Fashion

An 18th Century Affair

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Recently I was involved in my school’s production of ‘Amadeus’, a play by Peter Shaffer based around the fictionalised lives of composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri. Set in Vienna, Austria in the 18th-19th century, the play is witty and exceptionally well-written and filled with surprisingly quirky and lovable characters.

When performance time came along, so did the fabulous costumes. With my camera at the ready, I couldn’t resist taking a few (or many) snaps of how regal and dashing everyone looked.

*The names mentioned are of the characters in the play

Emperor Joseph II & Van Sweiten
Mozart & Salieri
Count Orsini Rosenberg
Constanze
Katherina Cavalieri
Devoted Citizens of Vienna (meinthemiddle)
A Venticelli
A truly nutritious meal

I think that if you were lucky enough to be alive in the late 18th century, you would’ve had a blast with the flamboyant fashion. Although it seemed stiff and formal at times, you absolutely cannot refuse a powdered wig, a breath-taking corset (that became less so in the early 19th century) and shiny shoes with a great big gold buckle. Three-quarter length sleeves with lace cuffs were also very prominent in this time for women, as well as clothing made from imported cotton and silk. Silk was very pricey but popular among the upper class and came in a variety of gorgeous colours and patterns. The lower  class to middle class people usually had only one or two outfits- one for work and another for formal events. Imagine how empty their wardrobes would’ve been (if they could afford one..). Women wore petticoats and men wore breeches. I wouldn’t mind spending a day or two in Amadeus’ time- as an upper class citizen of course. I like to have options.

A great big thank you to the wonderful costume ladies and a huge congratulations to the cast and crew!

9/08

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22 days till Spring. Yes I’m counting down the days. I’m holding out for sunshine and shorts, but in the meantime I’ll embrace what’s left of winter.

A typical outfit for a typical day in Melbourne.

Blazer: Zara  Shirt: Bardot  Skirt: Friends of Couture  Shoes: Rubi  Bag: My mother’s wardrobe

The Knicker Shorts

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Jason Wu Spring 2012
glamour.com

Otherwise known as hot pants, but I prefer the sound of knicker shorts. During my online shopping travels, I have occasionally stumbled upon this trend which is a cross between underwear and high-waisted shorts. They resemble undies more in my opinion, however they are acceptable to wear out in public. Around summertime, everywhere I look I witness girls wearing short shorts (as do I), but knicker shorts take things one step further as they are butt-hugging and are (astoundingly) shorter than your average short shorts. There is something that yells out ‘I’m easy’ when I see a pair of these little party animals, because I cannot override the image of butt-cheeks hanging out that accompanies the look of the pants. Actually I don’t believe that they should be classified as pants, yet they are becoming more popular to wear during the day and night.

Celebrities such as Rihanna and Jessie J are liking the look and I think that if you’ve got the body for it, go for it. I also think that there is a time and place for these knicker shorts, and I believe that they belong in the costume party/dressing as Lady Gaga category. Personally, I have knickers that are similarly sized as your average knicker shorts so there is no way that I would feel comfortable with walking out of the house in something that barely covers my behind. But everyone is entitled to their own views.   

On asos I managed to find a whole range of these little beasts on sale so of course I was super excited. If you’re a fan, get on it.

Asos knicker shorts in pink sequins

LOVE

Rare crochet lace

Can double as underwear.

Topshop Knicker shorts

If you are not committed to the bareness of it all, wearing them with tights or stockings could be a good alternative.

Asos with peplum

Two fantastical trends in one.

Asos knicker shorts playsuit

And as a playsuit.

Want Some Mustard with That?

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Honestly, I have been surprised with the colours of clothing I have seen in shop windows recently. Standing next to the traditional darker and rich tones for winter are brights, neons, and pastels. I very much enjoy wearing lively colours to brighten up a grey day, however pastels remind me of dressing gowns and fluro pink reminds me of Barbie. So I’m not exactly a fan of those tones, but I don’t completely disregard them. The colours can look great, but personally I will continue to wear pastel only as my dressing gown.

I also have dabbled in a bit of mustard, although I prefer sweet chilli sauce (too funny). Mustard yellow can be a tricky colour to match with, only because I think it already looks great on a hot-dog (hehe), but also because there are colours that can clash horribly with it, like fluro yellow.

Colours that work well:

– Dark and bright reds

– Dark purple

– Navy Blue*

– Chocolate Brown

– Olive green

– Grey

*Refrain from placing black into the mix as well, as for the majority of the time it just won’t work.

