PRICKLY

I'm Wearing: American Apparel shirt and skirt, Oroton bag and Rubi shoes

Kristy's Wearing: Urban outfitters overalls, Reebok's, Asos crop & socks

Blogger breakfast ft. Kritty my gal pal who’s blog is a sweet sweet palace of tunes you should probably go download and appreciate.

Check out her blog here

Today’s post is a little snapshot of this mornings adventure from eating way to much avocado and exploring hidden gems of ocean street.

I haven’t got much else on my mind other than Japan next sunday and all the assessment that needs to be done before then so yeah you can imagine the feels 

Love Alex

OOO LA LA

 I'm Wearing: H&M top and skirt, DIY fluffy sandals and sunglasses from a festival

The countdown until my second trip to Japan is comin' in real hot. Only a few weeks until I'm back in my favourite place in the whole world. What's more exciting is that I get to share it with my fam! I'm going to be blogging the whole trip so look forward to seeing some sweet travel diaries.
Speaking of Japan last time I was there I bought this sheer button up top which isn't usually my style and I decided that today I would finally wear it. I paired it with a casual leather skirt and DIY fluffy sandals for an outfit that effortlessly transitions into an evening look.

Love Alex

LEAKED

 I'm Wearing: Topshop tee, Forever 21 skirt and Inu-Inu bag 

Yep I bought another fried egg item… It’s so tacky but I love ma fried eggs. I got this super sweet bag a few weeks ago and to be honest I’ve only worn it once but I do plan on wearing it way to much. I also got a sweet hook up with these specs and I wouldn’t think i’d normally wear a reflective pair but I’m lovin' them now.

Before this year started I didn’t really think my Graphic design course would take up much blogging time but I’m having to squeeze this quick in the back yard post up in-between assignment tasks. I think I also may have broken the main photography rule with having the sun behind me but fuck that I’m no photographer and I am loving those natural light leaks. Little do you guys know that I’m actually wearing my mums garden crocs in these photos so I didn’t stand on any bindis talk about fashion blogger. 

Love Alex

p.s No animals were harmed in the making of this post

DIY MOSCHINO INSPIRED BEAR BAG

The original beauty

I have been wanting to do another DIY post for you guys for a little while now as they are one of my favorite things to do! After getting all excited over Moschino’s Fall/Winter 2015 runway collection, designed by Jeremy Scott. I decided I needed the bear bag to then discover it was sold out everywhere and way too expensive for my student lifestyle.

I attempted to sew my own version but it ended up looking very different but still cute nonetheless!

Here are some rough step by step instructions on how I made my Moschino inspired bear bag but I myself winged it so I thought i’d tell you how I did it and let you guys just run with it… You might even think of better ways to do it than me!

Step 1: First I snipped the head off the toy and pulled out all the stuffing. Then I patched up the hole ready to create a new hole for the purse fitting. I bought the purse fitting from Spotlight (gigantic sewing store) and measured and cut out the opening hole.

Step 2: Then I cut some rough fabric circles the size of the purse and sewed them together along half of the circle to create the inside lining of the purse. 

Step 3: I then lined up the lining with the purse edges and pinned them down and started to sew on the purse fitting. I used this link to see how to sew on a purse fitting but to be honest the row of holes is pretty obvious. 

Step 4: Once everything was sewn together I stole a chain from another bag of mine that was falling apart and attached it to the bag!

That is pretty much how I made the purse I probably left out a few things and you might be left slightly confused but I think you guys will figure it out.

Love Alex 

NINETEEN

 I’m Wearing: Day: Topshop tee, DIY T-skirt and thrifted denim jacket.

                         Night: BooHoo tee, Everland skirt, Asos top and boots.

Another birthday done and dusted.. Feels a little strange to think this is my last year being a ‘teen’. 

Part one of my Birthday celebrations started in an apartment in Brisbane with all my closets gal pals. You can imagine what comes next and how I felt the next day so I think i’ll leave it at that. 

Part two of my Birthday started way too early for a good poached egg and a hash brown. I then shopped and lunch came around so I ate more food at this point I am bursting at the seems but I still photographed my outfit for ya’ll and went home and had a nap before dinner. I’m really into naps right now and I almost can’t go a day without one which is really bad.  For dinner I ate some Vietnamese rolls with my family we then headed to movies and I finished the night off with my loves (potato chips) in bed watching real housewives. 

Love Alex 

p.s Thanks mum i had a fabulous day

EVERLAND

I'm wearing: Topshop tee, Everland skirt, Choies mesh jacket and Rubi shoes boots

Hello! so it’s official my holidays are over and I’m straight into studying Graphic design, working and managing my T-shirt line. But I have promised myself that I will not forget about my blog! 

On a fabulous note I just purchased the Everland neoprene skirt in black and white and boy am I excited. I love that they’re just like your average skirt but with a cute twist. I paired the skirt with the classic Topshop scallop tee and I actually don’t mind the clash of rounded hems. For a final touch I added the mesh jacket and lace up boots for a casual and comfy outfit that can easily flow from day to night. 

Love Alex

LANEWAY

Eat Street Markets

I'm Wearing: Kiss the Sky Dress, Forever 21 Belt and Doc Martens 

St Jerome's Laneway Festival

First festival of the year officially checked off the list! Boy oh boy was Laneway a good time. It’s always good vibes when you leave all your worries at home with your best pals to groove to some new and old favourites.

My festival started with Tkay maidza who was followed by Andy Bull, Vic Mensa, Rustie, Banks, Little Dragon, Jungle, Caribou, FKA Twigs and finished with the fabulous Flight Facilities. All were fabulous in their own way but I will have to say Flight Facilities were my favourite. The boys stage presence is something I appreciate as it’s all about the music and not their voices. Sometimes it’s nice not to be told to “put your fucken hands up”.  

As far as festival fashion goes theres really no right way to do it.. you are going to sweat regardless and boy did i sweat. I bought this dress from ASOS at the start of this month and saved it for Laneway. I wanted a comfortable outfit but at the same time shows my personal style so I was pretty happy with this purchase. I feel like the usual for festivals is shorts and a little top for minimal sweat but If you know me personally you will know seeing me in denim shorts is pretty rare.

I was also excited about my new belt from Forever 21, A cute little stylised bum bag and it fit everything I needed and meant my arms were free and I really loved not having to worry about a bag. I just know i’m going to get some good use out of this bumbag this year!

We also visited Eat Street markets the night before Laneway and ate some delicious curry.  My dreamy poached egg from the morning after also made an appearance in this blog post. 

Love Alex

P.s If you want to hear more about Laneway and it’s musical beauties I suggest you head over to my fav gal pals fabulous music blog!