, it was on sale! Score! I love it when you hold out for things and then they randomly go on sale so you can buy them on discount. The colour is divine - but I'm still looking for a oversized clutch in a turquoise colour, much like the Marc by Marc Jacobs Airliner Magazine bag.

Ray Ban Clubmaster sunglasses

I also am in serious need of a new pair of sunglasses now that summer is coming. Although with the wet and wild weather we've been having lately summer seems farther off than ever. Which is a good thing as my Topshop order arrived and I love the coat. But I digress. I already have know which sunglasses I want - the Ray Ban Clubmasters except not in tortoiseshell, but black. Now to find a stockist in Melbourne.

Additionally, in keeping with the summer theme, I will probably also get a hat - a fedora of some sort. Having black hair means your head gets very hot under the unforgiving sun in summer, ouch. There was one in Sportsgirl I had my eye on...

Urban Outfitters straw fedora

Next up is hoisery.. bringing us full circle and back to ubiquitous winter wear. I only recently bought my first pair of leggings - I have had an almost irrational dislike of leggings but the pair I got seemed to be nicer than usual (from Topshop) and I have to admit they are really comfortable. So. I am now prepared to be more adventurous in what I wear and will be joining in on the lace legging/tight trend. There were a pair in General Pants Co. that I tried on and they were actually kinda awesome.. and Jo agreed so it has approval, haha. Also spotted in Gen Pants: a pair of Rodarte-esque knit tights which are very...unique. Don't know how I'd actually go about wearing them in real life. And, I spied a pair of cable knit grey leggings on the Topshop website to, which I think would be fantastic. I so look forward to next winter, hah!

Source: Refinery29

Rodarte FW08

And last but not least, jewellery. More rings! I can never have enough. It is really hard finding rings for me though because I have such small fingers! Blast.

Source: La Pisette

We also had a request from a friend IRL who asked us to do a menswear post... we'll Try with a capital T Dan. I'm sure the other male reader we have (also from real life) would appreciate it too. Wouldn't you Jerome.

- S

"heels are a male invention designed to make women's butts look smaller... and to make it harder for them to run away"

I don't wear heels. I have all of about 4 pairs. The main reason behind this is because of some irrational, paranoid fear that they will prohibit me from running effectively should I befall a sudden hostile military takeover, natural disaster, extraterrestrial invasion, rampaging genetically malformed creature or basically any situation that would warrant me running for my life. It's ridiculous I know, but my 'flight' response must just be more prevalent.

Therefore, 5 inch platform sandals would HARDLY qualify. Only somehow I own a pair now....

(Becca, Tony Bianco)

These shoes terrify me. For starters they are HUGE; the platform, the solid heel! Putting them next to a normal shoe is the best example of their giganticness. While on, they are surprisingly stable but I had to take a full minute for my Achilles tendon to adjust to the height. But indeed they were pretty and so I contemplated the ridiculous idea of me owning them and ever wearing them out of the house. There was internal conflict.

S: Is it the price?
J: No.....the price is reasonable......
S: Well do you like them?
J: Yeah...they are really really nice and I don't actually own any heeled open-toed sandals.
S: But...?
J:.......these shoes have loose morals! What will people think? Of me?
S:.................BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
J: I THINK THEY ARE SKANKY
S: LOL no, they're fierce.
J: ARGH nooo! They send the wrong message! And they intimidate me! They have a past I bet! But they're kind of fantastic....

A similar conversation ensued later after I had purchased them and showed them to another friend.

J: I bought these really skanky platform sandals
A: Let me see! Oooh, they're hot. All your flats are going to be like "Look at her! I bet she's had sex with multiple partners...AT THE SAME TIME."
J: ....

Somehow I could totally picture shoes as bitchy school girls who make snarky comments like that.

Principal Gold: Malcolm, have you ever tried to run away in high heels?
Malcolm: No, sir, I...
Principal Gold: Not that easy. Not that easy...

- J

PS. MAJOR MAJOR money spending/clothes buying has occured the past 3 days. We blame post-exam release. Pictures (FOR REAL THIS TIME) to come!

An early birthday present... to myself.

:O!

Remember that "big announcement" I was going to make a while back? No? Didn't think so. Well the big purchase was the Marc by Marc Jacobs ankle boots. These babies actually were attempted to be delivered to me by courier last Monday, but I was fast asleep at the time (the courier came at 8:20am = unconscious), and our doorbell was broken. Coupled with exams the whole week and searing temperatures, I didn't have time/couldn't be bothered walking 2km in 35 degree Celcius heat to the post office to pick them up. But this morning I managed to get a lift from dad and here they are! and I couldn't be happier. Jo couldn't be happier either, because I've been ranting about these boots to her, for oh I don't know, at least 6 months? Ever since I saw the TeenVogue editorials with them anyway. And then of course Rumi and Karla had them too once we'd discovered fashion blogs a little later.

Source: teenvogue.com

Totez love. Jo jokes that I'm now a "real blogger" and I would just like to point out to those who would say that I only wanted the boots because Rumi and Karla have them etc etc that that is simply not the case. Sure, there are definitely times when you've been so oversaturated with particular items that you feel like you actually do like them when no, you've just been brainwashed - but this is not one of those times!

(I do have to say though that I think I am very definitely warming to the idea of bleached/dip-dyed jeans. Jo says she will disown me if I get a pair. Hmmmmm something to ponder.)

I bought the boots off eBay and boy let me just say they cost an arm and a leg even at something like 80% off the retail price. Definitely my most extravagant purchase EVER; it is the most I've ever spent on a single item. But I have no regrets - I don't even have shopper's remorse! Which is amazing. Having a job definitely makes you feel less guilty buying shit that's for sure.

