What I've Worn: Blue Beanie and Hose Clips

Tried out my hose clip rings and ankle cuffs today. 

That s**t works a treat and the paint covered hands just add to the authenticity of the hardware as fashion ware.

Recommend.

wearing: The Boyfriend's beanie and zip thru, As Colour tee, old Lee Rider wax coated jeans, Dr Marten 1461's, Mulberry 'Bayswater' and hoseclips from Mitre 10 Mega.

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What I've Worn: All Black on a Sunny Day

Yes it's a sunny day and yes it is warm so an all black everything ensemble sounds a little ridiculous. But I wasn't even sweaty. True story. Mind you, hardware stores are renowned for their highly effective air-conditioning and I could've worn a snowsuit and still been on the chilly side. Hardware store? Dressed like this? Yes and yes. And I did look like the one thing that didn't belong there, I was the one thing that isn't the same. But I'm now fully geared up for some  DIY's that are either going to save me some big pennies or cost me some big tantrums.

We'll see. Stay tuned.

 In other news - of the slow variety - I went to the mall. Again. For the third time this week. Oh the shame, the shame, the shame. It's not good when the people in the centre kiosks stop accosting you as you walk past...and it ain't 'cause I have a some serious 'Back Off Sucker' game.

wearing: Karen Walker 'The American Girl' cap in burgandy painterly, ASOS Cats Eye  sunglasses in tortoiseshell, dollarstore ghetto hoops, Jay Jays men's baseball jacket, old sheer blouse, DIY cut offs, Columbine spotted tights and men's retro runners from The Warehouse.

And yes....I'm doing ghetto hoops - $3.90 for 8x pairs varying in diameter. Oh yes, they get bigger than this. Ghettoverit!

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What I've Worn: Thugged Out Thursdays - The Print on Print on Print Edition

Slow news day. I took two films in to be developed. FILMS. And I'm a nervous Nelly who will be broke but pleasantly surprised or broke and broken. 

Here's hoping it's the former.

In other slow news, I wore my TOSCS tee. Again. And even though it bears crusty malt biscuit residue from The Cooper. Residue from earlier in the week.
This is how committed I am to Thugged Out Thursdays. Perhaps I should've called today the 'Residue Edition'?

Karen Walker 'The American Girl' cap in houndstooth, Katherine Is Awesome x Isaac Likes 'Thugged Out Since Cub Scouts' tee, Kmart printed trouser and navy Converse Hi's.

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What I've Worn: High Vis Beanie and Hilfiger Mom Jeans

Add to that catchy post title, sneakers and I might have made some of you vomit in your mouth a little. [Wow, only a day into this week and already I'm being a little grotty.]
Sneans: wearing sneakers with jeans
Snean: to  commit the act of sneaning

I snean. I enjoy it. It's the new Tumblr.

Check the vintage deadstock Tommy Hilfiger jeans. So Mom. So teeny-tiny pockets that sit halfway up my back. So cool.

wearing: high vis beanie, as colour men's tee, Tommy Hilfiger jeans and Le Coq Sportif corduroy runners.

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FW: The Week In Numbers

All about the Chucks this week; in both senses of the word | photo by me

Playing catch up is not fun and is more work than it should be. I should have learned by now that being organised and having effective time management skills are non-negotiables necessary for successful blogging. Fail. FML. I have no one to blame but myself. This is my life lesson for the week. Ugh. 


