However, it just so happens that all our family lives in one of the most un-inspiring places in the country - the Sunshine Coast. I hate that place so much. Now I'm terribly sorry if my opinion offends you, but I hope I have established already with my 'fur' blog that I'm perfectly comfortable with a little offence. I digress. Let me just say, the Sunshine Coast sucks the life out of me. I don't quite know why, I think it's a large combination of things, but after spending almost a whole week there I felt like a flat pickle. I've spent the last two days since we've been back home in Melbourne walking around like I'm a zombie. I've been recycling the same outfits over and over because my creativity button refuses to switch on. I walk out of our apartment and feel insanely disappointed with what I find. I hate feeling like this!! So today, I forced myself into the city to have cupcakes with a dear friend, and the world was nice again. And then my Irregular Choice shoes arrived!! And they are just the most loveliest colour, it makes me feel all warm inside. What did I tell you? Its the simple things in life. Sometimes you just need that extra little kick to help you feel inspired.
SO, in the spirit of getting inspired, I thought I'd share some of what inspires me. I could go on and on for days about different people that just make me tick, but today I thought I'd start with a lovely english girl names Paloma Faith. She's a pop starlet, I'm sure you've heard of her, and if there was one person on the planet right now whose wardrobe I would love the keys to, it would be hers.
(Paloma and Noel Fielding on Never Mind the Buzzcocks. I watched this episode a dozen times on YouTube in utter fascination and those gorgeous pompoms.)
The thing I love about Paloma Faith is that she goes all the way with her creative expression. There's no bigger joy kill for me than people who insist that you have to water down your fashion statements to make them more people friendly. You know how it is - don't go too out there, just put a little bit of creativity here and there, mix it in with your sensible clothes. Lets not ruffle any feathers, God forbid someone thinks you're kooky!! If you know anyone who thinks like that, kindly give them a slap for me, would you?
Paloma gladly embraces her kookiness, and I love her for it. Her music isn't all that bad either, incidentally. I am so thankful that there are people in the world who don't give a damn about what people think of them. I aim to be one myself, though I have to admit I have my weak moments.
She is so obviously an all or nothing kind of girl, it makes me happy. Just so you know, that last picture I found in a blog entitled '20 weirdest celebrity faux pass'. Damn those critical small-minded bitches. This outfit is fabulous, and that's that. I have been totally convinced that two toned tights are exactly what my wardrobe needs - its so perfect, how did I not think of that before?? Here's one more for the road..
(Paloma with Josh Weller, who is another equally fabulous human being.)
So there, I hope you feel a little bit inspired. Paloma always makes me feel better.
xx
