Sunday, September 12, 2010

To the max.





Faux leather J: Sunnygirl
Maxi skirt: COurtesy of Robot Ninjas.
Bustier that's actually a dress that I bought for my yr 10 formal that was too slutty: Vintage off ebay.
Fake docs: K-mart
Belt and bag: Thrifted.
Blue ribbon in my hair: One and only Tony Bui.



Gallivanting around the city to shop for formal dresses following a night of absolutely no sleep is never a good idea. In fact, gallivanting anywhere with anything less than 8 hours of solid sleep is not a good idea. It makes you want to tear your brain out of your head through your nose and constrict yourself with bandages. It makes you want to mummify yourself.

I used to dismiss people who listed "sleeping" as their hobby idiots, and I prided myself on being a morning person. I don't know what changed but life is now infinitely better asleep. Dreams are better than reality. I don't know about you, but driving a a minotaur car with wings beats commuting to high school anyday. I only dreamt about the minotaur car once, but even mundane things are suddenly 5000x more interesting when it's presented in the form of a sleep induced hallucination. And nothing beats the embrace of warm sheets and bed socks.



I'm probably just salivating all over sleeping because I just came home from work and I'm still dying from Friday night's lack of sleep. So I'm going to catch some z's before this blog post becomes an essay on the legalisation of general anaesthesia and unconsciousness via hitting people over the head with a crowbar, because sleeping is better than being awake.

P.S. lucid dreams. The fuck is that all about? I want it.

76 comments:

samantha rae said...

amazing yet again :)

Jennifer said...

a good idea turn dress into skirt :D
pretty !!!

jesthh(: said...

babe, you look like a grandmother met 'seventeen again'. but YOU STILL MANAGE TO PULL IT OFF. HOW DEW YEW DEW DAT

Exuvalia said...

How cute. I love the 'muscles' picture the most. =)

Rebecca Clairine said...

great !
good idea turn dress into skirt ,
u get an awesome picture too ! :D
love it

xoxo,
Rebecca
http://rebeccaclch.blogspot.com

Athena. said...

....WHY ARE YOU SO AMAZING?
I love the cute little bag and bustier.. in fact, I adore the whole thing.
xxx

Chloe Trayner said...

You look really grown up and great in this outfit, love the cheeky doc boots as well. I'm feeling you on the sleep front, I could sleep for days rather than go to university, oh well. Reality calls!

Silkybow said...

I love what you're wearing!!!
It really looks good on you.

Vicky said...

Love, love, LOVE your outfit, as per usual x

vogueish said...

llove..the whole...look..put-together....i reallly have to say this..(without sounding creepy..at all)i'm in awe of your lips..i rilly like the shape..haha..anyways...i guess..its sleep time..au revoir!!!

Hannah said...

Yes, sleeping is awesome. I think I've found it's because it's not uni, or work, or catching a bus, or thinking about any of those things!
And I have never, ever seen those shoes at Kmart. Which is really annoying, because I would buy them. Maybe they aren't in QLD...

fi said...

omg the close up pic showing u & the bustier is so hot! <3 everything again :) nite!

Anonymous said...

I'm too in love with this look!! *.*

Lucy said...

You look amazing!!

KANI said...

love the shoes and socks underneath the skirt what a surprise haha

STACY said...
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STACY said...

ooh so completely digging anything maxi atm - covered up legs yet feminine and comfy as hell!

you are looking swell, my friend :)

xStace

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Blackswan said...

this song instantly came to my head "I am strong, I am womannn!!!" - lame yes, but GREAT maxi skirt! i love the word "gallivanting" - my mum uses that verb a lot when talking about me. HA! lol

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{ I V Y } said...

oh hello sexy !

Holly K said...

i effing love this post

Mary said...

You look faaaantastic !
I love your entire outfit, and I'll be saving it to my inspiration folder~ :)

❤Cate❤ said...

You look gorgous, I love how inventive you are xoxo

sallyannie☆ said...

you're so gangster :D

Chiho said...

love this outfit! I really love the top and the skirt combo:] so cute!

¶ Michelle said...

you amaze me everytime Jess! Out of them all, I simply love this one the BEST! :D keep it love your looks are always gorgeous x

maudlincareer said...

You look really pretty with your hair up!

Beautiful look. Love the combination of bustier+long skirt+leather jacket

Karissa said...

ahh this is absolutely adorable !

xoxo,
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Chubby-but-Lovely said...

I love your out fit :D
The last picture is my favorite ahah

Camilla said...

this is THE shiz. fo shiz.

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joninel said...

WOW...amazing skirt and love your jacket too :)

love the last pic :)haha

Charlotte. said...

so gorgeous. your jacket is to die for.

Charlotte. said...

so gorgeous. your jacket is to die for.

discoes said...