Let's crunch some numbers:


14x days and counting that I have listened to this
1x shopping date with Johnson at The Department Store to spend a
30x dollar voucher at K-Dub where I bought
2x more snapbacks from 'The American Girl' collection and I plan to buy
1x more if not
2x more
1x random visit to Sussan where I actually found some decent gear. Jackets, coats, knits, bright pants and scarves FTW
2x rude old ladies at Farmers - you know who you are
1x lost scarf and 
8x stores revisited to find it, of which
1x was Farmers and
1x old lady was still very rude and made a pretend phone call to see if anyone had handed my scarf in. Boo to you lady, boo. I bought expenny tights from you. Flash a little more smile and a little less judgement. You won't catch a disease from being within a one metre radius of me but I sort of hope you did because I came home to find
1x sick Boyfriend moaning on the couch and sort of felt bad for him but not really and
2x hours later, The Boyfriend was VERY sick and made
?x trips to the little boys room so I felt really bad for him but still kind of glad it wasn't me until
8x minutes past midnight when I started my own journey through bowel hell [TMI] and had
?x trips to the little boys/girls room
?x moments where I was holding my breath as I was second-in-line
?x moments where I no longer cared about the aroma as I was so damned close to dying anyway
24x hours of aching bones and 
1x night where I was too scared to sleep in case I did not make it out of bed in time
2x huge bags under my eyes but
1x sigh of relief it was all over
3x much appreciated media niceties in my inbox
7x hours of abandonment while The Boyfriend played a gig with
4x promo girls and
80+ guests...in South Auckland
?x daydreams he was cheating on me with some RTD drinking car-whore in too much Thin Lizzy, so many clip-in strips of Remy Blonde 'hair' and too little clothing but had
?x laughs when he came home wearing a PROMOTIONAL SPONSORED t-shirt and still holding the near-full can of black crap he had to drink at said event with the saddest look on his face
1x feeling of security he was still mine
1x movie-slash-shopping date with Johnson and Jac where I failed to find
1x matte, highly pigmented nana pink-coral lipstick but did buy
3x beanies and see
21 Jumpstreet while eating
?x calories that will go straight to the ass
$2.80 owed to Jac

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What I've Worn: Neon Jeans and Sneaker Heels

If you were to take me to one side, take my hands in yours, look me in the eyes and say, "One day...I don't know when but one day...you will wear neon yellow jeans and...a pair of sneakers...not normal ones...ones with a built in heel...this day, I foresee for you." I would have laughed in your face! Laughed so hard, I could've weed in my pants a little.

Hmm.

Never say never, yo!

wearing: old-as marle blazer, as colour tee, Kmart jeans, Rubi sneaker heels with Black Box Boutique tote.

I stopped in at Just Jeans today. The following conversation took place between me and the sales assistant. True story.

"Hey Buddy! How's it going? Ooohhhh, cool jeans Bro! Where'd ya get those?"

"Kmart."

"What were you looking for today? Anything I can help you with? Ahhh...you lookin' for something in particular mate?"

"Yeah, no thank you....Buddy."

"Did that guy just call you 'buddy' and refer to you as a bro?"

"Yeah. Yeah he did. And he called me 'mate'."

"How to lose a customer 101: be a dick."

"Yeah. Yeah he was. And they did."

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What I've Worn: The Doing 'Stuff' Edition

If you came looking for some witty narrative today, sorry to disappoint because I have been busy doing 'stuff'. 
The going out of house to find too many people have decided to do the same thing as me at the same time, kind of 'stuff'. 
The grown ups taking care of grown up business, kind of 'stuff'.
The nothing you can write wittily about since it's so damn domesticated, kind of 'stuff'. 
The I'm stuck in my carpark space with my reverse lights on and the music up way louder than an Audiologist would be comfortable with because two opposing cars won't back down in a battle of 'I saw it and put my indicator on first!', kind of 'stuff'.

Unless of course, you feel that paying electricity bills at the Post Shop sounds like a bit of a laugh and therefore think I  should be trying harder to convince you all the cool kids are doing it and you're totally missing out man. Feel the FOMO! Then by all means, I'll edit this post in a more witty fashion. Just for you. 
However, I'll make an ass out of you and me and assume you can't believe I'm so archaic as to receive a paper bill thus killing an innocent tree and drive to pay it thus polluting and endangering others with my human/animal/insect killing machine when I should be a nice little keep it green Kiwi performing all bill paying functions online. Well what can I say, I do it for the human contact. If you consider a fake smile, a monotonous "Swipe when you're ready" and half assed "Enjoy the rest of your day" human contact. Which I do. And I crave it. And I will take what I can get. 

