Week Two
Sooo apparently this week was all about top + shorts because of how hot it's been in Sydney (did our pathetic "summer" simply get pushed forward into the autumn months?) This is always my go-to combination when I'm looking for something non-fussy, comfy and practical. Unlike skirts and dresses, you don't have to worry about accidentally flashing your unimpressed snooty law peers with your granny panties, and unlike skinny jeans, you don't have to experience the discomfort of your muffin top struggling to breathe over your jeans as you sit through lectures for long hours. Hurrah!
Monday:
Blouse: eng.gmarket.co.kr
Shorts: eng.gmarket.co.kr
Stockings: Glassons
I bought these super cute stockings on the weekend before, from Glassons. LOVE them! I think I have way too many stockings already and unfortunately these are another one of those super sheer ones where I have to approach them carefully and slowly like I'm defusing a bomb so that they don't rip- but so far, so good. I got heaps of compliments on these everywhere I went :3
Tuesday:
Top: Sweetacacia
Shorts: Supre
Yayy for the debut of my $7 top! I hadn't worn these high-waisted shorts from Supre in a while so I decided to "even out" the love for my shorts collection and give these another wear. I like to make sure nothing gets neglected for too long otherwise I feel sorry for it...no, that doesn't sound weird at all, the fact that I treat my inanimate possessions like they have feelings.
Wednesday:
Top: Supre
Shorts: Chicabooti
Necklace: Sportsgirl
Thursday:
Top: Junk
Shorts: Chicabooti
Knit cardigan: Cotton On
Necklace:
Tree of Life
Uh...then my outfits got super casual. That's all I can say about them.
A few purchases:
Chicabooti velvet dress $26
I stumbled upon this by accident, when I changed my uni timetable by swapping a few classes and left the house a bit earlier than I needed to. Hence, shopping spree!! I only bought this dress though. I actually have three basic velvet dresses (one in this colour too!) already coming my way via a Taobao.com haul so...erm. Not sure if this was a necessary purchase but ooh if only you cynics and nay-sayers could come and touch it, it feels soooo lovely! Did a shoot recently with this dress on too.
"
Sara tie shoulder playsuit" in white, from
boohoo.com 25GBP (~$38AUD) incl shipping
(Yes, in hindsight it was rather silly of me to put a white item against a white background and expect the washed-out photo to do justice to it. Perhaps I should have modelled it!)
This was really an impulse buy on my behalf. I had a discount coupon from this website I had never even heard of, and so I just decided to buy something for the sake of using the discount coupon (which wasn't even that much!). The fit ended up being a bit big on me but now it's too costly to return so I may as well just keep it.
Boohoo, indeed. It looks alright with a belt and heels though.
I didn't include the sash around the waist because imo it looks so much better without it. I need to do a shoot with this soon!! Before the weather really starts to cool down *makes note in mental calendar* I really want to wear it straight away, the material is actually really smooth and lovely, almost like silk!
Glassons stockings $10, Lush mint julips lip scrub $10
These are the stockings I wore in my Monday gear. On the same day of my purchase I also stopped by the Lush stall (since so many people have raved about their products!) I picked up this exfoliating scrub so that it could fix all those annoying little flakey bits of skin on my lips and make my lips more "kissably soft". What you do is rub a bit of the sugar crystals on your lips, and lick off the excess. I applied a little after my purchase and asked my boyfriend to determine if they were now indeed "kissably soft". He said he couldn't really tell a difference. What a party pooper!
Lol there are a few limitations of the product (such as how you always have to make sure your fingers are clean since it doesn't come with a spatula or something, and it doesn't get rid of all your skin flakes), but the scent is really lovely and there is something highly addictive about grinding sugar crystals on your lips and then licking it off. Sadly, put any amount of sugar in my mouth and I'll be hooked.
Review of the
Velour lashes from a few posts back:
(pics from that post)
These babies are called "
Strike a Pose" and were on sale from $65USD to $35USD for a pair.
Sorry I've only got the iPhone pictures! I was in a complete rush to leave in the morning (did a photoshoot in the velvet dress I'm wearing in the pic!) and I didn't have time to charge my SLR and take better quality pics.
Pros:
- really easy to apply. You know how sometimes you try to put on lashes and for some reason they always droop down?! Well the lashes by themselves are quite long and curved (rather than being short and straight), and this design makes them less likely to weigh downwards, and retain their proper position up in the air...if that makes sense.
- really long. That's a "pro" for me.
- not too flimsy. Unfortunately I've found with my Dolly Wink ones that the super thin spines of the lashes make them difficult to apply, as well as retain their position throughout the day (sometimes they droop, almost falling off). Therefore sturdy (not too hard of course, as they'd be uncomfortable) lashes are a big win for me.
Cons:
- not for everyday wear, and may be too dramatic for some. Although I'm not really sure if this counts as a con, because personally dramatic lashes like these are the best for creating that show-stopper, glamorous effect- and I wasn't looking for everyday, natural-looking lashes.
- the price may deter some people? I know a lot of girls are perfectly content with those lashes you can get for a few bucks a pair over Ebay.
So in the end, personally I don't think there's a very strong case on the cons side, and therefore I would definitely
recommend these. Perhaps a bit too strong for everyday wear, but for the weekends and going out? Certainly! :)
I also read this really interesting article the other day- the "
Beauty Blogging Effect". For those thinking "tl;dr", basically many beauty bloggers have found opening themselves up to the scrutiny of the internet community via face of the day looks, makeup tutorials and the like, leading to a positive effect on their self-esteem and allowing them to accept and love their flaws.
For example, here is a snippet from the article:
“The more I blogged and the more I looked at my face and body in pictures, I realized that I’m happy with how I look,” says the beauty blogger behind Makeup Morsels. “When you’re looking at hundreds of shots of yourself per day, you realize it’s ridiculous to dwell on one little flaw, or to have any sort of illusionsabout perfection. Wanting to be or look perfect is a waste of time, and it’s much more constructive to work towards being happy with yourself.”
Does this apply to any of the beauty bloggers out there? Is there a synonymous effect for fashion bloggers, perhaps focusing on body image rather than face? Maybe it could be said that as beauty bloggers find self-confidence in playing with different makeup looks, fashion bloggers also develop an acceptance for their bodies in creating various fashion styles suited for their own shapes and receiving praise from the blogging community. It makes quite a lot of sense in my opinion, as blog readers tend to be so wonderfully kind and positive, and when negativity is to be found it's often in the form of helpful, constructive criticism. However I can't say for certain that this effect upon one's self-esteem via posting outfit looks necessarily extends outside of the blogosphere- a quick browse of the "Hot" looks on sites like Lookbook.nu easily shows a dominance of skinny, lean figures for both males and females. A simple pattern like that just reinforces what's always been a prevalent and seemingly resistant to change notion in society- a preference for thin.
Nonetheless I thought that the article was pretty insightful and I liked the positive, encouraging messages conveyed about blogging, the warm reception from readers and consequent tolerance and acceptance of our own appearances. Even if society and the media continue to exert a great deal of influence over what's beautiful and what isn't (face-wise and body-wise), I think it's really wonderful that blogging can at least lead to these positive outcomes that assist in overcoming our insecurities.
*phew* that was a lot to say in this post, in the short period of time I had (it's only week two and uni is really trying its best to bog everyone down with readings and workload). Have to sleep now before my brain totally shuts down and I end this post with a stream of random letters as my head hits the keyboard.
