The End... for a little while

Suburban Fasionista was created with the view to examine, explore and elaborate on the way fashion mixes with technology.

Through the compilation of this blog, it has become apparent to me that there are a lot of links to be made between fashion and technology.

Fashion blogging, particularly that which relies on photography, is the future of current print fashion magazines.

As was discussed in one of my blogs, print magazines are becoming increasingly influenced by the internet and the personalities that use it.

There are so many cross-overs between these two mediums now: previously web-exclusive bloggers are now magazine columnists and all the major fashion magazines now have a presence online.

Another side of the fashion and technology relationship that I have covered, is the way the internet has allowed people to see outside their own community.

When you live in a regional or rural community it is hard to stay inspired to have fun with your style.

By bringing random people from Sweden to random people in Maitland, NSW, technology facilitates this fashion inspiration.

The third area of fashion and technology that I've covered is the way fashion is actively using technology in its promotion and production.

Technology has allowed for new and often better fashion product as well as new and better ways to promote and sell it.

Engaging in a blog has had two main benefits for me:

1. I want to work in fashion magazines and I see blogging playing a major part in the future of these publications.
2. I have learnt a lot about the different links between fashion and technology.

I will be continuing this blog, or similar, following the marking process.

To Elf or Not to Elf...

Although I know you can't believe everything you read on the internet, this is downright unusual and a little creepy if it's actually true...

Modern Plastic Surgery is flogging a ground-breaking procedure that promises to increase music enjoyment and create the illusion of a more attractive face.

How?

Elf ears.

Yep, you read right; elf ears are the bee's knees.

According to the site, all the cool kids are doing it (!) and "Faun-Clubs" are allegedly springing up everywhere.

Faun-Clubs are exclusive dance parties for the pointy-eared.

A Hungarian plastic surgeon, Dr Lajos Nagy, created the plastic surgery.

He has been practicing in New York but is set to return to his homeland to further the "trend" there.

"Make your hearing perfect! Accentuate your personality! Be amongst the first music fauns in Europe!"

If it's this popular and cool, where are all these new-age elves?

Not in Vogue.

Not in Russh.

Not on Gala Darling.

Not on SandyCandy.

My advice?

Don't get the elf ears: they look bloody ridiculous.

You're a thief! But my, your teeth are lovely!

Suburban Fashionista isn't usually the place for crime reporting, but I think this American case is an amusing exception.

Altamonte Springs' police are looking to speak to at least two tattooed, white males in their 20s who were involved in the robbery of a pharmacy.

Yes, they do sound scary... Until you find out what they actually stole:

$800 worth of electric toothbrushes and Crest teeth whitening strips.

According to reports, the Crest products contain no chemicals that are used to make illicit substances.

It appears the men just wanted movie star teeth!

If you're going to be in downtown Altamonte Springs in the next few weeks, you might want to keep a very close eye on your Colgate.

It's not just celebrities that need to make sure their teeth are sparkling - a life of crime is tough on teeth!

And through the wonders of technology, you can view the raw surveillance footage from the pharmacy.

It's worth checking out... If not just to see idiots with shopping baskets full of toothbrushes running to their getaway van!

Read the full story here.

Ouch!!

Some people go through a lot of pain to look cool.

Waxing, corsetry, too small shoes, too high shoes, too tight tops, piercings...


In this case, all I have to say is...

OUCH!

It looks really uncomfortable champ.

Cool, but uncomfortable.

He's another one of Sandy's stylish mates... Damn those cool Swedes!

SandyPandyCandy... Really?

Don't get me wrong, I love my friends, but how come my favourite livejournal girl has such a cool posse?


Are Sandy from Sweden's friends all so cool just because she only takes photos of them when they look their coolest?


Or are they all just really, really, stylishly awesome?

Like is this dude always so fun?

Or does he kick around on the weekend in his track-pants and ugg boots without any hair product?

That's the wonder of style and the internet.

You can be whoever you want to be: all it takes is a camera angle, a hair style, a hat or some eyeliner and you can be a completely different person.

If you're feeling stuck wherever you are, log in and upload a new you.

Turn yourself into some super cool kid from France or something.

Play dress ups and be who you would be if you could be.

Inspire yourself.

Cut & Paste

Per month, I accumulate between six and ten magazines.

Thus, every six months or so, I throw out up to sixty magazines.

That's a lot of paper, I know.

So this morning, I was quite excited to read Gala Darling's blog about what to do with all the magazines you buy.