Aside: totally need to buy a faux fur hat like that for Jo for Christmas/belated birthday present. I was going to get the Topshop one for her but they've sold out! ;alskdjglskjgalkjg and it doesn't look like they're restocking either. >:( Hmm I'll have to look elsewhere..

- S

Money money money

...was totally spent on Friday night. Hahaha!

Feeling light hearted and joyous after completing our respective exams (well, as joyous as one can be after somewhat traumatic exam experiences - Finance 101 for me and Dispute Resolution for Jo D:) on Friday afternoon, Jo and I proceeded to meet up with a friend and we hit the shops. First up, sustenance by way of McDonalds. Then onto various shops in Melbourne Central; Kookai, Bardot, Sportsgirl and Valleygirl.

Now, we have issues with Valleygirl. Number one, the name conjures up vapid airheads. Number two, it's Australia's answer to Forever 21 I believe, so it's entirely cheap and very trend-driven. Which, at the moment is very hippie-ish apparently. I know we're heading into summer but some originality would be nice. Anyway, our friend needed a dress for a dress-up party and got one so that was great. Jo and I had great fun snarking over all the ugly clothes, for example, a velour leopard print dress. *shudder* I amused myself (and the others) greatly by putting on heart-shaped sunglasses.

Quotes from Valleygirl:

Jo: I want that floral bustier.
Me: I want the macramé skirt.
Jo: YES.

Suffice to say, we left as quickly as possible. We also stopped by General Pants Co., a fantastic store for affordable up-and-coming Australian designer clothes that is edgy and cool. Jo got a men's shirt, and I found Rodarte-esque knit tights which I may go back and get.

But then we went to one of my favourite stores in Melbourne, Myl, which is a designer outlet. The clothes aren't exactly bargainous, but for the labels you can get in there the prices are amazing. In the past, I've gotten the black dress I'm wearing in the Wicked photos from there, label unknown, as well as a Chloé dress which was only $65! Jo and I also "share" a 3.1 Philip Lim top which we got from there too, which was again, discounted to $145. Anyway, in Myl our friend got a super cute dress before she had to leave. Jo ended up getting a very Blair Waldorf-esque red Mad Cortes dress, which was so nice. I ended up buying a cream silk shirt - so happy!

And our run was not over yet. From Myl we went to Sportsgirl where Jo got a studded triple wrap around belt. And then, we went to David Jones and this was the setting for the best find of the day. In the Saba concession area we headed for the sales rack and there, waiting for Jo, was a trench jacket in her size, that she wanted to buy months ago when it was on sale for $199 but was completely broke at the time. I may have mentioned it; it was in the same trip when she saw the Mimco bag was on sale, right before she left for New Zealand. Anyway, the jacket was marked $149 - BUT, there was a sign which said a further 50% off the marked price. So the trench was in the end, about $75. Truly, it was fate. Don't you love getting those bargains, when you least expect them? Jo has the best luck with coats too - there was a Cue coat she loved but which sold out which she completely unexpectedly found in a Myer sale for $85 months later in her size - even though it had completely sold out in all the Cue stores.

Nothing else too interesting happened after that - we went up to the shoe and bag section where we fondled Marc Jacobs bags and I tried on some Marc Jacobs shoes. We went to Myer for Jo to check out coffee machines. So all in all, a very successful day's shopping! Hopefully we shall get some outfit photos up asap, or at least photos of our purchases. :D

- S

Latest purchases: Topshop

Soooooooooooooooo, the day before myself and Jo essentially spent a whole day on the Topshop website. This was very very bad of us. We have exams in less than a week. Bad bad bad.

Regardless, earlier this evening I made an order. Damnit! Fiscal responsibility is not my strong point. Why do your coats have to be so nice Topshop? *shakes fist* Whatever. Here be poundsssssss. The conversion rate was scary.

Source: topshop.com

I am particularly excited to receive the coat. This purchase didn't even make sense because HELLO Australia is headed for summer. A wool coat is not useful then. But even with the scary conversion rate of pounds into AUD, the coat is still cheaper than any nice coat I might find here. And it will also probably fit me better too; most coats here are enormous, I don't understand it. Although, maybe the fact that Australia is now the most obese country in the freakin' world has something to do with it.

Anyway, I can see myself buying from Topshop a lot in future.... Terrifying, in its own way.

- S

PS. Congrats America on your President-elect Obama!

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Oh yes, I do bet that title is eyecatching.

Sisi complains I never post enough, mainly because I think nothing exciting ever really happens to post about, aside from my nervous breakdowns concerning my exams and I don't want to turn this blog into a 'Dear Diary' confessional.

However, I just read something that needs to be engraven in stone somewhere.

I generally wax lyrical about the Gossip Girl Television Without Pity recaps to everyone I know on a regular basis, ('OH the snark!' 'OH the accurate psychological insights!' 'OH the occassional emotional depth!') and it would be impossible for me to choose my absolute favourite.

BUT I think this takes the cake...well, at least for another week.

Jenny thanks her "on behalf of Eleanor Waldorf designs" and Agnes says she recognizes the top of Jenny's head. That's exactly how Chuck recognizes Nate!

Oh Jacob (author of this fine prose) how I adore you. And really now, with the direction the show is going in I can only expect more.

On a similar note, I met someone in real life called Nathaniel Humphrey. Oh yes, no joke. I even saw his birth certificate otherwise I wouldn't have thought it possible. I also do believe I've never seen a grown male say "High School Musical 3" with such excitement.

- J

Someone's getting old!

Don't worry, the photos of our post-Wicked shenanigans are coming! I just have to edit and get Jo's approval for them first, haha. Also, I meant to post this yesterday, for it was Jo's 20th yesterday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY JO! You are no longer a teenager! Have a Chanel cupcake!

- S