Cool Internet Finds

Hi Feather, I have that urge to purchase things online again. It happens almost every week actually, usually on a Friday. So here are some items I've found online that I'm considering buying/might buy/wish I could buy...

"Clocky" Alarm clock from www.top3.com.au
Maybe this is one of those purchases that the novelty wears off pretty damn quick and you rue the day you ever bought the damn thing, but it could still be fun for a while. The dealio is this alarm clock gives you one chance to snooze, then he takes off and the only way to stop him is to physically get out of bed and catch him. The alarm sound is described as r2d2 crossed with cheeping birds. Wierd. Could be a cool gift for a brother or a mate.



Bumble & bumble spray de mode - www.meccacosmetica.com.au
The way this new product is described you'd think it's the best invention since sliced bread. And after watching the promo video with all the hipsters expressing their adoration I have to say I'm curious to see why all the fuss.

I'm currently watching back to back eps of Beverly Hills 90210, I'm half way thru season 2. Revisiting the fashions really isn't as scary as I thought. True, there are some horrors (bike pants anyone?) but there are also some looks that are being recycled today. Think body suits, brogues and wayfarers. My favorite look is the the men's shirts worn by the girls. Brenda even gets a stern word from her dad for stealing his work shirts.

I don't have a Mr Walsh to steal shirts from, so I may have to purchase this White Suede shirt dress from www.mintshop.com.au



xx Z

Daisy Lowe never looked so good - modelling Armani in Tatler August 2008

Hey Zephyr! In London, if you're not careful, all you hear about is Daisy Lowe, Alexa Cheung, Pixie Geldoff (or however you spell their names) and their hi-jinx. It is soooo boring. I dread opening Tatler, the magazine that worships their asses. Since Daisy Lowe has become a model, in addition to just another Rock Offspring...... it is still dull.
But, I was blown away when I saw this image in the August issue of Tatler. She looks incredible! She never looks like this. It's a pity they promised the cover to The Dark Knight because this shot would have totally moved magazines.
Click here - Some Notes on Napkins has posted the other photos from the spread.
Also, I got this pic from J.Rabbit at bunny Bisous, it was one of the first on the net.

xx Feather

The Edge of Love - How far will its fashion go? 40's era looks and styling from the 2008 movie starring Sienna Miller and Keira Knightley

Hey Zeph
I'm back, rosy cheeked and fresh after my first ever walk on beautiful Hampstead Heath this morning, which got me nostalgic for a discussion I've been meaning to join for ages - that of what they wear in The Edge of Love.

I feel we are not talking about a trend so much as something which has arrived and will find it very difficult to leave both our minds and our wardrobes. This look is here to stay as something of a fashionista staple, all year round here in the UK because the weather is so grey-ish (I visited Dylan Thomas' boathouse in January and it was romantically bleak) and every winter everywhere else.

The key components of sundress, long woollen socks, chunky cardigan, flat heeled boots and carefree cosiness are easy to come by (you'd have to miss the point to need key pieces and step-by-steps here) and so so snuggly. And if we cant be bothered and do throw on skinny jeans, a loose grey tee and a thin cardigan AGAIN, in those moments when we laugh with a girlfriend or smell a flower or squint at the sun coming out from behind the clouds, our thoughts will flicker to the looks in this film and we'll wish we made the effort.

x Feather

Song of the week - Electric Feel, MGMT

I cannot get Electric Feel out of my head! But I love it!!

Z

Trend hunch - Black + Gold

Yo Feather, just a quick post tonight. I've been meaning to tell you, I can't get enough of black & gold at the mo'.
I was wary at first. If not worn properly, this look can verge over into the 'too much money, not enough style' territory. Think overly tanned, rich women who carry yappy dogs around, have toy boys and more ex husbands than they've had hot dinners.

I think this works best when made up of edgy but simple seperates of mostly black, with some white or grey. Then add the touches of gold. But avoid the black - white - gold - repeat look for a "too done" look .
Combined influences of 70's rock star wife and classic form fitting shapes would be the perfect inspiration



xx Zeph