Grimes

What? How? Wear?

 Referring back to our last post on "the boyfriend shirt" or, to stay true to the video, "how a girl should put a man's shirt", we were inspired to play around with our shirts as well. Not exactly conventional or manly, our b o b shirts suggested more feminine silhouettes. Drapery and bows played their supporting roles in our little shoot and I have to say it was a success. Fans of creative expression and value, we were excited to come up with different looks for our pieces. Actually, Corin came up with the looks, I just got excited. I wouldn't go so far as to call it avant-garde; but definitely an alternative take on the shirts. And no, you won't look like a crazy person.

Corin wears "Billow" Blouse, "Shortcomings" Blue Crop Top, "Alter" White Shirt

Photography: Anthea Clarke

Reindeer Games

It's that time of the year. I've never been big on Christmas; checking who's available when and where, making sure everyone shows up to a big dinner and then blowing our money on festive food and drink. But I do like the Christmas shopping. I love looking around for little items which remind me of a particular friend (few and far, so that's not a tough job for me). It really IS the spirit of giving that gets to me. Christmas cooking? Love it. Festive FEASTS at my place regardless of the attendees.

The one thing I don't really like about Christmas is that everyone travels! If everyone said "oh yeah hey sorry you've got to be by yourself this Christmas; going up to see the fams" instead of "Yeah. going to Bali." I'd be completely fine~ I'm starting to suspect there're some reindeer games going on here... ...

Bare with me

There's something very sexy about simplicity and subtleties. We're talking Angelina circa not-yet-a-mother-of-a-third-world-village here. Having no attention drawn away from you, with all your idiosyncrasies, can be ..correction: is, understatedly alluring. Don't get me wrong, my closet is still whack and garish as hell. And yet, these two pieces manage make me feel effortlessly chic while retaining quirk and individuality. Asymmetry and over-sizing- my favourite imperfections balancing out any eclectic wardrobe. 

Bare with me - Let's keep it simple: The "Jolie" Dress and our best-of-both oversized shirt. 

Photography: Anthea Clarke

Reverse Psychology

 


"Reversable? COP IT." That's usually what a girlfriend of mine says to me when I contemplate purchases and run it by her. It's hard to pass up two dresses for one (in one?); always the bargain hunter, I'm usually milking the wear out of all my clothes. Not going to drop the times-are-hard line but.. if you're not feeling the pinch and looking for ways to wring the versatility out of  your dresses, click here and help yourself to as much as you like. Or don't. Just saying.

Corin wears "Waist Not Want Not" Minidress, "Brace Yourself" Belt

Photography: Anthea Clarke

Australiana

Corin wears "Alter" Shirt, "Waist Not Want Not" Dress,  Akubra

I've been travelling quite a bit and it's just hit me. I miss Australia. 

I miss the food, the sun and the people; my friends and family.. Or It could also be the fact that we're driving into winter and yet it's ironically all sunshine down under.

It's an odd feeling having nostalgia for things I took for granted when they were right in front of me. I hardly ventured out of the city, I don't like Vegemite, I never drove a Holden..I can't even drive. I'm a city girl through and through and I lived a good duration of my life in Singapore, but Australiana will always find its way into my home (wherever that is) and question my departure. But I was at that point where I wondered if I didn't give migration a chance, would it give me a chance later? Is this a quarter life crisis? ... Is that a white hair?!

Corin wears Green Military Shirt, Grey Jersey Tulip Skirt

Robert Frost

The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,

Corin wears Black "Gattaca" Dress, "Tasselations" Belt

But I have promises to keep,

And miles to go before I sleep,

And miles to go before I sleep.

 

Custom Ponyhair boots, Vintage Chanel, Vintage fringed leather jacket, "Tasselations" Belt