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My hair is white

2012-04-29T19:50:00.001-07:00

Yes, I accidentally bleached my hair white :/ Kind of...

My hair was blonde and I naturally have brown hair, so the regrowth was a little tricky to fix. I left the bleach on for too long and luckily, instead of my hair falling out, it instead was just covered in bright white patches.

I was too tired to deal with it so I went to bed.

The next day I decided to even it out with a packet of hair dye I had lying around from when I bought it on sale, then never needed it.

It was called 'beige blonde' and I really couldn't be bothered reading up on it or what 'beige' even meant in the context of hair colours. The lady on the packet's hair looked nice though,

so I applied that to all my hair.

The number on the packet, which I should have read beforehand was "10.something" which to people who don't know hair colour, means really fucking light. So instead of evening it out and making the white bits darker, it's made the blonde bits whiter. So the colour goes down in a gradient effect from bright white at the top of my head to this weird light blonde/yellow at the ends.

I think I'll have to forever wear it with a braid and just look like daenerys.

I'm kind of thinking about dying it purple, or pink, nt sure at the moment. At least it would be easy to do on top of this white now.

So I'm back from study /holiday

2012-03-13T23:40:00.000-07:00

Hope you're still ready to hear what I have to say (:
I'll be busier than last year due to getting a job and full time uni and a short online business course :/
So much to do so little time.

I feel bad for not having enough time to go out with friends as my job is from 5pm-9pm everynight, I'm usually phoning my butt of when they're out at bars.
Yeah, my job is in a call centre (but not those people asking if you're happy with your electricity services). Trust me, I am as annoyed as you are having to call you during your dinner time because I'm usually hungry as fuck and can't eat until my shift is up.

Anyway, I'll try to post about interesting outfits and perhaps more about my work, perhaps some funny stories about customers. Would that be a desirable topic or would you rather more fashion talk? Let me know (:

Extending Poll! Xbox or Playstation?

2011-09-12T03:30:00.000-07:00

I'm extending the poll to the right due to hardly anyone responding ):
I don't know if it was due to people not knowing about it, but no you have no excuse! :P
Please give me your opinions, click the one you prefer in the poll to the right in the sidebar.
Thank you!
(:

Short shorts

2011-09-06T20:39:00.000-07:00

Sorry for my extended absence, a change in internet provider took 3 weeks instead of the 5 days they said it would ):
3 weeks without internet is a terrible thing, so to celebrate its return, I present to you:
Short shorts!

I'm getting excited about the upcoming warm weather in Melbourne so I'm getting a little ahead of myself with the summer clothing, but these shorts are too cute to pass up.

The classic denim look is great for everyday street wear. I thought I'd also make a mention of the gorgeous bag she's carrying. It really adds a little more variance to her outfit and gives it a stylish touch.

A break from the usual denim look, these shorts are a little more sophisticated and chic. The cute free flowing blouse is a great combo to achieve a relaxed yet very stylish and classy look.

This is a great example of how casual street wear shorts don't always have to be denim. These nuetral coloured shorts will match anything, you can go for the fresh from the beach look or add a little more accessories to get ready for a trip to the city.

And for the guys, there are short shorts out there that are available to you too. For an example of how amazingly sexy they look, you should probably see the picture below:

Who likes short shorts, etc.

Happy Birthday!

2011-08-12T10:28:00.001-07:00

I would like to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday with a belated post (:
He's turned 19, and as a present, I pre-ordered Deus Ex: Human Revolution for him. The Augmented edition o:
I'll probably end up playing it too though...
Who else is excited about this game?
Also, out of interest, new poll >>>
XBox or PS?

We've been together for 2 and a half years now and still going strong. We share common interests, like gaming, clothes and together we hate the staple foods of our ethnicity: An Italian who dislikes pasta and an Irish(man/person?) who hates potato.
But not fries. Fries are awesome.

How could anyone hate fries?

Hats!

