STYLEAID 2013 | Runway Part Two

STYLEAID 2013 | Runway Part Two

Posted by August 12, 2013
Slowly but surely, I'm making my way through the hundreds of STYLEAID photos! Here's part two of the runway show... and get ready because part three is being edited as this post goes up!
I loved this collection by Fenella Peacock. It definitely gave me Picnic At Hanging Rock vibes but ALSO a little bit of a Marie Antoinette vibe, particularly the scenes in Sofia Coppola's film when she's at her country palace or wherever it was. And I loved the flower garlands they used (particularly as I was wearing my own floral garland!); they were a refreshing take on a style that is absolutely everywhere at the moment. It was so delicate and very ethereal. 

Morrison is a major stalwart in the Perth fashion scene, and they always put out such beautifully tailored collections. Unfortunately I didn't get a lot of good photos, but I did want to show this look that I loved. I loved the kind of slouchy leather jacket with the long, flowing silhouette. 

Empire Rose showed one of my favourite collections of the night. My favourite parts were the tartan piece. It was like a very sexy Braveheart cast with kind of a Wuthering Heights vibe too (with the long skirts and neck ruffles). I also LOVED the necklace/bib that's featured in the first photo. It had so much incredible detail in it. It just felt really fun and fresh.

Salasai had some really great colours - lots of oxblood, navys and greys - and that amazing zigzag print too! I was also particularly smitten with that leather jacket... argh! I feel like these clothes would be right at home in Leederville or Mount Lawley. It was kind of preppy but not too much, really on-trend without being too trendy... such a hard balance to get right but they really pulled it off. 

I was quite surprised by how much I loved One Fell Swoop's collection. That white suit was giving me major Bianca Jagger vibes - I thought it was what you'd traditionally expect for sharp, women's tailoring but with a really modern twist, like the kind of sheer pants on the white suit or the gorgeous and unexpected back (those chiffon ties! Dreamy) on the black gown above. Even the LBD got a bit of a makeover, as you can see in the photo above. 

Okay! Part three will be up very soon, so stay tuned! It's unofficial STYLEAID week here on Gin in a Teacup!...
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STYLEAID 2013 | Runway Part One

STYLEAID 2013 | Runway Part One

Posted by August 12, 2013
So I've shown you the backstage photos, now it's time for the STYLEAID runway photos! It's so exciting to see so many amazingly talented local designers and I'm SO excited to get to share them with you!

Aurelio Costarella's collection was absolutely GORGEOUS. I only wish I'd gotten better photos of it! It had a very luxurious, elegant Great Gatsby vibe, and it was styled impeccably. I am a huge admirer of Mr Costerella and I really hope to own one of his pieces one day. If it happens to be that beautiful white dress then that would be even better... a girl can dream. 

I used to live near Angelo St in South Perth, where there was a huge flagship Flannel store that I always admired from afar. It's such a 'luxe bohemian' kind of look - it makes me think of what Anita Pallenberg would wear if she were alive today. Their pieces always have such beautiful detail and are just so uncomplicated and beautiful. 

I have been a huge fan of Ae'lkemi ever since I saw a collection a few years ago at the Times Square Claremont opening. This collection was everything I loved about them - incredible details, amazingly styled (those victory rolls! I've only seen better on Ally from The Vintage Valley!) and gorgeous, figure-hugging gowns. 

I was SO excited for Vivienne Westwood by Dilettante. It might come as a bit of a surprise but Vivienne Westwood is one of my absolute favourite designers. I worship her. If I could afford it I would totally dress in Vivienne Westwood every damn day. You might have seen the models' amazing makeup in the backstage post, and it was so effective and jarring (in a good way) on the runway. It was just styled so cleverly and it made for a really great show. Such an amazing job by Diletantte!

And finally (for this post, anyway), here's my favourite looks from ZSADAR. Super sexy menswear that, even as a menswear pleb, I can appreciate. I especially loved the black and white look featured above. Going to try and convince my man to wear it next time he goes skating.

Way too many designers to be featured in one post, so part two of the runway will be up soon! Hope you're enjoying the coverage so far, these posts are so fun (if more than a little time consuming) to put together!
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STYLEAID 2013 | Behind The Scenes

STYLEAID 2013 | Behind The Scenes

Posted by August 11, 2013
Last Friday night I was incredibly lucky to get a chance to take some photos at STYLEAID (thank you to Muse Bureau for the opportunity!). STYLEAID is a hugely successful fundraising event in Perth, raising money for the WA AIDS Council by putting on a very fancy dinner, an amazing fashion show, an auction and of course a rocking after-party. 

While the guests were polishing off their dinner, the other bloggers and I were snapping pictures backstage, and in hair and makeup. Can I just say OH MY GOOD GOD I never realised how insane it is backstage at a runway show? My only experience with it has been watching the finale shows of Project Runway (HA!) so I assumed it was all exaggerated for reality TV purposes. WRONG! I think there were about forty different models altogether and it was just chaos backstage. CHAOS! I really must commend the stylists, make up artists and the models themselves for managing to pull off such a flawless show! Also, I was quietly devastated that models do not receive the huge amounts of airbrushing I've always assumed - these models were all stunning, with beautiful glowy skin and fab bodies. Also - asking models backstage for 'a quick photo' is the easiest job in the world because they automatically go into full 'model mode' - artfully arched backs, perfect pouts and fierce expressions. I love it!


I still have a couple more posts on STYLEAID to come, so keep your eyes peeled over the next couple of days for my photos from the runway show! 


