THINSPO.INSPO

Not too sure how the thinspo works when Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen are sitting in front of burgers, but whatever. I think it makes me feel like a burger and fries more than it makes me feel like exercising. Probably not the definition of thinspo.

Crazy adore for Georgia May Jagger and that gap in her teeth, her doe-eyed look and powder white skin. To think that she was the outcome of someone like Mick Jagger... at least she got the Angelina Jolie-esque lips without the ratty hair and drug addiction. I think we'll be seeing a lot more of her this year, and perhaps not only in those terrible 'Get the London look' Rimmel ads. Ew. She's already done a few catwalk struts and high fashion campaigns, but I have a feeling she could be a winner on the big screen.

Speaking of the big screen. Wow, so when did Mila Kunis become incredible? I thought 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' was good acting aside from her 'That 70's Show' TV gig. But well well well, who came to town. 'Black Swan.' I don't think I know where to start except it's a whole heap of fucked up, and incredible in all the parts that aren't. Mila Kunis + Natalie Portman = a lot of money in pockets. Talk about girl next door. Give me long brown hair and the ability to lose 9kgs to look the spitting image of a ballerina. In the words of Kylie Minogue and not her so well known song, 'You've got me wanting more more more.'

The rest? Well World Peace, Love, whatever tickles your fancy.

xS(images from weheartit.com)

MARY.KATE.Y'ALL

My new Sportsgirl, Mary Kate meets Lady Gaga heels. Hard to walk in, but I push through knowing Mary Kate lives in towering heels everyday.

I recently fell into a hole. A hole that consisted of Bambi Northwood Blyth and only Bambi.

It got me thinking about my obsession with Bambi, her rake like bod and bushy eyebrows - who really started this trend? I tell you, it took me a while to regain my memory and then boom, it hit me, The Olsen Twins (MK is the ultimate) created this look - they are the masters of this look. And all this time I was blinded by the newcomer.

I have to say, Mary Kate was what made me obsessed with fashion. And looking at her style and my wardrobe you can definitely tell. Black, shapeless pieces of fabric with kooky sunglasses, red lipstick and high platform shoes being my absolute weakness. Hands full of bulky gold and silver rings, beanies and flannel shirts. Me to a tee. Black eyeliner, self cut vintage t-shirts in 3 sizes too big and turban like headpieces. I get happy just talking about such posessions.

It's a shame Adelaide got rid of Starbucks because hell, I'd be there everyday if it meant walking around the mall with a coffee in my try hard MK attire. Cibo doesn't really cut it, but I suppose I can make do.

Sure, people say she wears grandma clothes, or covers herself in what looks like your family room rug from 1960, but all I say is, if you can pull that shit off, do it. If you can pull off the fact you are wearing a shaggy textured jacket that looks like it's from the movie 'Almost Famous' with slept in, ratty non washed hair, high heels and a beanie to a cocktail lounge, do it. If you can smoke Marlboro reds and still look amazing, do it. If you can work red hair, blonde hair, strawberry blonde hair - do it all. Because you can.

Here I was thinking Bambi was onto something new. Shame on you Sarah.

xS

shoes image - my own
mk images sourced from google.

ROAD.BLOCK

Colour blocking in fashion is a trend where I just don’t know where I sit. There is the chance that putting a turquoise blue high neck tank with a burnt orange 1960’s poodle skirt could look outstanding and like you have stepped off the runway for Pucci, however, there is also a chance you could look like you’ve raided your childhood wardrobe and channelling The Wiggles. Crucial mistake. The type of mistake you wish you hadn’t made when looking back at your old wrinkled photos and wondering why your siblings or boyfriend allowed you to leave the house looking like you were auditioning for Austin Powers.

Grace Coddington can rock the colour block, that is for sure, and as much as everything she touches turns to gold, I don’t think the average Joe or Josephine can successfully pull off this look. Whilst I am an advocate for the colours black and black, I would love to get a bit of colour into my wardrobe but I am not so sure it’s the most flattering trend going around town. How much more flattering than black can you get? Slimming? Check. Timeless? Check. Fuchsia pink and Emerald green block colour bandage dress? It’s a little bit technical and not all that practical.

If I had the luxury of never ending funds don’t get me wrong, I would be all over that pop coloured blazer and multi toned mini skirt, but alas, this is not the case and I just can’t justify wearing an item once or for one season. Maybe one day... but I can only dream of that day.

So if anyone works out how to pull off this seemingly simple trend, let me know. For the moment I’ll just swim amongst my sea of black clothes.

xS

image from German Vogue, October 2010

STOLEN.GIRLFRIENDS.CLUB

I die for this.

At the risk of repeating myself Stolen Girlfriends Club is the shit.

I cannot fault this collection.

Everything that it encompasses is everything I want, need, love.

Black, sheer, cordrouy, maroon, tobacco coloured chinos, skank doc martin-esque boots, cape like one shouldered dresses (crazy for you), texture, biker jackets with innocent white dresses, bat wings, bell sleeves, EVERYTHING.

Stolen Girlfriends Club hit the nail on the head.

Womenswear - menswear.

Amazual. I can't stop looking at it.

Sigh.

And look at those pins with thigh high socks. They picked a good model to showcase their garments. I want it all. ASAP. Good from you SGC.

Did someone say maxi skirt and grunge jumper over the top? Hello Kate Moss circa 1999. Oh my dear.

But seriously - get on Pitbull Mansion to order some of these goodies, before I hopefully (depending on funds) beat you too it.

xS

WANT.NEED.2011

Happy New Years everyone.

to my 20 followers (20 is a nice rounded number) and those who occasionally dabble in reading this blog.

I hope everyone had a great christmas and are settling into the new year with ease (not after all those champagnes and sparkling cocktails, turkey and christmas cake). Sorry for the slack updates but alas, I got in an argument with my camera and well, turns out it just wants to be blank at the moment with a slight strike. So whilst I am saving for a new camera, there may be some shortages of posts and interest. I'll try.

On a more positive note - I got the beauty of a Yves Saint Laurent Arty Enamel ring that I was lusting after from my nearest and dearest man, and after a bit of saving bought myself a rather fab Camilla Kaftan. What can I say - a new year for new posessions.

Whilst my bank account gets lower, I must say the weather is starting to look a little bit like Summer so I am just as happy as Larry right now. Give me some coconut tanning oil, the following items, a phenom tan that resembles that of Rachel Zoe, the body of Elyse Taylor and I'll be screaming for 2012 already.

For now, I'll take it at a slow pace... one step at a time.

xS

clockwise from left: Chloe sunglasses, Rachel Zoe faux fur vest, Ellery Satanic black sandals, Camilla and Marc Earrings... despite the fact I haven't got my ears piereced - I love them.