WORN | Overalls x Double Denim

This text conversation says it all:

FW: Hey. Mom didn't text me back. Is she with you? Did she get them?

JS: Hey. Huh? Get wot?

FW: Guess not then. Can you tell Mom I want my overalls back? Get her to bring them when she comes over later. Thanks :)

JS: A?

FW: Please inform our Mother, that I would appreciate it if she could return a pair of pale denim overalls I had previously lent to her and if at all possible, can she bring them with her in the vehicle she intends to drive when she comes over later today to fulfil her appointment to see me? Thank you very much for you time and understanding in the undertaking of communicating this request to the appropriate person involved. Smiley Face. [Send 3 SMS pages now?]

JS: Sissy ur so weerd/Yup il' tell her

FW: Cheers. And I hope your final year at high school teaches you to either A] spell, B] employ correct grammar or C] Use T9. 

JS: Huh?

FW: Head Girl aye?

JS: >< wot's T9

FW: Love you :)

JS: Samez :P

wearing: Karen Walker cap and sunglasses, thrifted denim jacket and overalls, Sherie Muij #1 shirt [unseen] and Converse. Chi Chi Viva La Diva lipstick in "Bimbo".

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WORN | Happy Socks, a beanie and a sigh of relief

Stair Levitation

There is nothing in this world that can blow the cover of your secret online purchases and deny you the ability to use one of the following excuses like your partner turning up home unexpectedly early from work.

1. "This? This is so old. Seriously. Pardon? You haven't seen it before? I swear, you never pay attention to me ay, ever and you wonder why I get so mad at you. You're such a dick sometimes! Do you see me having a mental about your precious carbon fins? Didn't think so. God, leave me alone. I don't even wanna go now. Go out by yourself. Take your stupid fins with you." 
2. "Jac gave this to me. Yeah, she bought it but it didn't really suit her, so she gave it to me! Cool ay?!" 
3. "This? Got it off trade Me. Such a bargain." 

Richie came home early today and I was:
A] totally stoked to have him to watch Jersey Shore with [well, while he was within the same four walls as me] and
B] smugly safe in the knowledge that nothing was going to turn up on the doorstep that shouldn't be. 
Because I am broke-skis. 
And trying to be transparent about all "these old things" floating around in the closet. 
And we are moving soon. 
And the horrid truth of my hoarding is unfolding before me.

So when a courier truck pulled up at the door, he looked at me and I froze on the spot, mind frantically recalling anything I may have accidentally ordered online [which I was damned sure I hadn't]. He leapt up, I bolted for the door. Adrenaline pumping, excuses-excuses-spinning through my head-feasible-not feasible-half truths-s**t-s**t-f**k-f**k-what the hell?-I'm in so much trouble-why do I feel so god damn guilty?

I unwrapped the parcel, my mind still running two steps ahead trying to fathom if I had some serious explaining to do or not. Richie's beady [yeah, I said beady] eyes scanned my face and I have no doubt he was formulating some sort of scathing verbal attack to bring me to my knees in shame at being totally caught the f**k out this time.

But rainbows, butterflies and warm, fuzzy hugs, wrapped in that string tied parcel was a  pair of bold orange* and black spotted Happy Socks with the cutest note attached from the pair behind Wocolate**. 

I actually sighed in relief.

And then I did a little happy dance because I was so damned happy with these Happy Socks. At only $24NZD get a pair here and get happy, yo!

wearing: Richies beanie, Kmart men's sweatshirt, old chopped Levis, Happy Socks c/- Wocolate and ASOS men's brogues.

*[my 'go to' colour that is an actual colour and not navy blue]
**[my 'go to' e-tailers for cool stuff].

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WORN | Preppy sweaters are for rainy days

Rain is an absolute kick in the teeth when you have:

• washing to do
• parcels to send when the Post Shop is on the outside of the mall
• no raincoat

I like winter. I hate rain. But I like rain when I'm at the beach or in a pool. But I was not at the beach or in a pool today. So I hate it.

Now, you know that I know that you know that I like anything with a preppy/college/americana vibe, so I decided it's time to get back into Leonard Huffnagel's sweater which is a gigantic mix of all 3 in one, rather fitted, package.

wearing: vintage sweater from SaveMart, ASOS men's shirt and brogues with Sherie Muijs trousers.

And yes there is popcorn on the floor. I was practising my throw-popcorn-in-the-air mouth-catching skills which are apparently, a little rusty.

"Why the funny look?"

"What funny look? I'm not doing anything."

"If you have something to say, say it."

"What? Nothing, I have nothing to say."

"Yeah but you're making the face."

"What face?"

"That face. The face. The face you make when you are thinking something that if you tell me will make me real mad or upset. The face."

"No babe, I'm not making a face...is...ahhh...is that a kid's jumper?

"Ugh! I knew it! Yes Richard it is a child's jumper and yes it is small. Anything else?"

