I see people say “Tights are not pants” all the time and it makes me sad because I sense a degree of body shame every time it is uttered (or typed). People seem to get angry at other people for wearing a simple item of clothing. Why? Why the need to take up this rallying…
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Maxi-dress for a country wedding
I wore this to my cousin’s wedding on Saturday which was held in some beautiful venues half way between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The church was positioned in the middle of cane fields, and paired with the magnificent blue sky and the fluffy clouds it was the perfect day! The reception was at the…
Friday Fance: Ye Olde Fance
So you dyed your hair purple in the 90s to piss off your parents? You weren’t the first one. This hairstyle won first prize at the Hairdressing Fashion Exhibition in London 1935! This is the candy cupboard that belongs to Such Pretty Things. I think my diabetes got diabetes! But still, it’s a joy to…
Autumn clothes haul
I only buy clothes online every few months, so when I do it’s a big deal. And I make collages like this. Daggy? Sure, but it’s helpful if you’re looking at garments across a few different websites! Polyvore is also really good for this, but I can’t use it since it won’t work with the…
Fripperies for sale
EDIT 15 April 2010 I have created a proper shop to sell these items so we don’t have to go through the old fashioned invoice thing. Horah! Go over this way for the Fancy Lady Industries shop. I have been planning for a long time to sell the various bits and pieces I have made…
Steady plodding
I’m so overwhelmed at the positive response to my Tell me about your body in 10 words or less project! At the moment there are 183 statements that people have contributed, which not only blows my mind but it makes me think that perhaps the zine (or book!) could be split into a few parts.…
Renee-Anne on the cover of Peppermint 5
How exciting, issue 5 of Peppermint is out! I may have an early copy though (thanks Kelley), I’m not sure when it comes out at the newsagent. You can see the adorable Renee-Anne on the cover in a blouse I am seriously coveting right now. Oh yeh, and my letters :P
Thank you, Yoko
This quote comes to me at such a good time, because I have been grieving my uncle and feeling quite sad about everything. I love the way Yoko Ono approaches life and her statements resonate deep within me. Question: Is there any way to get rid of depressed feeling? lost my loved one 9 months…
Help pick a tagline for Jucy!
Two fantastic women I know are working very hard on a film called Jucy, which is all about friendship and women and being the best, most amazing person you can be. Jackie and Lucy are best friends. Although their high school days are long behind them, nothing much has changed. Jackie’s social anxiety is still…
Friday Fance: Butterflies & absinthe
This photograph of Edwardian actress Phyllis Monkman is breathtakingly beautiful. I wish I had a costume like that to muck around in! I’m not a huge ice cream fan, but I adore how this has been displayed. The flavours include: black sesame, lanvender, melon, sweet adzuki bean, green tea and miso. Photo by M Harrison.…