Ramblings

New Home

2009-09-28T13:16:00.001-07:00

WWW.DAIWEN.US

Amazing

2009-07-29T03:30:00.000-07:00

I wish I had her hair.
Amazing.
It makes me notice bustiers so much more! I want I want I want!

Image source: unknown

Fairy Floss and Black Dresses

2009-07-27T04:48:00.000-07:00

Jen Brill. Possible birthday outfit? Although I've already bought a Manning Cartell Dress...
Manning Cartell Dress: (Top and Bottom on left)
(Not the one that I've purchased)
I WISH THIS WAS IN STORE NOW: you can see the back of the black dress in the picture below: how cool is it!!!

Pashmak persian fairy floss in vanilla and rose: can't wait to put it on top of our cocktail concoction!

images: vogue australia, pariya food

Coffee anyone?

2009-07-24T13:00:00.000-07:00

Adriano o Adriano

2009-07-09T08:25:00.000-07:00

296 Darling St Balmain NSW 2041
(02) 9810 7318
Open Mon-Sat 8am-6pm; Sun 8am-4pm

Photography by LT and DK

Absolutely delicious. Thanks LT and DK for the talk <3>

Bunny Ears

2009-07-07T19:06:00.000-07:00

Skip.
Hop.
Jump.

Black and White

2009-07-07T18:21:00.000-07:00

Sometimes we feel sad, as if life has been drained out of us, when all the colour in the world disappears, and all we're left with are shades of gray.

But you can still find beauty in shades of grey.

Old Food.

2009-07-05T06:01:00.000-07:00

Potato and Lamb Sausage Pizza drizzled with Truffle Oil

Yum! One day we decided to try and recreate the yummy potato and sausage pizza at Pizza e Birra.

I think I need to tweek the dough :( I forgot to poke holes in it- need to make the crust thinner.

Ingredients:

Potatoes- thinly sliced
Pizza dough
Sprigs of Rosemary
Gourmet sausages- preferably lamb (I used Lamb and rosemary)
Cheese- I love love love pizza plus
Garlic- lots of it (finely diced)
Olive Oil
Truffle Oil
Salt and Cracked Pepper
Cherry Tomatoes (Optional)

Yum.

Poladroids!

2009-07-05T02:05:00.000-07:00

Love love love poladroid.

<3>

SALE

2009-06-25T05:51:00.000-07:00

SALE LAUNCHING IN 3 DAYS.

BE READY.

Chained up.

2009-06-19T08:16:00.000-07:00

Do you think this is obscene?! I actually sort of want it.

Onto more exciting news, I sort of what this as well: VINYL WALL DECAL.
Since I'm going to be in a dorm room, I should make it look pretty right? I really really wanted a decal, of a tree. With owls. But it's so ridiculously expensive ($65-$170) and it's not even reusable :(
But I'm already getting a whole bunch of photos together so I can cover a whole wall with photos :) I think I'm gonna make a blog for when I'm on exchange as well- or maybe I'll just put it up here.
Today I put together a pile of items to sell. Basically they're just things that are too big for me (I found a few things that were SIZE 12?!) I must have really liked oversized things back then, or maybe my boobs were too big. HAHAHA.
CRAZY!

The Last Emperor.

2009-06-16T07:59:00.000-07:00

I really want to watch this documentary- how cute is it when he says "To tell you the truth, you look a little too tan"
..."death stare"

:)

Valentino. Genius.

Fail.

2009-06-14T19:00:00.000-07:00

Exams are here, and I haven't been studying at all. I feel like every time I'm in front of my computer, all I do is browse blogs/clothes/news. Makes me tres sad.

Maybe it's because tomorrow's exam is worth only 25%-and it's all multiple choice- but I've calculated that I need to get at least 19/25 to get a D. I WANT MORE THAN JUST A D DAMNIT! Oh welllll.

Impending Doom = ACF.

Alas.

source: unknown, Julia Restoin's rings.

Yummy.

2009-06-12T06:22:00.000-07:00

from cookingismypassion

I want cupcakes like that! But all in Chanel and Hermes and Tiffanys :)

I wish everyone looked like this.

Dreaded Words:

2009-06-10T23:58:00.000-07:00

Goods ready: OCTOBER.

"Only one in existence, and it's in New York with Vogue"

Shit. Motherf*ck. Crapsticks.

P

2009-06-09T05:09:00.000-07:00

So I finally have my P's, nearly 5 years since I got my L's. How embarrassing.

But I FEEL SO FREEEEEE!!