The crux of her advice:

"Don’t be afraid to tear up your old magazines, or to keep the best pages & scrap the rest."


Here's the plan for my next day off, as per Gala's advice:

• Create a fashion 'lookbook' - a scrapbook of things you like... whether that be pictures of shoes, make up ideas or even design elements of the magazine.
• Frame your favourite covers/pages - I actually considered doing this with the October issue of Vogue... Gemma Ward in crazy bright Spring fashion! I think I will now...
• Make envelopes or do origami - fairly self explanatory! I think this would be an awesome idea to send out your Christmas cards in handmade envelopes...
• Donate them - Gala suggests giving your magazines to Doctor's surgeries or women's refuges. It's a lovely idea. I think some op-shops would probably take them too if they're in good condition.

Cheers to Gala for yet again blogging about something so obvious you couldn't have thought of it yourself!

I really love the idea of a lookbook.

I think i'll make one for fashion inspiration and one for design inspiration.

It's a shame you can't Ctrl-X and Ctrl-V in the real world!

I'm off to find some scissors and glue.

For more information about Gala Darling, visit this older blog.

I Love Lenko!

While the credit card is still hot from your spin around STYD, here's another excuse to spend.

Lenko has to be one of the funnest labels around!

I've been to her awesome boutique in Melbourne where I bought a most loved top with this print on the front:

Oh the hilarity!

This beauty is all sold out now but there's some corkers still up for the taking.

There's also crazy handmade toys and the super popular range of Chip Chop bags.

I'm loving this metallic jacket, the plush death guitar and all of the bags!

If you get the chance to hit Melbourne, definitely check out her crazy store.

In the meantime though, the website will turn that frown upside down!

And Lenko gear is fun without being too weird for the locals or for hanging out with Nan.

Shop Til You Drop... Online!

Every stylish girl's favourite shopping magazine now has a super exciting online presence.

The Shop Til You Drop website is exactly what you'd expect from the ACP -owned magazine:

• Colourful
• Informative
• Dangerously Inspirational

The website is pretty much the same as the magazine but with that one dangerous difference...

In the magazine, if you see something you love, you have to go to the shop where it was advertised, then try it on, then hand over the dollars.

Online though, if you see something you love, just press go and it's yours!

As well as online shopping facilities, the site also has regular blogs from half the staff.

The eboutique is going to be my downfall...

Definitely worth checking out!

Make Your Eyes 'Stronger'... Kanye-style

Kanye West, cool dude that knows it, is loving the space-age chic right now...

If only every musician had this much money to throw at their video clips!!




Since the release of this song, Kanye's style has been super space-age.

The Venetian-blind style glasses he rocks in this clip are awesome.

He had them on at the MTV Music Video Awards - you might have missed him if you fainted during Britney's performance.

I don't know how easy they'd be to see out of - maybe not the best style to wear whilst driving (or walking for that matter).


Photo from here.

Apparently they're fine for autographing though (especially when your mate looks as silly as you do!).

If you want to be as cool as Kanye, hit eBay for a pair... Or just find some fun white framed sunnies like these awesome Le Specs ones I've got...

Prada meets Manga

Queen of fashion, Miuccia Prada, is by far one of my favourite designers.

I'm currently obsessed with the half turban head gear she showed recently...

Unlike MK here however, mine is the $15 Sportsgirl knock-off... It's still awesome though!!

Anyway, the latest news from Miuccia's camp is that she has been recruited as costume designer for an animated Japanese film called Appleseed: Ex Machina. According to an article from The Australian, this position "heavily influenced her autumn-winter 2006 collection called Metropolitan Armor"

Just in case you aren't keen on decking yourself out in some nerd-chic and going to check out the film, here's a sneak-peek...

If you are up for the film though, it's directed by Shinji Aramaki and will be released next month (around October 20 in Japan).

For more information, check out the links on the Wikipedia page...

By the look of the pre-Prada anime-heroine, a little lady-like charm wouldn't go astray...

(FYI: She's the one in the camo-pants, not the monster-thing...)

Techno-Boob

Did you know unsupported breasts can bounce up to 21 centimetres during exercise.

Um, ouch.

According to new research, this movement is a good 5 centimetres more than previously thought.

For their study, researchers from The University of Portsmouth used a wide range of subjects including cup sizes up to a double J. Need a bit of perspective on what a double J is? Glamour model Jordan is an F... I'm stopping at googling "Double J breasts" for fear of what I might find... I'll leave that up to you...