Apart from doing 'stuff' I have been trying to catch a sparrow that's flying around the house. Thus far, I am unsuccessful. He's eluded me and I've given up.

Other than that...

wearing: Anthracite jumper, thrifted check trouser, 1461's and ASOS satchel

"Hey babe, what's up?"

"You're a jerk off!'

"Why? What did I do?"

"I can't believe you left without saying goodbye to me."

"What?! Did I?! Sorry."

"Just cause you're parents are here you didn't wanna give me a kiss or anything? You just left."

"I'm sorry. I've gotta be at set up for the gig by three, I'm running late and I ..."

"You owe me a chocolate bar. From the petrol station. So you have to pay three times the price. THAT'S your punishment."

"I'm sorry babe... but not that much. Gotta go!"

*phone cuts off*

"Jerk off."

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What I've Worn: Shiny Shoes

A trend I never embraced was the spotted tight's. Don't ask me why, I've just always been in the opaques camp. But there comes a time in every fashion concious person's life that the must-avoid becomes the must-attain. It is also at this time that you realise not only did you miss the boat, they sent all the unsold stock off with it. The hunter becomes the haunted.
Long story short though; I went to Farmer's, found a pair and bought them. Now I wear them: a lot.

Ta-daaaa. Spotty tight's take #2.

wearing: thrifted jacket, Karen Walker dress, Columbine tight's and ASOS metallic brogues.

"Are you sure you want me to take a photo while you eat your breakfast?"

"Yeah. Why not? I don't usually eat breakfast. It deserves to be recorded as a piece of history."

"You're weird."

"You're weird....and you smell funny."

"Sorry...I farted."

"Uggghhh...dude, seriously? I'm eating....now my jam toast takes like fart....I ate fart."

"You ate my fart...."

"Childish....game on!"

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What I've Worn: Thugged Out Tee...Again.

I've been on lockdown with The Boyfriend for days. Rain equals no work, what with him  being a blocklayer and all. So building a lovely retirees brick house or a middle-aged architect hipsters stack bonded fence is null and void should you endeavour to do so, in said rain. Throw in a nasty bout of food poisoning [this problem shared was not a problem halved - quite the opposite] and we are pretty much sick of the sight of each other. Literally. So with sunshine forecast and no sign of the Boss having a blast at home with his significant other either, I heard the front door click at the ungodly hour of six a.m, lazily snuggling in bed, sound in the knowledge I finally had a day to myself [-ish]. The first since last Friday.

What does one do? Catch up on all those niggly things that require one to leave the house but one did not want to do since one felt like total s**t AND did not want to compound that grotty feeling by also getting soaked. Say that fast five times...in one breath.

And what does one wear? A Thugged Out tee...again. 

It's the new Twitter in only 28 characters. BOOM!

wearing: Karen Walker snapback in houndstooth, Thugged Out Since Cub Scouts tee by katherineisawesome.com and isaaclikes.com, Herschel backpack, Factorie shorts, Columbine spotted tights and Converse lo's.

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What I've Worn: Mint Knit and a Baseball Cap

Yesterday sucked. Big time. I was at the mercy of gastro - can we all take a moment to say a big thanks to The Boyfriend for being a childishly behaving victim on Monday and sharing it's explosiveness with us all. It was horrible, I felt horrible and he refused to rub my very achy legs even though it's his fault I got it. Meany. Today? Box of f**king birds. 

Go figure.

Speaking of birds, check the knit! Nothing to do with birds at all but I am feeling. green. Not literally, but in the fashion sense. Although those bags under my eyes do attest to my recently  feeling green. In the literal sense. So shall we say, I am feeling mint? Because I am...in both senses of the word. Clever.

wearing: thrifted knit, Kmart cap, Cheap Mondays and Pulp Noir courts.

Trying a dark raisin lip more often and the tucked hair thing too. So far? S'Good, S'Good.

