A banana, A swamp, An Afro.

So here are two dresses coming soon to My Catwalk

by Josh Goot:

and Dion Lee:

And here is the fearful symmetry of Alexander McQueen's Spring 2010 RTW collection: 

Of course in fashion everyone copies everyone, don't hate the player etc. But when there is such a considerable delay in even the copies hitting stores in Australia, I think that high-end local designers really have to think more about bringing something new to the trends they are aping. Goot and Lee are two of the most critically acclaimed Aussie designers around at the moment, but they can do better.

It's getting hot in herre.

I'd heard talk about the Diesel Global Warming campaign for a while, but didn't check it out because Diesel kinda sucks. As it turns out, however, the photos are pretty cute:

And definitely appeal to my love of all things post-apocalyptic natural-disaster. 

Top 5 disaster movies (natural, intergalactic or otherwise):

1. The Day After Tomorrow

2. Deep Impact

3. 28 Days Later

4. Independence Day

5. Err...

Well definitely not 2012. That was ball-sacktacular. 

...

I can't remember where I found this photo:

But I find it shocking. And that's a rare thing for me, when it comes to fashion spreads (ha ho).

My fellas are my propellers.

Karla Spetic's gorgeous S/S 2010 collections will soon be stocked at one of my (in theory) favourite Aussie online stores, Maximillia. 

I'm just gonna put it out there though, Murray Hewitt from Flight of the Conchords did this look first:

But Spetic shouldn't worry too much, she's in good company when it comes to ripping off the Conchord kids. Just have a look at Kanye West's awesome video for 'Power':

And then compare it to the world of Mel's dreams (specifically at 2.11):

a girl with charms such as yours

Oh my, who knew Uffie had a baby? Not me, that's for sure - though admittedly I didn't even know she had a 'new' album.

Anyway, I'm loving the song 'Illusion of love'. It makes me want to be Young and to dance at a club that the real me doesn't even know the name of. Wearing this:

swanning around

Shortly after writing a vaguely Swan Lake-themed post (about two below this one) I came across the trailer for Black Swan: 

I don't know what I'm more excited about, the film's costumes or the Rodarte dresses its stars, Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis, are sure to be rocking at the various premiers.

I've only ever seen one live production of Swan Lake. It was by Graham Murphy and was totally sublime: 

Hopefully Black Swan will spark a resurgence of tulle skirts (ideally worn below the knee).

Like this maybe:

slipped discs

Just stumbled upon this necklace on Etsy:

Of all the eyeballs, in all the heads, in all the world, it had to be there in front of mine. 

Must. Not. Buy. 

live by the river

Oooh, I'm loving these Strummer dresses:

In my head they will be called Odette and Odile, respectively.

Baby I'm bored.

I've had a peek at the Miranda Kerr shoot in Vogue Italia's September issue and I must say it's quite disappointing given how mind-blowing the magazine can sometimes be. This photo is by far the most interesting of the spread:

And it ain't that interesting.

I haven't been able to locate my Avatar 3d glasses yet but I have heard that the clothes look wonderful when viewed correctly. We'll see.

if I fell in love with You

Quelle surprise, I (like every other girl on the planet, I suspect) have fallen in love with Alberto Guardiani's lipstick pumps:

Though indeed, I am no stranger to the call of novelty heels. Observe, Chanel's 2008 gun heels:

And (even better) the 'Maid Shoe' by the magically named Thea Cadabra:

Photo scanned from the book Shoes by Linda O'Keeffe.

Australia's Next Top Model, Episode 6

This week's episode was a bit fun. Loved Amanda and Joanna's reactions to the snake that was to be their photoshoot buddy:

Undoubtedly the best line of the show came from Cosmopolitan magazine's stylist who noted that they 'chose animals that were inspired by the accessories'. Think about it hun:

While I didn't think Kathryn's photo was much worse than anyone else's, I really don't understand her appeal as a model. She might be this year's Caris for me in that respect.

The colours in the shoot were gorgeous. It seems like the Cosmo's fashion content has improved since the days when I read the tacky mag:

And though I agree it was time for Brittney to be outty, I have no doubt she will be more successful outside of the show than she was on it.

I have a problem.

I swear I was trying to save my money...

But they're Chanel.
Never give me a credit card.

Australia's Next Top Model, Episode 5

I'm a week behind on my AuNTM commentary because since I saw Sophie's photo I haven't been able to stop trying to figure out who she reminds me of:

I still haven't got a proper answer but I think it might be a woman from an early 90s Special K ad. She's definitely tapping into the Impulse era in which they used "There she goes just a walking down the street" as the soundtrack.

I also have to admit what a fierce sexy diva Kelsey is. 

Also, did Alannah Hill use all the makeup? Charlotte was looking a little... tired:

true mysteries

Riddle me this, readers. In episode three, season three of The Rachel Zoe Project, the banana lady herself pulls out this vintage dress from her own personal collection: 

And here is Drew Barrymore on the red carpet some weeks ago:

They are the same dress, no? 

The question is, was this just an amazing vintage coincidence or does Rachel Zoe style Drew with the clothes off her own back? I didn't know they worked together at all.

What katy did.

Why I love Katy Perry's stinky pop song "Teenage Dream":

I heard it and I knew exactly the shade of denim she would be wearing in the clip.

rat-a-tat-tat

I'm still trawling through the archives for the old thesis, and just stumbled across this absolute gem of a snippet from one of Maggie Alderson's articles:

Some encouraging news for fashion followers becoming increasingly downhearted by what they have seen so far, is that exciting new label Tsubi the four Manly surf dudes who distress jeans, and probably their parents too are now having their own show. Originally scheduled to show with six other first-timers, organisers decided they needed more room for their wild ideas. Many are hoping they won't involve rats, as used in their current installation at The Corner Store.

If you pay any attention to Australian fashion, you probably know what went down at the Tsubi show. If not, here's a clue:

Rock Candy

I don't know if M.I.A. has had a Tom Binns jewelry moment yet:

But she definitely, definitely should.

tailored

Oooh, how I'd love a suit to fit me just so:

What designer does waists like that anymore? Or, more to the point, what woman has a waist like that anymore?

Hell's Angels

Gah, I can't believe I'm coming around to Miranda Kerr as a proper model, but here she is looking divine in Vogue Italia:

And here's Alessandra looking smoking haute:

It can't be denied, The Angels are in control.

Wake me up when it's over. 

booo

You know that awful situation where you lend someone an item of clothing and they look better in it than you do? I have a similar thing going on with my camera:

I lent my Panasonic to a lovely girl named Lata for an evening and it danced for her in ways it never does for me.

Not. Fair.