Ahh the classic battle between the rival colours, black and white! What’s a girl to do? I feel so torn, I need your help! I’ve been feeling very unwell lately and although my health is on the decline, that doesn’t mean that my spirit should be! What’s the best way to tackel a sickness you ask?? Spend as much money until the pain goes away, or until you have not one dollar left to your name!
So what do you think? Black or White? To be honest i’m leaning towards the black, but I guess i’m just looking for reassurance! Thanks for all of your help during this difficult time. No one should suffer through the selection of a handbag alone.
Would you like to own your very own copy of Kirstie Clements, The Vogue Factor, signed by none other than Kirstie herself!? Well girl you’re in luck because I’ve got ONE signed copy to give away!!!
Here’s how to enter, you must do two of the first three options:
3) follow youngonehunting on Instagram – @youngonehunting
AND THEN you must do one of the two following two options (Or all if your heart desires!):
1) Take a photo of yourself doing your best ‘Vogue’ face (on instagram) and hashtag your photo #yohxvoguecomp
or
2) Leave a comment on this post, saying what you love most about Vogue!
And I’d just like to add that option #4 for entry into the competition just so happens to be my favourite and you’re more likely to win if you show me your best vogue face!!! :) No pressure!! Just kidding, your chances are all equal but who can resist the excuse to strike an amazing selfie and be rewarded for it!? The answer is NO ONE.
Comp ends May 31st, Australian time (Melbourne timezone… whatever that’s called) and is open worldwide! What are you waiting for peoples!? Get your Vogue face on!
- Knit, Glassons / Shirt-Dress, Sportsgirl / Gerry Boots (current season but sold out online) by Merchant footwear (similar one’s here) -
Lately I’ve been spending my weekends reading my old Frankie mags and sewing to my little hearts content. When I’m staying in and can find the willpower to change out of my pj’s, this is the sort of outfit i’ve been leaning towards. Simple, but still looks like I give a damn… sort of.
PS. anyone out there feel like giving me free guitar lessons? I’ll gladly except! How pathetic is my determination? I’ve been trying to teach myself since I was about 12… I know the chords E, G, and the one thats the same as E but just moved down a row, I call it ‘under the E chord’. It’s also quite possible that what i’ve just explained isn’t even a real chord and I’m just in a world of confusion.
Style Lounge at Westfield, Doncaster, where the VIP conference was held.
I came with a pile of books and magazines to be signed!! Kirstie thought it was fantastic and Signed a copy of her new book (The Vogue factor) especially for one of you lovely readers!! Thats right, that copy of her new book, The Vogue Factor, that she is signing in the picture above, is up for grabs!! Read below to find out how!!
- Cut-out Cardi, Vintage (Vintage Garage – Smith Street, Melbourne) / Dress, Vintage (altered by myself) / Necklace, Le Chateau (oldie) / Shoes, Jeffrey Campbell -
So meeting Kirstie Clements (former editor of Vogue, Australia Magazine) has to be one of the biggest highlights of my life! I’m still not over it! I got to attend her VIP book launch event at Westfield, Doncaster. It was an intimate setting with only around twenty some guests. Kirstie spoke about her career at Vogue, starting out as a receptionist and working her way up to Editor. Her career path is so inspiring to me, she has accomplished so much from sheer determination, dedication and a damn strong work ethic! She also shared stories of working with Karl Lagerfeld, having lunch and dinners with him, in his Paris home. She spoke about the changes she’s witnessed in the industry during her 25 years at Vogue and so much more!
One thing that Kirstie said, that I found most interesting was, “Traditional media is over”. She spoke about how the industry has changed and has become more commercial. The industry isn’t particularly about out of the box fashion content anymore, it’s more driven by money, what sells; what will bring in the most cash (Ie. whats appealing to the masses). She spoke about the pressures that magazines today face in an internet centered era. And this could be reading into things way too much, but she looked a bit nostalgic when speaking about how working in publishing used to be, in the beginning, when it was less corrupt and there was more freedom/leeway.
A great piece of advice for those of you wanting to get into the fashion industry! Kirstie shared with us what she looked for in employees, while working at Vogue, and her explanations were very shocking! Kirstie explained that she had countless women come into Vogue seeking a position, and that they would express how much they loved fashion and clothing (self proclaimed fashionistas). Those where the girls that she refused to hire! Basically she didn’t want employees that loved to shop, she wanted a team of people that loved art, music, poetry, books, fashion designers, photographers, in other words, media.
I got instant warm fuzzies when I heard this! I love fashion, but what I love most about fashion is the creativity that lies within it! I love designing my own clothing, making my own jewellery, and expressing my own style in creative ways. I got picked on when I was growing up because I would dress like a punk one day, and a hippie the next. I was wearing vintage clothing when I was in middle school, because I thought it was cool. Some of my peers thought that I was weird or poor because I liked “used” clothing. But you see, it’s the people like me that got picked on, that are real artists! I’ve known who I am since I can remember, and I never let peer pressure or anything else get in the way! I think all fashion bloggers have a similar story (Insert dramatic voice here) “Ohh the challenges i’ve faced while growing up because I dressed different!”.