Lots of people have been asking about my sale- don't worry, it's coming. Even though everyone tells me not to have it, I think I will- it's good to purge myself of all my shit. This year I've only purchased 3 pieces of clothing/shoes (not including undies, bras etc.) since my holiday in Asia. That's 6 months- of basically no shopping. I went to Bondi Westfield and I was so shocked- I didn't realise that they were opening a Chanel boutique, and an LV one too (DJ's in between). I know when new restaurants open, but I don't know anything about shops or anything. The only fashion news I have is sourced from the internetZ. How sad :( But all this "saving" is good, it's made me realise that I don't need this shit.

The other day (at DJ's), I was eyeing this jumper or dress and at the time I felt like I really wanted it. But I say "oh it's too expensive".
At this point, E's like. err. wtf. This time last year you would have bought it ($240) without blinking. I'm proud of you.

:)

I think that's the best feeling, knowing that I've changed for the better and that I'm not necessarily satisfied so easily just from silly things like clothes (OMG SOMEONE SLAP ME IN THE FACE I JUST SAID SOMETHING GAY). But it's true. So Freeeeeeeee! :)

Shopping list for the next 2 months:
1. Birthday Dress
2. Boots.
3. Strawberry cupcake from cupcake shop next to EB Games @ Bondi Westfield. (SO GOOD-MUST TRY EVERYONE)
4. Winter Coat
5. AA Thermals.

Woo!

T

2009-05-31T07:12:00.000-07:00

Sometimes basic tees, a few denim pieces and some sick boots are all you need.

Gonna recreate these looks after exams- but they'll be no where as sexed up. I wish I was this sexed up :(

ALAS.

SALE

2009-05-27T20:32:00.000-07:00

S A L E

coming soon.

I miss you Gemma

2009-05-25T07:04:00.000-07:00

Is it just me? I miss Gemma. Lots. I miss seeing her on the runways and I miss seeing her huge eyes in editorials.

Sadface.

Come back please?

image from tfs

Fake or Real? - If only this was long sleeved

2009-05-24T07:31:00.000-07:00

Topshop, new arrivals section.

The real deal: the much loved Alexander Wang version:

Inspirational Image of the Day:

from electricfeel

Hero

2009-05-19T08:28:00.001-07:00

Watch CBS Videos Online

I <3 her.

Nights Out- <3

2009-05-18T04:01:00.000-07:00

My life in the last 2 weeks (quite image heavy):

Dinner with N, J and E at Neutral Bay: we had jewfish sashimi! I loved the presentation here:

Dinner with E, L, P, D and J @ Ichiban Boshi in Bondi, I thought this was really cute: E and L in <3,>

Dinner with mum and dad @ Red Chilli (the SiChuan place opposite the entertainment centre)
How cool is the menu!

Sale @ the Ellery studio with A! Racks of clothes and tonnes of jeans/studded shorts. Delish!

Dinner with everyone at Churrasco on William- first time that E met everyone :)

MMMMunt

2009-05-11T08:50:00.000-07:00

Pixie Market has alwaysbeen one of the coolest stores- but everything I want is always sold out.
ALAS!
No Fear!
Sportsgirl is here- I suck at rhyme.

I was at pixie and I saw this cool skirt:

Then I went to Sportsgirl and saw this cool skirt:

Minty Meets Munt Rockit Skirt

Then I thought: "Holy shit! They look the same!"
Then I thought: "Holy shit! I'm an idiot. IT IS THE SAME"

Ridiculous.
Sportsgirl is super cheap! YAY FOR US! $80 AUD vs $94 USD WOO!

I love finding useless crap like this. But I'm going to spend money on Thursday (hopefully not too much) *fingers crossed*
Will post the fruits of that expedition on Friday!

Fake or Real?

2009-05-11T01:47:00.000-07:00

Katzi bag, from Grand Social $217 AUD

Alexander Wang Bag, from Oak, $725 USD (I tried shopbop but Black leather's sold out- free shipping for all international orders above $250)

You want the real thing? or Spend 200+ for a ripoff?
I still want the AW bag but I have no marrrrrrni (both) :(

Enjoy kids!
(btw you can get Ellery from the Grandsocial too!)

I WANT THIS SO BAD SOMEONE BUY IT FOR ME.

2009-05-07T07:19:00.000-07:00

Birthday DRESS: ELLERY. Yes please.

Images Via Linlee

Oops I did it again:
Bought the same dress. In another colour.

Pictured: Ellery Hamer Dress in red silk, Chloe Perspex/Wooden Shoes

Pictures taken with my shitty bb phone, by E.