2011-08-06T20:58:00.000-07:00

I have a new found love for hats.
I recently bought a few unusual hats and I love wearing them on cold days or just to make an otherwise ordinary outfit a bit more exciting.

Beanies are great, especially those cute oversized ones that leave a bit hanging off the back of your head, along with cute, girly designs.
Berets are also very cute:

Look at this dog and tell me berets aren't cute.

Berets are also fit for humans.

These traditional Russian hats, Ushankas, are also very fashionable and super warm.
I love mine, I wear it every chance I get. It's so comfy and cute.


So so warm and fluffy (:

Then there are pilot hats. They are cute and warm on their own, but they reach a whole new level of awesome when you add an animal face to it. My friend has one that is actually a bear face, and that bear is also wearing a hat. It's so cool.
Mine is a kangaroo, because I'm so Australian like that.


Awesome bear! Unfortunately without a hat.

Kindo of like my kangaroo, but mine is grey.

On a different note, I just finished a series called Code Geass. I highly reccomend it if you haven't seen it already, it's really great and overly dramatic.

LeLouche vi Britania commands you, all of you, get a hat!

I has a Facebook page!

2011-07-25T01:08:00.000-07:00

Yeah I know, Facebook is evil and full of death but to remain in contact with anyone ever, we all must give in to this evil (at least until Google+ kills it quicker than anyone can say Myspace)

Here's my page, if you don't mind liking it, it would be ever so supportive (:
Thank you all for visiting my blog, I really appreciate it!

Sexy Sleepwear

2011-07-23T07:50:00.000-07:00

Have a visit to this website for a huge sexy range of sleepwear. The material is so soft and high quality, I just had to share it. They're currently having a massive sale (most things are at least 50% off).

The name is SheShe designs, they use high quality silk and cotton for all their clothing. I just love them.
They have a French inspired style of lounge and sleep wear that's so cute and sexy.

Their designs can be worn as pj's, lounge wear, sexy outfits or at the beach.
Have a look, even if it is to see the models in seethrough clothing ;)

Yay, I'm back!

2011-07-22T01:46:00.000-07:00

Hey guys, I'm back from Tasmania with lots of chocolate and cute hats.
I think I gained a few kilos from all the eating but lost them with all the walking.
The weather is so confusing - it's so sunny and bright, yet so so cold. It's easy to underestimate how many layers you have to wear :S

The Slamanca market was great. There were so many cute things to buy.
I'd share some photos of the hats I bought, but blogger isn't letting me upload pictures today ):

I'm glad to be back, even though it's still cold in Melbourne. I celebrated with a Harry Potter marathon in front of the heater (:

Here's one for the boys

2011-07-09T20:39:00.001-07:00

Boys, we need to talk. And here's something to catch your attention:

I've been neglecting my male audience for too long (at least fashion-wise, I like to think I provide enough attractive models to look at) Here are some outfits I came across and wanted to share with you. I would really love to hear what you think of them.

This guy looks so baddass. It's such an awesome outfit.

The bright red is such a change from the classic suit colours we always see. I'm not too sure about the combat boots though, but the black shirt creates a nice contrast.

This outfit looks really stylish but comfortable at the same time. I love the scarf and hat - it adds a cute touch to the outfit.

They're mostly winter outfits because it's deathly cold here in Melbourne so I wanted to share some ideas that can look great and keep you warm. I hate the cold, and for some reason I've decided to torture myself further by going to Tasmania (It's like a little Melbourne, but colder and more trees) I'll be gone for a few days with no internet, so no blogging o:

COLOURS!

2011-07-06T05:16:00.000-07:00

So, here's a post dedicated to many different colours.

Some examples I've chosen have some unique, maybe even bizare colour combinations.
I like each of them in different ways. I hope you do too!

A gorgeous splash of red.

Some cute blue and canary yellow, mixed in with soft green.


I love the striking blue and matching shoes.

It kind of looks like a raincoat, but I still like it (:

A patchwork of warm colours, matched with a cute scarf and sneakers. I feel warmer just by looking at it.

Army style. Matched with her striking hair, this outfit really works.

