Sep 28, 2011

VINTAGE TREASURE

With the new Spring comes a new wardrobe.
And on a student's budget there is only one thing to do: Op Shop. And off we went, mother and I, to trawl through racks upon racks of garments in church halls and be ripped off by volunteers at charity shops. Oh heyyyyy Vinnies.

The church's 'pre-loved boutique' was a gold mine. The prices were low and the opportunity for amazing clothes was high. The charity (pfffffftttt) shop - St. Vincent De Pauls however was a completely different story. Its kind of redundant when a charity shop sells their stuff at the same prices as retail stores. Again... I maintain - pffftttttt.

In saying this, I am very happy with my purchases. ;)


1. VINTAGE GLO MESH CLUTCH - $2 (!!!) // CHURCH SHOP
2. DRAMATIC RUFFLED SHIRT (NO LABEL) - $4 // CHURCH SHOP
3. VINTAGE FLORAL MANDARIN COLLAR SHIRT - $2 // CHURCH SHOP
4. SNAKESKIN SHIRT (COTTON ON) - $7 // VINNIES
5. BRIGHT PINK PEG LEG PANTS (TABLE EIGHT) - $4 // CHURCH SHOP

AND.. THIS AMAZING BEAUTY.

6. VINTAGE ROBERT JANAN DRESS - $25 // VINNIES
This is last one is by far my favourite, and my ASOS floppy hat goes great guns with it ;)
The dress looks never worn and is just a fabulous 70s dress. 
Someone invite me somewhere so I can wear this beauty. 

AND THATS MY THRIFTED HAUL. 
WHAT DID YOU PURCHASE THIS WEEKEND?
XX



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Sep 26, 2011

NEWMUSICMONDAY: WAX, OHLAND, LANADELRAY, ASTEROIDGALAXYTOUR, CVRBRTHRS

Its a packed house today on A+ D with songs from almost all types of genres.
So enjoy mo'n cheries.

1. THE ASTEROIDS GALAXY TOUR - MAJOR

I have been in love with The Asteroid's Galaxy Tour ever since I hear their track The Sun Aint Shining No More on the Gossip Girl soundtrack. I did a quick search and found that I love their sound. Before artists like Lykke Li or Little Dragon, The Asteroid's Galaxy Tour were my introduction to this 'European Pop' kind of sound (not to be confused with Eurovision pop - haha).  T.A.G.T are a Danish band and have had their songs featured in so many different projects; the iPod Touch commercial to name one. Major is a new one off their upcoming album and I am very excited for their new one. How can you not love the horns in this song :)

2. OH LAND - TWIST

Oh Land was another friend find. My friends and I exchange music a coupe of weeks back and Oh Land was one of them. Ever since then I have had my ears open to their stuff. This song is off Oh Land's new album coming out pretty soon and this track is really cool. A little Alice in Wonderland mixed with a little Gossip/The Knife sound.

3. WAX - COINS FT EOM

Wax, Wax, Wax... where have you been all my life? Oh I know... on Youtube***. This song is just boss. Its exactly the kind of hip hop that I love. If you also love this sound and Wax then head on over to his Youtube channel for more amazing songs. And can we just talk about the genius EOM on this track as well. That synth work is amazing. Wax and EOM do a bit of work together - and these ones are my favourite from Wax's discography.

***There is a resurgence of artists who are now jumpstarting their music career by getting big on Youtube. The statistic has been bandied around that close to 90% of people listen to music on Youtube... but this usually relates to music already published. I am sure that the numbers would be quite different if the statement was X amount of people find new music/artist on Youtube. Yes, of course there are the cliche's where artists get discovered off Youtube (J. Bieb for example) but for every cliche artist that has come out of the video sharing site, there is 10 more genuine and talented artists on there. And plus, their music videos are so much more cooler.

4. LANA DEL RAY - YOU CAN BE THE BOSS

A good pop song. Catchy hook and good melody. I haven't heard much on Lana Del Ray (so you can be sure that I will be stalking this girl on the internet  in a sec...) but if this song is any indication of her music, I like it. I like it a lot. "You can be the boss baby... you can be the boss". And oh my god, she is like GORGEOUSSSS! Like frikkin model worthy....

5. CVRBRTHRS - PUMPED UP THE KICKS (COVER)

Man... these boys are just sooo amazing! I have actually featured CVRBRTHRS before here. And they just get better and better. I love their take on the Foster The People track.. I like how CVRBRTHRS have striped it back a little but also mixed it up with some electronic sounds. I only have nice things to say about the CVRBRTHRS. Their Jose Gonzales cover is my chill out song, I put it on and all my stresses just fade away... with every strum.


