Marni x H&M challenge

The Marni x H&M challenge complete!

Kassy's Outfit

(Blazer: Topshop. Shoes: Asos. Tank: Agent 99)

I was so excited to see these pants finally arrive on my doorstep after their looooooong flight from Berlin! I'm so lucky to have a sister on the other side of the world who understands what its like to have a fashion itch that needs to be scratched. When I visited mahaila in Berlin, I was so jealous to see she had easy access to some amazing stores...my favourites were the Acne store and All Saints store... not to mention the amazing boutiques we visited that were unlike anything in Australia. But it was even her accessibility to H&M that made me jealous. Sure, something from H&M may not be special to some people.... but the story behind these pants epitomizes what this blog is really about... sharing fashion inspirations from across the globe :)

Photos: Michael Dooney

Mahaila's Outfit

 

I wanted to send the Marni pants off to Kassy as quickly as possible so I challenged myself to make a top in an hour. I had this black lace type fabric which I purchased in Potsdam at the travelling Fabric market. I played around with the hem and shaped it to suit the style of the pants. It was quite the adventure walking with these pants on. The crotch sits at a strange position on me, so walking up stairs was quite difficult. I think that Michael found it quite amusing. 

Thanks to Kassy for the challenge. Consider the challenge of the Marni pants compete!   

star studded

(Jeans: Isabel Marant 'Leo Trouser'. Shoes: 3.1 Phillip Lim 'Nina'. Top: Acne. Necklaces: Minusey. Sunglasses: Elizabeth and James 'Lafayette'. Bag: Alexander Wang 'Kirsten Satchel')

"Lack luster purchases lead straight to crowded, nonsensical closets and insufficient funds."

-Jayne Min

Truer words have never been spoken. I never thought I would be wearing an outfit laden with so many designer names, but thanks to my new clothes resolution (and some serious internet stalking/ bargain hunting) I've been able to save up the dosh for some things I've really wanted. 

I've had these jeans for such a long time and it's disappointing that they're only appearing on the blog now. When I saw them on The New Guard for 70% off I clicked them home... like ASAP.... like heart palpitations etc etc.....

Kaye xx

mono-coloured outfits

NUDE

NAVY

BURGUNDY

NUDE
Top: Tibi
Pants: Joseph
Shoes: Isabel Marant
Nail polish: Revlon
Clutch: Asos (sold out but similar here)
Naked Palette: Urban Decay
Cuff: MANIAMAINA

NAVY
Pants: Stella McCartney
Shoes: Giuseppe Zanotti
Ring: MANIAMANIA
Top: Mulberry
Eye-shadow: Dior
Nail polish: Deborah Lippmann 

BURGUNDY
Pants: Karl Pacey
Top: Diane Von Furstenberg
Shoes: Sigerson Morrison
Liquid liner: Stila

I'm obsessed with mono-coloured outfits! The textural elements of the outfit is what makes it work. A boxy top teamed with a pair of pants in a contrasting texture makes a great start... then just go over the top and get all matchy-matchy with your accessories! Im definitely not the type of girl to match her shoes to her handbag.... but something about this exaggerated and over the top approach to colour coordination get's me all excited!

Kaye xx

DIY holey shredded jumper - tutorial

Tutorial

As promised (albeit a little tardy), here is the tutorial for my shredded jumper I almost didn't make this tutorial because its so easy peasy! Also because there are already some really great tutorials on tee shredding (this is a fav of mine). But I thought I'd post mine anyway. 

You will need

Just a pair of scissors and a jumper with a fine knit. 

I was actually eyeing this one from Topshop for a while. So glad I waited because this guy was only $12 from Kmart!

Step 1: Cut

First have a look at where you want your holes. I just mapped it out in my brrrraaaiiiiinnnn but you might want to use chalk.

Step 2: Pull

Gently tug at the top section of the whole you have made. You'll see some threads come loose. 

Step 3: Shred

Following the grain of the knit, keep pulling the threads apart until you have a decent section of loosened thread.

That's really it! There are loads of shredding tutorials on Youtube so hit those up too!

Kaye xx

DIY shredded jumper

(Leather jeans: Current Elliot. Sunglasses: Asos. Jumper: Kmart. Shoes: Joie <----- worn here. Bag: Lily Rose.)

These leather Current Elliot jeans are un-freakin-believable. They are so stretchy, just pull them on and you're ready to go. I always wanted a pair of really nice black ones - still kind of looking - but I actually think this green colour could be more versatile for the day.  I did a little bit of shredding on this jumper, I'll post the tutorial tomorrow!

Kaye xx

tooth and chain

I don't often go into Kookai but thought I might take a look at the online store.

I was SO AMAZED to find this necklace! And it's only $40? Cheap for Kookai I think! I'll definitely be picking one up next time I'm near a store.

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Perth fashion blogger breakfast

Claire and I - Love her super sweet pink hair!

Jes and Abby

The lovely Steph and Alexis

The adorable L wearing some sick pj's - LOVE it!