Today I went to Redfern to swap/pick up some stuff from Ellery HQ. OMG I WANT EVERYTHING THERE. Bought another black silk zipper crop-top thing. But don't worry- I won't show my midriff- :) that's for teenyboppers and flashdance.

Cult Status

2009-05-06T08:17:00.000-07:00

Where can we get YSL rings, Alexander McQueen keyrings, Repetto BB ballerinas and Balenciaga bags in Australia?

Perth.
Or.

CULT STATUS ONLINE!

Note: My birthday (21st) is in August.
I like rings.
By YSL.
KTHANXBYE

COME TO MAMA

And by the way, MET PHOTOS make me sad :(
I wish I was a muuuuseeee
How hot does Miranda Kerr look in Jil Sander? Le hot AW booties on Lara :(

Love Story x Viva La Vida

2009-04-30T23:03:00.000-07:00

The most amazing arrangement of two awesome, but different songs.
AMAZING.

Thanks E for showing me!

Hedi

2009-04-30T05:19:00.000-07:00

Hedi Slimane makes me happy.

Sappy.

2009-04-25T18:12:00.000-07:00

Warning: Get ready for some sappy-ass shit. And some crappy quality BB photos :) (Image heavy)

Fake-Anniversary Dinner @ Boathouse at Blackwattle Bay:

Wearing: Maurie and Eve Dress from Mycatwalk, Givenchy black satin pumps, not shown.

Caviar (Ocean Trout Roe), served with Potato Blinis (pancakes), Wasabi & Creme Fraiche; Confit Tasmanian Ocean Trout with Watercress Cream & Basil Tapenade, Roast Chicken sauce; PIE that EVERYONE had (E's DISH) Snapper Pie with Smoked Tomatoes & Mashed Potato and Truffle cream; Quince and Milk chocolate chip souffle with earl grey icecream.

Drinks: Sparkling, Bellini, Margaret River Semillon Sav Blanc.

Not pictured: Spanner Crab and Scallop Lasagna, Lemon cured Salmon with Oyster Jelly (starters after caviar).

Food was ok, it was consistently good, but nothing amazing (I think). Standout was probably the pie and the caviar (even though I don't like caviar). Will try the 2 person Bouillabaisse with John Dory, Flathead, Red Rock Cod, Striped Trumpeter, Sand Whiting, Mussels, Saffron Crab Stock & Rouille. YUM.

Happy fake-2-year-anniversary E.
wzdovelkfceouywzd.

Topshop

2009-04-25T00:04:00.001-07:00

It's not secret that I love topshop- a quarter of my wardrobe is topshop. (..I'm guessing).
But I freaking love it.

I love love love topshop unique- if someone told me to pick a label (affordable) to wear for the rest of my life I would pick topshop.

Here are some of my favourites from the F/W 09 show.

I'll pretty much starve for 2 months (re: Ally) for these thigh high boots at the end.
*DROOL*

Boyfriend.

2009-04-23T07:23:00.001-07:00

Following the post with Julia- I FOUND HER BOYFRIEND. He's asian! :D

Doutzen + Greg is my favourite couple- they just have that "couple-face" (in chinese terms).

This is super wierd: HOW TALL IS CHANEL COMPARED TO HIM!?

Images sourced from foto_decadent

I wanna be you.

2009-04-22T01:53:00.000-07:00

Julia.

tfs. (does not stand for 'thanks for sharing')

The Beatles

2009-04-20T08:46:00.000-07:00

Winter Boots. I've been wanting these for so long- I bought a pair of suede over the knee boots from topshop about 2 months ago and I had to return them (did you know shipping costs 47 dollars to UK)? (WTF) because they were too wide on the calf and just looked retarded in the ankles.

So that's the problem with online shopping (especially for shoes)

BUT I REALLY WANT THESE:

HOW SEXY. I want winter boots because it's cold here, and it'll be super cold when I go to Purdue in Winter, so I'm just planning ahead. So should I buy them online? Without trying them on? I SUPER NEED TO SAVE MONEY SHITSTICKS.

Sportsgirl, $219.95 (Same price as the Ellery Joyce dress (not pictured- but search for Kelly Rowland pictures and you'll see her wearing it) that was too big and I need to exchange)

Makes me sad- Money not well spent.
:(
(my 21st is in 4 months guys- HAHA .. just kidding. just kidding)
no really.

Last night

2009-04-18T21:05:00.000-07:00

So I got pretty trashed last night- and I have a bunch of bruises on my shins/ankles that hurt like a bitch. BUT IT WAS SO FUN

Thanks E for being the source of my laughter- I love making you feel awkward and drunk :)

Gay photo in the bathroom- look how awesome E's dress is- designed by her cousin, get it from Kirribilli markets!

