birds go tweet tweet at sunrise.

still awake and i can now hear the birds making their songs. which inspired me to make a fashion and etsy (cause i haven't done one for a while. i think) post. i should open photoshop and do my photos for the post first. just a moment please. .... thanks for your patience.

alexander mcqueen for his spring 2008 collection. yes i know it's old and was presented in october of 2007, but that doesn't lessen its relevance or amazing-inity of it. personally, i don't like the print and colours of the middle dress but that's cause i'm not much of a crazy print person. i tend to stay true to my florals and plaid. although the feather detail of the dress on either end, is just superb. it looks out-there but demure at the same time. i think that might be because of the colour palette and the partly sombre expression of the model, natasha poly. it's divine none-the-less.

from left to right. cadavercouture / redrubyrose / hayashibeads / kathycoleman.

they're not as avant garde as mcqueen, but that's a good thing for us everyday folk. the two shrugs/capelets/collars are still pretty statementy when it comes to feathers. i love them so much, especially how it's black with an iridescent/oil lustre through the tips. the blackness of it means it's more versatile and easier to pull off. i'm looking at buying the feathers as-is and making one of my own. works out to be cheaper and it will be more special that way. then the two peacock pieces in the middle, are well, just beautiful. i can't ever really go past peacock feathers. they truely are the most majestic in the bird world.

- her.

p.s. i'm pretty sure it's time for bed. 6:51am. or maybe it's breakfast time?

make mine revlon, with a side of marc.

it's pretty definite for me that my favourite nail lacquer (la di dah) is revlon. their coating is superb. no need for a second or third coat if you are in a rush. it goes on fairly opaque, compared to other cheaper brands. i bought a mint green bys nail colour the other day, the first coating was so clear, i couldn't be bothered finishing the rest. the colours above are from no specific range, just the ones i liked or own myself. i have the plum seduction which is actually new from their spring selection and it was two weeks before it started chipping. usually my colour chips in less than a week. i was amazed.

looking at these colours more closely it reminded me of a designer i so adore. you probably know from the post title, or just because you can see the colour palette as well. marc jacobs. more specifically the marc by marc jacobs spring ready to wear 2010 collection.

you can see the connection right? i love marc jacobs, i particularly love that he isn't afraid to use bolds and short skirts for his fall collections. the collection above that presented at new york in september was nothing short of bold. the juxtaposing patterns and contrasting colours was all very confident. some of the patterns dabbled into the 'tribal' look that is growing and said to of started in louis vuittons' fall 2009 show. although it was more shown in their accessories, bags and shoe range rather than prints. these said shoes are now available in a myriad of stores by different brands.

the colour palette in this show is also shared with some of his fall 2009 show. which is case and point to what i wrote earlier about not being scared to use colour in fall, where it's mostly drowned with greys and blacks. fall and winter is always sad for me because i don't wear browns or greys but weather wise it's my favourite season. i dress like marc jacobs would want me to dress, in bold tights, skirts, bright cardigans and a leather jacket. i dress like this all year round actually. then again being in melbourne, it's like a twelve month long winter. awesome.

- her.

fashionary.

the above picture is from fashionary.org, which i came across from the blog duo at monoxious. the fashionary is a diary, for the fashion industry. its genius!

"Aimed to bring convienient of both online and offline content for fashion designers, Penter Yip found fashionary and its website in 2008. After graduated from Polytechnic University in HK and spending half year in Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK. Penter works as a fashion / graphic designer currently. Fashionary is the first sketchbook specially designed for fashion designers. And it is kept updating and improving according to customers’ feedback."

it has: 1200 brands index, Measurement tools, Body measurements, 10 basic patterns, Specs Sheets, Typography & boards, Books and bookmarks list, Fashion events, Textile information, Monthly Calendar and Contact Sheets. then is also contains 130 of figure templates.

i've made quite a few amazing purchases lately, but i'm waiting until i receive them in the mail to post them up here, but this is one thing i couldn't and didn't want to wait to post. i bought mine straight away, theres over 150 currently available on their etsy store, fasionaryonline.

GET ONE.