AND THATS IT FOR NOW FOLKS,
HOPE YOU ARE HAVING A FABULOUS MONDAY.
I AM OFF TO GO GET ME SOME CANDLES :)
WHAT ARE YOU DOING TODAY???



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Sep 20, 2011

DIY: TASSELS EARRINGS

GET THESE BEAUTIFUL MUSTARD EARRINGS INTO YOUR SUMMER WARDROBE, LIKE NOW.

WHAT YOU'RE GOING TO NEED:

  • TASSELS. I got mine on sale from Lincraft as part of a curtain tie (wow, my thriftyness knows no bounds). 
  • EARRING HOOK. I chose the clasp kind, but you could just as easily use a hook - this second version if probably the easiest if you're a first time DIYer. 
  • JEWELLERY PLIERS. Pretty much essential.
  • JUMP RING / LONG SILVER JEWELLERY POSTS
  • SCISSORS
  • A COOL BEAD. If you want.. I got these at Lincraft. 
THE PROCESS: 
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1. If you have bought the tassel as part of a curtain tie - separate the tassel from the tie.

2. / 3. / 4. Then you want to start hooking up your long silver post to the earring hook. You do this by manipulating the post around the hook. Keep twisting and bending the post to twist around the earring hook. This definitely takes a bit of effort ;) 

5. Hook on the bead, if you wanted to use one. 

6. Now you want to manipulate the post and hook in to the tassel. Again you want to weave in and out and twist and bend the post around itself. 

7. All ready to go. 

8. Now you want to just hook on the tassel part to your earring. 

THE GREAT ABOUT THIS PROJECT IS THAT YOU'RE ACTUALLY MAKING INTERCHANGEABLE TASSEL EARRINGS

SO YOU CAN JUST REPEAT THE PROCESS TO ANY COLOURED TASSEL AND JUST HOOK THIS TO THE EARRING AND AWAY YOU GO. THE PERFECT COLOUR TASSEL EARRINGS FOR ANY OCCASION

FINISH PRODUCT:

UNTILL NEXT TIME, 
XOXOX

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Sep 19, 2011

NEWMUSICMONDAY: CHILDISHGAMBINO, MAVERICK SABRE, MODESELEKTOR, NEONINDIAN, FRIENDS

This week its very much about new new music.
Like people you haven't might not have heard before 'new'. Ha! This week is very much about Hip Hop**. So enjoy!

1. CHILDISH GAMBINO - BONFIRE

So my main man Childish Gambino does indeed get top billing this week. Cause I am in love with this song and him. Ever since the super-knowing Dominique dropped to me that Childish Gambino is in fact Troy from Community... well lets just shizz got a little epic. Who knew the hilarious Troy/Donald Glover is also super amazing talented rhyme beast Childish Gambino. Well you do know! I am so keen for his album "Camp" to drop in November - ps get it >> Camp. Bonfire. Camp - Bonfire!

2. FRIENDS - I'M HIS GIRL

A chilled out track to make you have a breather from listening to the epic'ness of that Childish Gambino track! Ha! Nah, but seriously.. I really like this song from indie new comers Friends. Its so simple and who can argue with that beginning riff. "I'm not just another chick.. I'm his girl.."

3. MODESELEKTOR - GRILLWALKER

I think this song is a perfect mix of experimental and pop love. Its a good transition track to take you away from the Top 40 techno into more sophisticated dance stuff. And that intro with the voice over is just the icing on the cake. Modeselektor you have converted me.

4. MAVERICK SABRE - LET ME GO

After a whole week of enjoying some Jamie Woon love, I love that I found this quite similar artist. Maverick Sabre also English has one of the most interesting voices - one of those voices that gives me straight up goose bumps. I was actually going to feature his track I Need for this week (as this was the first song I found of Maverick Sabre's) but when I heard Let Me Go (when stalking the mofo on the 'Tube) I couldn't resist not sticking this one up instead. The sounds in Let Me Go (the horns... the drums.. the voice..) are some of my favourite sounds. I can tell you now this track is going to be on repeat on the way to Uni today.

5. MAC MILLER - FACE THE FACTS

Mac Miller reminds me of Lupe Fiasco and this tracks reminds me of Kick Push - but not.
Mac Miller is just a chilled Hip Hop artist, and its a great change. Enjoy whilst riding around in your hipster bike..