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FW: The Week In Numbers

At Bland Bay, two hours into a three hour wait for The Boyfriend while he went diving | photo by me

To say last week was a 'mixed bag' would be a gross understatement. To say last week was a mix of 'expletives, car sickness and more expletives' would be a gross but fair representation. An uneventful week of mundane domestic stuff gave way to a weekend where just about a lifetime of stuff happened in only 3 days.
Let's crunch some numbers:


1x trip to Bland Bay which is a great drive until you encounter the last
50x kilometres of winding roads which make you feel like absolute s**t 
2x traffic jams encountered,
1x for *cough, cough* roadworks which consisted of 
5x men doing not much,
2x women with walkie talkies and
1x young fella moving a cone from one side of the road to the other holding us up for
48x minutes and giving us
1x new chip in the windscreen for the trouble - thanks for the memories
1x other hold up was a cycle race from Russell to Whangerei on the trip home leading to
?x expletives at vehicles who cannot manoeuvre safely or with any confidence around cyclists and
?x expletives at cyclists who insist on riding in clumps on winding, blind cornered roads uphill in the rain, knowing full well there is a trail of 
8x vehicles behind them
1x moment where I nearly yelled, "TOTES AMAZE!" at 
1x biker on a pimped out Harley
12x photos taken during traffic jam #1
2x packets of Super Mario Jellies,
6x family blocks of varying chocolate,
8x V's,
2x large bags of chips and
2x packets of biscuits consumed in the vehicle alone
2x dives taken by The Boyfriend while I waited without any internet capabilities
2x fish caught
1x trip to Russell for
1x awesome scoop of chips and
1x even awesomer chicken burger WITH A REAL CHICKEN BREAST IN IT all for only
9x dollars
1x recommendation to visit "The Pub" in Russell and eat some kick ass food
1x fleeting moment I considered getting an anchor tattoo from the local tattoo parlour
1x band gear set-up in a wind tunnelled marquee
1x  Marcella from Fashion Distraction doppelganger and
1x expletive spoken when I realised I looked and smelled less than fresh but
1x sigh of relief when I knew she would never wear a fascinator and pearls with
1x real fur stole and a dress over 3/4 leggings
1x hurried outfit change from
2x options
5x pairs of shoes packed for 
3x days away
1x wedding attended,

4x Ducati's of which,
1x is the brides
1x successful gig at wedding performed

463x photos taken on day of wedding alone
0x of me in my best attempt at a wedding guest outfit
1x sober and peaceful sleep but still endured
3x near hurls on the drive home
1x stop at Waipu's infamous "Pizza Barn" for an awesome
1x Cooper pizza [actual name]
1x browse around an antique store and
1x chat with the colourful character who owned it
1x sinking feeling as we exited the motorway onto Constellation Drive because
1x holiday had officially ended
1x premature feeling of moral high ground that we were the only people sober on Sunday and therefore would not experience any sickness
3x in laws hanging about in our place when we got there
1x shared strange look between me and The Boyfriend
1x angry hiss from me to The Boyfriend about why he felt he needed to give his parents a key to our place but
1x fake smile put on and 
1x half hearted conversation held when all I wanted to do was chillax in my trackies instead of unpacking
1x unpacked bag in corner of the room
111x edited and useable photos of a wedding and
1x happy bride and groom for the memories of the band, party and guests

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What I've Worn: Feeling Sorry For Myself Edition

The day after the wedding and I realise I didn't get any outfit shots. At all. Bland Bay is a wicked place with scenery on one side and abandoned 'derelicte' caravans on the other.

Missed many opportunities. Story of my life.

The face is a sober face. If you have driven that last 50kms into Bland Bay, you KNOW it could never be done successfully unless you are stone cold sober. Therefore, I partied like a grown up and made it out the other side. The face is my sad face. Sad that I got caught up documenting the wedding and the band and forgot about my blog. Doofus. The Boyfriend suggested I get changed back into my gear and quickly take some. I told him he was a Doofus too.