Kim's bag and some happy leopard feet

Perhaps the cutest pic of the day? Loving Chow's expression :)

As promised, here are some photos from the Perth fashion blogger breakfast (you can catch my full outfit post here). It's always wonderful meeting up with these ladies... it's an environment where we are all free to gush over each other's Wang's (no pun intended), amazing chain store and vintage buys... and even camera lenses! We normally get a few strange stares from people when we are all together but I think we are all used to that by now :) I tried a little harder this time to take some snaps, however I always miss some people! A special shout-out to Jessie, Trish and Kim - I didn't get a chance to shoot you girls, but it was lovely to see you nonetheless! 

Kaye xx

cheers to the boyfriend jean!

(Jacket: Cue < ------ seen before here. Bag: Alexander Wang. Jeans: Asos. Tank: Agent 99. Necklaces: Etsy. Shoes: Joie)

This is what I wore to the perth fashion blogger breakfast (pics are soon to come). Boyfriend jeans.... you are my new best friend. I had been eyeing these Current Elliot ones and was simply not willing to pay the price. I think these Asos ones look pretty damn similar and are so much friendlier to the ol' debit card. 

Kaye xx

chilli and wine

(Top: Agent 99. Shorts: Topshop < ------- seen a long time ago here. Shoes: Shoebox. Necklaces: gifted and Etsy.Bag: Asos.)

Robert and I attempted the chilli festival but were disgusted at the entry cost (yes, we can be cheap at times) and so made a chilli festival of our own at Little Creatures brewery (definitely one of my favourite places in Perth). We had chilli mussels and chilli nachos yuuuummmmmmmmmmmmmm.......

In the midst of scoffing our chilli festival for two, I had to take some snaps. The colours in the food and wine reflected the exact colour palette that I'm currently craving. I've found that lately I've gravitated towards earthy tones and pretty jewel colours instead of the usual black. Once or twice I've over-indulged resulting in a Pocahontas-like aesthetic.... and not in the cute bohemian kind of way. In response to one tassel-embellished ensemble that I had donned, Robert said, "It would look OK..... if it wasn't in earthy tones..... and your skirt didn't have tassels..... and without the sandals......" 

Kaye xx

nude and caged

I'm having a little nude phase at the moment.

If you happen to have $2,795.95 lying around, you can get these here.

Kaye xx

turquoise and coral

SOURCE

Top: SECOND FEMALE pocket tank

Vest: Narciso rodriguez

Shorts: Old Navy denim shorts

Heels: 3.1 Phillip Lim high heels

Clutch: Diane von Fürstenberg raffia clutch

Lipstick: L'Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick, Volcanic 

Cuff: Maniamania Immortal Cuff Bronze

In keeping with my more "grown up" outfits, here is a concept featuring am item that I've been really into lately... the tuxedo vest! In keeping with my "new clothes resolution", I'm keen to "DIY" one. I'll just add it to my ever growing "DIY to-do" list..... aarrgh if only I could stay home and "DIY" all day........ 

And just in case you were sick of these shoes.... here they are again hahaha. Again, kind of sorry but kind of not. I just LOVE the oh-so-barely-there style of sandal (I think its a nice break from the ol' platform which, while it will always be close to my heart, has had it's fair go) and I really think that this is the best one out there at the moment. If you find some other "barely there" shoes that you love, share them with me!

Kaye xx

fishnets

Photos taken in Fremantle, Western Australia

(Shirt: Madewell. Shoes: 3.1 Phillip Lim "Nina". Pants: Asos cropped trousers. Bag: Alexander Wang "Kirsten Satchel". Rings: Fashionology. Bangles: random. Fishnet stockings: borrowed from mum. Lips: Revlon "Orange Flip". Sunglasses: Elizabeth and James)


This is the millionth post featuring this bag and these shoes.... and for that I'm sorry. Actually, no I'm kind of not ;) I simply love both pieces and I'm enjoying wearing them to death... after all, isn't that what the "new clothes resolution" was all about anyway? I'm enjoying finding new ways to wear these shoes, and I was so inspired by the Alexander Wang Fall 2012 RTW collection, that I just couldn't help but spruce them up with some skanky ol' fishnets. These particular fishnets are just oh-so-barely there, just like the shoes! What a perfect match. I originally bought these pants for work to replace the ones I lost (seriously, how the hell do you lose a pair of pants???), but decided to wear them in a casual outfit before they get basketballer's sweat and swimmer's chlorinated water all over them. Lately I've been dressing slightly more sophisticated and "grown up" than what I normally would.... and I like it!

Kaye xx

instructions for my Isabel Marant DIY top

As promised, here is the tutorial for my Isabel Marant inspired DIY shirt. 

I used this youtube video to sew my patch pockets. Here's the way that I did it:

1. Select your material

I bought a chequered shirt from cotton on for about $20.
I then found some fabric from Spotlight that "clashed" with the coloured checks on the shirt. The fabric was only 75c!

2. Unpick the pockets

This shirt already had pockets so I unpicked them, ready to be replaced with my "clashing" pockets.

3. Sew the top

I drew a template and outlined it on the fabric, ready to be cut.

I then sewed the top section of the pocket.

4. Pin and iron

I pinned about a 1cm seem around the other three edges, and ironed the edges to keep my pocket flat.

5. Secure and sew

I then secured my pocket on wit a bobby pin or two and simply stitched around the three edges.

So at the end of the day, I made a shirt for around $20.75, when the real deal cost $300.
WIN!

Kaye xx