Owner: Magnesium Dresses URL:http://magnesiumdresses.blogspot.com Join Date: Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:30:10 -0500 Rating:0 Site Description: Outfits, style inspirations, vintage finds and other bits and pieces from a girl stuck in the most isolated capital city in the world. Site statistics:Click here
Getting Ready for the Show 2008-07-05 04:41:05 No standard outfit post...I went to see Edward Scissorhands at His Majesty's Theatre last night, amazing! Great show, and the costumes were lovely! Another post on that later. I did however, take it as an opportunity to get dressed up.The YSL lipstick is my favourite, I have plenty of other red lipsticks but I never seem to use them! Waste of money, as usual.Here's me wandering around Perth CBD af
Loose Tops and Tight Bottoms 2008-07-03 08:52:37 Laziness was the key word of the day, I didn't even bother changing out of my pyjamas. That's right, I sleep in that shirt. It's the boy's but he gave it to me. 100 points for guessing what he does for a living! Perhaps that explains my unnaturally high nautical addiction.Shirt: the boy'sSkirt: Stella ForestStay-ups: TargetHeels: some cheap Asian shopIt was unusually warm today, I didn't need a ja Read more:Loose
Tagging Shenanigans 2008-07-03 04:43:11 I've been tagged by The Collector - My 7 Songs of Winter/Summer!(Hard to whittle it down to such a small number). The rules are as follows: List seven songs you are into right now. No matter what the genre, whether they have words, or even if they’re not any good, but they must be songs you’re really enjoying now, shaping your Summer (or Winter depending on where you Read more:Tagging
Rethinking American Apparel 2008-07-02 05:26:58 I've never been a fan of AmericanApparel
. Perhaps it's because I think of this awesome article every time there is a mention of tri-blend or lame. But this dress...dear god, this dress have me reassessing my doubts. Is it worth the $77? The AA online store does have 30% off at the moment...what do you reckon?AA aside, here is my other want. Can you believe it's a Tods bag? TODS! But there's no wa
Taking the Plunge 2008-07-01 23:57:32 I think I've bought way too many things in the past fortnight, my bedroom floor is hardly accessible without stepping on tops, skirts and dresses. So I gritted my teeth and finally dared to put a heap of listings on eBay. Some of the items I've worn in the past posts are listed, such as the nautical shoes from one of the first posts, that red blazer, another pink dress (I have two) and the skirt i Read more:Taking
Cream of the Crop 2008-07-01 23:42:17 I was taking photos for my listings on eBay and ended up with an outfit I liked:Shirt: thriftedBelt: ??? (probably thrifted)Skirt: thriftedHeels: Urban SoulI love the strange patterns and textures on the shirt and the skirt, but both will be up for auction...however it was good while it lasted! I never wear skirts past my knees but this one seems to give a nice silhouette. Best thing about it is t Read more:Cream
Cupcake Drinks 2008-07-01 23:40:24 This is what I'm wearing out to dinner/drinks tonight. I don't think I've ever worn so much pink before in my life...no, not a pink person, definitely. If anyone asks, it's peach. What do you reckon? Too girly? I feel like a cupcake. And these tights look suspiciously like my other ones I keep wearing, the camera doesn't seem to be able to capture the subtle colour difference.(I'm a go-go dancer. Read more:Cupcake
, Drinks
A Burst of Fire 2008-07-01 23:39:38 Just realized the last few posts feature outfits that aren't exactly eye-popping. Now I admit that I don't have too much variety of bright colours in my wardrobe. In fact, red is as far as I'd usually go. Today's outfit was simple, comfort was high on the agenda due to plans of a whole day of shopping with a girlfriend. Those sky-high heels will just have to wait...Cardigan: Country RoadJacket: Co Read more:Burst
Cheap Fix 2008-07-01 23:38:54 This is what I bought today. Two more pairs of stockings. It wasn't like I needed any more in the way of hosiery, but the packaging was so tempting! I mean, look - she's ice-skating! In 40 denier stockings! Good lord.Of course the price was an incentive too. These were a steal at $1 each...I got a ribbed purple and a boring gray pair. I keep my hosiery together in the same drawer as my underwear, Read more:Cheap
Late Night eBay Crawl 2008-07-01 23:37:35 This is what I do when I have nothing to do but can't sleep either...eBay!Continuing on from my love for anything and everything nautical, isn't this the most gorgeous sailor top ever? Would be even better if it was slightly longer so it could be wearable as a mini-dress. I'm secretly hoping that the model is actually a 6'3" giant and the garment would provide some much needed butt-coverage in my Read more:Night
