What I've Worn: Check Pants and Baseball Caps.

Ms Prada knew what she was doing when she sent her ladeez down the catwalk in those two-tone caps and she knew that every retailer would be knocking it off before the runway show lights had gone down. 

And they have.

And I went there.

Because I cannot afford the Miu Miu version.

So leave me alone.

And can you ask Richie to leave me alone too? He hassles me every. time. He disputes the notion that not every cap should bear the name of some Metalcore band and that caps can be worn with an ensemble other than a band tee, jeans and chucks. Don't get me wrong: his look is fine but he tries to impose it on me and yeah, nah. I've worn it with all sorts of sartorial concoctions involving dresses, playsuits, jumpsuits and blazers so I have to say people, that caps. work. with. everything.

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wearing: ASOS cap, sunnies and shirt, barkers socks, kate sylvester 'crazy' pants and kathryn wilson 'twyford' brogues.

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What I've Worn: A Karen Walker Tunic, Red Lips and Romans.

This outfit post is a triple threat. Okay, okay...not in the usual sense but it has three bits to it, hence the 'triple' descriptive and I thought 'triple threat' sounded far more snazzy than, well, 'three bits'. The 'threat' part comes into play because I figure each component of this ensemble, in my books, is a force to be reckoned with. Deny them at your sartorial peril. 


TUNIC:
I don't need to tell you how much of a Walker-phile I am. I think 4 out of every 10 clothing items I own are K-Dubsters, which are pretty high stats for just one label. I coveted this tunic dress from Karen Walker's 'North' for an uber long time and it will easily be my summer saviour. Clean lines, boxy silhouette, contrasting oversized pockets: these alone are a triple threat. Chuck in the chambray fabrication and you're transported to Next. Level. Awesomeness. Plus, I can upgrade this bad boy when winter hits by layering a skivvy and cropped slim trousers underneath and dropping it on some socks and 4.5inch platforms...or creepers...but, let's not get ahead of ourselves here. Summerwise, there's more options for layering this piece than you'd think. Stay tun-ic-ed.


ROMANS: 
As you *know, I am well and truly addicted to Roman Sandals. I. Love. Them. Richie considers them to be the epitome of horrific footwear choice and I had this to say to him, "              ". Oh, I'm sorry, did you not quite get that? Yeah, that was me mouthing "I don't give a shit!" whilst gesticulating rather wildly with both middle fingers. I'm sure he isn't alone in his detestation and I won't be alone in my appreciation. Be prepared dear reader, for the Roman Sandal [not to be confused with gladiator sandals- yeuch!] is about to become an **international phenomenon after an extremely similar style plonked down the runways for Margaret Howells S/S 12 collection.

RED LIPS:
Bold red or ***coral lips during the day on a bare face FTW!

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wearing: karen walker tunic dress, healthform roman sandals by douglas sandals, M.A.C russian red lipstick and tuberose oil.

*or may not know
**if it does, I called it...if it doesn't, I guess 'international phenomenon' could be seen as a slight exaggeration 
***note to self, get another M.A.C Lady Danger and FuFu You to whoever alighted mine by stealing my make-up bag along with my eyeliner, blotter papers and $10 emergency stash at Albany Mall last weekend.

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Why I Have A Tumblr Called Fashion Westie Fodder.

Let's look at some facts. 

• Tumblr is quick.
• This blog has no place for Category Evasive Imagery, whether found or taken by me. I need somewhere to *put this stuff or I might explode. 
• You can ask me stuff there.
• My Tumblr is called 'Fashion Westie Fodder' because a] that's my name and b] it's got my fodder on it.
• Just in case you didn't know/was unsure/couldn't be bothered googling it: 

         Fodder: fod-der, noun
         1. Feed for livestock, especially coarsely chopped hay or straw.

2. Raw material, as for artistic creation.

3. A consumable, often inferior item or resource that is in demand and usually abundant supply: romantic novels intended as fodder for the pulp fiction market.

• As far as I know, definition 2 is applicable.
• Although some may say 3 is more the case- to each their own.

Why not have a squizz?

Left image found, Right image by me.

Left image by me, right image found.