I guess that I’m really just trying to express that I was never the popular kid, and i’ll never be that popular kid, and I couldn’t be happier! I never caved to peer pressure and i’m very proud of myself. I hope that young girls experiencing the same thing understand that being yourself is one of the most important things that you can do, even if people tease you about it! (and the people who do tease you are just d-bags). Hopefully one day I’ll excel in the fashion industry and when that happens, I’ll gladly invite all of my high school bullies over to my mansion for a lovely reunion (open bar). Am I being a little spiteful? Do I want to become successful just so I can rub it in peoples faces!?? No Linda, that’s just awful!, but hells yeah I’m tad spiteful! Years of yoga and meditation has really calmed it down though. Enough about me however! On to the Give Away!! PS. Congratulations and Thank You very much for reading if you’ve got this far! I always cringe when I see a blog post this long so ‘Good on Ya!’ for sticking with it!
I also promise not to rant about my challenging childhood anymore, and really my childhood was quite lovely! I grew up in a tiny village with a small population. My nan and mother taught me how to sew before I was in my teens. I helped my father chop firewood every year for the winter season and went for long walks with my mother in the woods every summer/autumn. There was only a handfull of people that tried to hurt my feelings in school, and lets hope that they’ve changed in their adult years, and have learned to accept differences in others!
GIVE AWAY:
Would you like to own your very own copy of Kirstie Clements, The Vogue Factor, signed by none other than Kirstie herself!? Well girl you’re in luck because I’ve got ONE signed copy to give away!!!
Here’s how to enter, you must do two of the first three options:
3) follow youngonehunting on Instagram – @youngonehunting
AND THEN you must do one of the two following two options (Or all if your heart desires!):
1) Take a photo of yourself doing your best ‘Vogue’ face (on instagram) and hashtag your photo #yohxvoguecomp
or
2) Leave a comment on this post, saying what you love most about Vogue!
And I’d just like to add that option #4 for entry into the competition just so happens to be my favourite and you’re more likely to win if you show me your best vogue face!!! :) No pressure!! Just kidding, your chances are all equal but who can resist the excuse to strike an amazing selfie and be rewarded for it!? The answer is NO ONE.
Comp ends May 31st, Australian time (Melbourne timezone… whatever that’s called) and is open worldwide! What are you waiting for girl!? Get your Vogue face on!
Frida Kahlo is an inspirational artist and fashion Icon. I love her style and I would wear every piece of her clothing which is amazing as she’s been gone for decades. Her wardrobe which has been locked away for almost 60 years, is finally on display to the public this year. “Appearances Can be Deceiving: The Dresses of Frida Kahlo” will show at Museo Frida Kahlo in Mexico City until November 22, 2013.
I love http://www.savethelastpinker.com.au There’s heaps of amazing jewellery to choose from and its all made by up and coming local artists/designers! If you’re feeling a little spiritual, the Darjeeling Limited is a great feel good movie. It reminds me of my relationship with my sisters and how we would act if we found ourselves in the same situation. I also can’t lie that I have super mega cruches on Adrien Brody and Jason Schwartzman!
Ahhh the beautiful Melody coat by Micky. In. The. Van… So perfect! I saw it for the first time today, when I was shopping at one of my all time favourite shops, Design A Space. The photo doesn’t do the coat justice. The print is stunning and the fabric is soft and silky with a shine to it! I can’t stop thinking about this coat so something tells me that it just may end up in my wardrobe! Here’s to a week of no eating and self made coffee’s! If only savings on coffee’s and groceries could support my shopping habbits!!
I’ve been a little absent as I’ve started a new job! For the meantime here’s an insta update, and you can find me on instagram under the name: youngonehunting. Too Easy ya say! Follow me on insta so I can see what you’re getting up to and your fab style! Can’t wait!
So this a shopping list that i’ve been working on for some time. I’m loving that printed silk top and skirt set! The print and colours are just so… perfect!
There’s only 100 limited edition copies of Beth Hoeckel’s print, GLACIAL. She has to be one of my most favourite American ‘collage’ Artists. Her work is so dreamy and visually stimulating.
Obviously there’s always a shoe that I’m wanting! I’m loving that perspex heel and dream cloud effect of colour!! Get in my closet nooooooww!!
So I’ve been on the search for a full length Kimono for what feels like ages! It’s so hard to find a quality Kimono thats not made of bathrobe material or isn’t over $700.00!! I know Topshop has one at the moment but it’s short and doesn’t have sleeves! I finally stumbled upon this one online (Finally!) but it’s vintage, meaning only One Size available!! I am praying to the vintage gods that this will fit! Plus I’m double checking the measurements with the brand! :p Keep your fingers crossed!! Linda’s in need of a bitching Kimono!!
- Scarf and jumper, Glassons / White collar top, Zara / Hotpants, TopShop / Leather Boots $249.90 (Gyro) by Merchant / Socks and sunnies, Sportsgirl / Leather Satchel, Tilkah -
Last Saturday I got up to my usual. I had to get ready quick so I apologise for the lack of pizzaz! I checked out the Romance Was Born sample sale in Fitzroy (and left empty handed :( DEVO!! ) I had a yummy sausage and beer at Phat Brats for lunch, followed by op-shopping and then onto Etihad Stadium to watch a disappointing game of footy… Why am I a Saints fan why!!? After the game my partner and I had Japanese in China Town for dinner. Why do I not weigh 800 pounds you ask!? Couldn’t tell you!! Melbourne stop making delicious food please!!
