I Don't Want More Choice - I Just Want Nicer Things! (ALTERNATIVE CURVES)

I considered titling this post "Style is in the Eye of the Beholder", because:
A) that's something I really believe, and
B) there's no greater example of this than those hilarious babes, Edina and Patsy of Ab Fab.

Except maybe, Kobi and Jacqui do Eddie and Pats...

Ok so this look for the Alternative Curves monthly theme "Alter Ego" was actually too much fun. When Jacqui said she was considering a Patsy look, I totally muscled my way in as her Eddie.

I ran to Savers to look for an extravagant headband or hat, and as much leopard print as possible, and was DELIGHTED to find a leopard print jacket AND beanie! The Lacroix fashion gods were smiling on me! I also found this incredible beaded kaftan for a whopping $5, and although I can't envisage the day I will get to wear it again, I trust that an opportunity will soon arise. How can it not?!

This ensemble was finished with my (also thrifted) red suede heels (from the Alternative Curves Fairytale post), a bottle of Tia Maria (bahaha), and my deliciously stoic and pouty pal Pats.

Couple of weeks and I'll be bending like Madonna, won't I darling? I'll be able to kiss my own arse from both directions!

Thanks and love to Sam for taking these photos on such a rainy and hungover day, and be sure to check out the rest of the ladies (below) as well as my previous Alt Curves themed posts, all found here.

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Sexy Circus Moth Madam (feat. Candy Strike)

HELLO AND WELCOME TO LOOK NUMBER THREE FROM MY SERIES OF POSTS FEATURING THE CANDY STRIKE 2 PIECE DEATH MOTH OUTFIT (and pieces thereof)! 

In case you missed it; look #1 (both pieces together) can be found here, and look #2 (featuring the skater skirt) can be found here. 

I honestly don't know what my inspiration for this look was (I cannot confirm whether it was, indeed, a "Circus Moth Madam" - O_o) but one thing is for sure: I felt sexy as fuck in this outfit. What exactly is it about a laser cut pencil skirt and a bare midriff that makes me want to gyrate on the nearest ringleader and/or person in top hat. Oh, it might be this marvellous tails jacket... hehe!

On the topic: what a fortuitous week to be rocking a crop top! Oprah Magazine can suck a fat one, cos this outfit would be collecting a lotta dust in the back of my cupboard if I was waiting for the day I had me a flat belly! Dumplings are way too delicious.

This crop top is available from Candy Strike, and if moths aren't quite your thing - check out the rest of the tops (and skirts, and dresses, oh my!!) in the Beautiful Creatures collection. I have a feeling something from the Switchblade Sister print might be next on my hit-list...  The presale is on RIGHT NOW! Run, don't walk, to your nearest internet machine.

Do you possess any of your own Candy Strike pieces? Link me, please!



Thanks and love to Sam for snapping these snaps!

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Take Me to Your Disco Moth Queen (feat. Candy Strike)

Candy Strike's Death Moth outfit, featuring the skater skirt in 

LOOK NUMBER TWO!

Ok so no word of a lie, this skirt makes me want to TWIRL! As you can SEE! It's a super light and super soft fabric, and I just LOVE to feel the swoosh of air. I've also doubled down the elastic waist-band because the width looked kind of funny on my shape - but that's the beauty of an elastic waist! Manipulate to your will!

I know a lot of bloggers who show different ways to wear different ways tend to have a "day to night" focus. I don't really know how to do that because I often wear the same things at night as I would during the day (read: I like getting dressed up alllll the time, not just when the sun goes down! >.<), but if I had to: I would say this look is closest to my "evening" look. I guess cos sequins?

Anyways, this top is actually a super short body con dress (you can catch a glimpse of the dress bottom in the top photo - just) that I got off eBay a number of years ago as part of a cosplay I was doing, and i've literally never worn it since. Mostly because i've been (and am still slightly) terrified of body cons. But you know what? I think it might almost be time to work that puppy into my regular wardrobe. What say you? I mentioned sequins, right?

