New Beginnings and New Premises!

Hello everyone, long time no blog I know! 

Unfortunately I found the pressures of life fatally drawing away my attention away from posting . However, after a lengthy hiatus, and a longing for old blog life, I've decided to return  to posting, but this time with a bit of a shift in focus and content. For this reason I've decided to launch a new blog rather than revamp this one, called the Mistress of the Robes. I do hope you will all come over and call on me sometime!

Yinka Shonibare

Shonibare re-conceptualises 18th and 19th century pieces to discuss post-colonial identity. His headless mannequins, dressed elaborately in historical costumes reconfigured with African fabrics, comment on class, identity and race. Could I be anymore in love?

Addition

Shot another look for my style entry today. I picked up this dress at Sportsgirl last week, its not my normal style precisely but I found the print and the draping sleeves intriguing. And then I saw it was reduced from $129 to $29, so I thought that a reasonable price for an experiment.

The necklace I am wearing has sat in my closet for a long while, I love it but I couldn't find what to pair it with - problem solved! It is a venetian glass creation from a local designer who sells at markets around the Gold Coast.

80's Mania

Myer's Miss Shop is celebrating its 25th birthday, and to commemorate the occasion they are hosting a style off. Anyone can submit up to five looks of themselves styled in either 80s, 90s or 00s style (the decades in which Miss Shop has been operating see?). The participant who wins the most votes receives $25 000 to spend on a Myer shopping spree, along with a trip to the Rosemount fashion festival, as well as the opportunity to guest style Shop Til You Drop magazine! *Is giddy at the prospect*

Of course I had to participate - I chose to do an 80's shoot, in part because I am quite the little power dresser, but also, with my hair, how could I not? Plus I have heaps of mother's vintage 80's clothes in my closet.

So if my shoot tickles your fancy, please, I beg of you, vote for me here. There is a short, tedious sign up process but oh I would be forever in your debt!

African Night

A steady of childhood nature documentaries has instilled in me forever an obsessive appreciation of wildlife and a tendency to use nature scenes for inspiration. I have in mind a fabulous look inspired by the Lesser Bird-Of-Paradise but I don't quite have all the pieces I need for it just yet.

Today's Inspiration:

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My Interpretation:

Also look, new heels! I like the contemporary yet delicate feel they have to them.

Dress: Cue, Bangle and Necklace: No idea, Scarf: Gregory Ladner, Bag: Mimco.