The Drive Home Outfit: Mitchell & Ness cap, ascolour raglan tee, lee rider wax coated skinnys, navy converse hi's.

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What I've Worn: The Summer Snowman Edition

I told you I had no record of my attempt at an appropriate wedding guest outfit.

But I found this one and only piece of evidence I was even there that day and I think I've discovered a new species of snowman.

wearing: Dotti shorts suit, ASOS shirt, Leona Edmiston pocket square, Karen Walker perpex cuff and 'The Village' sunglasses with Cheap Monday boots.

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What I've Worn: Thugged Out Tee, Cheap Mondays and a Brave Face

Ugh. Car sickness. Long drives. Long WINDING road drives. Ugh. Too much sugar. Double Ugh.

Nice place this Bland Bay though and totally worth the trip.

wearing: Mitchell & Ness snapback, Isaac Likes x Katherine Is Awesome Thugged Out Tee, Cheap Monday Narrows and Navu Converse Hi's.

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What I've Worn: Thugged Tee and Birkies

It's Thursday. Celebrate.

wearing: Thugged Out Since Cub Scouts Tee, Cheap Monday 'Narrow Hole Blue' jeans from Black Box Boutique and Birkenstocks.

"You ahhh, wearing that?"

"Mmm hmm."

"Those things, you're wearing those again?"

"What? They're my favourite jeans."

"No...thooooose things."

"My Birkenstocks. They're called Birkenstocks. Birkies if you're down."

"Birkies?"

"Did I stutter? Birkies. Bir-ken-stocks. You heard me home slice and I. Am. Wearing. Them."

"No and yes and fine...but I'm walking five steps behind you. No PDA. Don't speak to me unless it's an emergency."

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What I've Worn: Spotty, Silky, Thrifty, Bobby, Holey and Blue.

It may sound like I have trouble recalling the Seven Dwarves of Snow White fame but you would be wrong. Sneezy, Dopey, Sleepy......Bashful.......Lumpy, Doc........Lumpy?....Grumpy...aaaaaaaand...the seventh one. See? Nearly. 
This shirt - Spotty, Silky and Thrifty. Those shoes - Bobby. These jeans - Holey and Blue. All wardrobe faves, even though one is a very recent acquisition [the Cheap Mondays] and is already on high rotation and already bearing some gnarly chocolate yoghurt stains to prove it. These are the Narrow Hole Blue that I scored for a very nice price, thanks to Rag Pony x Black Box Boutique, during the Shop One Night event. 

I'm still on the hunt for a good cropped slim straight pair of rigid denims - let me know if you know or know someone else who might know, where I can you know, get some. Denims. Not 'some'.

wearing: thrifted spotty shirt, Cheap Monday 'Narrow Hole Blue' jeans  with Chaos & Harmony 'Bobby' heels.

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The Retail Revisit: Kate Sylvester Winter 2012

I thought with the recent opening of the Kate Sylvester Flagship store, now was as good a time as any to introduce a new segment to the blog. It's all well and good to blog the latest shows or collections but what about when the ranges hit the stores? What to do when you've gone from oft seen web images to seeing things up close and personal? Refreshing the mind with what is available now, once you've had time to digest a collection and process any concepts the designer had shown six months ago, is a great way to see how trends and perhaps your style has shifted over that time and allows you to pinpoint what really does speak to you and your individual aesthetic and where your money is best spent. Garments or overall styled looks that had you squealing, "Oooh! I like that! Ohhh, that pant is AMAZING! I'm DEFINITELY getting into metallic puce next season! Of course I am going to wear camo PVC with fringing and I'm going to OWN it!" when they hit the runways, with the models, the lights, the music, the instantaneous viral blog coverage....well, they may talk in a different language once the hype has settled and you're faced with your day job and your pay packet. A little recap [like the reasoning behind New Zealand Fashion Festival] is in order.

