Weekly Rambles #039: 01/05/09

Good morning my sweetharts,
I know how much you LOVE the links I have been preparing for you each week in this weekly rambles but I've decided to make a change to the weekly post; instead of link I will write briefly on something I've been thinking about, not necessarily on what I've been doing but it could be something I have learnt about at university or enjoy. The first new improved 'Weekly Ramble" will be of course on models. What else?

Models have been part of society for centuries. They were here before photography or film, before radio or cars. These days, the 21st century in particular models are used to advertise both products and programs (such as PETA'S "Fur? I'd rather go naked" campaign). Models are often criticised for their behaviour outside the workplace. Kate Moss parties it up and has been photographed used several illegal substances and she's a fashion favourite among young women.

The problem that is 'arising' today, according to parents and several media outlets, is that these models are role models for young girls and they are not doing a very good job. Anorexia has been found in girls in Australia as young as five years old but is model behaviour to blame? Teenager substance abuse is on the rise but is model behaviour to blame? I think not. Models are models not role models and honestly what five year old picks up the latest gossip magazine to find Moss' party antics? Girls and their parents should know better than to blame these professionals for their problems.

LOVE KATE MOSS as a model.
She's professional.
Don't care about after hours.

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Successful May Finds

Max Shop is the latest online shopping central to hit the world wide web. With brands like Kirrily Johnston making an appearance everyone wants a little piece of Max. Shop online today for great bargains for a pinch-pocket to an extravagant buyer there is something for everyone.

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weekly inspiration: 29/04/09

Shake it up... be spontaneous... you go girlfriend

hahahahahahahahahaha

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Wedding Wear

So there's a wedding coming up and you're not part of the bridal party, that's okay. There are plenty of options out there for you and your man. Powerhouse has all the best cocktail dresses, evening blouses and suits for weddings or formal outings at only a fraction of the price. You can pick up a satin maxi dress for only $159.95! Another great outlet is Ferrari Formal, for the most la-de-da events. If its an evening wedding at the Sofitel or the Hilton hotel and they want you FOR-MAL then Ferrari is the way to go. Perfect for Formal dinners as well.

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Weekly top five: 27/04/09

One word

PINK!

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Free Thought: 26/04/09

When I write my memoirs tissues and
my credit card will be right by my side.

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Campus Collection

So someone asked me what I wear to university and it's difficult to say. I wear what I usually wear. My getting ready for uni in the morning consists of me choosing an outfit, usually one I haven't worn before and throwing it on. If I had to have a favourite outfit that I've worn to uni it would have to be something like a pencil skirt and blouse or my trenchcoat. My favourite outfit I've seen someone wear included a faux fur vest and knee high boots. I am so trying that soon.

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CUT

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS A CRIME!
A strong campaign ad with Keira Knightley

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Weekly Rambles 038: 24/04/09

Weekly rambles has quite transformed into a weekly ramble. haha. The links has decreased quite a bit and now I'm just going to type what I want to type, that's about it.

In the way of links however over the past few days I've stumbled apon some Australian fashion websites, which arent blogs but they aren't designers sites either. These home brewed fashion websites include Style File, Australian Fashion Council and Street Fashion Australia.

University wise I've noticed that I have been very organised. I havent written anything last minute which I'm quite proud of. Honestly university students an all-nighter does not make an assignment, persistent, effort and time-management do. We are all busy but try a little harder, you will be suprised at what you can accomplish.

Hoping everyone in Australia had a good study break, its been quite the experience. Parties, study, fashion. Its all oh so much fun. haha. The other day in particular I say a girl on the train dressed ever so stylishly. She had corporate pants, a gorgeous pale pink blouse and oversized sunglasses. She took the sunglasses off and I was horried at the transformation... Hangover much. haha. It just shows how much a pair of good sunnies can help.

Have a good one,
Clairzy

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Lindsay's faux dating ad

Lindsay Lohan's eHarmony Profile




A truly hilarious video. She got everyone goood.



