Good Evening!

Hello world! I'm sorry I haven't written, I haven't had much to say lately. But I'm back, after a particularly good fortnight of op-shopping with a renewed passion for fashion. I've taken pictures of about half of my haul, and will describe more later.. I am so proud, I feel it important to document!

Usually I buy whatever takes my fancy, regardless of style, fit, condition, etc. So it was my aim to go with a list of things that would fit into my wardrobe and go well with everything, things that are durable and timeless, and not too expensive.

So I looked at my three favourite things lately; the new Miu Miu line, Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony, and Annie Hall.

I really wanted the picture of her singing the first time in the cabaret bar, with the highwaisted pants and popped collar. But this is sweet too. Cool androgyny; I bought but didn't photograph a long tuxedo jacket with cream silk lining, and this movie explains why I've been wearing oversized mens shirts undone to the bra-line with tight jeans & skirts all weekend!

I love the rockabilly aesthetic of this whole collection; like feminist punk, the type that aren't afraid to wear bondage heels and too-tight pencil skirts. I am still hunting for a long gingham pencil skirt, tacky florals and a good haircut.

So here are my purchases;

l-r: sleeveless gingham shirt, very rockabilly; long sleeved ruffle blouse, very Miu Miu; cream roll-sleeved blouse; and low-cut ruffle blouse, because I need some play clothes too.
Total cost: $11.00

2 out of 3 high waisted skirts I bought; knee-length coffee check with silver thread; above the knee black with pinstripe and awesome back pockets. Add to the navy skirt I bought last week.
Total cost: $14.00

These skirts really make me want the Lover san jose blouse that I tried on and passed up just before I went overseas last year. Sadness. The $300 odd dollars felt like far too much then - it still is now, but I want it more too.

I also purchased (new) a slouchy, cream tee shirt with a cowl neck and cute ties that keeps it together from David Jones for $50, reduced from $150. I tried on these chunky heels in Zomp that are like almond-toe pumps with about 7 straps up the foot, I have been dreaming about them and can feel a lay-by coming on. I also bought a tonne of Elle Macpherson underwear, both basics and vintage-inspired lace and silk numbers. Style Bytes, damn her, is reigniting my love of all things vintage with undergarments and homewares.

With my mid-semester break next week and my welfare check coming in Friday you can bet I will venture out to Midland and Armadale one day in the near future. Like I said, I'm still hunting for sunglasses, a gingham pencil skirt and tacky florals. I might also look for a skinny black tie and deep v-neck sweaters to wear over my many Ralph Lauren fitted shirts I've found by fluke.

I am entertaining my boring lectures with thoughts of the future; post-university jobs and possibilities, oh I have an interview on Friday with Tura New Music, living the punk rock dream and moving to a different state armed with only a suitcase of my belongings, and falling in love. After seeing a former crush on Friday night (but still not summoning the courage to speak), I have been fantasizing about meeting a lover, being wildly in love, and traveling the world together. For the first time in a long time I am actually caring about boys, and getting giddy at the sight of particularly tall, geeky types.

My final point of business is that I plan on losing some weight this winter. I have set a goal and a time (22 June - or end of semester 1) so I will update with my progress, I suppose. I'm 10 days into the program, eating well and jogging daily. Today's soundtrack was The Panda Band, and it was a nice rhythm to run to.