AND THATS IT FOR NOW FOLKS, 
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**You can tell that my music listening is a cyclical process - I'll have a whole hip hop week.. then get a little indie.. then some pop-ness, continuing with a little jazz, then head back in to my comfort zone of hip hop.

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Sep 13, 2011

NEWMUSICMONDAY: TVONTHERADIO, JAMIEWOON, BAXTERDURY, THEOPHILUS, SUCHITRA

Another Monday, Another NewMusicMonday.
These are a little random today, but hey whats new? I have also chosen to add a 'world' track to the list today as well. I hate that genre named 'world/ethnic' - it just doesnt sound right....

But basically its cause, I wanted to share my full range of music selection. And I dont think a lot of people know this, but I love listening to songs from around the world, I dont care that I dont understand the lyrics. It doesnt bother me. I love the unique quality of and how different it is to Western music. Be it French, German, African, Indian, Korean, etc etc etc...

ON TO THE MUSIC:

1. TV ON THE RADIO - CAFFEINATED CONSCIOUSNESS. 

Oh man, this is my life story at the moment.. I cant seem to start the day without a caffeinated beverage. Its usually a Mocha or Passionfruit Iced Tea. When I first heard this song I thought it was a Jack White track.. alas I was wrong. This song has tipped me over the line in regards to TV on the Radio. I really like them. In saying, I am probably a little too late to be in like with T.O.T.R - their basist unfortunately died of lung cancer, and the band isn't sure about their long term plan.

2. JAMIE WOON - LADY LUCK

I should really thank my mother for this find. I have discusses Jamie Woon before (over here). And this second single from his album, Mirrorwriting, is really really good - its like a throwback to the 90s but with a 00's edge. Jamie Woon wasn't recently signed to Polydor (huge Indie record company in the UK) and his album is gearing up to be a huge success. Fun fact about Jamie Woon - he like me is half Malaysian... REPPPPP THAT SHIZZZ.

3. BAXTER DURY - HOTEL IN BRIXTON
CLICK THIS LINK TO GO HEAR IT.
This is very much the random track for this post. I fund Baxter Dury during my trawl of blogs, and I really like this song - I heard some more from their album.. and not as keen. What do you make of these guys???

4. THEOPHILUS LONDON - I STAND ALONE

Ahhh... comfort zone. Theophilus London is awesome :) And his songs just keep getting better and better. Killer hook on this on too! I heard in anticipation of the second season of How To Make It In America - starring Kid Cudi. Which I am very excited to see!!!

5. SUCHITRA - DIA DIA DOLE FROM AVAN IVAN

This instrumental track comes from the Tamil movie Avan Ivan. And I love the really traditional sounds that sort of builds up to this happy and energetic drum section. I cant stop playing this song when I need a G-Up. Its perfect. And really, you cant beat Suchitra's voice.

AND THAT IS ALL FOR THIS WEEK!
Technically, this was published on a Tuesday.. but hey sue me.
Uni work has been a mofo to deal with this last couple of weeks...



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Sep 11, 2011

COLOURBLOCKED & WEDGEDOUT

I honestly could not believe my eyes when I saw these babies at the shoe shop at my local shopping centre (Carindale reppp). Just to entertain myself (and the girls in the store) I tried them on, and had a bit of a walk around. And they are sooooooo comfartable.

And then I saw the price, and I was sold. These babies are only $69.95!!
I can reveal now that I was actually in Pay Less Shoes. HA!
And really these are a steal, and an awesome party shoe.
COMFY, BRIGHT, AFFORDABLE. What more could I want?

colour blocked and wedged out






They also come in a black, but why be predictable ;)

I'm off to the store tomorrow, to get get the orange ones.
Thinking these could be my 21st shoes. Not sure yet...
TALK SOON AWESOME PEOPLE!
XOXOXOXO.



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Sep 5, 2011

NEWMUSICMONDAY: JAMESBLAKE, LILWAYNE, MAYERHAWTHORNE, COYOTEKISSES


Howdy gang!
Not long since I talk to you... you guys seem to really enjoy the DIY Birthday Card post :) 
Thank you so much for the comments, I love hearing from everyone!

But I am back tonight on a more musical note.
FOR SOME NEWMUSICMONDAY ACTION!