Rainbow! The backpack just makes this for me. It's so cute and quirky.

So there they are! Colourful and quirky street fashion. Most of these were taken on the streets of Finland - explaining the wintery look.

I've also noticed that I've unintentionally picked lots of photos with tights in them :P I just love them that much.

Thank you ~!

2011-07-03T04:34:00.001-07:00

I have 150 followers!

Thank you to everyone who helped me reach this achievement (:
Thanks for every view, comment, email, referal, thanks for everything!
Here is a cute pic as a small token of my grattitude:

And another:

And some awesome cosplay for good measure:

From the anime 'Panty and Stocking (with Gaterbelt)'

Dear Spammers

2011-06-30T07:56:00.000-07:00

Do you ever actually achieve anything?

Yes, I'm going to complain a bit, sorry, but people who spam links really annoy me...

One 'blogger' in particular, I won't mention their name, owned 5 blogs - this seemed to me like a task worthy of dedication and real passion and talent for writing.
Oh, I was very, very wrong.

It seems harmless, but apart from being annoying, It's really undermining the effort that went into the posts. I was reading a very personal and tragic online diary entry from one poster and most comments were heart-felt messages, trying to cheer the poster up. This is where I first discovered this particular spammer.

Their reply to this sad yet compelling piece of writing was simply:
'Lmao, followed+ [5 blog links]'

It is hard to properly convey the inappropriateness of the comment without reavealing too much detail.

More annoying still was that each 'blog' contained unoriginal content (something that really annoys me), most just a regurgitation of youtube links. Oh, and each was absolutely plastered with ads.

Side note: Does anyone else get annoyed by Ray William Johnson and SxePhil being able to make a living off regurgitating the internet with little contribution other than pulling faces?


Talent

Greyscale

2011-06-15T22:10:00.000-07:00

I got all dressed up yesterday, with new boots, one of my favourite dresses and my old trusty tights when my mum informed me that I looked 'like a goth'.
I asked her why and she said it was because I'm apparently always in black. This isn't quite true. I'm mostly in greyscale. I definetely wouldn't call my style 'goth' and I thought I'd make a post to clarify.

Dressing 'goth' isn't really about all black. Similarly, a lack of colour doesn't make the style 'goth'. Greyscale can look smart and cute at the same time. Here are some examples of outfits that stand out, even without colour.

This coat is stylish a sophisticated, with just a hint of natural earthy colours with the skirt and tights. It's very suited for winter in the workplace or romps in the city. The next outfit is great for winter with the added bonus of being super cute.

I love the stripes, the frills at the bottom, the teddy-bear pin, the awesome hood and those cute eyes and ear flaps. There is nothing about this that I don't like! It just makes you want to go :3 if that were humanly possible.

This is a great example of splashing colour into a greyscale outfit. The necklace create a center focus and looks dainty surrounded by those cute white frills. I'm not too sure about the headband and the bag, I would've chose one or the other if it was me. But it's not, and she looks good, so this combo is still a winner.

This is a more casual look - for get togethers with friends or shopping trips or just being comfortable in general. Baggy clothes look cute, carefree and fun when paired with some awesome tights. Flats or heels go well with this outfit, but if you're short (like I am) you might want to opt for the heels so you don't disappear under that oversized tee.

This is one of my favourite examples. The dress looks angelic, sophisticated but so so comfortable. It also looks like it would be quite warm if you threw on some jeans, tights or long socks under it. The turtleneck and cute pom-poms really add the finishing touches on a gorgeous winter dress.

I hope I've shown how greyscale doesn't have to look drab or depressing - it can be cute and sophisticated. A splash of colour here and there never hurt anyone, but if you can't find one that suits your mood, it's not the end of the world. Black, white and grey can make some awesome outfit combinations!

Internet, why?

2011-06-13T21:56:00.001-07:00

My internet has decided that it hates me. Basic webpages won't load anymore, while others seem to be fine. I don't even. I've decided to make a blog post to distract me from my rage. But I just thought I'd share my feelings about it, because that is healthy and I don't want to explode later with suppresed rage.