Again I say: Um, ouch.

The research had some interesting findings:

• "encapsulation bras are better at reducing breast movement in women of all cup sizes" - In other words, primary school style crop tops do nothing - even if you are an A-cup. Wear a real bra if you've passed puberty.
• "sports bras were shown to be successful at reducing breast pain for 80% of women" - So if you have pain in this area, MAKE SURE YOU'RE WEARING A GOOD BRA!!
• "breasts move as much during slow jogging as they do at maximum sprint speed" - Even if you're walking the dog, wear a good sports bra, not your saucy lacies.
• "breasts also move side to side and in and out"
  

Consider yourself warned.

DIRTY DIRTY HOUSE MUSIC

Is anyone else sick of seeing "I ♥ My Boyfriend" t-shirts EVERYWHERE???


You know the over-sized, 80s-styled t-shirts I'm talking about:









Although many suburbanites may think THAT fashion retailer reinvigorated the trend, Suburban Fashionistas know that the international fashion houses were kicking waaaaay cooler slogan tees ages ago.

I don't think I'm going out on a limb here to say that the majority of I ♥ My Boyfriend t-shirt wearers have no idea who Karen Walker is.

Everett Rogers, in his book "Diffusion of Innovations" (1962), said there are five categories that we fit into when it comes to adopting new technology:

1. innovators
2. early adopters
3. early majority
4. late majority
5. laggards

In relation to the revival of these now unfortunately ubiquitous t-shirts, the innovators were the designers & their risk-taking muses.

The early adopters can be seen as the Mischa Barton/Lindsay Lohan/Olsen Twin set.

The early majority are the ones that took inspiration from photos of the above stars wearing the gear.

The late majority are the gaggles of 15 year old girls currently rocking them around your local shopping centre.

The laggards will start appearing soon as the t-shirts hit the sale racks.

I admit, it's a fun trend... BUT who wants to look like everyone else? Here's some tips to get the most out of your slogan tee:

• Find one that's a little bit more quirky or individual like this one:

• Promise me that you won't wear it with tights and UGG BOOTS!!!

• Dress right for your shape: if you have a narrow frame, go up a size and wear it as
  a fun dress cinched in with a belt. If you are curvier, go down a size and wear it as an
  ordinary t-shirt with jeans, shorts or a skirt to avoid looking like a fluorescent tent.

Colours of the Wind...

Colour gives me inspiration...

I'm LOVING this image right now:



This image is an advertisement for Diesel clothing. It includes three of my favourite things:

1. Fashion
2. Italy
3. COLOUR!

This image is part of a series of print advertisements Diesel ran a couple of years ago. I came across them while researching uber-cool photographer Terry Richardson.

Compared to the work he is known for, this work with Diesel is significantly less risque.

I haven't seen any of Richardson's work that has been quite so 'worked' either.

I'm thinking the Diesel people are pretty nifty when it comes to Photoshop!

Their website is pretty swish too - definitely check it out.

Anyway, if you're in need of a colour injection, this picture makes lovely desktop wallpaper!

Little Aussie Wonder...

Australian designer Sean Ashby is taking the world by storm... One "little budgie" at a time.

Ashby's rapidly growing business, aussieBum, is reaping the profits from its latest release. The "Wonderjock" is like a push-up bra, but, er, for the boys...



In a Channel 10 news segment, it was revealed that Ashby worked with engineer Guyon Holland to develop the gravity-defying technology.

Holland explains that their aim was "to lift and present everything forward".

Men worldwide are loving the Wonderjock, in both the underwear and swimwear styles.

In an interview with Kerri-Anne Kennerly (KAK), Ashby exposed Harry Potter star, Daniel Radcliffe as a big aussieBum fan.

And according to Ashby, Oprah Winfrey's lawyer also totes a few pairs of the Wonderjocks.

The development of the technology came out of feedback from Ashby's customers for a little extra support.

“We didn’t think size was such an issue, but if you look at the Wonderbra for women, size is. "

"Guys are just balancing the equation," Ashby said.

“When you’re walking out of the water in the cold, guys can walk out with a bit of confidence now.”

The specific technology involves a bit of a pocket, a bit of a tuck and some serious er, isolation of "goods" into said pocket.

I'll leave you with a not-so-subtle quote from Ashby to a jaw-on-the-floor KAK:

“The little budgie is not a little budgie anymore – it’s a cockatoo".




