plait

This last photo (courtesy of tumblr) has been a huge inspiration of mine for ages! These girls nailed the model-off-duty look (even if they aren't models) and I don't even have words for how amazing their hair is. I want a plait down to my bum. Simple as that. But for now, I have the plait in the first picture. It would look better with flowers in it, or incredibly thick and voluminous, but you get what your given. So be inspired, bloggers!

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campfire

 So I just had my first major birthday party, complete with  a campfire, roasting marshmallows and night bushwalks. So much cleaning up to do, including retrieving a phonebook from a tree (?), but worth it. I didn't take any blog-worthy photos, so I made a polyvore of some of the must-have campfire buys. It will make you want to get out your guitar and flashlight.

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first two photos courtesy of weheartit.com

suburbia

So this is the legendary birthday outfit from my last post. I styled it with my tortoiseshell sunglasses and the one and only Miss Shop boots. It was very inspired by Rumi Neely (first photo) because she is such a great person to be inspired by! I sort of want to reach in my computer screen and grab every outfit she wears. Or something like that.

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birthday

New Alice in Wonderland book for my collection.

The winter knit I've been dreaming of!

Pillows and throw for my new... double bed!

Tan corduroy shorts from Minkpink.

Please excuse the fact that I have not blogged in centuries, for I have been celebrating my Birthday! It was on the 19th, but I have been celebrating for quite a few days now as turning fourteen is a massive milestone. Everyone knows that. Well, I have put together a little showcase of my presents, as it is terrible weather for a photo shoot outside. So please enjoy, and excuse the delay!

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bowtie

Country Road shirt, Billabong cutoffs, Miss Shop boots, Rodarte for Target bowtie, Dotti boater.

So I've decided to jump on the bandwagon of another trend. I haven't lookbooked lately at all, but had so much fun recreating their trends. So is this a wearable trend or what? I'm voting yes, when worn the right way. And as for the girls vs boys situation... I just can't decide. But I love a nice guy in a bowtie. Who doesn't?

dip dyed

Okay, I admit it: I would never have the guts to do this to my hair. But if I had to, I don't think I would mind. It's edgy, almost hippie and goes with my nymphy maxi skirt vibe I had going in my last post. To be honest, Rumi's (first picture) probably looks the best even if it is one of the erm, toned down versions. She would probably still look amazing if she was bald, so we have to cut the others some slack. I decided to do this post because I went to the hairdresser's today, and got my hair cut... exactly the way it has been cut for my whole schooling life. I just want really long hair. That's it. But if any of you guys had the chance, would you go dip-dyed?

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maxi skirt

So here is my take on the winter long skirt- and mine is reversible and made by my Mother! I wore the other side (as a dress) in this photo shoot. It's amazing how many different ways you can wear something. So my take on the skirt is a little on the forest nymph side- considering the fact that I do not own any high heels, chunky knits (that look good with the skirt), satchels or maxi cardigans. But if you're planning to work the trend, it can go either way or you can give it a ladylike touch like my fellow blogger Maria. Thanks to lookbook for the trend filled first photo- I am planning to work one of their other trends sometime soon. So work that nymph-like ensemble.

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when winter comes

Winter is probably my favourite season. Hot chocolate, stylish layers, being able to have a doona on your bed at night? I think yes. To commemorate a very cold day today I put together some of my favourite winter accessory sets. All scarves are my Mother's (meaning I have no idea where they came from) and the hats and gloves are from either the Alpaca Shop or Big W (bargains, ok?). So layer up and get inspired!

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(my X would normally be larger but blogger is being difficult!)

flower child

So my little obsession with floral wreaths has elevated recently due to my Mother making the costumes for an amazing musical, The Wiz! Exciting, I think yes.

My little obsession started with my first photo shoot shot by a family friend, in my favourite ballet outfits (I was right into that kinda thing) and a homemade floral wreath. It was pure inspiration (she says modestly). So ever since, I have sported many a floral wreath including a bridal-like one in the dressup box. My Mother made the one in this first photo, and it lights up! The rest of the lovely photos are courtesy of weheartit. Sport a wreath every now and again, it's too whimsical to resist.

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playsuit

Sorry about having not blogged in so long! Playsuits are probably the number one thing that looks most hideous on me in the world, but I love the idea of them on other people. Floral, denim or even knit, as Rumi Neely from fashiontoast pulls off so well (third photo). In the last photo (courtesy of weheartit.com), playsuits are shown as an essential for the brand Zimmerman. They are a complete outfit, and the solution to the dress-or-shorts dillema. How could you not love them?