I've been busy with exam study so I thought I'd share with you my choice for my highschool dress up day. For those who do not live in Australia, on the last day of school, students in year 12 (our last year in high school) basically go ape shit, pull pranks and occasionally break things in an event we call 'muck-up day'.

Because we're all crazy Australian teenagers, some of us decide that it's really funny to fill up waterguns with piss and squirt random people on public transport or in the city. I don't know if it's the same in all the states, but the Victorian private schools are usually the ones to take it too far (Being that rich would probably piss me off to, to the point where shooting piss on people is the only release).

In an effort to avoid this, my school has created 'dress-up day' - a genius plan that was hatched when some clever middle aged teacher said, 'hey! if we get them to dress up all funny on one day, they'll totally forget about that muck-up day thing that's all over the news!' I have to admit, pranks are very rarely pulled on muck-up day at my school, but that may be helped by the fact that they hire security guards for the day and the principal holds an assembly where he warns us we'll be expelled if we dare to 'muck-up'.

So, the point of this post is to show you all the costume me and my friends chose. I'm pretty much tiny height and almost all my friends are male, so most of the time I look like an oompa loompa, without the orange. You have been warned.

Awesome collection

2011-06-09T03:37:00.000-07:00

I had to share this super cute collection.
I love the way these quirky, vintage pieces are put together.

I highly reccomend checking these out online.
Tell me what you thought of them in the section below.
Loved them or hated them?
Would you ever wear something like this out and about?

Formal dresses

2011-05-30T01:37:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the time between posts guys! My exams for Uni are coming up, so I might be a little busy.

Another thing that's coming up is my University's 'Law Ball', a formal event for the students in my course. This inspired me to make a post about formal dresses, and how they don't have to be boring.

My dress for my highschool formal was a lucky find. After searching and seeing the same designs over and over, I found this:

I fell in love at first sight. Thank goodness it was affordable, because I realised beforehand that I'd be wearing this dress on a few select occasions.

Here are some ideas for a different kind of formal dress for your next event, instead of those same boring designs you see in all the major stores. Some of these aren't available to buy, but they're great for inspiration for your next shopping trip.

This dress is great at creating a flattering figure. Ruffles such as these hide lumps and bumps, but the neckline is great at showing off your bust. The ribbon around the waist is cute and brings the piece together to create an hourglass figure.

This is a more cute and bubbly look. It reminds me of a tutu, but with the black lace and waistband to spice things up, this dress looks really amazing. I love how the lace continues on to form a strap, so that makes this dress different to the usual strapless cocktail dresses you see at formals and proms.

This dress is great for those undecided about whether to wear a long or short dress - have both! The ruffles are great at flattering your figure and the shoes you pick will get the attention they deserve.

Overall, the dress you pick for you formal can be hot and stylish, without you having to worry that you'll get lost in the crowd of girls wearing similar dresses. These dresses add twists to popular designs, so you'll still fit the formal theme, while wearing something unique that you love.

Get your stripes on

2011-05-26T02:28:00.000-07:00

Stripes are pretty damn awesome. It's important to choose how you wear them carefully though.

Vertical if you're short, horizontal if you're tall. That's the general rule to follow. However, stripes that aren't suitable for your body shape can be worn elsewhere, like on socks! For an example, look at my 'I live for tights' post - there are some killer stripey tights and socks for your viewing pleasure.

Vertical stripes create a really slimming look. This great dress is also successful in the way that it doesn't flatten the bust, but lets the stripes bulge out, actually making it look better.

Horizontal stripes don't always have to be off limits for short people. Thin stripes are usually easier to get away with, and look super cute.

The length of this dress allows for a lot of leg, to create a longer, slimmer looking shape.
Also, stripes don't have to be white and red, or black and white. There are plenty of combinations available! If you don't mind standing out, you could even go for a rainbow look. (Extreme bravery required).