For more pics/info, this bloke is obsessed... http://www.techstickle.co.uk/2007/06/13/cant-wait-to-try-the-new-aussiebum-wonderjock-swimwear-this-summer/

The KAK interview is on youtube, as is the Channel 10 segment.

What a Darling...

Totally loving Cosmopolitan's new cool chick, Gala Darling?

(read more about her in my blog "Cosmolog & Cleog")

Well, while you're waiting for the next issue of Cosmo to be released, you can download your own little bit of Darling to keep forever!

Gala has recorded a few podcasts for our listening pleasure!

http://galadarling.com/tag/podcast/

I recommend the first podcast... It's just lover-ly!

"This podcast is about staying above water, & how to cheer yourself up when nothing else seems to be working."

Sounds like it's worth a quick "right click, save as" to me!

Add Ms Darling to your list of dream best friends (not that my bestest buddies aren't fully awes too!)

Meet Your New Friends

A difficult dichotomy exists in Suburbia.

In the pursuit of cool, two situations could occur:

1. You absolutely nail the balance between super cool & acceptably creative, thereby winning friends and influencing people.
2. You succeed in being amazingly creative, and wouldn't look out of place in the city, but get labeled either "gay" or "weird freak" by the locals.

Depending on your personality, the latter may be a favourable outcome. I know people who would delight in the "freak" tag. Others however, including myself, would be not so delighted.

So... you're probably wanting to find that balance I mentioned.

It's all about intuition and research. Through your fashion knowledge, compile a collection of great pieces & know what works with what. Be confident, don't be afraid to take risks, and importantly, don't worry if occasionally you cop a "weirdo" tag...

To help develop your intuition, get inspired by creativity - know what refreshes you and do it!

I like to visit a few different websites if I've had a particularly hard day trying to flog fun clothes to dodgy bogans.

Two of my favourites include:

http://www.facehunter.blogspot.com/

http://www.thesartorialist.blogspot.com/

These sites both publish photos of creative randoms in places far removed from sunny downtown Suburbia...

Maybe try and pretend these kids are the locals in your part of the world...




Note: Their style might be cool but their smoking isn't - don't copy that accessory.

Cosmolog & Cleog

Did anyone else notice the "new-look" for the Australian Consolidated Press (ACP) heavy-hitters this month?


Both Cosmopolitan & Cleo magazines are now doing it bloggy-style.


The format of the magazines have been updated to include blog style columns and web-style page layouts.

Why?


I think it's all about the never-ending search for "cool".


Although readership of these magazines is strong, those searching for left-of-the-middle "cool" have been finding it online, instead of in the mainstream media.

'Cool' has been recruited by Cosmopolitan in the form of blogger Gala Darling.


(http://galadarling.com/ is where she normally lives.)


She's about as authentically cool as they come:

"I am keen on changing my hair colour, celebrating every day, really
colourful tattoos, flying first class, old typewriters, public firework
displays, dancing, New York & Tokyo."

I like the blog influence on the magazines - particularly Cosmopolitan. It's resulted in cleaner lines, less garish colours and newer article ideas. Anyone else sick of reading "how to improve your relationship by this weekend"... every month???

Bring it on i say, Gala's my new best friend.

Music = Fashion

You may have noticed a new addition to this page...

On the left-hand navigation bar, you'll see a nifty little window that's linked to my iTunes.

Now while I realise this doesn't seem farshion related at first glance... BUT, let me prove that it is!

So what is it?

It shows what I've recently purchased through my iTunes account:

• Albums &
• Individual Songs.

Why do you need to know this?

• Pervy fun - you get to know what songs i'm buying!!!
• Hot tips on cool (and not so cool) songs, both new and old, that you may not know

Why put it on here?

• This site aims to provide education about fashion through the wonders of technology --> Personal style plays a big part in fashion sense --> Music plays a big part in personal style. Therefore, if you love love love Jessica Simpson, chances are, you'll love love love ripped denim mini shorts & blonde hair extensions. Break your fashion mould by breaking your music mould.
• In Suburbia, inspiration for creativity is minimal. Use music as your guide. If you aren't getting any inspiration out of "honey why you calling me so late?", try something else... Don't know anything but Hinder Hits? Take my playlist for a test drive... I'm all for sharing the love.

The Research Begins...

My quest to find the root of the new Techno-Trend has already resulted in a discovery...

I name this child, Robo-Goth.



I'm thinking that's not quite what inspired those hot new Balenciaga shoes...

I don't even know where to begin.

I'm speechless.

It's like a car crash - hard to look at, yet I can't look away.

