Friday, 14 October 2011
Sunday, 2 October 2011
Dear Stalkers
To all my darling friends who read my blog in secret, I'd love to hear from you! Don't be shy - comment or follow!!
Love Yaneka xxx
Inspiring Interiors - Jimmie Martin
I first discovered Jimmie Martin simply because their store was 2 minutes from where I lived in London and I had to walk past it almost every day. I soon found myself stopping every time by their window, completely fixated on their enchanting creations. They have an incredibly unique style which they have mastered in the most enviable of ways. One day my house will be full of their creativity, but until then, let me show you some of my favourite pieces..
To see more, head to their website http://www.jimmiemartin.com/
xxx
Monday, 12 September 2011
Skirts Skirts Skirts!!
Yesterday I had a truly harrowing experience - and I am sure that this story is going to reveal some serious character flaws, but I'm just going to tell you anyway! Over the weekend I went shopping at Chadstone (something I dont usually do), and found a cute little made-in-china skirt that was some kind of poly/viscose/acetate blend. I usually don't buy these things, I am a bona-fide fabric snob. However, it was in the perfect forest green colour that I've been trying to find for at least two years so I thought I'd buy it and just pretend it wasn't cheap shit and just hope that no one would notice.
So, I went shopping somewhere I don't shop, and I bought something I just don't buy. And I thought I would get away with it accident free. So OF COURSE on the very first day I wore it out in public I ended up on the tram sitting opposite a girl with the EXACT SAME SKIRT as me!
Now I know you think I'm shallow for reacting so strongly to this situation, but I've been wearing vintage so long that I genuinely can't remember this ever happening to me in the past, and I guess I am used to having the security that my clothes are 50 years old, I am never going to run into a double. But yesterday on the tram it happened to me and completely rocked my confidence. So I ran home and ripped it off and banished it to the dark corners of my closet until I'm brave enough to wear it again.
Needless to say, this experience had me running back into the arms of vintage. So, I thought I'd share a few beautiful vintage skirts that I have been lusting after.
(To family and friends, I think this would be an appropriate moment to remind you that my birthday is coming up soon...)
All these delightful skirts can be found on Etsy! You're more than welcome to purchase one for me:) A new beautiful skirt might just help me get over yesterday's embarrassment.
xxxx
So, I went shopping somewhere I don't shop, and I bought something I just don't buy. And I thought I would get away with it accident free. So OF COURSE on the very first day I wore it out in public I ended up on the tram sitting opposite a girl with the EXACT SAME SKIRT as me!
Now I know you think I'm shallow for reacting so strongly to this situation, but I've been wearing vintage so long that I genuinely can't remember this ever happening to me in the past, and I guess I am used to having the security that my clothes are 50 years old, I am never going to run into a double. But yesterday on the tram it happened to me and completely rocked my confidence. So I ran home and ripped it off and banished it to the dark corners of my closet until I'm brave enough to wear it again.
Needless to say, this experience had me running back into the arms of vintage. So, I thought I'd share a few beautiful vintage skirts that I have been lusting after.
(To family and friends, I think this would be an appropriate moment to remind you that my birthday is coming up soon...)
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All these delightful skirts can be found on Etsy! You're more than welcome to purchase one for me:) A new beautiful skirt might just help me get over yesterday's embarrassment.
xxxx
Saturday, 20 August 2011
Mr. Stylish
It is very very late and my eyes are begging me to go to bed, but I just had to share these photos with you. I have been adding to my stylist portfolio, and my fantastic husband was the first to volunteer as a model. Here are some pictures of the outfits we put together!! There will be more to follow..
Hope you like! Would love to hear what you think :)
xxx
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
In the Market for a Pretentious Frog?
As one works for a company that sells a plethora of ties, I think I can say that for the most part, Ive seen them all. Spots, stripes, paisleys, squiggles, vines, crazy or conservative, I know ties. So when I stumbled across this store on etsy, I was in awe! This etsy store has the wildest ties, I adore them!
The store is called Scatterbrain Ties, and they opperate out of Utah. These ties are hand drawn by the man behind the company, Michael Phipps, and then screen printed on Microfibre, but if you're one with more discerning taste you can opt to have it printed on Silk instead.
Seriously, who doesnt enjoy a good illustration of a frog wearing a waistcoat? It's so Beatrix Potter. I can think of at least five men of the top of my head that I could buy that for, and they would love me forever because of it.
This Abe Lincoln tie is just fantastic, dont you think?
So perhaps the next time you need to buy a tie for your dad, or you're looking for an interestng gift for your man, check out this store! I'm officially a fan.
xxx
Monday, 13 June 2011
Inspire Me? Paloma Faith.
Let me just start by saying I have had a fairly emotional/hectic week. For starters, my beautiful sister-in-law gave birth the the most adorable little girl in the world! Her name is Emilee Ann Hannah and we flew up to meet her and coo over her last week. Seriously, she's the cutest - I am so going to be the cool Auntie that sends her thousands of presents.
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.
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..
So there, I hope you feel a little bit inspired. Paloma always makes me feel better.
xx
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
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