Yay or nay? Black Sequin Blazer

I will be honest: I've never been a big fan of sequins. Could have something to do with an early childhood memory of my mother over-embellishing her tops with hand-sewn sequins and beads. So kitsch!

But of course, the cyclical nature of fashion will dictate that at some point all that bling will come back in style - with a vengence. I guess mum was actually ahead of the fashion curve. Recently we've seen sequins encrusting everything from tops to shoes, making my mum's bedazzled customisations seem reserved by comparison. Despite this I have made it a point to stay away from all that shimmery silliness...

Though I have to admit to a morbid fascination with the black sequin blazer. I think they look pretty rock chic, particularly with distressed skinny jeans. I have also seen some gorgeous looks with denim shorts, black leggings, and shirt dresses.

Warehouse Sequin Blazer @ asos.com

I saw a black sequin jacket similar to the one above in a shop the other day, and was close to buying it. But could I pull it off? Perhaps I am still feeling a bit of that old sequin-phobia, because I left it on the rack.

Where would you wear a black sequin blazer? What would you wear with it?

rap products: owl about that

I sort of stumbled upon Rap, on a walk up Bourke Street in Melbourne. I went inside and was just taken aback at all the cool stuff they were selling, including awesome laser-cut chandelier shaped mirrors. I didn't really have time to browse that day, but I will definitely be returning to sort through their treasure trove of unique homewares.

The owls are cute

There were plenty of knick knacks that would make cool gifts (or a present for oneself, perhaps?) and their wrapping paper and gift accessories are really cool too.

Amore de Mori: Taxidermy as art, death in fashion

Artist Bonnie Wood showcases some fascinating work on her website, Amore de Mori. The photoshoots are gorgeous. Turn up to the Spring Races with a fascinator made of dead birds? Seriously considered it.

I was exploring Vanitas in art and had the idea of death in fashion to emphasize the frivolity and transient nature of beauty. - Bonnie Wood, Amore de Mori

Cool Designs: Made By Girl

Check out all the beautiful, colourful prints and cards at MadeByGirl.com

The Tights Revolution Part:2

If the Melbourne weather is a little too chilly for tights, the Japanese are rejoicing in the remaining warm days of Summer. Having long ago embraced this convenient trend, tights are seen everywhere and paired with everything one is able to. Dresses, shorts, skirts, rolled up pants, anything goes in the wonderful and unpredictable world of Japanese fashion :)

Pictures are from www.style-arena.jp

The Tights Revolution

When Miley Cyrus first stepped out with the ripped tights early in the year, most people couldn't stop bagging her about it.

Fast forward a few months, and the ripped look is everywhere.

I have to admit, I have a secret weakness for the ripped look - pair it with a slinky dress and it adds a bit of edge to nightwear, or dress it down for a very rock and roll look; the appeal is the sheer (no pun intended) versatility of it.

Now, if only Australian weather would warm up enough for me to venture out with a pair.

The Statement Tee

It took me awhile to get into statement t-shirts, especially since it seemed so crass to be advertising something on your chest. It definitely didn't help that there was an influx of really in-your-face statements, and it seemed like it was one trend that I would rather have missed out on.

However, statement tees have evolved with the times, and I am slowly coming around to the them; from the Save Britney tees, to Karl Lagerfield's 'Bling is over', statement tees are getting smarter and more understated.

I think the defining moment was me stumbling into bed at 2 in the morning absolutely exhausted and finding my boyfriend's t-shirt strewn on with the words 'Sleep is so last night'.

Sometimes, a statement tee really does say it all.