I Hope He Had a Good Handshake

via i'm terribly awkward with boys

I recently discovered Maritza Lugo hilarious illustrations. She specialises in decoding the thoughts behind every important female facial expression including such classics as "Why can't Ryan Gosling be real?" and "Guys are harder to read than braille when you aren't blind." Unfortunately she also specialises in illustrations that are tragically applicable to my life.

Bec xx

In Search Of The Perfect Collar Necklace

Lately I've been obsessed with collar necklaces - the bigger, chunkier and weirder the better. They are amazing under the perfect collar or a statement with a simple dress.

The good thing about this trend for fashion houses (but bad for lil ol' me) is that big + chunky + weird (always) = expensive. The issue I'm having is finding one that is in my student price range.


I have a great collar necklace that I got from Sportsgirl last year that I have been wearing pretty much everyday for the past month. It's pared down enough that I can wear it to work but cool and edgy enough for night. Or during the day.... Or while I'm sleeping. Ok... so I wear it all the time.

When I got it, I thought it was so bold and statementy that most people would hate it but it's been attracted compliments from even the most unlikeliest of places (wtf grandma)!

Asos Collar Necklace... Identical to my Sportsgirl.

Necklace complete with awesome neon quilt top. 

It's so good in fact, I actually saw it later pop up on Topshop and on Asos (thanks mass production). It's a good start but it's simply not satisfying my chunky necklace requirements.

J Crew does a great necklace and I was this close to buying this piece of crystal collar goodness until it sold out in 1 day! Conveniently I also just got an email saying that J Crew now ships to Australia! Must re-hunt for necklace options there...

My dreams.

I then turned to net-a-porter which proved to still be net-a-porter - dreamy and unattainable, like Ryan Gosling... building me a house. Even though the whole 'lack of Ryan Gosling thing' was a letdown, net-a-porter still provided inspiration in Tom Binns, Lanvin and Marni.


Ebay turned up this beauty but it was still out of my price range. Let's just say, I was getting the feeling that I was fighting a losing battle.

Ebay's best shot

I'd been all gloomy, strolling up and down Chapel St reflecting on my lack of necklace when I got a phone call. I discussed the issue with my bud and she let me in on a secret she had found out through her own extensive googling - you can make a pretty damn good tom binns from a cheapo rhinestone necklace and nail polish!

I found some good DIY Tom Binns here, here, here and here, which I plan to replicate in the near future. In the meantime I'll be hoping that Sportsgirl provides once again... or that Ryan Gosling builds me a house. I'll take either.

Bec xx

First Day of School

This weekend my to-do list looked something like this:


1. Laundry
2. Do some work
3. Clean the freaking dishes
4. Go out for a walk


In typical style, I have not done 1, 2 or 3. Impressively, I did manage to get out for a 'walk', which became progressively more unimpressive as I worked towards food and away from the park. 


I found myself craving some grilled fish which led me to Hook'd on Chapel St. I was going to get takeaway but the pull of a big wooden table, abundant magazines and Radiohead on repeat was too great.

Eating and Creeping

While pacing myself through the biggest plate of fish and chips I have ever seen I flicked through Marie Claire. I don't normally read Marie Claire but the fashion articles and fashion spreads were amazing and all of a sudden I found myself dreaming up various ways to add tassels to belts. I've always really liked fashion but discussions have always been limited to a few like minded friends. 


As I left Hook'd, I was determined to spread some fashion wings and find a way to attach tassels to belts in an aesthetically pleasing manner. I was determined to start a blog! An epiphany!


So here I am, first post. I promise to chart my daily experiences and inspirations.


Wooooooooo

Bec xx