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I can’t help but love this post! The colours, the layers, the jewels, the fun! This outfit really embodies everything that I love about living in a warmer climate. Speaking of warmth, spring is really starting to feel like summer here in Melbourne. So of course when we experienced our first hot sunny day, I hunted down the biggest, most floppy summer hat that I could get my pretty little hands on! It also turned out to be quite the attractive purchase as well, ringing in at a smashing $20.00, thank you very much! Hit that shit up girl!
Now I know what you’re thinking, “That cape is so ballin, I gotta get me one of those bad boys on my body riiiight noooow!” Well I’ve got some good and bad news for you. Lets start with the bad news so that we can end this lovely experience on a high, shall we? Unfortunately (for you, not me!) the cape is vintage. Now the fact that the actual garment is vintage isn’t the negative here, that’s pretty awesome. Buuuut, because this beautiful red woollen masterpiece is in fact vintage, chances of there being more available for purchase are slim to natta! Don’t get downhearted though! There’s so so much more vintage greatness in store for you ahead! Wanna know how I can tell? Here’s the good bit of the story!
I just so happened to purchase this cape at a wonderful market, that takes place every Sunday, right here in Melbs! If you haven’t heard of the Camberwell Market yet, you’re so very welcome! I’ve just changed your life! Trust me, get on over there next Sunday and your life will never be the same. And for god sakes girl, take at least three environmental/re-useable cloth bags with you because you’re gonna be hauling a lot of shit home! Basically this market is ginormous and is compromised of local designer apparel, accessories, used furniture and clothing, antiques and pretty much anything that can be sold. Did I also mention that there are heaps of beautiful fresh flowers to purchase and yummy coffee to drink!
If you do end up going on an adventure to the market, instagram your hunted treasures and tag me @youngonehunting I’d love to see what you find! Happy hunting!
Well I must say that I’ve had quite the time guest blogging for Save The Last Pinker! Maybe this is how I should have started my journey all along, however it’s better late than never. For my closing post, I thought it would be fun to do an interview… with myself of course! Toronto (Canada) based photographer Arden Wray of Boots and Pine is one of my favourite artists to follow. Arden takes photos of the quirky and eclectic inhabitants of Toronto’s diverse neighbourhoods. In addition to her photographs, Arden interviews each individual, so that we can get a glimpse into their unique lifestyles.
For the past month I’ve been revealing my style through my photos and my posts. If you’re at all like me, you’ll always want to know more about the person in the photos! I love discovering why people dress the way they do. I want to know their inspirations and interests. What exactly is the reasoning behind a person’s fashion expression? Perhaps this is the exact reason that Arden Wray happens to be one of my most adored photographers! Her photographs are stunning and she has the ability to make you feel as if you’ve known her subjects for years. It’s almost as if a fashion photography fairy punched her square in the face and then BAM! Instant talent! In normal-person terminology, Arden has a natural knack for bringing photography to life.
All that being said, I thought it would be a fun idea to give you lovelies some extra insight into my lifestyle. Although my time as a guest blogger for STLP has come to an end, I’ll still be kicking around the blogosphere at YoungOneHunting. The remainder of 2013 has many exciting collaborations, events and all-over goodness in store for YoungOneHunting. I’d love for all of you to be apart of this up and coming awesomeness. Just saying… it’s going to be pretty fantastic!
Well here you have it, I’ve taken some of Arden’s interview questions and have answered them for you below. It’s been fun lovelies! Until next time…
Xx Linda Chai
Where did you grow up?
In a small village in New Brunswick Canada. My father works on a Maple Syrup farm; my mother makes quilts and bakes the best cheesecakes.
What brought you to Melbourne, Australia?
Adventure and love. I never want to leave.
What do you do for a living?
I’m currently working in retail but only until I can go back to Arts school. I want to be a fashion designer and business owner.
Whats your favourite thing about your city?
Fitzroy. Nothing can beat the cafes, bars, shops and graffiti.
Whats the last treasure that you’ve found?
A vintage open style coat made from crimplene fabric that I purchased from Shag.
If you were going to eat your last meal in Melbourne, where and what would you eat?
There are so many amazing choices! I’m going with Vietnamese rice paper rolls and Green Curry from Thaila Thai in East Brunny.
If you could have a sleepover with anyone who has ever existed, who would it be?
My nanny Linda. We would bake pies and sew together.
If your life was a TV show, what would be the theme song?
Your Life Your Call – Junip.
What does Melbourne need that it doesn’t have now?
– Top, Vintage / pants, ZARA / belt, borrowed from a man-friend / shoes, florsheim / necklace, SaveTheLastPinker –
The power of the statement necklace is stronger than ever!
Some people find it challenging when it comes to spending their precious fashion funds. Lucky you, this well-known dilemma just so happens to be my area of expertise!! My wardrobe mainly consists of tops and bottoms that have been given to me, that I’ve purchased on sale, or that I’ve found in op-shops. I usually spend very little cash when it comes to clothing. Which seems to be the opposite of most people.
So where do my fashion penny’s end up, you ask? The answer is simple; shoes and designer jewellery! I feel more than silly when I point out the comparison between Carrie Bradshaw of Sex and the City, and myself. And No, I’m not referring to her sex column and immense man dramas… I’m talking about her obsession with shoes and all things sparkly and beautiful!
It’s pretty amazing how one piece of jewellery can transform an outfit. In this outfit post i’m wearing a top that I purchased in Canada from a vintage boutique for $7.00. My pants are from ZARA and I borrowed the belt from a man friend. So far these pieces are fine, but its that stunner of a necklace that really pulls everything together. Wearing all of these pieces without the amazing jewellery is like having a margarita without the salt. It’s just not the same! Does the salt actually serve a purpose? Marginally, but without the salt, the good old marg becomes just another boring drink.
On top of that brilliant metaphor, think of it this way… I have jewels that my grandmother cherished when she was my age. Her jewellery has stood the test of time and still looks amazing today. This proves that you can easily keep your beloved jewels for years to come and love them just the same. Now ask yourself, are you still wearing half of the clothing that you purchased five years ago? Now I’m not advising you to stop purchasing clothing! That would be down right mad. I’m simply pointing out the awesomeness of statement jewellery. A word of caution however, once you start collecting those stand out pieces of jewellery its hard to stop! Virtually impossible some would even say! Worth it? Hells yeah it is! Enjoy.
Happy Canada Day everyone! Yesterday Chris and I went to The Wharf Hotel for some Canadian beer, Poutine and Beavertails! (its a desert, not actual beavertails). It was a great celebration and instead of rocking the usual plaid flannel and denim jeans, I decided to celebrate by wearing one of my brightest most fun outfits! Side note, I really need to start wearing sunglasses in all of my posts! I have the most awful blank expressions in every photo! Some of us were meant to be models… and some of us are gifted with self expression through styling. Unfortunately the “smize” doesn’t come with the latter and thats why sunglasses were invented! Now I just need to remember to wear them for every shoot. Oh well, I warned you!
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