fashion crush!

so i wanted to post about a brand i'm lusting over right now! They're called Everland clothing and they sell the raddest upon rad grunge clothing. i stumbled upon them on instagram through one of their many giveaways (seriously they do LOADS!) and i'm contemplating buying a few items. they're run from Brisbane (which sucks for me because i'd die to intern for them!) and right now they're pretty small but they're doing some amazing things! check out their instagram @everlandclothing i'm dying to win their 'win a wardrobe competition'

Shoe collection favourites!

Hey guys! i'm on a blogging roll this week! i already have 2 more shopping hauls up my sleeve (i've been naughty with my credit card :S)

today i have a special post! i've teamed up with some of my new fashion besties Georgia and Samira to make a blogging network of sorts. every week we pick a theme or type of blog post and we all submit a post on it! it's a great way to stay motivated with blogging and it also gives you guys a chance to check out some other awesome blogs! so click on their names and check these ladies out!

this weeks task is to make a post on a collection in your wardrobe! so i've chosen to show you my 6 fave pairs of shoes in my shoedrobe and tell you a little bit about why i love them so much! i've come to realise i have a unique style with the shoes i love and i know you'll want to know where and how i got them!

these are what i refer to as 'my babies'

these are my fake Coltranes. i bought them from Windsor Smith while holidaying in Melbourne and they cost me $189 literally the best money i've ever spent! i call them my weekend shoe because without a doubt i will wear them out on the weekend. i was so skeptical about buying the coltranes online because i was scared i'd have no clue how to style them! so i pinned over them for MONTHS! until i randomly walked past them in the Windsor Smith window. they are by far my favourite shoe and i find them so versatile. i chuck them on with any outfit and instantly feel awesome and well dressed! if you've been lusting after them i suggest you save up and buy them NO\W!

MY POLKA DOCS! (get it?) these babies were a total impulse buy! and my second pair of docs (first being all white and last being all black) i found them in a random shoe store in Devonport Tasmainia and had to have them once i tried them on. i felt guilty after my purchase because they cost me about $180 and once again i was scared they wouldn't match anything (oh how wrong i was!) i was also ubër scared because it was so painful breaking in my first pair! but these were comfy from the get go! i can't say i regret this purchase because they're just way too damn cute! and being limited edition i know i wont be matching anyone else anytime soon!

My Creepers! these are my second favourite pair of shoes! you can tell by the picture above that i've ruined them from constant wear! this was my staple shoe all last winter! i bought these T.U.K creepers from amazon and they cost me $85 incl. postage i could have probably gotten them cheaper but on all other websites i saw them for $120+ so i was happy. these were the best purchase i've ever made. they literally go with EVERYTHING! especially if you team them with frilly socks! i've worn them with dresses, pastel jeans, leggings you name it i've dressed it up with creepers! i thought i'd have to dress a certain way to pull these off but they compliment my 90's grunge style and my girly preppy style. i made my BFF buy a pair and she had to buy another pair because she wore them out so badly! they're totally the shoe for everyone!

MY JELLIES!!! so as mentioned i love me some 90's style! so when i found out they made jelly sandals i knew i had to cave! i got these from www.jeans.com.au i was a little peeved that when i finally got around to buying some they had raised the price by $5 which i found pretty underhanded because as a company they are super popular and always running out of stock, and personally i wouldn't ever raise my prices. putting that aside they cost me $35 and i am so in love with the fluoro pink. being this bright i do struggle a little trying to style them but i wanted a pop colour shoe for my collection and fluoro pink is my fave colour at the moment! they're super comfy but i got them really dusty when i wore them to the markets (oops!) i recommend reading their size chart because it is spot on! i usually wear a EURO 40 and they suggested i get a 41. when they arrived i freaked because they looked HUGE! but they fit like a dream! i'm hoping to buy my little sister a matching pair :)

MY GALAXY SHOES! ok so i may be bias adding these to the list because they come from my store :P and i did hand paint them myself but i do really love them! i love teaming them with a boring black and white outfit. they also receive LOADS of compliments because they're so bright and unique. i really pride myself on these shoes because i feel i found a design i really loved. these are great running around shoes because they're so comfy and easy to chuck on. i always have them by the door if i need to rush out. i'm also a big fan of blue and purple!

lastly i have my SPIKED LITA'S! so it's Blackmilk's fault i have these! i kept seeing them everywhere! and since i am a sucker for anything studded i knew i had to add them to my collection. i personally don't wear heels too often because i'm a big baby and i usually cry about my feet hurting around 11 but i prefer thick heels for stability when i do wear them. i seriously only ever wear these if i go out. they go with everything and can really transform an outfit from normal to awesome! i wouldn't recommend them if you never wear heels because they're pretty badass and need a little practise. but once you get the hang of them and you get drunk enough not to feel your feet these babies are a dream. just beware of the spikes! i'm always kicking myself or drunkenly kicking them because i didn't put them straight into the box :P i'd also suggest going for the Jeffery Campbell's over the knock offs only because they're a much sturdier make. they cost $190 but its worth it for the quality! (and the sexiness!)