BFF :) J, you're the best.

E & I drunk.
Had dinner with Brendon and Alice at SUSHI-TEI. Then off to Blackett Hotel? for Jase and Stef's 21st. SO DRUNK. But so much fun with J, E and T.

Wearing: Zimmermann black strapless skeleton dress, $590 (bought for $150)

Genius from LUXIRARE

2009-04-17T04:30:00.000-07:00

Egg encased in angel hair potatoe spaghetti- deep fried.
Amazing. GO THERE NOW- LUXIRARE

Outnet is here.

2009-04-17T00:59:00.000-07:00

Launched last night, Outnet has finally arrived after months of anxious waiting.
The sister-site of net-a-porter, it offers awesome products at awesome sale prices.

About Us

The ultimate in chic discount shopping

TheOutnet.com is an exclusive designer outlet where everyone is invited. Brought to you by the team behind the award-winning designer fashion website NET-A-PORTER.COM, theOutnet is the global shopping destination devoted to selling discounted designer womenswear and accessories.

A great concept

As Natalie Massenet, Founder and Chairman of NET-A-PORTER explains, "Great fashion won't disappear - it will go to theOutnet and we are delighted to create a vibrant, fun and edited destination for the global sale shopper to call her own."

TheOutnet offers every style hunter the opportunity to find that designer item that will set their heart a-flutter.

Opening Ceremony

2009-04-14T20:09:00.000-07:00

Opening Ceremony Blazer, $449

My next Blank Label purchase- this awesome blazer from opening ceremony.
Yumz.

America

2009-04-14T07:56:00.000-07:00

So I'll be jetting off to America mid August for exchange and probably the most exciting thing (besides meeting new people and learning and blah blah blah)..

... is the free shipping and the "Ship only to USA" shops that I'll have my grubby hands on.

What else would I do in a small-town campus on a weekend?

Shop of course!

Here's a preview of what I'll force myself not to get..

Dress: AW $596 from saks.com, Cutout Boot: Colonial Madness $198 from UO.com
(And I know everyone has the sweater and everyone thinks it rocks- it really doesn't rock THAT much- but I want the Anne d lace up BOOTS SO BAD.. and the sweater would be awesome in 10 years as a collectors piece)

Please go to the Blank Label page on FACEBOOK for awesome pics:)

EDIT:
wtf: how nice does this bodysuit make her boobs look!?

Bodysuit: Silence & Noise $28 from UO.com

Glimpse

2009-04-13T00:19:00.001-07:00

Just a glimpse of what I picked up at Ellery HQ today.

Ellery Hamer Dress + Belt
Sexy isn't it?

Ellery

2009-04-10T05:29:00.000-07:00

By daiwen

Hamer Dress, Ellery

Is this so Bad?

2009-04-08T09:04:00.001-07:00

$148 from ExoticFootwear.com.au

Is it so bad that I want these?
Like.

REALLY BADLY.

I'm debating on the pictured 6" or the tamer 5.75"...

In other news, ELLERY SHIPMENT HAS COME- I just have to go and pick it up! WOO! I'm sad I didn't buy more :( maybe I can ask for more..

Lux

2009-04-04T21:45:00.000-07:00

Everyone, I'd like to share my favourite blog of all time (Besides J&J etc etc)

LUXIRARE

It's probably too sexual for words, but it's food and fashion combined, on coke. PLEASE VISIT. ITS THE BOMB (skip over the scans of the bracelets and the rings, and straight onto her food/recipes and her amazing custom Creepers, which somehow makes me want them. CREEPERS ARE SO UGLY. WHY ARE THEY TAUNTING ME AS WELL)

Sorry for the lack of blogging lately, fashion these days doesn't really excite me as much as it used to. Trying to save up (unsuccessfully) has been the death of me. But look forward to some Alexander McQueen for Target pieces coming my way (thanks to Z in NY), and perhaps some sexual dresses from AA. AA WHY MUST YOU TAUNT ME SO!?

My new desktop picture: Alexander Wang in his studio:

Oh and the one I had from before that everyone thought were my shoes (I wish) were Rumi's, from fashiontoast, which everyone seems to be loving now. I used to follow her blog from end of 07, but alas, she deleted her whimsical photos circa 06. Now she's the hardass Erin Wasson #2, ah, the good ol' days from when she used to wear a shitload of f21. But I still want her shoes, btw, if anyone has a pair of Emma Cook x Topshop ankle boots, in size 36 or 37 in ANY colour, please sell it to me. They're always sold out :( Makes me sad.