         

 Jacket: Brought back from my mother’s China trip

Jeans: Wakee Denim      Shirt: My father’s old one

 Shoes: Rubi   Bag: Guess   Jewellery: ?

Winter Winds

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Trying to deal with this seemingly everlasting winter weather can be tiring. Fortunately, hunting for items that will protect you from the cold serves as a great distraction. This furry jumper was found in a dilapidated area of Savers in Frankston. So. Fluffy. Feels like you’re wearing a cat.

*New Camera. Very very excited because now I feel like a profesh photographer. Just don’t actually compare me to one.

Jumper: Savers  Skirt: Target  Tights: Voodoo  Shoes: Inniu  Jewelry: Random Boutiques  Bag: My Mother’s closet

Put a Sequin on It

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Or a few, because there is no denying that sequins are the greatest things since melted cheese. They’re  shiny, outrageous and bold, so of course I wanted to own a sequin covered something. To join in on the sequin spirit, I purchased a green sequined asos skirt. Sequins can be tricky because they’re not appropriate for all occasions, but they absolutely have their place at parties, formal events and at the more ‘special’ outings. I most recently wore my skirt to a Lady Gaga concert. It fit the Gaga criteria and you can never not have a great time in a sequined skirt.

skirt- ASOS jacket- mother’s wardrobe top- Cotton On stockings- ? shoes- Inniu
Me and Stephanie

 My gorgeous sister Stephanie and I in all our Gaga glory, coincidentally both wearing sequined skirts.

Good-quality sequins can come with pricey tags. Here are a few less costly items I spotted:

Read or Dead heart top $38
bankfashion.co.uk 
MOTO hotpants $53
topshop.com 
tfnc Paris dress $84
tfnclondon.com
Aftershock Vonnie leggings $53
houseoffraser.co.uk
Tutu skirt $33.50
lipsy.co.uk
Envelope clutch $26
forever21.com
Tulle jacket $34
piperlime.gap.com

Schoolgirl Meets le Weekend

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Over-the-knee and knee-high socks reminded me of all-girls’ schools, old men who have a preference for shorts with high socks and St Trinians. They still remind me of those sentimental things, however, now I find that they are not limited to the realms of suggestive schoolgirls and bingo-playing oldies.

Lately these garments have been making a considerable impact as the weather grows colder as they are replacing pants, being worn over stockings, tights and leggings and are acceptable when  paired up with moderately short skirts and shorts. They assist in keeping your legs warm and are actually a lot of fun to play around with because there are so many irresistible and creative styles and patterns available. They can be worn with diversity when accompanied with heels, converse, ankle boots, over-the-knee and knee-high boots and sandals.

They may not be suitable for all occasions, but now that they are recognised for their swankiness (and there are SO MANY to choose from), they apply to casual wear, party wear, sleepwear and I-just-want-pineapples-on-my-socks kind of wear.

Excuse me whilst I purchase some cat-printed socks.

Dress: Amnesia Denim Shirt: Wish Top: Sussan Socks: ASOS Shoes: Guess Bag: Some shop in Paris

Getcho’ Velvet On

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The fabric on everyone’s fingertips is…velvet! Velvet originated from Baghdad thousands of years ago, when Egypt became the largest producer of the fabric. Originally, the prized texture symbolized wealth and power and was predominantly exclusive to royalty and elite persons. Thousands of years later, velvet has become an affordable fabric that is complete cuteness and class. Here is a collection of some of the more recent styles:

Alexa Chung

Alexa modelling for the Chopard Happy Mickey Collection

Angelina Jolie in Versace

Angelina stepped her way into the best dressed list for this year’s Academy Awards

Elizabeth Olsen

Svelte in a maroon velvet suit

Paul Smith Womenswear A/W ’12

How very hot it must be in there indeed.

Velvet Blazer- Zara, Top- Bardot, Skirt- Valleygirl, Shoes- Windsor Smith

Just some things that are on my wishlist…

Evil Twin Skater Dress $80
Lucy In The Sky skirt $39
asos Peg Pants $28.90
Sportsgirl Blazer $149.95
Velvet Pouch Bag (General Pants) 39.95
Alice in the Eve shorts $30

Every wardrobe requires a velvet piece this winter, whether it be a blazer, dress, skirt or onesie. However, velvet can be difficult to wear as it can appear heavy-looking, so try pairing it with lighter materials such as soft cotton, silk and lace to balance out the look. Incorporate tights or knee-high/over-the-knee socks when wearing shorts, dresses or skirts. Simplicity usually works best with velvet to maintain the elegance and class it provides!