An 18th Century Affair

by ilikeyourshirtfashionblogAugust 24, 2012August 24, 2012

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

Devoted Citizens of Vienna (meinthemiddle)

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

by ilikeyourshirtfashionblogAugust 9, 2012August 9, 2012

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

by ilikeyourshirtfashionblogAugust 3, 2012August 3, 2012

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 — Asos knicker shorts in pink sequins

LOVE

Can double as underwear.

Topshop knicker shorts — 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.

Two fantastical trends in one.

And as a playsuit.

Want Some Mustard with That?

by ilikeyourshirtfashionblogJuly 27, 2012

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

by ilikeyourshirtfashionblogJuly 17, 2012July 17, 2012

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

by ilikeyourshirtfashionblogJuly 10, 2012July 10, 2012

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.

@ Lady Gaga — skirt- ASOS jacket- mother’s wardrobe top- Cotton On stockings- ? shoes- Inniu

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*

Aftershock Vonnie leggings $53
houseoffraser.co.uk

lipsy.co.uk tu — Tutu skirt $33.50
lipsy.co.uk

forever 21.com — Envelope clutch $26
forever21.com

Playing with Prints

by ilikeyourshirtfashionblogMay 4, 2012May 5, 2012

Black and White Leopard print jacket — Leopard Print Jacket- from my mother. I rescued it from the old dress up box I used to play with!

printed pants — It’s like a Party on Pants

Cat dress — Printed Cat Dress- All About Lila
This is actually a recent find of my older sister’s, but I couldn’t resist wearing it myself.

cat print dress — Yes, they’re cats. Keep calm everybody.

Fashion Musings: If I was a Rich Girl…

by ilikeyourshirtfashionblogApril 5, 2012April 23, 2012

I would buy that, that and this.

But the great thing about fashion is that you don’t need to spend a heap of money to look amazing. Money may buy you clothes, but it doesn’t buy style. I always shop with the same philosophy in mind: Try to avoid paying full price when it’s possible, because eventually most things will end up on the SALE rack. Inevitably, there are some things that need to be bought immediately without a second thought. But the thing about buying clothes that are stylish yet affordable is that you need to be smart about it. Here’s some tips:

– Explore then compare. If it’s a really popular item for the season, then theres sure to be others around that will be less expensive.

– Op shopping. Although it takes skill, what you will find can be pretty valuable.

– Online shopping. Online retail stores are booming due to their unique variety, affordable prices and more are introducing free shipping to your location. Only bummer is that you can’t try anything on.

– Take advantage of mid and end of season sales. Sale racks can hold some pleasing stuff.

– Don’t forget about your old clothes. Things that you used to wear years ago can surprisingly come back in fashion. Remember those fluorescent orange flared jeans you used to wear that are sheepishly sitting in the back of your wardrobe? Yeh forget about them. But don’t forget about that cropped mid-wash denim jacket you kept from the 90’s. Also, update old clothing by making a few alterations. Look in fashion magazines and stores to gain some inspiration.

– Accessorise with stockings, socks, scarves, gloves, statement jewellery, hats, sunnies and bags. The little things can make an outfit look completely different and can often carry little price tags, and you don’t even need to buy a new skirt and top.

– Buy quality basic clothing that you can easily incorporate into different outfits, wear often and won’t be out of fashion next season. A white collared shirt or a LBD for example are great because you can do so much with them with the handy assistance of other clothing and accessories.

Do your reasearch, do patiently wait for that gorgeous knitted cardigan to go down 20% and do use your creativity to the best of your ability!

The Beginning of a Beginning

by ilikeyourshirtfashionblogJanuary 18, 2012March 6, 2012

Anna Wintour once said, “You either know fashion or you don’t”.

Coco Chanel said, ‘Fashion fades, only style remains”.

And John Lennon said, ‘All you need is love’.

I quote three incredibly influential people, each who contributed to society in one way or another. They had to start from somewhere, so here I am at the beginning of this blog, hoping to make some difference. Whether it be distinguishing the difference between a playsuit and a jumpsuit, advising you not to wear shorts when your bottom is visible or stating when tracksuit pants are appropriate (Never. A part from at home or sporting purposes), hopefully you will learn something you didn’t know yesterday. And in case you were wondering, ugg boots in public are never acceptable.

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