I bring you: The Retail Revisit**

When Kate Sylvester circumvented NZFW 2011 to showcase her Winter 2012 collection 'The Secretary' at the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki, those picked to attend must have known they're were in for something good. Something very, very good. So when images and video of the show emerged, those of us unable* to attend were at once impressed and upset they had missed out on something that seemed so worthy of seeing in person. Yes, yes it's a fashion show but that's just it: the show part really would have been something to see. 

Campaign image via Kate Sylvester

Cut to present day and Kate Sylvester has just opened a flagship store in the Britomart Precinct; more specifically in the Seafarers Building alongside other iconic Kiwi labels, WORLD and Zambesi. The official opening party on Wednesday was attended by one of my favourite blogs, FourEyes and I can see strong elements of the Kate Sylvester aesthetic in the store fit out.  The current visual merchandising references the campaign imagery and show; plants, typewriter's and red pencils which convey and enhance the theme of the 'The Secretary' range. 

Campaign image via Kate Sylvester

Personally, I was intoxicated by the imagery of the campaign and although I have been to the High Street store to get hands-on with the clothes, I will definitely be heading into the new store to soak up the atmosphere, take a memo on the range and most likely end up lining the Boss's pocket. 
Put the Britomart Precinct and the newly opened Kate Sylvester Flagship store on your weekend must-do list.

My pick's from the range are sitting ridiculously in the "ALL OF IT" zone on the Buy-O-Meter but if I my hands were bound - in red rope, no less - I would have to choose:

The sheerness and overlapping of the 'Severine' dress had me at 'sheerness and overlapping'  - especially in the ink colourway - and the shirt is destined for the wardrobe for the neck detail while I'm in love with the soft minty hue of the skirt - even better it's in a tough girl fabrication.

The spotty cardi [like a staple wardrobe item went nuts!] is a no-brainer of a need-it item and THAT coat - I love that coat with it's mix of stuffy tweed and leather sleeves.

The ladylike trench coat with it's bad-ass hardware is an investment piece with punch while the innocent hue and shape of the scattered sequin dress reveals your underlying naughtiness - literally.

The colour palette ranging from vintage hues to dreamy pastels, sombre tones and a vibrant red sit right in my fashion-zone, while the light sheerness to pure bulky texture of the fabrics appeal to my aesthetic of masculine/feminine and wearing opposites. There is plenty of detail to whet the appetite; gold hardware, studding, sequins and [my favourite] the suspender or harness-like collar closure while the floral print with it's red rope binding is so wearable. The lingerie and optical ranges are covetable as well. I have yet to discover whether the hosiery is in production but have managed to find a pair that can replicate the look in the form of reversed cuban heeled seamed stockings - keep a look out for that post coming soon.

Pop into any Kate Sylvester store to see the new range or see the many styles also available online here.


*[I was not unable to attend, I was uninvited but I am a nobody, so that is to be expected :)]
**[I totally copyright this term yo! Back away...]

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What I've Worn: The RUBY Inspired Edition

...and when I say 'Inspired' I mean photocopied. I mean ripped off. I mean if I had a pair of metallic boots, I would've been a walking copyright infringement. My minimum requirement of 3x points of difference were employed to avoid such legal matters.

I meant it as flattery.

wearing: old Dotti knit, Country Road men's slim chino's, Cheap Monday boots and  so old I can't remember where it's from, Python clutch.

"You look...nice."

"Is that a good nice? Or a bad nice? You hesitated."

"Good nice. I'm just not used to ...this."

"This? Do you want me to help you dig that hole a little deeper?"

"No, I mean you look just good and nice, not like you're trying too hard."

"Riiiight...so most of the time I look like I'm trying too hard?"

"I'll get you shovel..."

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What I've Worn: NOT My New Thugged Out Since Cub Scouts Because I'm Saving It For Tomorrow

Katherine And Isaac: Do NOT get mad. 