- her.

need new bookcase. thanks.

it's no secret that i love ikea. it may be a new information to you but its no secret. i get excited when the new catalogue comes out and my house wouldnt look like a stranger if it was in the catalogue itself. i spend hours in the display store.

i mean hours. four at least.

then i go crazy in the market hall, but i stay composed, although im pretty sure my partner would love to have a pair of magic handcuffs from my pet monster on hand.

which brings me to why im writing this post. i use the iconic billy bookcase from ikea as a shoe shelf. its perfect. i decided to use the bookcase after numerous attempts and failures at finding a stable and aesthetically pleasing one. ive made a conclusion that this was because i kept buying cheap ones. but these are my shoes im looking to house! the ikea one works so well because of the adjustable shelves. but ive run out of room. aghast! my partner actually has the same bookcase for his shoes. ( i know! shock horror! a guy, with more than one pair of shoes! )

ive actually started to take over his bookcase with my boots. .. oops. we have a small house, so another bookcase is out of the question.

then again, we dont really need a kitchen right?

from etsy seller tinyvintagewardrobe.

- her.

andrew gn-ious.

[ top runway photos from his spring 2010 collection. bottom runway photos from his spring 2009 collection ]

in the december edition of shop til you drop i came across a backstage photo of andrew gn's spring 2009 collection (the yellow one to be exact). it's printed in the 'shopping spree: dressed to thrill' article. that article i might add showcases tons of gorgeous dresses i wish could be inserted into my warddrobe but i think i will just have to cut them out and sticky tape them myself, as that might be the only realistic way i could wear them all.

but back to andrew gn. i fell in love with that tiny photo in those glossy pages because it incorporates everything i love right now. lace. jewel tones. large embellished bib necklaces. did you know andrew gn actually creates his own buttons and embellishments in-house. amazing. he is singapore born and is now based in paris. his handwork couture comes at a fancy price so i'll share with you some more budget friendly jewelled necklaces and such i have on my wishlist.

- her.

[ 1. TheGreenZebra @ etsy ] [ 2, 6, 8 & 9. EzzaExclusive @ etsy ] [ 3. deannaburasco @ etsy ] [ 4 & 12. designerplayground @ etsy ]

[ 5. chicmetal @ etsy ] [ 7. from sportsgirl ] [ 10. divinerose @ etsy ] [ 11. ExclusivelyZoe @ etsy ]

achievement unlocked.

giles spring 2009

after his post about nintendo gadgets and returning home after a midnight launch for a new game (modern warfare 2) it inspired me for a new post. the midnight launch itself wasnt as exciting as i thought it would be, although i only have 3 others to compare it to. the first one was for the wii, which was i guess boring apart from the fact that the security gaurds kept telling us to enter via different entry points... which also happen to be on opposite sides of the shopping mall. so after lots of walking back and forth and a ride in the security mini car, we just sat around and waited. the second one is my favourite, not for the game but for the cupcake overdose i nearly induced. nom nom nom. the third we went a bit late and it was pouring with rain, no one was there and they were closing up. although because him is a regular they let us in and also questioned as to his whereabouts, saying 'its not a launch without you there'. laugh. then there was the one tonight. standing in line. fun. with a drunk girl protesting with one of the clerks that she SWEARS she would trade her mobile for his mario hat. he didnt because clearly he wouldnt be up for the employee of the month running if he did. and she wasnt super model.

- her.

stick a needle in my eye. followed by chain.

[ jewellery design by Andy Farrow ]

lust.

- her.

spring is queen.

[ eyeshadow & blush by orglamix @ etsy ] [ rose ring by lizhutnick @ etsy ] [ dino ring by theriveriseverywhere @ etsy ]

[ purple glasses from quay eyewear ] [ orange necklace EzzaExclusive @ etsy ] [ floral skirt by grevilleadesign @ etsy ]

[ shoes by kvoll ]

i have a very love hate relationship with spring. i love spring because i am able to wear brights and florals and not look like i'm the odd one out. i wear them all year long. its also great because shops will actually stock new prints and styles. but what i'm not to fond of is the heat. i'm not a heat person yet so many people are and they think i'm crazy. in winter you can layer up, wear beatiful tights, longer sleeves with lace tops, coats and scarves. in summer, well theres not much you can do to dress down. you cant wear a bikini to the corner store, right? although i dont go out much and i still wear tights and cardigans in 40 degree heat. so i guess i should rejoice for all the new florals available for my wardrobe.

hoorah.

now to tackle hayfever.

- her.