Tie Dead

Vintage Grateful Dead tie-dye t-shirt (gifted) from Kinji Harajuku, custom pleated skirt from Lawrara shop, Nadia clear PVC backpack (gifted), platform mary janes and choker from Etsy, socks from Sydney markets, Kreepsville 666 horror hair horns and eyeball ring, tattoo bracelet from eBay, tights from Sportsgirl, bone keyring by Opening Ceremony.
This whole post was pretty much just an excuse to show off my favourite new things at the moment. Firstly, these lovely platform mary janes and collar/choker I snagged on Etsy. Although I've known about it for years, I haven't really been into shopping on Etsy until the past few months? So much wasted time! I've found so many great things on there lately it's ridiculous. These mary janes are srs bsns though, most of the platform is a thick foam but they are SUPER heavy, its awesome, they could do some serious damage. And the heart lock collar has barely left my neck, and it takes a real key to unlock/remove it. The tie-dye t-shirt and backpack are gifts from my friend who visited Japan recently. How sick is the clear Nadia backpack?! I think what I love about clear backpacks is that there are lot of creative things you can do with 'styling' the items you put inside.

The past couple of weeks have also been DIY funtime. I've been really into dyeing lately and the different things you can do with coloured dyes, bleach etc. and researching the best techniques ever since I was sent a pair of Mink Pink Slashers for the Facebook competition going on. I have a wicked 90s-inspired customisation in the works. In fact I just pulled my shorts out of their black dye bath this morning (2nd shot at getting them the blackest I can) and it was a success! The next thing I want to dye are some old white shoelaces of mine pastel hues using food colouring. And I also want to give tye dyeing a shot for myself. And I also want to dye and/or bleach my American Apparel denim jacket... yeah. I think I'm obsessed.
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Rib Bones

Topshop sweater, thrifted shorts from Kinji Harajuku, backpack from somewhere on Takeshita Dori in Harajuku, Katie (the store) keyring, Tutuanna socks, Nike Air Force 1 sneakers, Kreepsville 666 bone hair clips, Spank! cherub ring, tattoo choker+bracelet and pentagram necklace from eBay.    

After being on a bit of a 90s movie watching rampage over the past month or so I was inspired to buy a couple of new chokers to add to my collection. And after visiting Japan I still have even more mint green to add to my ever-expanding mint collection... I feel like I should do one look featuring every item of minty fresh clothing I own? I just need to dye my hair pale green, or I guess I'll just borrow my friend's mint green wig. Done!

I've found myself watching a ton of My Strange Addition on youtube these holidays. I will be forever amazed at how long a person can stay alive drinking multiple bottles of nail polish day, chugging gasoline like lemonade, or eating various plastics more than regular food?! The most memorable Strange Addiction for me will always be one of the most famous ones; the woman who is eating her husband. Any of you guys watch this show and have any particular addictions that creeped you out the most?

One last thing, Purity Ring have released the surreal and beautiful music video for Fineshrine, one of my most favourite songs off the Shrines album. Personally I found the video suited the song very well, which for me is quite a rare thing indeed.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend ♡

Dino

Vintage Wrangler denim vest from Chicago Thrift Store Harajuku, Jeremy Scott x Adidas t-shirt, One Teaspoon "Bonita" shorts, Giza x New Era NY cap from GR8 Japan, socks from Pop Star Shibuya, Demonia creepers, Lactose Intoler-Art necklace, various thrifted pins.    

I guess I'd consider this one of my more Zipper/Seto Ayumi inspired looks? After going to Japan and visiting SPINN's it really made me realise how the whole Zipper girl style is such a big thing in Harajuku and a ton of girls on the streets are dressed those trends, it's pretty sick. And I'm also quite in love with this Giza (Mademoiselle Yulia's brand) x New Era cap I picked up from GR8 Japan in La Foret. When I went to Japan I had decided I would leave with a New Era cap, and I did! The guy in the store was so hilarious and super keen though, he kept running around and bringing me things he thought I would like. My nail art (below) as I posted here a few days ago is vaguely Nadia inspired! Drawing basic symbols and shapes precisely is super tricky but really fun. Nadia should consider branching out from skin tattoos to nail tattoos.