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SHOP | Breaking Bad

SHOP | Breaking Bad

Posted by August 06, 2013
Only a few days now until the last episodes of Breaking Bad, so I had to make it the shopping feature this week. I'll be a bit sad when it comes to an end, won't you? It's also driving me crazy because I have no idea how, exactly, it will end. Although the show's twists are always just crazy enough to work, I can't help feeling that the writers are going to troll us all and this will have just been a world that some meth addict dreamed up or something. 

But man, it's just such a good show. Bryan Cranston especially just gives me the chills. Most of the shows I adore feature at least a little tackiness, but this show is like drinking a smooth, expensive glass of scotch after only ever having vodka cruisers. Or, indeed, trying Walter White's meth after having the far inferior meth, if a more apt metaphor were to be used (I guess?). Here's some brilliant Breaking Bad things I found on Etsy, if you want to take your love of the show to the next level...
'Yeah, Mr White' brooch | Kate Rowland Illustration
Breaking Bad charm bracelet | little Samantics
Walt and Jesse stud earrings | Meowheads {looks like the Etsy shop listings have expired, but hopefully she'll be back soon!}
Better Call Saul tote | One Wild Oat
Heisenberg quotes | Big Bad Wolf
Breaking Bad pencils | Pop Culture Pencils

And my favourite prints from Society 6. I could waste hours on that site. So far I've bought these Liz Lemon and Leslie Knope prints and a Biggie poster that has the lyrics for 'Big Poppa' in French... I have diverse tastes I guess.
If you just can't wait til August 11 to get your hit, have a look through these AMAs by members of the cast - you've got Bryan Cranston, Bob Odenkirk, Giancarlo Esposito, RJ Mitte, and even the guy who gets his head squished by an ATM in that one episode. And Aaron Paul's starts at 4pm EDT! Ahhhhhh!  
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WEIRD THINGS I BUY | Part Two

WEIRD THINGS I BUY | Part Two

Posted by August 03, 2013
Here is the long overdue follow-up to this post! Yes, of course I am still buying slightly odd things from every corner of the internet... here's what I've picked up lately. 


I saw this shirt in an Instagram from XoJane's Emily and about five minutes later I had ordered it. I don't really know why, I'm not even a huge Motorhead fan and DEFINITELY would not recommend going to bed with them in any sense, but it made me laugh and at 10:45 on a Saturday night when I'm at home online shopping, that's enough of an incentive for me. 

BOOBS & BOMBS SHOWER CURTAIN | Family Jewels (via Urban Outfitters)
I first saw this shower curtain when it was $64, and while I really kind of loved it, paying $64 for a shower curtain seemed a little ridiculous. But I checked back around sale time and it was reduced to $30! Yes! It's sadly sold out now, so if you wanted a shower curtain with various pairs of boobs (and some singular boobs, which is a bit odd) then YOU'RE OUTTA LUCK. Because I know how high the boobs-on-shower-curtain demand is. 

This is another thing that I was waiting to go down in price before I could justify buying it. And oh happy day, it was only around twenty bones when I ordered it this week! I can't wait to do a li'l shimmy and make the fringing flap in the breeze. The simple things in life, ya know.

MARNEY JEANS | ASOS
Okay, not at all weird, but weird for ME! Do you know the last time I bought a pair of jeans?! It was probably around the time I started this blog. I think I wore them to a Coldplay concert (blergh). Anyway, I was really happy with these jeans and defs would recommend them BUT make sure you get the right size! I bought a size up from usual because my hips don't lie and jeans usually are a tad unflattering, but these ones have quite a lot of stretch in them and are already way too big. But I love them so much I'm thinking of buying another pair anyway.

Sadly not quite as odd as the last time - no celebrity badges or Morissey jumpers - so if you know of any weird/cool shops out there please let me know! 
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WHAT I WORE | Paisley

WHAT I WORE | Paisley

Posted by August 02, 2013
Another outfit post that was preceded by another excellent brunch. I love having more days off! LOVE IT! It means there's so much more time for obsessively sending Snapchats and downloading Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares. No, I don't spend my days off all that productively. Anyway, we drove past Mount Lawley Bowling Club and thought it was as good a place as any to take photos. I've never been before and hardly ever even driven past it, but I loved the art deco theme to it. 

I was still feeling the '60s vibe, especially since I cut my fringe last night, so I wore this paisley shift dress and my good old Target boots, which I can't believe are still holding up after about three years. I think they're the best shoes I've gotten for $40. 

ASOS paisley shift dress and necklace | Target boots | Dangerfield tooth earrings | Pigeonhole bag
I love buying any tooth related jewellery, if only because I know it will amuse my parents (who are both dentists). I have, however, come across a lot of disturbingly realistic and even actually real tooth pieces, which creeps me out quite a lot. I really do NOT dig anything that looks creepily medical. We have an Anatomic Annie head in the store I work and it gives me shivers walking past it. ARGH


In this photo Aidan was cracking me up by singing the song from this video. I know it's the kind of thing that you'll either think it's funny or just be like "WTF mate?" but I think it's basically the most hilarious thing I've ever seen. Although he was only getting me to laugh in the first place because he clearly does not get the standard "fashion blogger smizing fiercely into the camera" pose and keeps asking why I'm not smiling. So rude. Blogging is srs.

Well, after I took these photos I had dinner with my parents before they head off to Italy (my mum's rowing in the World Masters races! Go mum!) and then went to see Empire thanks to a friend getting a bunch of free tickets. It was incredible! I think it's on in Perth for a little while longer so if you get a chance to see it, please do. And then tomorrow night I have a friend's birthday drinks. This is the busiest weekend I've had in quite a while... winter does turn me into quite the hermit. I use the term "winter" lightly, since these photos are taken in the third month of winter and I didn't even need to wear multiple layers. Thanks, Australian weather!

Hope you have an excellent weekend!
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