, Late Night
Space Age and Pastel 2008-07-01 23:34:56 Today wasn't as bright and beautiful as yesterday, but still pretty and pale. Guess that pastel feeling is reflected in my outfit which I wore to and from work (it was colder in the morning so I had to cover up with a blazer, but that just ruined it for me).High-waistedpants just aren't for me, I think. These are a wool blend and have the loveliest texture. But I still manage to look awkward! Perh Read more:Space
, Pastel
Riviera Dreams (shattered) 2008-07-01 23:33:02 I'm crying. Literally, I am. I've had my eye on the Topshop Riviera Skirt being auctioned by Selina from The Flying Saucer since the day it appeared. However, I've had to let go as the bidding soared past AU$80...I know the high waist/flared shape skirt is oh-so-stylish right now, but it's something about that particular skirt...the nautical styling...the non-extravagant poufiness...even just the Read more:Dreams
, shattered
New Beginnings 2008-07-01 23:31:48 The camera my parents bought for my birthday arrived today. All that pent-up excitement unleashed itself and I ran around the house taking photos of the most mundane things. It's a bit difficult to take outfit photos without a tripod but I managed with a few impromptu props. Here's my best 'I'm-a-poser' pose (promise I won't be so self-indulgent next time!).Dress: thriftedBelt: thriftedTights: Jon
Jumping the Sailor Bandwagon 2008-06-30 10:49:14 Nautical anything is everywhere these days. But I'd like to think that my love with anything sailor-inspired started long before the trend. Or maybe I've just been subconsciously brainwashed. But I really wish it was summer so I can wear this outfit! I bet by summertime I would've forgotten all about it...Shirt: LiveSkirt: thriftedHeels: Charles & KeithThe shirt is great, it's a longer length Read more:Jumping
, Sailor
, Bandwagon
Cherry Blossoms in Winter 2008-06-26 05:20:52 And the love affair with the backyard fence continues. I really ought to be more creative. It was a lot cooler today so I thought I'd bring out the knits and the wool.Top: thriftedSkirt: David LawrenceTights: VoodooBrogues: RMKScarf: borrowed from my Mother(Note the un-ironed skirt. I'm terribly lazy when it comes to laundry and other associated procedures)The scarf is damn gorgeous...I cannot bel Read more:Cherry
, Blossoms
, Cherry Blossoms
It's A Girl! 2008-06-24 05:07:42 After much hesitation, I have finally taken the plunge...here's to joining the already-overcrowded sea of fashion blogs! Although style is my intended focus and I'll probably be mainly posting photos of myself, my interests extend beyond clothes. Photography, art, music are my other loves and hopefully they will also be incorporated into this blog in some form or other.Some things/people that I li
Fishnets and Granny Shoes 2008-07-17 06:04:08 With too much free time on my hands, I went op shopping again. It seems as though I do this every day I have off work. My justification is that it is so cheap and much more affordable than department store shopping, anyway. This is what I wore:Top: Cotton OnSkirt: 80's CueBlack stockings: ColumbineGrey stockings worn underneath: ShoutShoes: thriftedI take photos in my bathroom. Gosh, where's the c Read more:Fishnets
When I grow up I want to be... 2008-07-15 06:05:28 Those cream t-bar heels from eBay that I mentioned in this post has arrived! They are even more lovely in real life, but seem to be more ivory than cream. Which suits me fine, really. The colour is quite similar to piano keys. They were a bargain for around $40, brand new and completely leather. A tad too big, but I'm well-stocked on insoles, hooray!Jacket: thriftedShirt: MyerSkirt: thriftedTights
Op Shop Irony 2008-07-13 04:59:53 Last night I went to a friend's birthday party. The theme was 'op shop', which was great because I could wear pretty much half my wardrobe. I picked a loose pussy bow blouse and a tweed-look skirt. Everyone looked gorgeous but the lack of lighting meant too many underexposed photographs. After the party I stopped by a well-lit carpark and took some shots of my outfit for the night.I have wanted to Read more:Irony
Photography Day 2008-07-12 03:11:37 There is really nothing more fun than going out taking photos for an entire day. I caught up with a friend and we took our respective Canon DSLRs out to play. Camera playdate, hooray!It was colder outside, so I couldn't walk around in one of my favourite dresses. Cardigan and tights were the necessary additions. Oh well, the dress is pretty damn short, anyway.Dress: PortmansCardigan: BarkinsTights