New

2009-02-22T20:36:00.000-08:00

Topshop Jumper come to mumma- please come in the mail safely- please Mr Postman don't lose it. Please please please!

Alexander Wang, why do you make such beautiful clothes? Why are they so damn expensive. BLANK LABEL PLEASE MAKE ME THIS JACKET PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE.
RUSSH THANKYOU FOR COMING IN MY MAIL TODAY I LOVE YOU!

Opening Ceremony Opening

2009-02-18T07:05:00.000-08:00

I DIE
OMG
ONLINE STORE NOW OPEN MUGFGRS

Be my valentine

2009-02-13T02:40:00.000-08:00

So I'm sure everyone knows that Valentine's Day is coming up. (right guys?)

I can't remember the last time anyone has done anything for V-day. Maybe in highschool when we sent roses and heart shaped balloons and serenaded strangers?

But what do we give our valentines now that we've all (mostly) grown up?
Roses? Chocolates? Lingerie?
But what if your heart gets broken into a million pieces?Then what do you do?

...

BUY SHOES OF COURSE!

Some things I bought

2009-02-06T04:16:00.000-08:00

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Ok so here are some things that I bought before/in HK (except my name on my wall- that was a present from N + J from last year)

Leather Jacket on sale but still too expensive :( = HKD1400
Dior Homme Jeans HKD3400 :(I think I was super excited that they had men's jeans in my size and that the interior was super nice and the man kept on finding jeans in my size so I felt obliged to buy them. E bought a pair too, his are nicer, and cheaper to boot. Do I wear them and soak them in the bath tub? I have no idea. But I might as well right.. if they stretch then I either hve to get fat or give them to E again... Can anyone tell me how please?
Chloe shoes with perspex heel- USD... I don't remeber, but I bought it online from some hawaiian shop called Aloha Rag normally a super expensive place but it was on sale, I had previously wanted these in Black from netaporter but super expensive. AND THEN THE AUD/USD RAPED ME. :( oh wells.
Jimmy CHoooooooo!= 50% off on sale HKD1620 supercute. Also swayed by C family to buy from the Elements Store.
THE OTHER DAY IN SINGAPORE I SAW YSL FLATS FOR SGD186! in MY SIZE. but they were fluro yellow- so I hesitated. Plus the store had this mainlander lady who bought a heap of shit. and she was wearing D&G blinged glasses, Chanel Bag and the Prada blinged up teddy bear tshirt- ugh.
So all in all I didn't really buy much, I bought some H&M stuff including strange drop crotch pants, scarf, cardigan.. actually everything I bought from other stores were black or white. Oh and I bought a cuff from Fendi, just single strap with that gold horse thingie. Hermes, why are you so expensive now :( PLUS I GOT JIPPED since the cuff was cheaper in Sydney, since our exchange rate RAPES ME.
:(

Happy Holidaying!

Oh, go to looklet.com :) and get the invitation code from FashionSquad- super fun!
and theselby for awesome pics of famous people and their spaces, truly beautiful pics.

All I Want for Christmas- DW version

2008-12-14T21:53:00.000-08:00

I think everyone on the rainy team should do a Christmas list- Christmas is only a short 2 weeks away and I love it. Christmas for me is basically a scramble of food (prawns and cherries) and decorations and love. It brings so much excitement and happiness to so many people, from all races, religions- everyone. So this is my dream list, 8 things that would be mine if magic was real :) (read: money and bribing and kidnapping was of no issue)

In no particular order:

1. Homeroom 2 finger ring, in silver, $94
I actually went to Incu to try them on, they're in the men's jewellery section. Alas, my puny fingers dont fit, but online there are a range of sizes, from 6 to a massive 11.5 i think. SO PRETTY. I'm definately going to find lots of cool rings on my asia trip this time.

2. Themepark assault at the Goldcoast (hopefully this one will happen in Feb!)
J and I are planning a trip. I've always wanted to go to the goldcoast again before I get massively old, it just seems like the right time to go, especially since uni is starting and everyone is going away for exchange/work.

3. Alexander Wang leather backpack

I don't know why I like ugly things. But this leather baby is definately my alternative to the daily black bag for uni. My shoulders hurt too much for shoulder/tote bags. BACKPACK ME.

Actually. Maybe all of the Alexander Wang resort 09 collection, even the ugly thermal onesie.

