Desiree68

LATEST ARTICLES ( 125 )

• Every Colour You Are

  

  Having a ball rediscovering the winter clothes I've had in storage for many long months. I have a rather unhealthy appetite for capes, coats and jackets. Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Real Big Beauty Queen Style

  

  My ear has been to the ground. There have been whispers, stories, photographs and shared opinions steering me to confront an issue I wish had been sorted out... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• No Fixed Personality

  

  Three days. Three choices. Three ripe opportunities snatched to scare the natives. I'm fucking crazy. But I'm free - Lana Del Rey the Luscious. Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• We've Come So Far

  

  A seven-month hiatus from visiting the West End Vintage and Designer Markets ended today when The Stylist and I trundled down for a joyful poke about. A great... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Unpacking Winter ... Aaaaaaaaachoooo!

  

  Year in, year out, it happens. Time for some layers, so out come the lovely woolies, then the sneezes.It's allergy time!A few handfuls of cotton balls soaked... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• You Are Now Entering The Human Heart

  

  The moment I spied my reflection this morning, I saw Janet Frame staring back at me. It's been so long since I've read the works of my favourite New Zealand... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Somewhere

  

  I found the perfect home. It has everything I require. Quiet spots to sit statue-like in silence, admire the view, spy on the neighbours. Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Your Life Will Surely Change

  

  Guess the hermit. I'll give you a hint, it's not the cat. My head's bin bizzy. Juggling the days, studying circus mind-tricks, brushing up on my poor Italian... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Das Experiment

  

  Don't bother buying new clothes. Just dye your hair. It's like getting a fresh wardrobe full of new gear. Boom!! Not enough eye poppin' colour for you? Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Remember What I Said About Pink?

  

  Well, I kind of dyed my hair a shade of flaming hot fuchsia today. Johnny Cash earrings - custom made by Create Beautiful Beads 1980s sequinned top, purple... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• I'm Everywhere I've Ever Been

  

  It's Saturday night and hey, I'm not going to lie to you. I'm staying in. My body is home but my feet are dancing. Beads and feathers are flying around the room... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Don't Say Cheese

  

  Most of us keep our passport photos under lock and key and will only produce them on pain of death. Of course we blow the dust off them when it's time to travel... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Offenders Will Be Towed Away

  

  I popped my cherry last night. It was the first time I'd set up a tripod and taken photos of myself in public. I usually have The Stylist to do the honours... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Show Us Ya Pink Bits

  

  I can't pinpoint the moment when pink no longer made my heart go pitter-patter. It may have been the first time I watched open-mouthed, like a stunned mullet,... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Maybe a Trip to the Outback Will Help With This Little Phase I'm Going Through

  

  It must have been about 17 years ago I watched a certain movie with a pair of wowsers (party poopers) who were shocked and stunned at what they saw. What a sham... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• I Was Dreaming When I Wrote This

  

  Forgive me if it goes astray. Sky was all purple, there were people running everywhere ... Tryin' to run from the destruction You know I didn't even care. Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• I Must Admit I Do Like a Large One

  

  In fact, I like them obnoxiously huge. Colossal. Monstrous. Gargantuan. Humongous. Monumental. This is officially the biggest floral headband I have ever made. Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• I'm Big in Russia

  

  Just ten minutes before the photographer was due to arrive, it came to my attention I wasn't actually supposed to be having an afternoon kip in the niff. Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Jesus' Mum Digs Vintage Nighties

  

  I had very little warning I would be Jesus' mama last night. No daubing of his bloody brow or teeth-gnashing would be required. Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• They Run For Fun in the Hot, Hot Sun

  

  Wha'? Wha'? Wha' happened? Summer came back. OK fine then. I'll just strip back to my undies again. On Saturday I slipped on my massive cotton bloomers to take... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE