The results of last weeks outfit experimentation are in.. and I love it.

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Can you see the influences from yesterday’s Inspiration post?

Blue Velvet Tail Coat: Cue A/W ’09                    Black corset shirt: Cue A/W ’09

Skirt and belt: Portmans A/W’09                       Opaque stockings: Voodoo

Shoes – Novo A/W ’09                                             Skull rings: Diva

Hat: Courtesy of Nana’s 1988 wardrobe         Eyeliner: Electro Rave by Boujois

Eyelashes: Wild Damsel by 1000 hour

I’m off to the movies! Last night I headed off for the Melbourne premiere of the new Australian film PREY. In an attempt to find inspiration for an outfit I needed, I once again called on the resources of Polyvore. Sometimes I can’t see for looking in my own wardrobe, so thinking of a few pieces I already have, I went seeking inspiration for new combinations. What did I end up with, you’ll have to wait and see.  But I’ll share my inspiration ensembles with you and we’ll see what happens in the end. Did I make it out alive?

Tails and Tentacles – Fancy Bird

Gore is Good – All Rocky No Horror

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More than cash to flash – Hidden Agenda

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I love a good market, and Worn Wild is my favorite kind. Part caberet, part market; this is the best way to shop between acts with friends.  Last time I attended Worn Wild, I spent the day interviewing and happy snapping all over the place.  This year, I decided to go incognito and shop. Well, at least shop.

Images by Richard Hryckiewicz

Jacket – Tuxedo from formal wear shop, customised by me. Skirt – Red crinoline petticoat purchased from Circa Vintage. Shirt – Cue. Skull tie – Customised necklace and ribbon by me.  Shoes - Zoe Wittner.  Opaques – Voodoo.  Headband – Disney store USA.  Red heart earrings – Six.

So maybe not incognito, but then the only way I could achieve that would be by slapping on some fake tan and Juicy Couture! Maybe next Halloween.  I hadn’t really planned what to wear for the day and was still searching the reaches of my mind for inspiration only an hour before I had to leave home.  In the end I decided to go with something a bit Alice / fairytale and this is what resulted.

I did snap a couple of shots of some of my other favorite outfits and people for the day, but for the most part, enjoyed catching up with friends, drooling over stalls and watching some be-tasselled beauties dance about.

Seriously, how cute are these?! I fell in love with this girls work and am wearing one of these lovelies as I type.  I see more of her creations in my future.  They can be yours too! Check out The Loli Shop.

I met Michael at last year’s Worn Wild, dreaming of a life in fashion.  I was so pleased to hear he is following his dreams and making it happen.  I love his tailored, but relaxed alternative style.

One of the highlights of my day was meeting and being photographed by Sarah. You don’t need a crystal ball to see where she’s headed!

These sorts of happenings are my favorite part of Loreal Fashion Week.  All of the independent, alternative and ingenious designers out there, that have a chance to reach a more mainstream audience.  For those of you in Melbourne, I encourage you not just to attend to the usual headline shows, but investigate the cultural calendar that goes hand in hand with the parades.  This is where you’ll find some real gems, affordable pieces and inspiration to take your wardrobe to a whole new level of fabulous.