4. Shu Uemura lashes
Definately getting these in HK. But not the obnoxiously hideous pube-like brown ones. ew.

5. Model from below post (Chris and Tibor)..drool (Sorry E, I still love you)

6. Bags of all colours from Net-a-porter and Mulberry,
even though I would prefer shoes.. actually maybe all the shoes as well. +marni ugly sandals from last last season.

7. Cherries + Canon EOS 40D
I want to steal my dad's EOS-1ds mark II. He won't let me. Plus it's peak time for cherries.

8. Simone Shailes for top shop cardigan, £250
I think this might be a little too extravagant for something that I would wear maybe 4 times. But it's so prettttyyy and crazy and delicious.

Now for the rest of the rainy team, waiting for your lists guys!

Chris and Tibor

2008-12-11T20:19:00.000-08:00

Am I the only person that didn't look at the bag first, and looked at the impossibly good looking model?
HOT.

Launched in the summer of 2005, CHRIS&TIBOR is a young London label offering bags that are sporty and retro, cutting edge and classic, luxurious and casual. The brand is also the result of fashion designer Chris Liu’s quest for the perfect gym bag. Dissatisfied with what was on the market he decided to hand make his own. This prototype soon attracted the attention of graphic designer Tibor Matyas who saw the potential for a men's bag collection.

Encouraged by the popularity of their product among friends the East London based duo decided to design a mini collection which was instantly snapped up by Harvey Nichols Hong Kong and Japanese retail giant United Arrows. Their AW06/07 offering was what the two call their first "proper collection". It was also promptly selected by Pitti Uomo to be part of the hugely popular and highly influential trade show's New Beats area.

"We live in East London, we design in East London and we produce in East London" confirm the designers who both used to work as design consultants for the quintessentially British brand Burberry Prorsum. "We name all our bags after streets, areas or buildings in East London and the City".

AW07/08 will see the brand's eagerly awaited first women's collection. "We have not totally changed our product to make it very obviously feminine. That's not what our female customers want", they say. Instead they kept their silhouettes but opted for softer leathers, smaller sizes and subtly feminine touches.

-Text and photos from Totem

Ella Ella Ellery

2008-12-10T22:09:00.000-08:00

Here they are:

The Ellery boots that I ordered about a month and a half ago. Custom made to my measurements. The boots are made out of black suede, gold leather and mass studs taht can be detached and re-attached on to the other side for an even higher-thigh effect. I'm so excited, I can't wait to wear them out when it's a cool night, with a short little dress or tights. ARGH so excited!

Everyone, please check ellery out at www.elleryland.com- coolest boots ever!

Also, they have the meanest dresses and accessories. Former market editor for RUSSH Australia, Kym Ellery, is a true genius.

Boots: Dahto for Ellery, RRP $1500

No Freaking way!

2008-12-05T19:42:00.000-08:00

O.M.G
This is Snejana: she is massive in the fashion world.
This proves that with a little bit of styling, awesome photography and lots of money, we all have a chance at stardom.

OMG!

Terry Richardson for Vogue Paris

2008-11-28T04:54:00.000-08:00

Everyone knows that I'm a massive fan of Terry Richardson. He recently did a photoshoot for Australian Brand Calibre- what a smart idea for them to have ready to grab catalogues near the door?
Delicious.
What's even more genius? Carine Roitfeld + Terry Richardson + LV lingerie = ABSOLUTE SEX

Blank Label

2008-11-15T06:37:00.000-08:00

Preliminary shots for Blank Label shoot. Blazer, Blank Label; Singlet, AA; Tights, Topshop.

Shame it was a gloomy day. Everybody watch this space! :)

Ring/Shoe Me

2008-10-25T21:32:00.000-07:00

Chronicles of Never- Gareth Moody (Ex-Tsubi, yes, tsubi)
I can't wait till I get my grubby fingers onto one of these babies, geometric shapes, dirty metal, sharp lines. Sex much?

But I have to save money.. Ellery Awaits. (Will post on this exciting news once I stop hyperventilating). If you guys are still curious, google "Kym Ellery" (Ex-Russh, yes, EX)
ARGH
BLACK
SPIKES

Edit: Some shoes (excluding thongs + Connies) @ Erics House.

SEX

2008-10-13T05:27:00.002-07:00

Raviol-E

2008-10-07T06:16:00.000-07:00

Everyone should go see wall-e. It made me cry. Like all other movies, but this one is different. I promise.

