Shoez (again)

Hey everyone, bet you didn't expect me to post again so soon! Just another post about shoez! These are my newest acquisition - cow hair ankle boots by Tony Lama (90s I'm sure) they are from a huge vintage shop called Retrostar in Melbourne. Am I slowly becoming the poor man's Sea of Shoes???!!! haha

Also, PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW  if you are a fan of chunky 90s boots/shoes and creepers, have a general appreciation for ugly-cool shoes, or if you enjoy some fucking funny australian humor!!!  HAYLEY (click to visit her awesome blog) just sent me the link on facebook before and together we figured out that the video was shot in Chapel Street, Melbourne in the 90s. The shop across from where she gets stuck in the tram tracks is Dekota 501 across from the Jam Factory! The shop stocking all the amazing shoes was called 'Succhi shoes' - if anyone knows of where we could possibly get some deadstock, please let us know!!!! (I am aware that this is a LONG shot!)  

Outfit post - real one - yesterday's outfit

Sorry - really boring post with a boring outfit - but thought I should publish it anyway in an attempt at becoming a good blogger. I know I'm looking kinda lame with all the hands over face business, but I'm going to try and become less camera shy soon (eeeee). ps: cami do an outfit post already!!!!! You promised.

Wearing: Stripe Russian Navy shirt cut off at waist from Russia, black high waist jeans (altered) and studded belt both from Camberwell Market, Navy oversized blazer from Savers, black ankle boots, black cut off gloves.

images via stacey

Making Enemies is Good

I've been meaning to take photos of this beautiful dress that I got from MATERIALBYPRODUCT (click to visit) for some photography I did last year. Obviously images won't say much about the feel of the fabric, but this stuff is seriously exquisite. This is the first really amazing dress that I own, so it's a complete luxury for me. Susan and Chantal, if you come across the post, just want to say a BIG Thank You again... I fucking love it.

images via my camera.

Also pictured: newer and higher brothel creepers than before, by Demonia / amazing 90s coat with altered shoulder pads, Savers / grandfather's crucifix / usual cut off leather gloves

nadzig - love black 90s boots!

Before I start this post, I just wanna let y'all (haha) know that I was actually meant to post something with meaning tonight (would have been a first for this blog) - something that's been really pissing me off about 'fashion' right now... anyway that didn't happen so instead you get to read about shoez!!!

I have a stupid obsession with buying ugly black 90s boots from op shops - they're cheap cheap and always available... probably because not many people seem to be very interested in them, ha! I used some gold hardware spray paint that I was using on some strap holders for my collection on a spare pair of nasty black boots - should have thought of this earlier as I've been trolling ebay for gold ankle boots for quite some time. This is an obvious DIY to try if you're into it, but careful not use that crappy art store gold spray paint - need the hardcore chrome-like shit that's used for metal and wood.

images: via my camera

heaven or hearth

Worst thing about spending your last (borrowed) $20 on a fashion magazine that you weren't TOO KEAN ON in the first place, is coming home and finding way better images of the real deal (see below). Second worst thing is realizing you've already seen all the decent content of magazine in question on a billion different blogs a week before it made it's 'Latest Airfreight Express Delievery' ass to our Australian shores. The wonders of the internet!

featuring: wayne brown, the plasmatics - wendy o williams, richard hell, soo catwoman, the throbs, stiv bators - dead boys, debbie harry 

im livin on dog food

images: google!!

favorites

I'm pretty sure I was the last person in the world to see the shoez song. Became curious when everyone at uni kept telling me that I should name my collection 'omg shoez' (which, by the way, I didn't... just in case you're wondering haha) Annnnyyyywayyyyy... after hearing the suggestion a billion times I asked wtf everyone was on about. Next thing I know I'm in the room with all the computers with my mate jason watching this: 

Also, this is to cure the obvious lack of Danzig on here as of late.

oh my god,  SHOEZ 

The show was on Saturday, one of the most exciting and amazing moments of my life! I'm not going to go on about my concept since there's really not much point!

All I'm going to say is that please don't think of this collection as clothing, but rather as shoes that, instead of stopping at your ankle or thigh, continue up your body. Everything is made out of leather (apart from the hard wear, platforms and lining of the black bra).

Huge thank you to the fabulous and talented Anna Timou who lasted all of the shoes and covered the platforms... SHE'S AMAZING. Also Stacey, mum and dad xxx

Now all I've gotta do is write a thesis and do make another two outfits and I'm done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! haha