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Dance, Dance, Dance

Taking some inspiration from 'So you think you can dance', magazines everywhere are falling over their heels for 'dance'. It's a crazy fad that just got bigger, so why not invest in it? Why not wear a pair of ballet flats and take a sportsbag to uni? You'll be the coolest kid in school and they'll all think 'oh... isn't she A-MA-ZING.' Haha, so jump on the bandwagon and have some fun with this craze.

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weekly inspiration: 22/04/09

So at the moment I've been really inspired by relationships and how our relationships shape us. Not just those relationships with a partner but those with your friends and family. The majority of these photos are of couples but that's because there were so many photos on polyvore of them. Here's a question for this week: Who's relationship do you cherish? Who would you not want to live without? Who are your 'soulmates'?

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Accesories to make your outfit

1. A metallic bangle
2. Knee high socks
3. A gold pendant chain
4. An alice headband
5. A classic beret
6. A pair of thick rimmed glasses
7. A oversized flower
8. Thick neutral belt

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Weekly Top 5: 20/04/09

Dress it up, dress it down. Wear it flat, wear it tall. Show a little, show alot. It's time to shine and show off the real you.

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Free Thought: 19/04/09

Revenge may be sweet but suprise is the sweetest honey in the jar.

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English Ambassador

Every girl dreams of the English Countryside,
her own little piece of paradise,
a picket fence & a rocking chair,
with a closet full of clothes beyond compare

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Weekly Rambles #037: 17/04/09

isthisblood

For some trippy photographs and drawings head to is this blood. (Don't open at work - uncensored content)

Fabulous website dedicated to the art of Literature and analysis of text.

You Tube? How about Film.com today?

For Fashion head to there's award winning websites...
www.style.com
Askmen.com

For vintage you can't beat Vintagetrends.com.

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The Five Essentials

The five essentials every woman needs in her wardrobe,
irrespective of who she is...




A pair of Black Pants
White Blouse
Black Heels
LBD
A Coloured Scarf

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Weekly Inspiration: 15/04/09

So much girl power is floating around right now
so grab some for yourself.

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Sienna Miller

Below is a slideshow of her everchanging style. It's a mixture of tailored pieces with faux fur, opaque stockings, stripes, eyeliner and boho boots. She is fabulous.



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Weekly Top Five: 13/04/09

Now the serious part of the Easter Holiday (Good Friday, Easter Sunday) has taken place it's time to have some fun! The easter bunny is famous and so are those ears? How are you going to dress for your easter egg hunt?



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Free Thought: 12/04/09

"I came, I saw, I conquered."
Julius Caesar

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Unsure? Go Opaque

My stockings are my everything. When I pull them on I feel so chic and snug. They are so polished and will go with almost everything. Best in black though don't steer away from nude, they are not meant to be worn in fluro or with patterns. Leave those to your undies.

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Weekly Rambles #036: 10/04/09

Hey all,

Not much in the way of a weekly rambles. I've got to dash off to 'Stations of the Cross' for Good Friday, but I have managed to get two videos from the Chicago film starring Catherine Zeta Jones. Enjoy them and have a great Easter holiday. Spend with family and friends, food and fun, and don't forget that this special holiday is for new life, happiness and new beginnings.





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Fake It

Okay, right now I'll say I'm totally against wearing fur & leather however I do own a faux leather jacket, but it is a FAKE. I don't condone wearing fur, unless the wearer went through the devastastion of making the fur coat. I think there are so many things we do because we haven't been in the production of such things. Many eat meat religiously but how many of those people kill to eat? The stress is taken out of production because it's already be cleaned up and prepared. The beef is already minced and ready for spaghetti & the chicken has been cleaned and bagged ready for butter chicken.