Onto more UNINSPIRING news, Chloe looks like a pasta-bake. Ravioli anyone? Click on images to see the pasta up close and personal. Hannah MacGibbon in her first season for chloe-wasn't too bad, and definately not as bad as I make it out to be (bar the pasta-like creations). Some were inspiring, the white dress in the collage below included. DELICIOUS much? Like Marc Jacobs. But I guess it's a good thing that Chloe's been brought back to an affordable (ish) house, a far cry from the ridiculous 6000dollar dresses that were tres plain. Let's see what Hannah has in store for us in the latter seasons.

Marchesa by Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig. Georgina is the designer of this luscious house, and is also married to HARVEY WEINSTEIN. Yes, the fat man who is worth hundreds of millions from his movie franchises. UGH. But I've loved Marchesa since their first collection which inspired Chic Collections in Sydney to make that dress that I bought and wore for my year 12 formal. Same dress, an eighth (or something) of the price. (but still the same price as a pair of Chanal Optics... sigh*)

More POLITICS TO COME. Everyone go on youtube and watch Jon Stewart. Type "palin" and "jon stewart" or alternatively type "obama" and "letterman" and watch his hilarious interview.

RTW FTW

2008-10-04T08:38:00.000-07:00

My Favourite Collection for RTW (Ready-To-Wear for Noobs) is BALMAIN. Can I say SEX much? It combines everything that is cool- bandage, black, metal, tie-dye (only cool in monochrome), rips, zips, leather, sexy jewel-tones. GIMME GIMME MORE.

Honourable mentions: YSL, Stella McCartney (Click images for greater detail)
YSL is so sexy. Soft silhouettes with a hint of transparency and fluid shapes.

Stella McCartney is the only person that makes my most hated "safari" theme bearable and lust-worthy.

New Frames

2008-09-28T23:50:00.000-07:00

EDIT:

THE WALLET CAME- it's a darker pink that the pictures below. how decieving! but it's still delicious:)
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The new glasses:

:)
Chanel Style 3130

Everytime you see me, remind me about them so I don't lose them ok?

"Dai Wen, have you got your glasses with you? DON'T FORGET"

I hate how glasses cost a fortune :( but they're so worth it. I get them on Wednesday! Woooo! (my thingie is 0.25.. I suck. HA at least i'm not blind WOO)

The Wallet

2008-09-25T19:05:00.000-07:00

Thanks to MW for giving me the link to awesome sale- I bought this wallet:

but the only images I could find were from this dodgy site.. so it's in the mail and this isn't the actual wallet.

Mulberry Leigh Long Wallet in Fuschia! for HALF PRICE
= 125pounds + 17.50 shipping= 142.50 pounds

I think I need more monetary expenditures to KILL MY NEED TO KILL MYSELF after the stupid exam today :(

I hate life.
Life sucks.
I suck at life.

:(

Alexander Revolution

2008-09-22T01:02:00.000-07:00

So there's this little asian man called Alexander Wang, and he's sort of a big deal. Here is a chronologically ordered photoshop pic:

He's just shown in New York for Spring 08-09 and added some colours like POP GOES THE WEASEL! Delicious peaches and dreamy teals added to the uniform black and white.

Find Alexander Wang on: Shopbop.com, Net-a-porter.com, shopjake.com just to name a few, although Shopbop is by far the most comprehensive. Beautiful Boots and Bags and Luscious Leather and Distressed Denim and Exposed Zippers- Gimme more!

Did I mention that Erin Wasson contributes?

... Marry me?

Material Girl

2008-09-13T07:55:00.000-07:00

EDIT: THE LEGGINGS CAME and are SEXUAL but the XS is soo small. and its high waisted. so it takes me about 5 Solid minutes to get it over my ass. ... :( but the legs fit fine. i think next time i should obviously go for SMALL. HAHA. but they are SEXUAL.

I need a new wallet. I've had my current wallet for 4 years (obviously I haven't always used it on a regular basis) but it's nearing the end of its days.

And I need new flats.

But I've bought lots of shoes (all for under $28 each- AWESOME: check out gojane.com). It's got lots of shitty hooker-come-hither shoes, and obviously the quality won't be faaaan-tastic, but the prices are fun-tastic, and I was in Myer the other day. SAW these shoes, for AUD$184, but I bought it for US$21. WOO. The shipping costs are ridiculous ($40 for under 150)- but if you average it out, you still make a MASSIVE saving. I bought 6 pairs of shoes and 2 pairs of sunnies for around $150- INSANE.

There's alot of hype about forever21.com- I did the same order- 4 times. and each time they rejected me (ie. cancelled my order) because I "didn't give them sufficient identification". WHICH IS RIDICULOUS. Forever21 I'll admit, is massively cheap and has more "fashionable" things, but the drama annoyed me forever..