Also, yesterday I bumped into one of my readers, Anna! Check out our photo THE MILK CLUB fb page here. It's the first time anyone has approached me after recognising me from my blog photos, so it was a super cool and new experience for me. Thank you Anna! It was a pleasure to meet you :)

Obedear

Vintage navy Sailor Shirt from local markets, Rittenhouse shorts, Derby Millinery suspenders, custom pleated skirt from Lawrara Shop, Demonia creepers.

Since I leave for Tokyo, Japan in a about one week, I imagine this will be my last outfit post until then. Coincidentally in fitting with this, I've sort of unintentionally created my own variation of the seifuku (制服) / sailor uniform with this amazing authentic sailor shirt I picked up for $10 at some local markets. I haven't had this much thrifting luck in a long time! I even checked out where the shirt originated, and as embroidered on the right-hand sleeve it's from the U.S.S. Caron (check this and this out). I have about a million things to get done before I jet off next week, so crunch time has officially begun!

In case I don't see you on here until I'm in Japan, be sure to follow me on tumblr and twitter - especially twitter! I'll be flying by myself on the way to Tokyo before I meet up with my travel buddies, so I'll need some company on my journey over (＾▽＾*)

Shangri-L.A.

Target (USA) Mickey Mouse jumper, Jervoise Diffusion denim shorts, New Era L.A. cap (borrowed from sister), Doc Martens Mint QQ Pearl 1461 shoes, Taratata Bijoux camera ring, American Apparel backpack, SEE eyewear.

Last day of the easter break today ( 　ﾟ,_ゝﾟ) But I think it was welt spent watching Game of Thrones, eating sushi and working on my new online portfolio (!!!) which I've been building on Cargo Collective. I was especially motivated to get in finished since Fashion Week is coming up, and I might be going backstage at a couple of shows if I'm not too busy with uni, so I'm pretty excited about that. Oh and I finally downloaded what is now my new favourite tool for procrastination, CandyBar! I've been having lots of fun customising various dock icons on my macbook, my favourites are definitely my Moleskine for Microsoft Word and my white Monster Beats headphones for iTunes. What do you think?

Rollin'

Harajuku jumper, Ksubi shorts, Ashi Dashi socks, Demonia Creepers, Lactose Intolerart Manitas necklace.

Remember this jumper? I don't think I've featured it in an outfit post for almost two years!
I hope that everyone had a great Easter break and received lots of chocolate, I myself enjoyed a ton including a sweet bilby or two. And above is my new suitcase for Japan! It seems crazy it's taken this long to finally get the four-wheel kind (well technically 8 wheels for my model). It's super light and so fun to push and spin around.

I spent all of yesterday afternoon at the Sydney Royal Easter show (see photos below) and my favourite part this year was definitely the Rock & Roll Milk Bar, which was like a popup diner. I've never seen it before so I'm assuming it's a new addition to the show, complete with Dukebox, tiled floor, neon lights and even actors dressed in 50s style getup wandering the space.

Suspended

Long x Boy London t-shirt, custom pleated skirt, Demonia Creepers, Derby Millinery suspender belt, 22DesignStudio concrete ring, Gala Curios rings.

If I could have worn suspenders with my school uniform, I probably would have!

The first half of the semester is already nearing the end its so weird!! It's like the passed three weeks never happened. I'm really excited for the Easter break coming up, I think I might go all out this year and organise a giant egg hunt. Do you guys have any cool plans for Easter?

Also had Marina and the Diamonds' "Primadonna Girl" on repeat since it was released. I absolutely adore the pastelly 50s~60s inspired video and noticed that her pale pink black-outlined nails are exactly like this design I painted a couple of weeks ago! Pretty sick.

Back to School

Jeremy Scott x Adidas t-shirt, vintage denim shirt, Oneteaspoon "Bonitas" shorts, Burger and Friends backpack, Demonia creepers, Gala Curios necklace, 22DesignStudio Concrete Ring, gifted & vintage buttons, Sportsgirl frill socks.

The holidays have come to an end ( 　ﾟ, _ゝﾟ) However it's been wonderful to see all my classmates again and catch up with them this week! Oh and does my necklace look familiar? It was a gift from my parents for my birthday to go with my ring version which you can see here. I've also had fun sporting my Value Meal backpack out and about for the first time~