Here are some good examples of less typical stripes:

I really love the rainbow dress in this picture. The white does a great job of breaking it up, making it cute and fun, not an eyesore of aggressive colour.

Striped accessories are always fun. Socks, ribbons, hair accessories and handbags are a few items you can wear stripes on. Try them out!

Push My Buttons

2011-05-25T08:58:00.000-07:00

It's that time again!
When I should be finishing my assignments worth 70% of my mark or studying for impending exams, A NEW BLOG POST!

I hope you like buttons, because that's what I'm focusing on today. Well, tonight really (it's 2am here).

When I'm talking about buttons, I don't mean those pins/badges that have band names, craptastic jokes or political statements on them, I mean actual functional clothing buttons. Like these:

Ok, so maybe they're not ALL functional

There are so many pretty buttons to choose from.
They make everything look super cute, but my favourite are the kind you find on cute underwear, instead of a bow, there are a pair of gorgeous buttons.

Kinda like this:

Sexy sailors are sexy

But with two buttons arranged vertically. You know what? I suck at explaining this. Here's a picture I drew so you can understand what the hell I'm talking about.

So yeah, basically they are awesome. Stripes are pretty damn cool themselves, but more of that later (hint hint).

But moving away from underwear, as awesome as it is, buttons such as in the first picture, can be added to almost anything to add some extra awesomeness. It also adds some quirkiness and unique quality to your outfit. Military style buttons are very much in fashion, and I think they look great. Who knew you could look bad-ass AND adorable at the same time?

This looks reaaally warm, and I wouldn't mind having this is my collection for winter. I really hate the cold ):

Buttons are really fun and cute, a great addition to any outfit! I'll be sure to let them make their way into my winter collection. For those folks in the Northern hemisphere, there are some killer bathing suits with adorable buttons for the summer.

Back from Sydney

2011-05-24T03:40:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the lack of posting guys.
I've recently gone on a trip to Sydney (:

I came back yesterday at 10.30 so tired that I ignored my usualy bedtime of 2am and just fell onto my mess of sheets that I call my 'bed'.

The sightseeing was great, but I'm not sure it's up to standard with the lovely sights in Melbourne:

Ah, me and my friends are so mature...

But there was some argument over which was better between me and my friends.
Out of the four of us, two prefered Melbourne and two liked Sydney better.
I'd like to open a poll about it, so you can vote for yourself.

Sydney did have great sights to see, with internationally recognised icons and great beaches all available.

However, the public transport system was reaaaly expensive. If you're a local, this would be less of an issue, as you can better value by buying bulk. But for us tourists, it was often cheaper just to share a taxi.

The cost of food was also kinda high, I have to admit, Melbourne shopping is better in most aspects. Shops are open later with more variety and much lower prices.

Sydney is hotter though, so that's a plus, and the beaches are great and plentiful.

Vote to settle this people!
Sydney or Melbourne?

New background, take two

2011-05-17T06:56:00.001-07:00

Due to the general feedback I got, which was along the lines of

Can't read the text! ):

I tried to fix it by changing the font colour but...
This didnt work because the side bar text colour changed along with the body text colour, making it impossible to find a colour that made BOTH of them readable.

So, in conclusion, I've changed the background again, so it's easy to read.

Tell me what you think, poll is that-a-way -->

That's right, follow the giant arrow.

New background

2011-05-16T07:35:00.001-07:00

So I just changed the background of my blog.
I'd like to hear what you think of it.
I'll set up a poll so you can tell me what you think.
Thanks to everyone who supports me by following/commenting!

I live for tights

2011-05-15T18:34:00.001-07:00

This post will be more full of pictures than text, because really, these designs speak for themselves.

I love black tights the most, however, white tights come with a great variety of pretty patterns.

I'm usually not one to draw from celebreties for fashion inspiration but it's interesting to note that celebreties love tights too, Lady Gaga was spotted wearing these:

Which remind me of these tights, available over the internet. They are called the 'corset back' tights. I think it takes a bit of courage to wear them, courage I sadly do not have.