*Besides, Richie told me I had to clear space on the computer. Grrr, un-bloggy-tumblin-tweeting boys, no idea.

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Why The All Blacks Won The Rugby World Cup 2011.

Easy answer.


Because.


We. 


RULE!

image via hypebeast

So proud to be a Kiwi right now, it's insane. And yes, I've never given a shit before even though my partner plays club rugby.


ALL BLACK EVERYTHING!

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What I've Worn: Short, Short Walk Shorts.

Bow down y'all, I've managed to post an outfit from a couple of weeks ago! For those who exclaim, "So friggin' what? You wanna medal? I do this shizz on the daily- no biggie. Man up, Westie!" I crap you not, snapping pics of your days outfit is no easy task when there's a 2 and a 1/2 month old Cooper in the room, your Richie is at work and you were supposed to be at Plunket ten minutes ago. Not to mention trying to complete said task with a bloody DSLR and tripod, hence why these were shot with the old compact instead. Quick, easy and of absolutely crap quality.

You take what you can get sometimes.

My fave pale blue merino v neck from Barkers: a great I-don't-know-what-the-weather-will-do-and-I-can't-be-bothered-Googling-it knit paired with my high rotation Dr Martens 1461's: they go with everything and allow me to do Mummy Duty without bailing. Uber important. 

I'm 3 weeks into an obsession with bandanna placement and I wonder if we should play a game of 'Spot The Bandanna', kind of like 'Where's Wally?', except I'm the wally and you just have to find the strategically placed accessory. Just a thought. Please do not expect fruition. I'm busy playing catch up here on the blog.

More pictures after the jump...

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Why I Need The 'Bobby' Heels By Chaos & Harmony In. My. Life.

Or perhaps the title of this post should read: 'Why Don't I Already Have The 'Bobby' Heels By Chaos & Harmony In. My. Life.?' 

Quite frankly, these shoes are the best specimen I've laid my eyes on for the SS 11/12 season and if I have them shoes, I will be truly happy. The 'Bobby' in all it's leathery, dark tan goodness is the perfect summer heel that will easily translate into the perfect *winter heel and it hails from Kiwi **designers. Triple threat. 

images via chaos & harmony

Let's crunch some numbers:

• 4.75 inches of heel     
• 1.5 inches of platform
• Available in sizes EUR 36/US 5-EUR 41/US 10
• $369 NZD
• 0 tan platform mary janes in my closet at present

That last fact only goes to show that my closet and I have suffered a great injustice that must be rectified. I am ***destined  to be one with these, there's no doubt about it. In my [obsessive] efforts to get together with Bobby I have:

1. Forced Richie to "Just have a quick look at this shoe, what do you think?" as I shove the laptop in his dusty face when he's just walked in the door from a hard days work.

2. Facebooked him with pictures of the shoes captioned, "Merry Christmas to me? *hopeful emoticon*"

3. Accidently left the Chaos & Harmony lookbook I picked up at NZFW open on the breakfast bar next to my homemade Ginger Slice with mega thick icing that I know is his uber fave.

4. Shoved today's Viva! in his face exclaiming, "See!? Here they are, the ones I was telling you about. Ya know, the ones I reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaally, totally want!? I showed you last week, remember!? They. Are. Awesome. Ay!? I need them, ay?!"

The reaction of "They're brown platforms." by Richie tells me I am backing a winner. He remains clueless if it is not metal-tee-related and my rule of thumb is, if he agrees I am on the wrong sartorial track. I'm convinced. Bobby will be mine.

* Add socks. Add a navy peacoat. Winterized. And yes, I'm already planning my winter wardrobe. Do. Not. Judge. Me.

**Renee Ryland and Rebecca Anderson

***Read: determined

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FW Hi-Fives at YSL Spring 2012.

I don't think I have ever typed these words on my blog before? Yves Saint Laurent. YSL. A Fashion Westie blog first. The Spring 2012 show had me fawning over the colour palette and well designed seperates that I will never afford but will become obsessed with procuring in an affordable version. I am now a fan of loden green. Big time. Bigger than big. Huge. I've decided I need metal plates on all of my shoes as well. 

