On style, taste and magazines

If you had to put into one word how to describe you style what would it be?
Indie?
hipster?
kitsch?
fashionista?
 ...............the list goes on and on
When i think about how I dress I would have to say i dress %30 mood %60 on trend and %10 expression of style. I usually opt out for comfort unless I have no intention of leaving the house. (Bridgett Jones underpants and all). This added together often manifests into what can only be described as a cleaner looking version of a hipster. I do however generally seem to be drawn back to similar colour schemes, cuts and favourites. These things i feel drawn to are what I would describe as my "style". This explains why I've ended up with shelves of high waisted shorts, boxes of loafers and countless loose fitting tees.

but how do we end up with these "styles"?...
Well ultimately fashion houses have determined the trends then its up to media to highlight what trends go where.  An example of this can be seen through magazines. Look at your magazine rack..what types do you usually go for? Australian Vogue perhaps? If Vogue is to fashionista as Rush is to Indie and Frankie is to kitsch does it then seem logical that the media is helping aid your decision to what you will be buying and how you express yourself?
I think yes, though ultimately you make the last and most important selection of attire when you get ready for the day.

Take it down a notch

We all went there with the high-top bun but I think it's time this "it" fad fell. While I still believe there is a place for this up-top bun you might want to consider a few subtler variations.
An easy way to transition this look is as simple as adding a middle part or dropping that hairball to just above the hair line. Alternatively boycott the bun altogether and go for the casual low pony tail.

sneaky sneaker heels

sneak on some sneakers now!!
Isabel Marant has brought out her fabo sneakers which have sold out everywhere!!
they are filled with a concealed heel and set you back around US$680+ .

isabel marant sneakers

this means that soon everyone will be in a pair of marant look alikes SO GET IN THERE FIRST!!

babes

mirander kerr

LOVE!!!
here are some more attainable alternatives...

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http://www.asos.com/Ash/Ash-Cool-Suede-Strapped-Wedge-Trainers/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1869148&SearchQuery=high%20top&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Claygrey

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Women-Fashion-High-Top-Sneakers-1-7-Hidden-Heel-Shoes-Gray-Blue-Pink-US-6-8-/130655776025?pt=US_Women_s_Shoes&var=&hash=item64212d22c1

New sideboard before and after Reno

I've fixed up this sideboard I purchased from eBay. Some new white draws freshen it up. And take it from looking like nanas hand-me-down to a cute vintage gem. all up it cost me $47 for sideboard and $11 for paint.

choo choo chain

thanks to taya_gs genius. Your sunglasses holding woes are behind you.
walking in from the blazing sun with your fabo glasses leaves you with the age old dilemma. where to put my glasses?
on top of my head?? WRONG!!...you'll mess up my hair
on your shirt?? WRONG!!!... Every time you lean over..crack! they have landed on the floor

here comes the genius...

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...sunglasses chain...

they look cool and they are very very practical

Louis Vuiton chain $lots and lots

asos chain &4.87

Karen Walker "the outsider" sunglasses with a $2 sunglasses chain from my local cheap store

here is some links to some great chains;

http://www.asos.com/au/ASOS/ASOS-OMG-Sunglasses-Chain/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1900999&cid=12708&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=3&clr=Gold

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/sunglass-chains-new-/250903506848?pt=AU_Sunglasses&hash=item3a6b03afa0

collar up

Time to get collared
A super easy super cheap way to get hot right now. Inspired by the miu miu cat collars Ive found some cheaper alternatives to try out this trend.
1- DIY itss sooooo easy all you need in one collard shirt (get thrifty and op shop one) and one sharp pair of scissors... easy. Make sure you leave the top button.
2- Too lazy? try these ebay links. cheap and easy
http://www.ebay.com/itm/170682808927?var=470036791396&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190615068318?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

miu miu cat collars

                                       
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Trendy Wendy

new trends i am going to be trying/rocking out

1) printed blazers

2) bike shorts (oh yes im going there)

3) slipper flats, want these in every color!!

http://www.asos.com/au/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1912514 http://www.asos.com/au/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1912514

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CUTE-Pony-Slipper-Flats-very-OPENING-CEREMONY-White-w-Dots-S-35-5-/230745799748?pt=AU_Women_Shoes&hash=item35b9857c44