Last weekend my Mum married Dave, her partner of six years, in a small ceremony with close friends and family. It was a cold day, but a beautiful wedding with the reception held on site. My Mum looked so beautiful in her fuchsia dress and pale pink feather bolero, and Dave looked great in his classic suit and monochromatic neck tie. At the reception we stood by the fire with champagne and delicious hors d'oeuvres.
I wore a navy velvet halter neck dress with a big slit up the back which let a lot of cold air in, but also only cost me $15 from Salvos, so no complaints there. I went for an art deco look by teaming it with a beige woolen coat (vintage, $12), peep-toe wedges (from Target about four years ago) and a black velvet turband (I hate that name) from Sportsgirl. I also added a vintage marquisette brooch to the turband, a black glo-mesh handbag and kept my jewelery simple.
Just a few tidbits today, I thought I focus a bit more on beauty because beauty and fashion go hand-in-hand. First off, I love this photo of Blake Lively. She always looks pretty but on this occasion here hair is a stand-out feature. I love the messy side-pony with fishtail plaits. I tried doing fishtail plaits on myself and it will take a lot of practice (and longer hair) to perfect.
Also, if you're keen to give it a try, I found this girl's video is the most helpful:
Next, we all know Emma Watson is stunning, possibly even more so with her shorter locks. So I thought I'd post this pic of her on the cover of Vogue. I love the look of a stained lip, it's a dramatic look which suits winter and current trends so well.
Lastly, a bit of product promotion. I usually don't like to acknowledge my bad skin but I had to mention this. Since I started using Neutrogena Acne Stress Control cleanser my skin has been amazingly clear. I've always had imperfect skin and it got worse after high school (much to my dismay) and also especially while I was using Implanon. Now I've switched to the Pill, which has improved my skin somewhat, but I believe the Neutrogena is doing all the work. It's a creamy cleanser with a bit of menthol in it, so is wonderfully refreshing. Because my face is being kept clear of pimples, my skin has time to relax and heal many years worth of acne scarring and blemishes. Neutrogena aren't paying my to say this, but seriously, go buy this cleanser.
I'm excited for the upcoming Spring/Summer 2011/2012 trends. I know we've only just hit Winter here, but I'm over it already. Winter trends: Mililtary, Highland Escape, Desert, Anything 70s related. Done.
SS 2011/12 will be: printed sandals and wedges, stars (not galaxy, think 70s/Texas/Glam), crochet, varsity jackets (already in season at K Mart, MCL, etc). Keen. I love the 70s look; midi skirts for Spring and crochet dresses for Summer. Varsity jackets and star-print Converse hi-tops. Sequins and stars with cowgirl boots.
My apologies for the delay in uploading photos, I started a new job and caught someone's cold, so am currently sitting in my daggiest clothes with a box of tissues and some Strepsils on hand. But I have been busy and am now ready to post the pics. Ta da!
Hat: Savers | Shirt: Ice Design | Bustier: Cotton On Body | Pants: KMart | Shoes: Betts | Necklace: Sportsgirl
Dress: Savers | Cardigan: Local op-shop | Belt: Salvos | Shoes: Betts | Socks: Myer | Necklace: Home made
Jacket: Jay Jays | T-shirt: Alba Fan Club | Skirt: Op-shop | Shoes: H&M | Bracelet: Lovisa | Earrings: Dangerfield
Just bought these babies off eBay for $40 (free postage). I got them in black but a less sensible version of me would have bought the gold.
Seems everyone is doing Jeffrey Campbell rip-offs at the moment, which is great because I can't afford the real ones. Rubi are selling Lita knock-offs which (devestatingly) did not fit me, so when in doubt, I turn to eBay. And, voila!
I bought a tripod the other day ($15 from Teds Cameras, coz that's how I roll). Woke up this morning to find the first day of Winter here is an absolute stunner, 18 degrees and sunny. Now that's my kind of Winter! So I spent a few hours in the garden taking photos of outfits I have worn this year/currently wear as well as showing off some of my op-shop finds. Pics will be up very soon!
