Free Radical.

Thursday

Uninspired.

Really Vogue? Really? For the reigning super power of fashion publications you come to expect covers that are brave, experimental and at the forefront of global trends .... this months cover has left me more confused than someone with a southern cross tattoo wearing a Chanel suit.

(Catherine McNeil September 2010: One of Smiths' finer moments at Vogue)

Sunday

One mans trash.

(My beautiful friends Jesse and Lauren)

The saying goes one mans trash is anothers treasure, and after recently making my official debut into the wonderful world of the Suitcase Rummage here in Brisbane, I am hooked on this notion. Thrifting was once taboo but now a global phenomenon that is a smart, sustainable and socially conscious way to consume fashion. My friends Lauren & Jesse met me for an early morning coffee in King George Square, suitcases in tow, for what turned out to be a wonderful day of selling, buying, style stalking and making friends with neighbouring "rummagers". Not to mention turning years worth of unused miscellany into a cool little profit; and of course finding a few hidden treasures to take home for ourselves.

The girls at Suitcase rummage put this great event on once a month, usually the first Sunday, but you can keep an eye out for upcoming rummages by following their blog which also has a registration page. It's a much cooler alternative to selling your goods at markets and it is cheaper, being only $10 to register. Oh and you don't have to get out of bed at an ungodly hour as the rummage usually opens for set up around 10.

Also, I find myself ever surprised and impressed with the calibre of street style that pounds the pavement around Brisbane. I got my creep on and took a few snaps of stylish suitcase rummage patrons.

Tuesday

Introspective.

Perhaps it's true then that,

The minute you think you have it,

is the minute you know it's gone....

Monday

Alexander Wang. fall winter '10.

hot stam.

Stam, for British Vogue. Yessss.

sci-fi wasabi

Let me introduce my latest crush. The style ninja behind the amazing blog stopitrightnow.
Not only is she perfection head to toe, but her head actually has a brain in it. Quote unquote;

What do you believe in?

I believe in paying attention. I believe in being kind to everyone. I believe in not being cool. I believe in telling stupid people that they're stupid (someone has to!). I believe in being good to your friends and being great to your family. I believe in working hard for what you want. I believe in my abilities. I believe in doing what you say and saying what you mean.

me, you. miu miu.

This picture is amazing for two reasons; one because there is miu miu
and two because the author of this blog painted the miu miu
swallows on her nails. How did she doooo this? Stencil perhaps?
Either that or she has the world's steadiest hands.

(source: stopitrightnow)

going through the motions.

(Source: fiveZeronine, I love you mag)

FROCK it.

Dear all you Brisbane trend setters, fashion lovers and revels ...... This Friday night it's time to pull out your best dress and get yourself to FROCK it. This is a free event run in association with QUT's exciting pop up store The Fleet Store and the CI Precinct and is going to be a great night! QUT design students from The Fleet Store will have their latest collections hit the runway alongside some of Brisbane's most successful labels like Subfusco and George Wu .... there are many more being announced tomorrow so stay tuned on the facebook page.

Its going to be a night which fuses together beautiful art provided from Stella Gallery, live entertainment from Mad Dance House and rocking beats from 4 of Brisbane's best local DJ's. Not to mention great food, drink and lots of other goodies to enjoy.

So .... here are all the juicy details you need to know:

WHEN: Friday 15th October

WHEN: 7:30pm for 8:45 runway show

WHERE: Lightspace Studios
30 Light Street, Fortitude Valley