How many designers killed the animal who used to wear the fur they used for their collections? Name one and I'll shut up. Hard, isn't it? Hope I gave you a bit to think about. GO FAKE! I'm not trying to make everyone vegetarians, it's difficult for most, heck I'm not even a full vegetarian. I simply don't eat red meat. What are you willing to do?

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Weekly Inspiration: 08/04/09

Imagination ♥

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Jean Scene

I was recently asked what I thought of the so-called "METRO CRISIS" (apparently its straight men dressing like gay men - what a generalisation). I don't see a METRO CRISIS anywhere, I simply see men wearing what they should, jeans & button shirts. There's no crisis going on, it's not like there was going and dying their hair lime green and wearing fluro pink flip flops with orange shorts (Fashion Faux Pas for anyone). I like seeing men dress up, but if your partner or friend does so make sure they don't wear the same thing all the time! It's insane! I have someone in one of my university lecture who wears the same glouse (guy's blouse), pants, shoes & wayfarers every lecture! He looked good the first week but every week he wears the same thing you feel more and more sorry for him. This is why women are on the fashion frontier, we shop for new things, hence why we have more than one outfit. So fashion is good to get your guy into just make sure he has more than one outfit.

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Weekly Top Five: 06/04/09

The first top five of April is full of feminine accesories including that gorgeous "Love" key ring from 'Sex & the City' (buy an inexpensive copy $10, from Diva)

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Free Thought: 05/04/09

Be who you want to be, experience life the way you want to, dance the way you feel you should and celebrate every moment for you.

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Colonial Fashion

History is one of the most amazing subjects. It's so broad yet there are so many concise disciplines to choose from. Many people would know about Marie Antoinette and the cake as well as Henry VIII & his six wives. Almost every history student has written about the Spartans or Mark Antony's love for Cleopatra; yet how much do you really know? Ha. I've gotten you there.

Every single one of these is another countrys history. What about our history? What about Australia? It may be a strong country but so much has happened already. Think about the discovery, the convicts, the aboriginal vs anglo-saxon battles, the fight for women rights. All this in just over two hundred years.

Well someone has started to taken notice. The world over is now bowing to colonial period fashion. Corsets and bonnets are gracing the catwalks in France & Mulan. Australia may just be the inspiration for the greatest collections of our time and students fall asleep in history. Will we ever learn?

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Sweet Outfit: 03/04/09

I'm going out to dinner tonight (Chinese Restaurant)
to celebrate my High Distinction for my History presentation.
This is what I'm wearing to celebrate...


Dress from Free Fusion
Belt from Ice Design
Ring, Necklace & Studs from Diva
Jacket from Valleygirl
Shoes from Spendless

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weekly rambles #035: 03/04/09

Hey Everyone,
A small weekly rambles, a jumble of videos even. Enjoy.

At university last week one of the girls did her presentation and showed a video about public speaking. The tune is so catching it's still in my head. Here it is.



Yes, Audrey Hepburn videos again. She is amazing. So charismatic, so fabulous, such a legend. In the first video she reads from Anne Frank's diary, a book I have read myself & enjoyed. In the second video is of her talking about Unicef, an organisation she worked with until her death. The third and final video is of her last full interview, which is quite sad considering. You would have noticed all three of these are from her later life.





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Scarlett Johansson poses for French Vogue

I just had to post these up. She's exquisite. These were taken for the April issue of French Vogue, with a slightly different Scarlett in red. Vogue are calling her 'The Anti-Marilyn'.



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April's must haves

Good morning everyone and a happy April to you all. This is just a small compilation of the pieces I think every girl should think about this month.
Don't go and buy them all but if you are going to buy something new buy one of these pieces.


1. White Heels
2. Arm Warmers
3. Trench Coats
4. Faux Leather
5. Cocktail Rings
6. Grey Berets
7. Detailed Belts
8. Clutch Purses
9. Soft Prints
10. Knee High Boots
11. Russian Inspired Tunics
12. Quilted Bags

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