McQ.
June 8, 2008
Oh. My. God. Seriously. Alexander McQueen. The man’s a genius. He never disappoints.
If, like moi, you like your fashion OTT, check out this whole historical costume drama, Imperialist India inspired collection at Vogue UK.
Bemused.
June 8, 2008
Some of my current fashion muses.
Zooey Deschanel
Not only is she named after one of my favourite all time books by one of my favourite authors
but her interests include; jazz singing, philosophy, fashion and photography.
She Plays the piano and the baritone ukulele and loves Ella Fitzgerald.
She’s part of a cabaret group called ‘If All the Stars Were Pretty Babies’ AND is part of an indie duo called ‘She & Him’ as well as being a quirky indie actress.
However, the reason she tops my list is for her individualistic, playful, signature vintage style.
Other ladies i find sartorially inspiring for their avant garde retro-charm are:
Roaring Twenties “It Girl” Clara Bow
Tragic style icon Edie Sedgwick
Brit professional poser/party girl Agyness Deyn
Raven Burlesque Beauty Dita Von Teese
And ex-child star, actor and trendsetter Kirsten Dunst
Honourable mentions:
Talented widow Michelle Williams
Original 90’s disaffected youth poster girl, badass and awesome elfin indie actor Winona Ryder
And last but by no means least, smart, gorgeous, talented, classic beauty, actor and activist Natalie Portman
love&peace
♥
My partner in crime.
Vee.
Artiste, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Photographer (& sometimes fauxtographer hehe), She does all of SFV’s artwork.
Her input is critical and she has saved my neck on many an occasion, both professionally and personally. Plus, she’s way smarter than me.
She’s my hero.
You can see her talents here:
“You’re a stone fox,” he said, and took off.
May 22, 2008
So late last year i decided to sell vintage clothing for a living.
I had studied fashion and after a semi-quarter life crisis “Blah blah what do i do now, woe is me, etc.”
I decided to apply for the NEIS program, which offer financial assistance for starting out small business owners.
A few of my friends had applied and started their own business’s with their help, so i thought i’d have a crack.
Great bunch of folk’s, highly recommend them if you want to branch out on your own.
Not only do they pay you an allowance for having a business, they also provide you with a mentor and help you out with all the tedious bureaucratic stuff too.
Mind, it’s not all fun and games. You have to qualify and complete a Cert.IV in Small Business Management and present a detailed Business Plan for approval, hand over your life savings, shave your head and pledge allegiance to The Supreme One…
Nah, just kidding. It is all fun and games, really.
Right, enough of all the boring backgroung info.
The final product (work in progress/labour of love) is a little eBay store called
“Stone Fox Vintage”
Here’s the official company tagline:
“We offer quality Vintage and pre-loved pieces as well as original Vintage inspired garments designed and produced by Stone Fox Vintage. Whether you’re looking for subtle and classy, quirky and fun or bold and electric, you are sure to find that perfect piece…That is as unique and foxy as you are!”
JOY!
In a nutshell-
Old-school revamped, homage chic.
Thanks for playing kids,
love&peace
Dan ♥
