Edible Fashion

As some of you may know, my two passions in life, apart from boys, is food and fashion. A terrible combination I would have to admit. I mean how many times have you yelled profanities at the top of your lungs from accidentally spilling food on your beloved clothing? Or worse, spilt alcohol on your friend's new designer wallet after a bit too much Sangria? (Sorry Annie <3)

So when I heard of Westfield's exhibition of a combination of both food and fashion, I was just a bit sceptical. Sceptical that they wouldn't simple recreate Lady Gaga's infamous meat dress (no matter how cool it would be). But at least I was a little relieved that I was not the only one who had dreams of being able to eat their clothing. But really, imagine the OHS issue surrounding foothing. Yes, I just created a new word. Then, imagine this becoming a trend and designers sending off starving models down the runway in foothing. That I would love to see.

M.J. Bale and Justin North (Quarter Twenty One)

The Dinner Suit by M.J. Bale and Justin North (Quarter Twenty One)
black wool suit encrusted with black peppercorns, trimmed with nigella seeds on a sea-salt shirt

Alessandro Pavoni (Spiedo Restaurant and Bar) and Ginger & Smart

Neon Italia by Ginger & Smart and Alessandro Pavoni (Spiedo Restaurant and Bar)
calico dress with a risoni pasta crust, glazed with neon green paint and garnished with silver floral detail

Sesame Rocks by One Teaspoon and Amy Chanta (Chat Thai)
black-sesame bikini top

Sesame Rocks by One Teaspoon and Amy Chanta (Chat Thai)
One Teaspoon’s signature denim shorts, woven with Pandan leaves

Grecian Fantasia by Leona Edmiston and David Tsirekas (Xanthi)
apricot and lavender meringue dress sprinkled with sugar-coated edible flowers

A Galan of Shells by Arthur Galan and John Susman (Cloudy Bay Fish Co.)
Kinkawooka mussels and Cloudy Bay clam shells, on a silk tie, side slouch blouse

A Galan of Shells by Arthur Galan and John Susman (Cloudy Bay Fish Co.)
tight fitting nori-seaweed, leather inspired pants

Deep Fried Orgasm on a Stick

Thrifted brogues
Brooksfield chinos
Brooksfield Jumper
Thrifted knit tie

Deep fried Golden Gaytime. Need I say more? When my friend Lola, suggested we go to the Abercombie to try their artery-clogging deep fried ice-cream, strange sounds involuntarily escaped my mouth. I could not contain my excitement.

Never did I think that this moment would happen, so naturally I wanted our first encounter to be special and romantic. Like something out of The Notebook. I decided to dress a bit more presentable, which involved rummaging around to find my knit tie and some slacks that weren’t jeans. Yes this is my version of formal. Needless to say, our relationship was doomed from the start and I could not help but devour it within the first thirty seconds :(

Eastpak Launch Party

The torrential rain didn't do much to deter us or anyone else from hitting up the Eastpak launch party in Alexandria last week, held in a warehouse that was beautifully refurbished from a ship construction site into this cosy space. Eastpak established themselves in 1960 designing US military gear and then soon migrated into the more commercial and profitable territory of college backpacks and messenger bags. Known for being durable, each item comes with a thirty year warranty. Thirty years, I kid you not. Talk about a sound investment. The preview displayed pieces from the SS12/13 collection, featuring collaborations with Kris Van Assche (artistic director for Dior Homme), Kenzo and WoodWood.

Saint Augustine Academy shirt
Brent Wilson bow tie
Wrangler skinny jeans
Yves Saint Laurent boots

Brooke wears:
 American Apparel Dress
Therapy Heels

Lola wears:
Stylestalker blouse
Kate Moss for Topshop shorts

Holly wears:
Romance was Born dress

Since Eastpak is more of an urban street label I thought it would be fitting to wear a ghetto thug outfit, however sadly my wardrobe does not accommodate for such dope items so I wasn't left with many options. I decided to don my Brent Wilson bow tie and though it is hardly "street", my justification is that the pattern is achieved through spray paint stencils and you can't get much more ghetto than spray painting. I teamed it up with my Saint Augustine academy shirt - it brandishes these pleather shoulder panels which I think are a-mazing little details that differentiates it from being just another white shirt. Sadly, I recently learnt that Saint Augustine Academy has since gone out of business :(

What is even more unfortunate though, is that while I was being all charming and cute with the security guard, I leant back on the roller door hinges at the entrance and received a fat mould stain on the back of the shirt :( :(

Major crime against fashion

The party however, was fabulous; dishing out Peroni, Chateau Du Faucon and MOTIF wine, and Jameson scotch and dry cocktails as well as delicious, delicious free food - a stunning spread of French cheeses, cured meats, olives, fruit, and bread by Luxe. Did I mention it was all free? I think this is my fourth post declaring my absolute love for free things. Even better when the free things are being served too you by attractive bartenders... free food, drinks and attractive men at the same time? Yes please. Thank you to Lola at Figs & Brie for these photos, you can blame her for the gratuitous amount of food pornography. And human pornography:

Layers in Summer

Jack London coat
Jack London mohair jumper
Wrangler jeans
Jeffrey Campbell boots

Thrifted white blouse
Thrifted gold choker

So I have a confession to make. You will probably think I'm really stupid and that I never passed 3rd grade science.

My problem is I find it extremely difficult to read the weather.

It's true. Every day before I decide on my outfit I Google the weather forecast and up comes some picture with a number beside it. And on this particular day it was min 19 degrees and max 22 degrees with pictures of clouds and rain. Now I know that heatwaves are like 35+ degrees, and combined with the fact that there was pictures of rain and clouds I naturally thought "Omg its going to be so cold!" and started packing on the layers. Oh how I was wrong. It was humid, warm and I looked like I dressed for winter while everyone around me looked like they were heading to the beach. :(

Even so, I had a wonderful time with my friend Lola Li, getting fat eating Mexican, fried sushi,  takoyaki, then more sushi, Asian desserts and going for drinks after. Miraculously I didn't manage to spill anything on my white garments either! I think Lola and I looked pretty matching that day, we make such a cute couple, credit to her for these photos <3<3<3

MinkPink blouse
Evil Twin velvet shorts
Jeffrey Campbell litas
ASOS spike bracelet
Vintage sunglasses

 PS. My jumper malts like a bitch.