i hope you enjoyed my shoe post! i had fun reminiscing over where i got each and every pair from. i'll leave you with a little smidgen of advice though! if you buy shoes online make sure you check reviews, consult size charts and properly research the shoes before you add to cart! it will hopefully save you trouble of having the wrong size or buying shoes you never wear (*cough* me spending $150 on a pair of black docs in my size that are actually too small :( ) and if anywhere possible try them on in store before hand!

Happy shoe shopping and thanks for reading! don't forget to check out my blog network buddies!

instagram update!

hey guys! i started an instagram for my label and it's been super fun to update! i thought i'd share my fave pics with you! (and show off some of our newest product!) follow us @metalheadanddamsel

we've been making inappropriate word bracelets that say things like 'bitch' 'dick' and 'loser'

our khaki boxy crop (comes in black!)

daisy crop top (this is totes our best seller)

my market day OOTD (everything except the shorts and bra let are from M.A.D)

our ghost of you tank. cat beanies coming soon!

cute as daisy socks! 

i need to get my shiz together and get these new items on our website! add us on Facebook for updates on New products and just plain awesomeness!

Supre haul!

this video is like a month old but i realised i never posted it here! its a haul i did from a MASSIVE suprè sale where everything was 50% including their already cheap sale stock. i visited the Marrickville store in Sydney, which is at their head office where i work. they still have crazy cheap stock! items starting from as little as $2.50. worth checking out with your girlfriends!

enjoy! and tell me what you think of my videos! (ps. sorry about the blur >.> i really didn't feel like re-shooting!)

also online is always having good sales or deals! so check them out and keep me employed!

Shopping Haul!

sup guysssss?

i was a naughty girl on sunday and went shopping in Bondi with my bff and my sister. i only paid full price for my shoes! i was on a bargain hunting roll! (all cotton on group discounts were courtesy of my friend Alyssa!)

heres my items!

the shoes are kmart knock offs for $12 they also have high tops!

These rad tops are from t-bar! they're usually $40 but they had a 30% off sale and the girl (unknowingly) gave us the 50% off cotton on discount on top so i got them for $12 each!

tumblr made me cave and i got season 1 of supernatural from cash converters for $9! i buy most of my tv shows in bulk from cash converters lol. the nail rock stickers (like i don't have enough already!) are from factorie i think they cost me $5 with the cotton on discount. the chain is from Colette for $7.50 (they also had 50% off selected items) 

ok so i saw these in the supermarket and i had to get them. i really dislike up and go and i needed something i could eat for breakky in a rush or when i'm suffering from anxiety sickness. they are YUM! but contain 27% of your daily sugar intake. so beware health nuts!

and lastly this cutie! this awesome tote is from Typo and is their wap this month so it only cost $10 they also had a super cute one that said 'i like big books and i cannot lie' GENIUS! its so big and roomy and its totes my new work/shcool/everything bag until i wash my backpack lol.

all together i spent around 70ish dollars. good shopping trip if i do say so myself. i'll find time this week and do a review on my recent online purchases! stay tuned!

Inspiration.

Hey guys! Long time no post! I've been super busy lately and I may have given up on blogging because I felt like i was boring and had nothing to post. But alas it turns out I have many great ideas for blog posts!

This year I started a course on fashion business at the fashion institute in Surry Hills. So far it's been great and i've even had the opportunities to intern for famous magazine and the Fashion Palette runway show. In one of my classes my teacher asked us to introduce ourselves and state the reason why we got into fashion, I stood up and said Buffy the vampire slayer. Obviously the class all laughed, especially since I was dressed in a denim overall dress and docs! but in all honesty it is what influenced my decision to study fashion, i've always been obsessed with 90's fashion and when i first watched Buffy when i was 16 i fell in love with all the clothes of season 1 and 2. To this day Spike is still my number one style icon. A man has never been so sexy to me :P

Heres some of the best pictures.

these dresses are totes in right now!

need more leather jackets!

so thats where my innocent white dress obsession comes from...

look at my badass baby in the corner. i go crazy for bleach haired boys hhhnggg.

even the 'nerds' wear short skirts ;)

we know i love daisies!

Oh baby! Punk 80's Spike is my true weakness!

i always loved Faiths badass look!

denim and tie dye? YUM!

I've already posted this outfit post but it's an example of how i like to dress like a female Spike. I have a card board cut out of him in my room. It's a constant reminder of my first ever fictional love ;) i even wrote a song about him.