Leader of the Pack: ALTERNATIVE CURVES BLOG HOP!

I can't believe nearly the whole month has gotten away from me... I'm just scraping my Alternative Curves entry in! NAUGHTY KOBI!

Does anybody else feel like time is moving faster? I know i've always heard my parents and older family members say it, but i'm really starting to feel the crunch. I can't even imagine what it's going to be like in another 5/10/20 years! Shiiiiiiiiit.

Enough chat, none of us have time. Right?!

This month's theme is Leader of the Pack, and I was tempted to do a "Wolf Woman" outfit and surround myself with wolves via the magical powers of photoshop. But I refrained (sorry).

I also considered dressing like The Shangri-Las and re-enacting this video.


But then Anna asked if I wanted to be part of a Teddy Girl Gang, and I was all like HELL YEAH! I sorted through my clothes and discovered I had everything I needed - despite feeling CERTAIN I didn't own a pair of plain pants...

Original photo from here

I first read about Teddy Girl's in this Messyness Chic post last year, and was totally transfixed. What stylin', badass bitches!! And so very nearly forgotten, were it not for the photos by Ken Russell. 

My other favourite article (that includes links to lots of other articles) is this one by fellow Aussie blogger Andi B. Goode.  

If you missed it, here was last months Alt Curves post, and remember to check out all the other babes below. And feel free to join us next month!

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Mean, Green Nursing Machine (Aussie Curves)

Hello! My goodness, it's been a few weeks since I participated in an Aussie Curves challenge. Things have been full on! Most exciting of which, I have been asked to be a judge at Monster Fest (which, if you don't know, is Melbourne's only HORROR FILM FESTIVAL)! So for the last week and a half I've been watching all the horror, blood and gore that my strange little heart desires, and totally ignoring my friends - blog included. I think i'm about 17 films down, with another 5 - 8 to go. YEE HAW!

If you live in Melbourne and love horror, make sure you check out the program and get along to see some stuff. I'm definitely going to be heading to the all night Friday 13th movie marathon next Friday, and I can't wait! And can we just take a second to appreciate how glorious this poster is?

Today was also the open casting for runway street models for next year's Curvy Couture Roadshow. It was so damn awesome to be surrounded by so many beautiful, stylish and FUN ladies!!
As for the challenge, I had to jump back on board this week for the theme "favourite colour", because I love any excuse to wear green! It's hard to pick a favourite between green and purple, but I was definitely feeling the former that day. Sam and I were headed into the city to eat dumplings and watch a double feature of the new Hunger Games and Interstellar (yep, MORE MOVIES!), and we stumbled across this adorable little alley chock full of plants and fun doorways. Yep, that graffiti says "sex is fun"... \m/

Helloooooo boob gape!

I found this dress vintage 80's dress at Savers about two years ago, and for the last one year it's sat at the bottom of my mending pile. I recently found it and repaired it, and now i'm loving it all over again just like it's new. I like to pretend i'm a war-time nurse. Wow, that just got weird.

Two things I noticed after seeing these photos: 

1. I really should invest in an iron.

2. I love these avocado earrings so hard. One of them has the seed and the other doesn't, 

and the two halves fit together PERFECTLY. So, damn, satisfying. 

That's all for now. I know i'm last to the blog hop party this week (as with a lot of weeks), but definitely check out the other ladies outfits and spread the love! Blogging is not a one-sided activity, it's about sharing and community! <3

OUTFIT DETAILS

Dress: Savers

Jacket: City Chic

Boots: Docs (handpainted by moi)

Earrings: purchased from Quick Brown Fox

Brooch: was a set of earrings, also from Quick Brown Fox

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Melbourne, You Magnificent Beast of a Babe.

Holy wows! Things have been going nuts! Here it is...
So It's officially official that I was selected as one of the three poster girls for next year's Curvy Couture Roadshow!! Man, such efforts to keep that on the down-low for so long. This little piece of amazing news came around the time of my band (and close friendship) breaking up, and was a total lifesaver amidst a sea of devastation. Huzzah for the powers that be, and the Gods of Opportunity. 
Do YOU want to be involved? This weekend is the open casting call for runway models for the actual show (which is part of Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival, and is KIND OF A BIG DEAL). So you if you answered "YES!" then definitely check out the facebook event for more details and come along, even if you don't think you're experienced enough! I certainly don't feel like I am, but totes gonna fake it 'til I (hopefully) make it. As is my motto.
Also, check out my magnificent camel toe!! I mean, jumpsuit... 

All 3 poster girls, having epic chuckles and dance-parties on set.

Yours truly, Elyse & Jen <3

Next up: Here's some photos Sam and I took ages ago, and I kind of forgot to use/kind of didn't think my outfit was really worth a blog post. But, upon reflection (and realising I haven't done an outfit post in a thousand years so lower your standards, lady) I realised it's not so bad... AND MORE IMPORTANTLY: Melbourne is such an incredibly gorgeous city!! 
I've lived here for nearly 4 years now and although I still often stop and pinch myself to think that I exist and have such a wonderful life in this incredible city, it's also pretty easy to take it for granted.
These graffiti-filled lanes... I work, study, play, love and laugh amongst these lanes most days of the week. And I am so effing grateful for the beauty and wonder that constantly surrounds me. Check it.  

OUTFIT DETAILS

Dress: ASOS (purchased secondhand from Ms Annalog) Tights: City Chic Vest: thrifted Strawberry headband: made for me by Jacqui from Fashion and Pho Boots: Super cheap shoe shop in Fitzroy Sunglasses: eBay - search for "Mr Quiffy Sunglasses"

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Bride of Frankenstein style...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

I'm so excited, it's my favourite day of the year. I love it more than Christmas, New Year and even my own birthday. I love it more than the sound of bones breaking, the death rattle, babies crying and dogs dying (< that's an in-joke for fellow John Waters' freaks).

To celebrate this magnificent holiday, here's a fun "Pinup Bride of Frankenstein" collab I did with the fun and beautiful Lexi DeRock who did my hair, makeup, costume AND took the photos! What a talented babe! She also blogs over at Voluptuous Vintage Vixen, you should check her out.

BTS: Lexi and I get kissy/snarly

Tonight we're having an epic house party at my place, and I am planning one of my most ambitious and exciting costumes to date. I'm so damn excited to see it all come together. There's actually a bit of hint as who I'll be going as, right on this very page! Tricks or treats to anyone who can guess... ^_^

HAVE AN INCREDIBLE HALLOWEEN!

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