It's like Christina Aguilera (in her Dirrty days...) crossed with some Matrix, crossed with a touch of Marilyn Manson.

Not the best way to adapt the new techno look in your 'hood.

Just keep looking for those metallic tights at the moment... Maybe a studded clutch too.



Image from http://www.robotskirts.com/images/wp/siggraph2004.jpg

Lego Lady & Robocop

Technology meets fashion at Balenciaga this season...

Check out these awesome awesome shoes!!!



And from the back...



It's techno-robot-chic meets Lego.

Perfect for this Generation Y childhood Lego freak!

According to September Harper's Bazaar, they cost a tidy $5300... But they're soooooo cooooool!

I love these shoes but couldn't buy them because:

a) They cost twice the value of my car.

b) I'd honestly have no wear worthy of wearing them.

***

This new fashion direction appears to be in conflict with the current ideology of our society.

It's environmental hour - the oceans are rising and the dams are drying.

We're encouraged to put a bucket in the shower and bike-it to work but then here we are in Robocop tights and Lego shoes.

I'm not complaining: after 6 months of grey smocks, this fun fashion is rocking my socks.

I'd just like to find out the influence behind these techno fashions...

Has anything really ground-breaking occurred recently in TechnoLand to trigger all manner of C3PO accessories?

Don't worry, I'm on the case!

In the mean time though, find thee some metallic tights for this weekend's adventures!


Images from http://teamsugar.com/group/331892/polls/443454

Ugg Off!

Ugg boots.

In the infamous words of the infamous red-head: "Please Explain?"


As a fashion savvy friend commented on Suburban Fashionista:

"Ugg boots are sleepwear not footwear! It drives me crazy... I wonder if they wear them around home like slippers even after they've worn them out and about?"

And I agree. I have ugg boots but the only time they leave my house is if they're going to visit someone else's house... Not the supermarket, cafe or worse, nightclub.

I think the rise of celebrity-stalking paparazzi-photos has contributed to the terrifying acceptance of ugg boots as out boots.

When Pammy pops out with the kids (and her two children), to get the groceries, there's a photographer ready to snap her in her daggiest.

Trashbag Weekly is always ready for a photo like that.

Reality TV can also shoulder some of the blame.

Poor, sponge-brained, 15-year-old girls unfortunately take their fashion cues from Big Brother celetoids and blonde-haired gaol-birds.

The old ugg boots, mini-skirt and midriff combination should be illegal.

The comfort factor is the main drawcard for the Ugg-faithful.

A musician friend insists on wearing moccasins clubbing.

He has not yet been refused entry for his questionable footwear but is prepared to risk that chance - the comfort is just too good.

How to up your style cred instantly?

Put your slippers under house arrest.

No Excuse

I have no idea why, in our technological age, people still commit horrific fashion sins.

I have no idea why people persist in wearing hideous things.

I'm not just talking about those that wear flannos and trackie-daks either.

There are too many women who for some unknown reason, wear outfits that make you think, "don't you own a mirror?"

Let's face it, the majority of the population have internet access.

Maybe these serial offenders are not aware of sites like http://gofugyourself.typepad.com/...

Bogans are unfashionable because they simply don't care, and that's okay.

My issue lies with those that seem to go to effort, but for some reason, get it all wrong.

It's heart-breaking when you see an item being worn incorrectly.

Like an awesome necklace with a white mini-skirt, ugg boots and midriff-baring singlet...

Like super hot shoes with a hideous minidress that you can tell was part of a 2 for $10 deal...

Like great jeans, two sizes too small.

I've always held the belief that education can fix anything.

Through Suburban Fashionista and the other information this blog will link to, hopefully we can change the world, one fashion-felon at a time.

Girls who wear glasses...

“Boys don’t make passes at girls who wear glasses.”

Or so says Dorothy Parker.

The early 20th century American poet and writer couldn’t be further from the truth in this the 21st century.

Nerd-chic is back as fashion goes through the looking glass.

Long gone are the plain Jane secretaries.

In their place are sexy bespectacled Terry Richardson clones and Alice McCall’s four-eyed beauties.

Richardson has long favoured thick, black, plastic-rimmed aviator-shaped glasses.

Described by one reviewer as “a nerd let loose in porno heaven”, Richardson’s look reflects his occupation.

He has set about turning pornographic photography into popular art.

Richardson is also helping to turn the fashion tables.

Nerds are back in a big way.

And this time, they’re sexy.