1. JAMES BLACK - LIMIT TO YOUR LOVE
I finally acquired James Blake's self titled album, and I love it. Its like a mix of John Legend (with all the brilliant vocal work) and Gotye (with the airy, psychedelic music work). And this is one of my favourite songs to bust out randomly around the house, and a favourite during shower karaoke.  I can tell my mother is going to snap pretty soon in wanting me to learn the other words. But what good is that?? The best parts is "There's a limit to your love.....!" And I really love this lyric as well. Don't exactly know why, but I do. This album is definitely sing out loud approved :) 

2. LIL WAYNE - PRESIDENT CARTER
Now, before you start judging... hear me out. Unsurprisingly, Jay-Z and Kanye's Watch The Throne smashed billboard records with their uber album, but statisticians and number nerds around the industry are predicting that Lil Wayne's 'Tha Carter IV' is more than likely going to double the record set by the Rockafella brothers. So I was curious to hear what it was like. 
So okay, 'Tha Carter' (dont get me started on the 'tha') isn't bad... but it isnt great either. One of the songs that stands out to me personally is President Carter. I love the production on the song. The use of Jimmy Carter's presidential inauguration recording is awesome. There's also a couple more featuring Busta Rhymes which I am in love with.. purely cause there is no other rapper than can rap as fast as Busta Rhymes

3. MAYER HAWTHORNE
I stumbled upon cool dude Mayer Hawthorne when I found his newest single 'The Walk' (first one) but I am so happy that through that I found his 2009 single 'Maybe So, Maybe No'. If you liked the Raphael Saadiq that I have been posting for a while on here, you'll digg Mayer Hawthorne. I've included the two tracks to give you a feel for the dude, and hopefully your iTunes account will show him some love :)
Mayer Hawthorne based in L.A hails from Michigan and isn't actually a singer by trade. He is more of a producer and writer. But the dude he was making records for (Stones Record Label) thought he should do more. His songs have been featured on shows like Ugly Betty and in Kanye West and Spike Jonez's short film We Were Once A Fairytale

4. COYOTE KISSES - ACID WOLFPACK
Click play if you're into the airy alternative instrumental synth stuff. If not you will not digg it. Haha!
I love how it keeps weaving in and out of real instruments and synths and then catapults into the dubstep then back to some sweet melody. Is it any wonder why its called Acid Wolfpack. Hahaha.. This was the fun weird track of the week ;)

AS YOU CAN TELL, I NEED MORE MUSIC PEOPLE!!!
NEW MUSIC THAT IS. 
SO GO AHEAD AND SUGGEST ME SOME LOVELY PEOPLE! I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR WHAT YOU GUYS ARE LISTENING TO

Talk soon, 
XOXOXO

Sep 4, 2011

DIY: BIRTHDAY CARDS

The extent of my thrifty-ness bears little competition. And one the stupidest things I think people pay money for are birthday cards. I would much rather you gave me the $5 cash you used to pay for the card, then the card itself.
If you're like me, you have a ton of magazines, a tumblr full of inspirational pictures, and some creativity at your fingertips ready to be turned into a more thoughtful birthday card, then the ones Hallmark designs. I keep all my birthday cards (store bought and DIY'ed) and I am sure (hope!) that my friends and family keep all the cards I make them.

The basic tools you need in making a beautiful handmade card are so affordable and guesses are; you probably already have these items lying around :)

1. IMAGES STOCK
This includes old issues of magazines (I prefer magazines like Russh, Oyster, Shop Till You Drop, Frankie, Peppermint) this is cause they mostly have white space, and item photos, as opposed to gossip magazines where its just photos of celebrities and advertisement. You could also use newspapers or even old birthday cards that other people have given you. You could also cheat a little and just print out the exact pictures you want from the internet.
Some of my favourites sites for this include Tumblr, We Heart It, Pintinterest and Tag Galaxy.

2. SHARP SCISSORS (the sharpest are fabric scissors)
3. GLUE (I like these corner ones, they make sticking so easy)
4. STRONG CARD STOCK (for the base of the card, I was lucky that I was given a whole box of stock card from my grandmother who passed down her own card making supplies to me). But I am sure you could head to Spotlight or Office works and get a box of heavy white stock for under $20.

AND AWAY YOU GO!
My process is quite methodical. I start off by folding and trimming my card to size. And have that sitting under some weight, to keep the crispness. Then I go hunting for pictures, I flicked through magazines and choose images that best relate to the receiver of the card. Make it fun, make it personable, make it memorable.

HERE'S SOME PICTURES FROM MY LAST CARD MAKING SESSION FOR MY COUSIN K's, 20th BIRTHDAY.



FRONT - INSIDE - BACK
** HALMARK, PLS DNT HATE ME.

TALK SOON!
XOXOX

 
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