Trust me, I ripped open that package holding the holy grail of limited edition tee's and I DID strip off the tee I had on and I DID replace it with the almighty T.O.S.C.S.
But The Cooper was snacking on chocolate yoghurt and he would most definitely cover me in copious amounts of the super staining food. I removed it. Put it on a wooden hanger [only reserved for prized items] and begrudgingly walked away. Kids + food + new clothes = disaster waiting to happen and hearts bound to be broken.
I made the right choice. That white tee? Now soaking in a bucket of Sard due to chocolate yoghurt stains.

Tomorrow the T.O.S.C.S will be worn. 

And The Cooper will be eating all manner of 'safe' foods.

wearing: As Colour mens tee, ASOS sunnies, Lee Rider Wax coated jeans, William Phillips 'Cammay' tote, Casio watch via Wocolate and Acne 'Short Pistol' boots from Scotties.

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FW: The Week In Numbers

Thugged Out Since Cub Scouts Limited Edition Tee hiding inside this sweet brown package| image by me

I got amongst it this week. It ruled. Let's crunch some numbers:


0x Instagram shots of sky with #nofilter by people I follow on Twitter
1x thought that yay, this sky business is over
?x pictures of cool kids in Converse by Katherine Is Awesome
?x thought's along the lines of "Yay! HA SUCK IT VAN'S!"
1x Non-Van fan in this house [me]
0x apology for the above two 'crunches' but
1x statement that I still love ya if you're Team Vans
1x awesome tee from Katherine Is Awesome and Isaac Likes arrived
1x sad face because the Cheap Monday jeans I bought during Shop One Night were oversold and I am cool jeans-less but
1x very apologetic email from Black Box Boutique and
1x promise to find me a pair from somewhere gives me,
1x hopefully-they-can-find-me-a-pair-because-I-really-wanted-those-jeans-and-the Smashbox-gift-with-purchase-not-my-money-back semi smiley face that looks more like, 
1x ;}
1x New Zealand Fashion Festival seminar attended where I listened to
1x Karen Walker give a refreshingly earnest chat
2x NZFF Collections attended where I was photographed
2x by the 
4x fresh dudes at FourEyesBlog and
1x by Nikau Gabrielle Hinden of Fashion Photos plus
1x by a lovely lady [you know who you are and I ashamedly forgot your name but your daughter had some cool DIY pants on] then
3x other event-y photographers
2x spottings of uber babein' Ngahuia Williams
4x spottings of Colin Mathura-Jeffree
2x spottings of the other uber babein Lani of Lani Says...
342x photos taken by me at Collections #5 but only
52x published
2x quick but great chats with the FourEyes crew
1x nice meet 'n' greet with Amber from awesome fashion/style/inspiration/craft blog, Amber and Hilary and
1x nice to meet you with Katy Thomas - Broadcaster, Blogger and a multitude of other occupational hats
1x comp Chambord concoction at Imperial Lane with the FEB's and Johnson
1x invite for Sal's un-redeemed
1x McChicken Combo + nuggets smashed on the way home instead
1x episode of Geordie Shore watched and
?x exclamations of "I can't believe he/she said/did that!?!"
?x impersonations of Napolean Dynamite and Vince Vaughn laughed at
1x very good sleep
1x day in and around Auckland City for Fashion in the BIG little City which led to
3x photographs of me taken and
1x guy trying to chase me down Vulcan Lane and across the road for a photo and
1x telling off from Katherine Is Awesome
5x stores approached to get the
4x stamps for the
1x $10,000 prize but
1x shaking fist to a certain surf store who wrongly would not stamp my form stating I had to buy something first so, 
1x shame on you awarded for not knowing the rules and
1x more shame on you for being so rude about it in front of other customers in your store and finally
1x promise I actually won't ever grace your store again so,
0x dollars for you from me
10x Google's for results of competition
0x knowledge of the if's and when's of whether competition has/yet to be won
1x foiled attempt to get Johnson to stand over and therefore be squirted by water feature at Britomart
8x minutes standing in awe of M.A.C store
0x purchases made due to being overwhelmed by awesomeness
1x show on a gold glittery runway watched and photographed
1x Derby Day attended during
1x weather bomb, inducing
1x moment of total thankfulness that I purchased
1x Karen Walker coat that I have worn 
3x in one week and has featured in
2x publications [VIVA, Canvas] and 
1x show the same week
1x fight over chairs between
3x 'ladies'
4x instances of wind gusts revealing Bridget Jones mumsy shapewear undies
?x ladies without footwear [such a raceday no-no] by the time we watched
1x performance by Kimbra enjoyed but shivered through leading to
3x slices of Hell's pizza
1x night at BCC and 1885
0x hangover