For more ideas, visit this awesome slide-show of quirky tights.

I do love the sock variety, made out of legging material, these nylon socks look great and are easier to wear than some of these bold leggings.

One thing I will say though is that please please please don't wear leggings as pants.
They are not pants. They go see through when you bend over. It's not a good look.

Unless you happen to be a model

Also, Jeggings are a tricky subject.

It's really up to you, but if you feel sensitive about your shape, they really don't hide anything.

These were listed as 'plus sized' jeggings, but honestly, the girls on the sides look like they're of an average weight. This is what I don't like about jeggings. They make you feel like your legs have to resemble twigs or you aren't 'normal'.

School uniforms

2011-05-14T22:17:00.001-07:00

To be more specific, school girl skirts.
I love them. They're so cute.
To be realistic, I don't wear actual pieces of school uniforms out and about, but I love the style of the skirt. The pleads and the cute and innocent, yet sexy look is simple great.

Okay, so maybe it's not always so innocent.

But that's the great part. They're really versatile.
They look great in summer with short socks and can be worn in winter with a cute sweater and scarf matched up with some awesome tights. Or better still, my adored long socks.

They are the hallmark of anime girls. I've seen them represented time and time again, which makes them great for cosplay. This is also fortunate, because it means you can inexpensively recreate your favourite characters look, as school style skirts are widely available and generally, not expensive if you know where to look.
I've picked up some great ones from op-shops and if you're handy with a sweing machine, you can always take the hem up to suit you.

A classic school girl skirt in anime with killer thigh high socks.

Speaking of cosplay, school uniforms in general are a great way to go. They are generally flattering and available on the internet for all body types. They're a fail-safe way of looking cute and sexy at the same time, just ask any guy.

The gorgeously understated school uniform of Rei Ayanami and Asuka Soryu from the anime Evangelion

Hot Fashion Spot

2011-05-12T00:30:00.000-07:00

Time for another bean-style drawing (aka. craptastic) of today's topic:

Spots and polka dots are insanely cute when worn correctly, but there is a very fine line between ‘charming, quirky’ and ‘eyesore’. The problem with spots is that they're tempting to buy when you see them adorning the item on the rack, whether it be a skirt, handbag or sunglasses, but when you take it home and decide to wear it, it's hard to find an outfit that works.

I often decide to build my outfit around one piece that I really want to wear, like a new spotty skirt that I haven't gotten around to wearing yet. I try on outfit after outfit, my floordrobe slowly building up to dangerus levels, when I find a combination that's just right.
There's only one problem.
The item needs to be replaced.
And so I've spent an hour trying to find an outfit to match my skirt, and ended up switching it with another item.

Spots are hard to get right, but I often find that having smaller spots makes an item much easier to match.

This dress is a great example. The frills soften the look, and matched with pastel colours, we get an adorable ensemble, without the risk of looking like a circus escapee. It also demonstrates that a great way to make spots work is to show some skin. This gets rid of the problem of having to match tights or pants with the dress, but we can instead afford to mix up the colour pallet with a cute handbag.

Speaking of tights, this may be unrelated, but they sure are awesome.

Ok, it's semi-related. She's totally wearing a spotty dress. But these '8-bit tights' are really cute. I love how it gives the illusion of wearing a garterbelt, but without the smuttiness. It's also a really good way of impressing your gamer boyfriend. Or gamer girlfriend.

So here's one for the winter time.

I've never really been into hoodies, but I can totally see myself wearing this one. It looks so adorable and warm, you just want to hug it. It's also another great example of how smaller spots are easier to pull off. This would look great with your comfiest jeans and flats, or even at home with your pyjama bottoms (does anybody else do this?).

Spots can be hard to wear, but if you can pull if off right, they're totally worth it. They look adorable and can give any tired old outfit an instant pick-me-up injection of fun and youthfulness. An easy way to include spots in your outfit would be to buy a spotty handbag or headband, or really any little accessory, and hey, that can look just as great.

Feel free to share your experience with spots in the comments section.