Local designer Alice McCall lead the charge at this year’s Rosemount Australian Fashion Week.

McCall sent her Spring/Summer offerings down the runway accessorised with large, plastic-framed glasses.

McCall’s ready-to-wear collection consisted of sporty shapes in neons, greys and nautical stripes.

The accompanying plastic frames were large, aviator styles in bright red or heavy black.

It wouldn’t be anything out of the ordinary for a pair of sunglasses.

McCall’s styles, however, were shown with clear lenses.

Designer Marc Jacobs has been rocking the four-eyes look for years.

His preferences in visual assistance are for old-school, wire or plastic framed styles.

The model on the cover of the July issue of Russh wears Dita eyewear steel-rimmed glasses ($440).

This style is quite similar to some of Jacobs' favourites.

And similar to what your dad wore to work in the 1980s.

The popularity of television series Ugly Betty is also credited with the return of nerd chic.

Betty’s maroon frames, mouth-metal and garish knitwear make her the pin-up girl of the new-wave nerd.

And Betty is currently doing fine in the boy stakes, proving that boys do make passes at girls who wear glasses.

P.s. To rock this style in your 'hood, look for fun frames with lightly shaded lenses... If you require spectacles for visual assistance, and are up for the attention you'll get, try an oversized style.

Whatever you choose, make sure you hit up some cool colours... Neons, crazy prints, electric blue or traffic-stopping red.

Excuse Me? That's a New Trend?

I seem to have missed a trend.

I read about seven fashion magazines a month and numerous fashion blogs regularly, but somehow, I must have missed something.

Over the past two days, a colleague and I have seen two women wearing exactly the same look: A tracksuit tucked into knee-high (p)leather boots...

The tracksuits in question did not appear to be by a noted designer and the top did not match the pants. And the pants are TUCKED INTO THE BOOTS!

Today's offender wore:
- Messy ponytail (a la Britney Spears)
- Guess Handbag
- Brown leather knee-high, high-heeled boots
- Pastel pink sweatpants
- Purple jumper

All I have to say is - WHY?
a) It looks ridiculous
b) WHY?????????

If you want to wear your tracksuit, go sporty and wear running shoes and a cute headband.
If you want to wear your knee-high boots, DON'T WEAR YOUR TRACKSUIT!!!!

That's a rule you should never ever break, regardless of these "trend-setters" in your suburb.

The Adventures of Brajkovic

In the latest issue of Russh magazine, the spotlight shines on NZ-based fashion designer, Mala Brajkovic.

(Russh is a super-cool slightly alternative fashion magazine... You should go buy it now. Like, right now.)

After playing assistant to fellow New Zealander and big-time designer, Karen Walker for three years, Brajkovic now has her very own self-titled label. Her style is a bit more young and fun than that of her mentor but the range is still highly wearable – no doubt a lesson learnt from Walker.

Here’s some inspiration for your weekend fun... Even if you'll only be hitting the local. (Local pub that is, not actually hitting some poor dude that lives near you.)

If you lover what you see below, check out the other slideshows on her Myspace…

Brajkovic is stocked in Sydney at Incu (Paddington, City), Capital L (Darlinghurst) and Pretty Dog (Newtown). For stockists in other states, check that Myspace site http://www.myspace.com/malabrajkovic.

In related news… Karen Walker is looking for her new Brajkovic! Only catch is, you have to be an NZ native to enter.

Check out the website if you're (un)lucky enough to be a resident… http://www.inspiringnewzealanders.com/Fashion/FashionHome.aspx

~liz~

Suburban Fashionista is...

Being a super-savvy Suburban Fashionista isn't an easy path to travel. When you live in a place where the locals are more interested in wearing flannelette shirts, sweatpants and ugg boots, it's hard to find the daily inspiration to be creative, experimental and influential with your style.

By bringing you the latest and greatest style trends, Suburban Fashionista aims to provide you with that drive to override suburban boganity and turn your driveway into your own personal catwalk.

Education through Technology is how Suburban Fashionista aims to change the world.

Given you're a fashionista stuck in the suburbs, there's a good chance you're not exactly raking in the dollars.

As long as you do it right, no one has to know how much it cost, or where it's from... unless of course it's Prada. Then you should definitely tell everyone where it's from and how much it cost.

I'm sure you'd know, even designer gear can be hideous when worn incorrectly.

Again, you just have to do it right.

~liz~

P.s. Click on the hyperlinked words in any blog... you'll find a fun photo or extra info...