Wishlist
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| Rick Owen AW16 / Zara Home table here / ALL_BLUES bracelet here |
Apparently Rick Owen's newest collection was inspired by climate change and the total annihilation of environmental destruction. I'm not so convinced yet (should start from quitting leather and fur hey), but it's certainly nice to see those phrases appearing in a Vogue article.
that's the spirit
Have you heard Bring Me The Horizon's latest album yet? Like most fans I was quite shocked/disappointed at first that they went such a different direction but have to say the album is really growing on me. Especially this track. Desperate yet uplifting. Perfection.
Keen to hear about your thoughts on bands changing musical direction.
Dyson desk fan, hit or miss?
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| Photo from here |
What are your thoughts? Thumbs up or down?
2016 + New Purchase
Happy New Year!
Apologies I have been away from this blog for quite a while. 2015 was quite a big year for me, went on and joined a few different projects after I finished uni in July and just haven't had the time/inspiration to update this blog. Promise I'll try to post more regularly this year, it's on my official 2016 resolution list (amongst cutting down on Lord of the Fries)
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| College Slo Jo Black from Acne here |
New purchase from Acne's SS16 collection. Love in first sight. Comes in black and grey.
divest
Less than 11 hours till we start the Global Divestment Day rally in Sydney! Come along if you are free around 12pm. The rally will take place at Commbank HQ at Darling Quarter and we will ask Commbank to halt its potential investment in Adani's Abbot Point project that risks the priceless Great Barrier Reef.
For more info check out the event page on Facebook here
Last-minute RSVP here
new in feburary
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| Sweashirt from Selected Homme here / T-shirt from Hero's Heroine here / Sweatshirt from Criminal Damage here / Track Top from Criminal Damage here / Skinny Jeans here / Bomber here |
My best finds amongst these past couple of weeks' new releases from Topman.
Also Topman's got a flash sale tonight 20% off everything till midnight so now's your chance to replenish your wardrobe before uni starts.
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Metadata Retention
Video footages from an event held last week at Harold Park Hotel in Glebe on the issues of metadata retention, global surveillance and the TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership), featuring Scott Ludlam, Samantha Castro and Jacob Grech.
I unfortunately missed the panel but the lovely organisers put up the vids onto youtube. Gracias amigo!
Personally I think it's always nice to hear more voices on important issues like internet neutrality and privacy. The footages are a bit lengthy so when you've got some time at a break, grab a cup of tea and just enjoy.
spring trainers
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| Nike Air Max 1 here / Christopher Kane slip-on here / Topman faux-leather slip-on here (adlink) / Adidas EQT here / River Island hi-top trainer here / Adidas ZX Flux here |
A few new-on-the-virtual-shelves leather-free trainers for the new season (spring or autumn depending on where you live). I'm especially in love with the Nike ones, with its orangey colour blocks and the signature Air Max sole, fresh, sporty, a lil' funky yet simple. Perfect to spice up a minimalist's outfit (plus orange is the new black per the new Zara campaign). With monochrome spring coat, cropped trousers and a simple t-shirt like this one from Acne, say hello to the dream outfit.
varsity
New jacket from the Reclaim Vintage line at the ASOS sale here. Had a tough long exhausting day yesterday so I guess this is sort of a reward. Unfortunately I think I got the last one in stock and am having problems finding a similar one (unless you count this wool one from Moschino here), but keep looking 'cause they may get more stocks or returns later. Also let me know if you come across a more affordable and vegan-friendly 'dupe'.
new sound - Czarenne
A friend of my friend debuted 2 weeks ago as a one-man-band with this EP. Unfortunately I couldn't attend the launch party but the tracks are out for purchase and on spotify now and I'm quite digging the sound (bias aside). The vocal reminds me much of Timo Kotipelto (vocal of Stratovarius, 90s flashback anyone?) and overall it's less hardcore than what I usually listen to and quite 'versatile' in the sense that it's easy to listen to however your mood is for the day.
Like his page on facebook here (where you can stalk the talent for some live performance around Sydney region)
ZARASS15
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| Stunning coat, wishlisted in a sec |
ZARA released its SS15 campaign looks earlier this week and it's still very very ZARA: minimalistic and clean but with a twist of colours that are usually associated with AW seasons. Can't wait for these to hit the stores soon, although we in Australia will probably have to wait for another 6 months. /insert sad emojis
Acne - The Last Weekend
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| Navy jumper here / Backpack here / Copper bomber here / Dark grey jacket here / Cropped trousers here |
suit up
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| From left to right: Light camel set here (available separately) / Tartan blazer here / Torqurise tartan set jacket here trousers here |
I feel like now is a great time to click home some new suits regardless of which hemisphere you live on (although the tartan trend is probably more autumn-fitting) and these three pieces can be really quite versatile in my opinion. Button up with slacks for a smart-casual get-up or rock the over-the-shoulders look (get one size up the blazer) mixed with urban/sporty bottoms, which is of course my favourite way to wear a blazer.
I admit I'm getting all excited for autumn weather already now.
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CM STHLMFW AW15
Cheap Monday's AW 2015 show is starting in less than 4 hours. For those of us who can't be there in person, CM's streaming the entire show online at their website here
Also they are currently offering a 20% off discount on their new pre-spring collection to newsletter subscribers. Hit the shopping bag hard.
Cheap Monday currently does not ship outside Europe.
Update: CM has now uploaded the whole footage onto their homepage. Check it out now! (link above)
The Unspoken Word Is 'Joe'
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| The play runs for 2 weeks till its closing night on the 7th Feb |
Went to the preview night of 'The Unspoken Word is Joe' last week at SBW Stables Theatre and it was so brilliant! Amazing script and performance. The play was sold out during Melbourne's Fringe Festival and written by the Melb rising star Zoey Dawson.
If I have to avoid giving out spoilers and maximise your enjoyment, there's really nothing I can say except that you totally need to see this. Just head on to Griffin's website here, don't even read the synopsis and go straight ahead to buy a ticket to each of your friends and family members. Even just for the sake of supporting talented Australian (female) playwright and artists. You will not regret.
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