American Apparel. Also sucks ASS. But I always go back- I can't resist the "Sexuali" singlet and the awesome sales and the leggings and the INTERLOCK MINI SKIRT (which is waaaaay sexual). But I ordered a pair of these maybe 5 months ago, on sale, free shipping, AND THEY SENT ME THE WRONG ONES. I called them IN AMERICAN TIME and they said they would send me replacements. It's been 2 months since that fateful night, and no VEGAS leggings are to be seen!

Ridiculous!

Yoox.com BOYS- everything is awesome. JL needs to buy shoes. His birthday is coming up. In a week. SHOES SHOES SHOES. :) PLEASE NOT THESE.

I went shopping with my dad the other day, and I didn't. Buy. ANything. Except for the latest issue of Russh. I just thought everything was too expensive- and I kept on thinking about the list of sites that would sell the same thing for cheaper, much like a mini rolla-dex of online stores. E-commerce has opened my eyes, and now I don't want to buy anything over $50 unless its REALLY special and Australian.

My favourites (in no particular order):

MyCatwalk
Net-a-Porter
GoJane
Clinique
Shopbop
TOPSHOP (favourite right now- but last month's 400pound order was no so good...)
American Apparel
Revolve Clothing (Mens included)

Awesome PictureSites:

HAVE FUN KIDS

just before exams :)

Secret Garden

2008-08-06T08:15:00.000-07:00

These are old, (can tell by the old hair, but I still love them nonetheless). Remember The secret garden? That was one of my favourite movies when I was a little girl- (lol at my shoe in the second pic, you can still see the price sticker)

American Apparel Grey top, Sportsgirl belt, Forever New black bandage zip skirt, Sportsgirl Brown YSL Tribute shoe knockoff heels, Marc by Marc Jacobs Black tote

So my new haircut is giving me the shits. It always gets in my eyes, so I have to keep on flicking it, and then it becomes a side-swept fringe anyway. UGH. And, no one ever recognises me at uni. ...

Also, I've been inspired by TARGET- I want their SHOES!
I'll keep updating on that matter soon! Once I get my grubby hands on them SANDALS! :)

Fringe, do the twist

2008-07-31T22:07:00.000-07:00

Told you I was back.

Topshop fringe dress- $80, Nine West Suede boots- $90

Jail Stripes

2008-07-30T22:37:00.000-07:00

Yellow Sass&Bide knit dress- $175, Black Satin Givenchy Heels- $170, White Perforated Fendi Tote- $2000

Ugh. Cold weather. How I hate you sometimes.

But today was warm and inviting, and I had to do a fashion shoot, now that uni has started and I can start procrastinating again. It also helps that E is back and can be my photographer/stylist.

Enjoy folks,

Regret

2008-07-25T20:19:00.000-07:00

Regret. It's one of those unavoidable things that we hate to admit we have felt. I would like t declare to the world that I, in fact, hate this bag: Balenciaga City. I hereby curse you. :( It makes me incredibly sad that I still think about this bag, even though it's been a good 6 months since I've turned my back on this unattainable $3500 baby in HK. I even returned to the damn-ned Joyce 4 times to consider this absurd item. I wanted it in either the Black or Magenta :( I regret getting the stupid Fendi bag that I don't use and is so impractical, but I'm glad I didn't have to suffer the terror that is my dad's wrath. ARGH wretched bag! Why have you forsaken me! ALAS Anyways, onto more inspiring fashionable goodies- I think when I have attained a sizeable income, I shall purchase one of these babies: Herve Leger by Max Azria dresses:

Are these the most SEX dresses you have ever laid your eyes upon? Body hugging, but in the most flattering way, bandage dress/skirt I love you.

And, the feathers.. how can I resist? It's delicious.

Finally, apologies for the lack of outfit posts. I feel uninspired, and I lack a photographer. E shall return shortly from his ski trip so I shall enslave him to be my photographer, and hence, posts shall continue shortly.

-DW

Here it is.. what you've all been waiting for

2008-07-01T21:59:00.000-07:00

SO. I know you've all been thinking to yourselves, "oh, I wonder where DW has gone with her wonderful ultra-man poses and awesomeZZ flogs?"

Here they are:

Zu black lace up boots- $90

Top Shop Cream top with Black motif
See by Chloe cream skirt from HK- $200
Navy hand-me-down blazer- $0
Country Road black top- $40
McQ brown leather blet- $114
Dad's grey socks- $0

Femme Fatale- What to wear to E's

2008-06-24T23:53:00.000-07:00

and some that i've made..

and some more from net-a-porter.com: