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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Shakmina, Warrior Princess from the Planet Faragh Borgh

Shakmina, warrior princes from Faragh Borgh.Exiled to planet earth to accelerate urban decay.And to also prove that fat girls can still be totally smokin' with no hair. 







Umm, yes.I don't really know what else to say, except this:

Special thanks to my pal Ed Yates of Feature Creatures FX for mekkin' me bald! 

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White Terror featuring Pho Sizzle (Aussie Curves)

The Aussie Curves theme this week is "Fears Exposed", which was actually a bit of a challenge because I've been tackling my 'fashion fears' pretty rigorously this year! In fact, my very first AC post back in March was of this scary dress. And then I met Lime Crime and started wearing lipstick. Over the summer I bought my first fatkini and let someone take photos of me in it! I also started wearing reds and oranges and all the colours a redhead should not dare go near. And, pretty recently, I rocked a crop top and pencil skirt... TOGETHER!

So what's left? WHITE, of course!

Not just white, but HEAD-TO-TOE WHITE.

As somebody who grew up dressing as a borderline goth girl, white is still inherently off-limits to me. I wonder if Jacqui noticed the look of terror in my eye when she handed me a completely white ensemble to wear for the new season Pho Sizzle collection?! Either way, I made it through the shoot unscathed and, looking back on the photos, I looked pretty dang nice! Although my favourites are definitely the white skirt paired with some colourful tops like the Gone Fishing and Smooth Sailing. *swoooooon*

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Greazefest Goodness & A Gorgeous Dress!

Over the weekend I went to Greazefest for the very first time! Well duh it was the first time, cos it's the inaugural year in Melbourne! Not only did I get to go and perv on all the babin' boys and girls and cars, but I was a babe to be perved on myself!

If you remember from my Curvy Couture Roadshow post, I was all hot and bothered about the collection from Bombshell Vintage. Well you can imagine I nearly dropped dead when she asked me to show-pony for her at the event!!

The day started off a bit rocky with me foolishly disembarking at the wrong train station and having to walk a mile, not being let in at the gate, and then a host of other small dilemmas that got me into a bit of a sweaty tizz. But after I got inside, the other girls modelling were all so lovely and helpful that things quickly calmed down.

It was such a fun experience, and unlike anything i've ever experience before. Normally i'm used to a build up of nerves and excitement, and then a whole song, set or production later I come off stage and buzz on the adrenalin. But this experience was a grand total of 30 seconds on stage, and then the free hit of blood-pumping aftermath. Woo! I'ma do that again!

After the show I went around saying hi to people, and spent wayyy too much money on some jewellery and a couple of ADORABLE prints by Creep Heart. Check my Instagram to see the mini-haul.

Below are some snaps from the day. I actually took loads more of the cars, but these were my favs. *drools*



                                     Trailer Trash Tattoo!                                            The incredibly sweet Ella of Creep Heart
                      Next year i'm getting inked by Mimsy. 
                                              For sure. 

Would you believe me if I said these were the 2 best asses I saw that day?

Nah, I wouldn't either.

Yay phone camera! All the Bombshell Vintage Babes, including Kate the designer (middle)

I am sooooo into this dress.

And the hat. Oh dear lord the HAT.