Metallic shoes and oversized coats featured again, making these elements [among others which I'll post later] the most consistent across all the designers spring 2012 shows and each of the recent fashion weeks.

images via fashionologie

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FW Hi-Fives at Stella McCartney Spring 2012.

Stella McCartney has nailed the wearable, effortless-with-a-twist type of clothing that every woman wants in her wardrobe and every woman would re-mortgage the house in order to fully kit herself in it. But there was something more on offer this time for Spring 2012 at Stella McCartney...a bit more flesh was on show, more hints of sexy and it's just what every woman wants in her wardrobe and would probably re-mortgage the house in order to.......


Paisley has been a key print that is gaining strength and I love the scrolled edges and detailings used here. Mismatched prints are still king, green shows up once more and sheer panels give the right amount of hinted flesh.
My top picks could not and would not be constrained to five. Here are 5 key looks and 2 honourable mentions:

Added Extras: 


Jumpsuits FTW!

images via fashinologie

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FW Hi-Fives at Prada Spring 2012.

I've already gushed over Ms Prada and will not become the king of the un-cool by doing it again. But I did love the Prada Spring 2012 collection a heck of a lot. A lot, a lot. I think it was the hot-rod references that did it for me most, what with being a Westie and raised around cars, car shows, riding in cars, riding in cars at car shows....One thing must be said though, it did seem like this offering was just an extension of this collection? I'm no expert, just saying.

Trends wise, broderie anglaise featured again, as did pleating, dropped waists and oversized coats. My top 5:

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FW Hi-Fives at Miu Miu Spring 2012.

Miuccia Prada is a big deal for a reason. She is awesome, she is talented, she has foresight like no other and a knack for knowing what we want when it comes to a standout garment before we even knew we wanted it. Her offering for Miu Miu Spring 2012 is no different. Though I'm not partial to the folksy look, it was presented in a cleaner way and I coveted it *all, making the cull to just 5 key looks difficult. Large coats, patchwork details and laces featured heavily at Miu Miu and I feel it was quite **distinct and separate from the previously shown Prada collection. Favourite trend? Coloured lace FTW! 


My cult pick has to be that shoe. Although it is a mule, which I personally detest, it is still epic.

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*All except those boots. I'm sorry Miuccia but they are some ugly as boots. I just cannot accept them in my life. I mean, WTF?

**Which is not always the case. Sometimes the crossover references between the two labels is quite apparent.

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FW Hi-Fives at Marni Spring 2012.

Consuelo Castiglioni does tribal, quirky, mismatched, mixed up, yet wearable garmental mash like no one else can. It never ceases to amaze me how colours, prints and fabrics are put together in a way I could never have imagined yet once I've seen it, cannot wait to replicate. This season the Spring 2012 collection for Marni had a sleeker silhouette but retained that mash-up that I admire. I liked the addition of the sheer underskirt to elongate the look. A new take on layering is emerging from beneath: literally.


My high five from Marni:

images via fashionologie

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FW Hi-Fives at Louis Vuitton Spring 2012.

Visual confectionery. Delectable frou that I'm not accustomed to but can appreciate nonetheless. A stunningly beautiful collection at Louis Vuitton for Spring 2012 and I can't help but get caught up in the ladylike silhouettes, pretty pastels, abundance of overlaid sheers, and oversized broderie anglaise. The frothyness was hardened ever so slightly with matte crocodile coats in powdery hues. Snazzy.

images via fashionologie

More after the jump.

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FW Hi-Fives at Dries Van Noten Spring 2012.

Who gives good print? Dries. Who gives good pants? Dries. Enough said. The Spring 2012 collection from Dries Van Noten was a print lovers dream and I loved the skirty-slash-peplum effect on the trousers. I know, I've changed, we don't get each other anymore. 

I am definitely going to subscribe to the photo-real print trend. I like it. I like it a lot. My first foray into the photo-real garment phenomena is actually a pair of hunting shorts designed to camouflage your derrier whilst, well....hunting. When the weather warms up, believe you me, they will be worn with a vengeance. Dries has given the photo-real treatment to a variety of garments, all of which are so wearable it's ridiculous.

My top 5 picks from Dries Van Noten:

images via fashionologie

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