"....You can tell..."

"Shut up. I don't care."

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WORN | Looking for raincoats ain't easy

So, apparently though autumn and winter sit just around the corner waiting for their turn at blasting us with wet blustery days and dark chilly nights, not a store within mall-ratting distance sells raincoats. Like P.V.C raincoats. The ones that your parents bought to keep you dry on your walk to school but was stuffed into your bag once you were out of sight and you continued on your way, getting drenched to the bone and racing for the desks seated next to the radiators in class, leaning up against them until you could feel your skin starting to smart from the heat? 
Yeah, those ones.
No-one sells them.
And now I really want one.
In yellow.
And no...a wafer thin poncho from the Dollar Store will not suffice.

wearing: Karen Walker 'Painterly' cap and 'Number One' sunglasses.  Abercrombie & Fitch men's sweatshirt, Madame Hawke dress and Converse.

In other news, today was a good day for crystallising phones, eating pineapple and apricot muffins with butter and green candy floss. 
It was not a good day for raincoat finding. 
I hold grudges. 
I cannot let this go.

"I can't believe they don't have raincoats. Any of them! It's bulls**t!"

"Well whaddya wanna do?"

"I dunno. I know I want a coffee...and treats."

"Where? Where do you wanna go!?"

"Fine. Don't worry about it.

"What? Where. Do. You. Want. To. Go!"

"Home. Let's just go home. I'm p****d off now."

"Do you want to go to the mall?"

".....yes..."

"You are such a bell end. Why didn't you just say you want to go the mall?"

"'Cos I know how much you hate the mall."

"I do hate the mall but I'll go for you....you bell end. Absolute bell end."

"Thanks babe."

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WORN | Hobo Stripes and Super Moons

At 5:16PM a hobo wore stripes and got her photo taken. Super.

At 5:23PM a Super Moon is supposed to happening.

It's 5:26PM. Still waiting for something Super or  remotely Moony.

5:27PM. Clouds. Chilly winds.

5:29PM. The hobo gives up.

5:36PM. Publish post. No Super Moon. No photos of Super Moon. Just a photo of a hobo in stripes.

wearing: Men's Kmart zip thru, Warehouse beanie and dress and Doc 1461's. Lip colour: Blonde Ambition by Chi Chi Viva La Matte.

"What the hell is that?"

"Lipstick."

"It smells funny. Like old lady. It LOOKS like old lady lipstick. You look like an old hobo bag lady."

"Give us a kiss then doll."

"Ugh babe, that's just creepy. Take it off."

"Nope."

"Well, at least get rid of the hairs that sprouted up on your hobo chin."

"F**k off."

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TRY | Stighlorgan

You may or may not have noticed a headwear trend emerging and planting itself firmly atop many a stylish person of late. The Beanie. Okay, okay, calm down. Those of you who have and are long-time practitioners, you are probably thinking, "No s**t. Soooo ahead of the game with that call, mate." If not, I wouldn't worry, it is rather hard to see anything else for all the images Tumbling of babes in Supreme fitteds. Or any fitteds for that matter. Don't get me wrong, I am a snapback/fitted/5 panel lover from another mother but the beanie is gaining some mad traction among the Usual Suspect style bloggers out there. Just wait until Rumi and Marcella don beanies on the regular and watch the explosion.


I have a book of seafarer portraits. A] So. Good. B] Unexpected style inspiration. C] I know it's a little odd but I have a sort of sea obsession. But to try stay on point, it led to an obsession of finding THE beanie to end all beanies - and trust me, I have lots of the bastards. This is where Stighlorgan comes into play. The Dublin based label produces dope accessories inspired by Irish nomadic living and the idea of travel, culminating in some of the freshest leather or canvas backpacks and slickest beanies I have seen yet. The head topper in question is made in Donegal, Ireland using a cable knit to represent the brands trademark rope detailing and I'm a sucker for a leather patch. The design is classic, suggests heritage and looks so damned sturdy and resilient the beanie perfectly encapsulates that salty seadog look I have been searching for. If I were a sea captain, I'd shop there. Maybe you should too. Take a look here.


My picks:

Carrick Beanie in green mercerised cotton

Driscoll dark navy leather drawstring backpack 

Rian hickory striped canvas backpack


images via Stighlorgan

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DONE | Made Mini Cards To Take Over The World

I don't know if I could actually take over the world or would even say that I want to. But I know this: NETWORKING IS MANDATORY. And in order to network, I needed to leave a hard copy to go with my lasting impression. Enter these mini cards. Perfect sized, great hand feel and sort of gimmicky but slick.

Next steps in the world domination plot?

1. Come up with a talent to peddle along with these.
2. Overcome self defeating nature and tendency for hermit-ism.

PS: If you want to give these a go, I have a 15% discount code. Flick me an email or leave a request in the comment section.

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