The bow is from Sweet As Candy Vintage, and I simply adore her stuff. I also wore this bow last year when my band performed at Tess Munster's Melbourne Meet & Greet (coincidentally - also in the Candy Strike "Thick Chick" Crop!), and she created my beautiful flower crown that you've probably seen here and here. If you like statement headwear, you should definitely check out her stuff!

If you missed look number one (both pieces together), remember to check it out! And stay tuned for the finale instalment on Wednesday, with a feature on the crop top! x

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Death Moth Double Trouble (feat. Candy Strike)

It’s not a secret… I have a HUGE crush on Elizabeth Denneau; the creative genius behind indie fashion label Candy Strike. I crush on her in just about every way a person can be crushed on; personality, talent, style, and looks. She has got it going on in alllll the ways! Like take for example this quote that i’m stealing from her “About Me” page:

“I believe in fearless fashion, in smirks, in unapologetic displays of style, in happy-sassy girls strutting their stuff causing mischief and fun where they go. I believe in being nice, but fierce. I believe in owning your presence through fashion. If you wear my designs you have to own your presence - and baby, it’s beautiful!” 

- Elizabeth

Can I just say?...

Mama Ru fist pumping says it better than I ever could.

Hailing from Arizona (or as she so ADORABLY puts it; “the land of cactus and dust devils”), she’s a total fashion rebel who channels her wicked style and mischievous attitude into all of her clothes (which, by the way, are available in straight to plus sizes). I first came across her stuff a couple of years ago via Jes Baker of The Militant Baker, and I was instantly in lust with her work. I purchased a couple of tops from her: the “Thick Chick” crop, and the “Beat it Creep” full length - because anybody who loves Cry Baby and John Waters as much as I do is an instant fashion friend. The quality of her clothes is unreal - both tops have withheld many a wear and wash without fading or stretching, and you can legit feel the love in every item.

So as you can imagine, I was so flipping honoured and delighted when Elizabeth asked me (ME?!) if i’d like to preview a couple of pieces from her new collection!! “Ummm YES PLEASE!” She so very kindly gifted me this 2 piece “Death Moth” outfit, and I had SO MUCH FUN playing dress ups with it that i’ve decided to do a… *dun dun dun*… THREE PART POST!

That’s right, hold on to the handrail, grandma! I have decided to do a 3 part post to show how i’ve styled this outfit wearing both pieces together (this post), and then separately! I’ve never done this before and those asshole voices in my head are being quite negative about it all, but fuck it i’ma do it anyway. If you get bored and flick back to netflix, I totally don’t even blame you. I just got it and it’s changed my life. For reals. As in, I now don’t have a life.



I've seen a few other blogger babes also preview pieces from the collection, and it's made me nervous and excited to be showing a Southern Hemisphere interpretation! The day I took these photos it wasn't too cold, so I didn't wear any tights. Plus, you know - flaunt them neon winter gams! I'm totally loving the retro-ish vibe the turtleneck shirt underneath is giving me (thus secretarial note-taking pose above), and i'm tremendously in love with the grey of this fabric... Sometimes it shows up a bit pink, sometimes a bit purple. It's like a mood ring of the textile world!

If you don’t know of Candy Strike, you should really get on that quick smart. In fact, it’s perfect timing since her latest limited edition collection “Beautiful Creatures” is on pre-sale RIGHT NOW! But be quick! It's only til the 5th of July!

This crop top is found here, and the skirt is here - I can't wait to show you my other 2 looks (EDIT: other 2 looks can be found HERE and HERE), using the pieces separately! I will post one of Monday, and one of Wednesday. See ya'll then! xx

PS. Thanks and love to Sam for taking these photos <3

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DISCLAIMER: In case you didn't guess, this is a sponsored post, but as always: opinions are entirely my own and as much as I love fashion, my thoughts and feelings cannot be purchased. I love this because I love this, not for any other reason! :)