love raf

Whoa... I have sat on the couch playing on my iPad for the past two weeks. I'm not even exaggerating the situation for humour at all.

*cries into sleeve*
*realises it's close to 30 degrees celsius and I'm not wearing sleeves*
*cries more*

But you can't blame me, most of my friends are either:

• holidaying 
• on their big OE somewhere far, far away 
• still living on the other side of the world (stranger danger)

So I've been reading articles, having a blast on Pinterest and making random crap out of old things. And eating too much piccalilli for some reason (which I call Piccadilly... which is a place... whatever).

Luckily my friends will be coming back soooooooon because university is just around the corner. (Hello Orientation Week parties... I'm not 18 though... DAMMIT!)


In fashion news, Spring Couture 2013 has been and gone. Second only to the Spring Ready to Wear collections, the Spring Couture collections are by far my favourite part of the fashion year.

The most anticipated show for me, and pretty much everyone else, was without a doubt, Christian Dior. I was excited to see what Raf Simon’s had lined up for his debut Spring Couture collection.
The result was what appeared to be very much a continuation of his first couture collection last fall. Simons once again presented a collection heavily influenced by the early Dior archives. There was a great emphasis on the shapes and structures of the garments, rather than the prints. Waists were nipped in tightly to encourage the appearance of an hourglass form. It was a highly flattering and very wearable range of garments, in particular the cigarette pants which featured prominently throughout the collection.

I wasn't in love with the collection, it's not my taste, however that's not to say it wasn't a mind blowing success. From a business perspective, I can see it selling incredibly well. Dior Spring Couture 2013 will be all over the red carpets this year. Raf's a clever man.

Some of my favourite looks. Images from style.com

summer gal

It's summer and it's hot, and all I want to do is sit in my cool room, listen to good music and avoid the sun at all costs. I have become a part of the landscape in my bedroom. The desk chair probably leaves my room more often than me.

All this time spent in my room did lead me to do something productive though. I sorted through my my wardrobe and found at least a dozen items I want to sell on. So far I only have two things in my etsy due to laziness and lack of camera skill, but I WILL be updating it soon with a heap of treasures (considering putting this dress on).

I successfully sold my too-small black Dr Martens recently which helped to kick the fear of selling online for the first time. Only problem now is that I have no bother boots.

None. Zip. Zero.

So naturally, they need to be replaced. I may not be able to afford any of these totally summery options, but a girl can dream.


Underground Wedge Ankle Boot, Buffalo 1310-2, Jeffrey Campbell Platrane, Jeffrey Campbell Coltrane, Jeffrey Campbell Hell Yes, John Fluevog Arch Boot - all from Solestruck

Also, good news everybody. I received my NCEA results for my final year of highschool and I passed.

I'll leave you for a second to let that sink in. 

Better yet, I passed with excellence, and you can't really do better than that. Well, actually you can't do better than that. Like, at all.

I gained a scholarship, which will help pay for most of my first year of university, and I gained entrance into both law and business school. Because everything is better in pairs (presents, cake, shoes, eyebrows), I'll be studying for both a Bachelor of Business Analysis and a Bachelor of Laws. Now I can achieve my goals of looking like Aline Weber in that university episode of Skins (minus the smoking part).

Hahahahaha, I'm going to die.

cbat

This is my somewhat historically inaccurate attempt at being a bit of a teddy boy.

The top is vintage from the 80s. It was probably an older lady's favourite bowling top. Something she wore on a Friday night to "jazz things up". I like making up stories for my vintage clothing. Wondering who wore them and what they did in them is particularly intriguing. Maybe they won the lottery in this garment, or wore it on their first date with their lifelong love.

The creepers are from a gothic boutique and are Demonia. I wouldn't recommend them as the soles fell off after the first wear and they are wearing away remarkably quickly.

The coated jeans are from Glassons. The pose makes them look a bit ill-fitting, but I assure you, they fit amazingly (almost as good as their super stretch skinny jeans).

The sunglasses are a gift from my brother, the Christmas before last, and they are by Le Specs.

Do you buy secondhand/vintage clothing? If so, what sort of characters do you think wore your clothing before you? Drop me a comment!

Stylist & Model: Jessica Wilson @ Nova (me)
Photographer: Aaron K

saga sig

Saga Sig is an Icelandic photographer based in London. Some of her clients have included TopShop, Dazed & Confused UK, I-D Online, Dazed Digital, Nylon Japan, and my one of my favourite shoe designers, Kron by KronKron.

"I like magic, I like the unknown and the unexpected, and I like to make places or everyday surroundings magical." - Saga Sig

Saga Sig's photographs are distinctive in the way they often juxtapose traditional and contemporary aesthetics. This makes for photographs which are unexpected and exceedingly interestingly on both a visual and thought-provoking level. Saga Sig describes her aesthetic as "Feminine, magical and colourful."

Check out her website, and like her Facebook page.

"Beauty comes in all forms, so defining it is almost impossible. For me, beauty is something that inspires. I can see beauty in almost everything around me – in death and life, woman and man. The world would appear shallow without the depth that the shadows create." - Saga Sig

All images from Saga's Flickr.
All quotes from Topman Magazine.

news years style resolutions

Nasty Gal Outline Maxi Dress, Topshop My Love Ain't Dead Leather Biker, Topshop Paisley Jacquard Full Skirt, Topshop Embellished Crop Top, Miss Selfridge Embellished Fishtail Dress, Feminine And Masculine 1954x

I'm not one to make New Years resolutions. Because for one, I'm already perfect, and two, I forget them immediately after making them. (Although, four years ago I did decide I would start dancing in public as a New Years resolution. It worked out a bit too well. I'm always the first person to start dancing at every party I attend now - and also often the only one dancing.)

Alas, for the sake of having an excuse to buy things, here are my New Years style resolutions. These are the things I will be wearing this year... assuming the apocalypse is still not happening.

1. A confusing maxi dress
Ah the maxi, so much fabric, so little movement. For so long I have been under the illusion that to wear a maxi, it must be simple with little to no pattern. This year I will challenge this idea and buy a maxi with a print that warps with movement and makes passer-bys dizzy.

2. An awesome leather jacket
Leather jackets are cool. The end.

3. Jacquard print
Contrary to popular belief (I just wanted to say that, I don't know what you all think), I love everything lavish and luxe. I'd rather wear a coat dripping in crystals than a denim jacket to school -- although sadly, I only own the latter. Beneath this moderately-minimalist exterior is a Marie Antoinette waiting to burst out. This year I'm hoping to encourage myself to be a bit more adventurous with my dressing. I think the jacquard print is a good way to start.

4. Embellished crop tops and dresses
Blame Jetsetbohemian for igniting my love of embellished crop tops and dresses.  Ever since visiting their now defunct Newmarket store in late 2011, I have been obsessing over heavy garments with complex embellishment. I love how delicate and pretty embellished garments are up close, but when you hold them they're unexpectedly heavy like armour, or a swamp suit.

5. Platform sandals
And I will wear them with a white shift dress and be transported back to the 90s where chill music will be playing and the ocean breeze with be making the candles surrounding me flicker every so slightly.

What are your New Years resolutions? Tell me in the comments :)