Ebay Footwear Regrets 2008-07-10 05:50:28 I'm sure we've all experienced it before. Those one-off items you just had to have on eBay...but they've slipped away from right under your hot little hands. I am a freakishly obsessed eBay addict...but the whole process of it is so invigorating! Finding something that makes your eyes wider, your heart pounds fast, those anxious days of waiting as the auction end date draws closer, the last franti Read more:Footwear
, Regrets
Vintage Florals 2008-07-09 04:11:49 Took the last opportunity of a rain-less day and went shopping in Fremantle. Being a weekday it was crowd-free, which made me rather happy.The tights are the $1 purple ribbed ones from this post. Don't worry, they are not as bright as the photo makes them appear. 30 Denier was too cold for today so I wore a black pair underneath as well.Dess: thriftedTights: ShoutCardigan: it's-been-so-long-I-have Read more:Vintage
Summertime Blues 2008-07-07 11:41:17 I've thought about including my art in this blog, a la the incredible Freelancers Fashion, for a while now. The only problem being that I'm mostly involved with life drawing with nude models, so clothing is pretty much the only thing that I don't draw. I guess fashion has just never permeated my artworks.But I have managed to incorporate something in this blog. Even though I've vehemently stated t Read more:Summertime
, Blues
Schmexy Texy 2008-08-03 20:18:00 Text-only post today! You know, the ones that everyone loves to read?The ever-so-gorgeous Freelancer's Fashion tagged me to fill in a short survey about myself, considering I haven't really done anything like this yet, why not!Here goes:What are the last three things you purchased?A mobile phone, a mini SD card for my mobile phone, and another pair of red tights (mine broke…)What are the last
Favourite Op Shop Finds #3 2008-08-02 05:12:44 The last installment of my favourite op shop purchases. Here I am taking photos outside again, the lighting is far superior...but it will rain soon, so I must hurry!Blouse: eBayDress (worn as top): thriftedSkirt: thriftedShoes: thriftedWow that's a lot of thrifted items, but my favourite is...the textured brown leather skirt. I bought it when the local Good Sammys was having a 50% of all recycled Read more:Favourite
Favourite Op Shop Finds #2 2008-07-30 20:47:12 Managed to squeeze in a quick post before uni today, blogging and studying just don't seem to match, it seems. I envy those who can post daily whilst still gaining an education. How do you do it?Coat: thriftedTights: BasqueFishnets: ColumbineHeels: eBayThis coat was a fabulous find more than a year ago for $7. Funny how I seem to dig the cheaper purchases more than the expensive ones. I love the u Read more:Favourite
Favourite Op Shop Finds #1 2008-07-30 20:46:34 I'm back! Relaxed and refreshed, full of energy ready for uni to suck it all out of me again. Only landed this morning so I'm still a little jet-lagged, so no outfit photo for today. Let me dig into a few of the photos I took in more relaxing times.Dress: thriftedBelt: thriftedBag: plasticHeels: eBayYes...it's the same belt and shoes again. I told you I didn't pack much!Just came to the realizatio Read more:Favourite
Mustard and Cocktails 2008-07-25 01:02:23 A quick and brief post while I take a break from, well, taking a break. Top: MyerSkirt: TokitoBelt: thriftedShoes: eBay My nails are painted, hooray! I could never do it due to work restrictions, so it was great to see them blood red again. I'm liking them paired with the mustardy top. Hmm...mustard... Oh my god, it's the shoes again! I packed pretty light, and changed outfits quite frequently. I
Leaving on a Jet Plane 2008-07-21 08:47:58 This is the last week before I head back to uni, so I'm going on an impromptu trip! It's nothing exciting, nowhere I haven't been before, but at least I won't have to work for a whole week. I will try to post during the week...but I can't promise anything. If I don't that just means I'm having too much fun! Sorry about the horrendous photos, I must rush to the airport!T-shirt: ThreadlessTop (worn Read more:Leaving
, Plane
Fashion Mathematics 2008-07-20 08:19:29 Carrying on from the bandage-themed posts, here's what I wore out on the weekend. Loving the bodycon even though it seems to be more of an American trend. I'm trying really hard to pair the red tights with other colours, a miserable failure with monochrome again...Dress: thriftedCardigan: thriftedBow: eBayTights: BasqueHeels: eBay(The painting on the wall is by me, in case anyone wants to know.)Th Read more:Fashion
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