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What I've Worn: The Usual Suspects - Caps and Converse

When one is not sporting a hangover, even after a few days of drinks, late nights, mingling, Derby Day races and getting down on the D-Floor, one can feel morally superior and up for a day of big brunches [Nagisa FTW], light shopping for aural delights and walks to Farro. Of course, constantly reminding The Boyfriend of my non-hung status at every possible moment was going to lead to a karmic downfall of some sort, some time, some where.

It came in the form of the 'Yelling At Coffee To Heat It Up' debate:

"I love not being hungover! I know my limit when it comes to drinking."


"You've learnt from the last time then?"


"Fully. I'm a smart cookie. I'm way more responsible..."


*insert sanctimonious rant about the way to consume alcohol involving food, keeping on the move, alternating with water and no mixing*


"You're so full of s**t Page, you could heat up a coffee by yelling at it in record time."


"What the hell are you talking about?! You're a dick."


"Google it."


"What? 'Yelling at a 250ml cup of coffee will heat it in 1 year, 7 months, 26 days, 20 hours, 26 minutes and 40 seconds.' How do you even know this s**t?"


"While you were out drinking, I was bored."

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What I've Worn: One Day, One Karen Walker Coat, Two Events

Ever the fan of a '2 for' and a firm believer of cost-per-wear, I managed to make this Karen Walker coat work for both checking out today's 'Fashion in the BIG little City' event happening around town AND the Derby Day races. 
The square neckline caught my attention first - imagine the scarf and collar popping capabilities people, the CAPABILITIES!, then the boxy silhouette followed by that sleeve - imagine the cuff popping capabilities people, the CAPABILITIES! Obviously, along with the '2 for' and I am also down with the capabilities. What nailed the laying down of some serious dollars for acquisition was the hatch wool fabrication. So. Good. The blue/black/white chunky threading gives at once a distinguished vintage yet modern, pop bright feel. Investment at $890NZD but well worth it if you can.

Take #1 - Fashion in the BIG little City. Got my photo taken for the style competition. Did not win. Participated in the scavenger hunt to win a $10,000 prize package. Did not win. Ugh. Story of my life. Thank god the coat alone is a win.

wearing: Karen Walker coat, cap, sweatshirt and bag, DIY ripped Nobody denim jeans and Underground pony hair creepers.

Take #2 - Derby Day at the races to get amongst the TV3 Carnival [thanks you for the tickets - you know who you are]. Did not get my photo taken. Ever. By anyone. Apart from this exceptional fish-face display and some group shots. Fish-faces FTW! We're going to use our imagination kiddies and picture a yellow/ecru check tea dress, black belt and boots with a yellow clutch.

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What I've Worn: Snakes and Leopards

I apologise. I could not resist the play on words with the iconic board game. Believe me when I say, it is not my proudest moment. 
I am however the proud owner of grown up lady shoes. Inspired by Miss Gleason of Rag Pony fame, I figured it was time. Kitten or stiletto heels are not my friend, so this soft leather pair with a conical heel are much more my jam.

"How long have you had those shoes for?"

"Ages..."

"I can tell, they look like old ladies shoes. Did you get them from the op shop?"

"What?! No! These are...Umm...no I paid....oh yeah, I did...yeah, I got them from the one in...."

"Tell me you didn't just buy those old ladies shoes."

"I didn't just buy these old ladies shoes."

"For someone practised in the art of shopping related porkies, you just failed. Badly."

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