You look amazing, per usual. Love your jacket and your resourcefulness. xD

S.H said...

i love your style and you are very pretty :)

Meggstatus said...

I am 100% with you on the sleeping issue. If I get less than 8 hours of sleep I'm a complete idiot for the rest of the day. I don't understand people who sleep five hours a night, I mean really? I would constantly feel like I was on drugs if that was the case. But hey, maybe that's why some people do it? Fuck if I know.

Anyways. This skirt is so dreamy, I wand to prance around in it.

XO
Megg

Francesca said...

lookin' amazing, of course. i want your jacket.

dinzae said...

i like the fact that you can rock all of your clothes without using make up. :)

Ladinia DalinTasya said...

amazing outfit and you look pretty with your hair up :)
love the bag

xoxo
-T-

shannonnatasha said...

You are actually a fashion genius.

TalksAboutNothing* said...

You have a very unusual taste.. But I love it.. :)
Looks great :)

vdcouture said...

seriously awesome, that skirt is just stunning and you pull it off awesomely :p and i love love love the way you bun your hair!!

vdcouture

GILBERT/GANDA said...

amazing maxi you got fartsicca!
omg omg!

and I love the bustier!
hahaha as If I got boobs to wear them! hahaha
xxx

xx

Ms K said...

you are so cute here with your hair up.haha you surprised me with your new outfit which is very very pretty=)
do you shop at robotninjas? haha

xoxo
http://stylison.blogspot.com/

Mèl said...

Tes images sont superbes!!!

Jeniffer said...

one of the best look i've seen this week.. awesome...

Jenn said...

So cute. I love the bag. :)

shona said...

love it. so classy :)

No Stranger to Different said...

abbssolutely amazing. I love the maxi dress, epitomized by the mix of light tan with black. <3 so much love.

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Anonymous said...

You are so cute I love it.
xxx!

thepalindromic said...

oh wow, you've got excellent taste!
And fantastic arm/shoulder definition ;)

I love the maxi skirt!

Julia said...

Amazing proportions in your outfit! And I love contrast between the black and the beige.

I'm definitely not brave enough to rock a maxi skirt, haha, especially since I'd probably trip over myself. How tall are you?

ellie walker said...

Amazing photos! Lovely blog :)

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Just Another Londoner said...

Mmm the light in this is yummy.
Also, I was wondering-who is the Fred in your blog title?

Audrey Marianne said...

I discovered your blog today, & I love it ! This outfit is just so beautiful, & I wish I had a similar skirt *-*.

kesia said...

Aww this look is so cute and so retro. I can't stand it! And I mean that in a good way. Your gorgeous and I love your style :)

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Roya said...

I cannot emphasize how much I love this outfit.
And the lighting is gorgeous in these photos!

You, m'dear, are just too cool.

Blicious said...

LOVE your pictures!!!! so cute!

your bag is amazing!


xoxo
b

serenissima said...

super great! i love your style

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crazy pig said...

Stunning outfit! It fits you so well ♥ The belt and the jacket are just awesome :) I love your style ♥

Have a nice week-end, my awesome new blogger find ;)

Heather said...

Hi! I found your blog through lookbook and just wanted to say that you're probably the first person I've seen who looks good in a maxi skirt! I would never be able to wear it right. Your bag is also divine! xx

The Fashion Cloud said...

love your skirt its just perfect!!

xx

Alyse said...

I really like....your proper use of grammar, spelling, and punctuation because nobody seems to anymore! The blog is nice as well. :p

brttnyandrsn said...

amazing, amazing!

Nerissa ♡ said...

I love your blog and your style <3

KANI said...

your phone bill doesn't sound too great! hope you recover from it :P

Anna G said...

I really love your blog. I try to get enough sleep but pretty soon, I find myself fully awake at 2 am. Not a very pretty face in the morning.

hannah said...

just gorgeous! not everyone could pull off that amazing skirt, but you definitely kill it.

C L O said...

I'm fell in love of this blog since the first time I saw it, is so nice and your outfits are amazing!!

Flo said...

Love it : )
Now I want a long skirt too!

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Tasja said...

Lovely!!

The top is gorgeous, my fave piece :D

XAЯA said...

lovely blog :) and love the way you pull your outfit together

Nettie said...

Oh, you look so cute! :D

Anonymous said...

I came across this blog by surprise. and what a surprise!

1. stunning creativity! I really think you should choose a creative course at uni, talent and passion like this should not be wasted

2. I think you just inspired me to go to more op shops, the idea that you can put together outfits that costs less than $20! It's such a fresh break from blogs that boast of grossly expensive clothes

3. bravo to the natural look, you are adorable without make-up, fresh

best of luck with the exams and keep up the amazing work!

kelsea said...

do you even realize how beautiful you are

A said...

I love this!
you are so pretty :)

purplegrape. said...

love the Faux leather jacket!

Xx yas

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